JA1990

The simple solution for ANY shackle is not over tighten and ALWAYS half turn back! I have been doing it for years and never have lost a shackle. Any good dogman, rigger or sailor will tell ya so as well.

Bunnings fold out LED light, $30. No running of wires that will corrode, no drilling holes. Just throw in boat and turn on, will light up hole boat.

Ok So 54lb runabout most likely a little bit heavier then a 4.2 renegade. Hopefully the spot lock feature works ok on the renegade being a 40lb. I have used it with the peddle and works fine but sometimes stuggles against tide but the tides in brisbane waters are really strong so i guess alot of people would struggle. How long ago did you do yours, I think its great that such an obsolete motor can be upgraded! I wonder for a power upgrade is as simple as upgrading the armature, one thing at a time i guess.

Very much appreciate the input, finally to hear from someone who has done it. i was thinking on giving some parts a bit of an overhaul and sealing some components. I bought the MK 2 years ago for like $200 and the foot controller crapped it self after a few weeks. So I made my own but then starting researching and that's how I found it. is yours a 40lb and what size boat do you have? Do you go off shore fishing with it ?

Nice one, worth grabbing.

Mate they claim they are Australian built, maybe designed but I reckon they come to Australia by the container and bolted together here, straight from china.

Last outdoor expo I went to I went ot the ST JOHNS exhibit and picked up one of these bad boys for like $30 or something. Fits in my safety gear box in a nice little bag. https://shop.stjohn.org.au/camping-first-aid-safety-kit_1001319/ The benefit of this specific kit it has a whistle, wind proof matches and a poncho. Very conveinent and has basics to bet you out of trouble. I guess regarding safety gear is knowing how to use it to and if anyone else is on your boat, having them know where to access it.

I went out to that fad years ago on a distant cousins boat. We pulled up stripeys and dollies. I oculdnt believe my eyes when I seen the school of dollies lingering the fad. literally chuck a pilchard on a hook and bang!

Raiders, I am one of the unfortunate ones who does not have the privilage of owneing an ipilot minn kota. I do how ever own a 2003 Minn Kota V1 Powerdrive. I have been doing some research and have been in touch with some Minn Kota specialists accross the pond and they have stated it is possible to convert my Powerdrive to an Ipilot capable one. I simply need to upgrade the control board to a V2 board and basically retro fit the IPILOT head. All these parts will cost around 900 AUD delivered. I will no doubt be making the purchase soon but has anyone had any similar experience doing this and what are their thoughts? Or is it worth just buying a $2500 MK outright? Once obtain the parts I will create a video so others can see becasue unfortunately there is very vague info about this online. Just for info I have a 40LB thrust model the 48'' shaft. Let me know what you guys think.

I have a SOL 2000 version one, purchased in 2012. Great little reel, pretty sure the mag seal has gone sitll effective. The back stop is starting to go how ever, once i get some time to pull it apart ill fix him up. I also have a BG little bit cheaper but does the job as well

Great report mate, pink tassies go alright. Have busted a few up out oberon way.

Mine was stock with 4 blade, i have unfortunately hit a rock on the skeg when i first bought it and a nice chunk of it was crumbled off, havnt had any issues with performance though. Last service they found a heap of send in the imppellor intake but unless prepared to take lower leg off to clean it theres not much that can be done.

Long story mate, but put it this way I was not impressed how they handled it and I faced about $80 extra on the service and to tell you the truth the side lighting has failed has well. Telwater needs to understand that if they are selling a boat trailer in which people are most likely going to inundate it then they should find lights that are fit for purpose or sell them with a detachable ligh board. Another this is the number plate. Imagine if boat trailer compamnys would put a stainless stell hinge as a number plate. Think of how many number plates would be saved lol

Ladies and Gents, I am one of the lucky owners of a 420 Renegade and I get a lot of questions about it by people, i have created a short video you may be interested in but basically I want to give my opinion on it. In case you are looking to buy one feel free to use this as a guide to give you an idea what you are in for. I have owned my unpainted renegade for nearly 3 years and it certainly has looked after me, great size with many great features it comes stock with. A lot of people do own this model and I only have great to say about it. It is powered by a 40hp merc which gets up to about 22 knots. Very very fuel efficient and quiet. The boat is set up for novice and advanced anglers there is no doubt about that. If you are a true flathead or bass angler you will not go wrong with one. I do not work for Quintrex nor endorse them, again I am simply giving my honest view about the boat. Please feel free to watch the video and if you have any other questions, just PM me, JA.

What is the peak also known as, I have a feeling its a similar area I think I know of.

Nice work mate, I sussed out the Narara raiway dams which were once stocked moons ago how ever I am not sure if they are still there. Worth a crack though.

Looking good! what was their behaviour when you caught them, boiling or just moving underneath?

I remember this happening to me years ago, curious I was I started to slowly drop the bait and bring it closer and closer. Seen all these wierd yellow fish. I kept trying to catch one, turns out when I pulled them they were jackets. I went and bought wire trace next time and caught a heap and had an awesome barabachuey

Go target carp, the old mud marlin will tickle your boots. Fight harder than a murray cod in my opinion.

Been on the bench for past while, after taking the boat to Gosford for its annual service I arranged to head out for a run on Saturday morning. I woke up at 5.30 but was not in any hurry to get out on the water. I did not have much motivation to get out as the tide was high and I was simply unsure of what I should do. I thought to my self to get back to the bread and butter, so I stopped at the servo and grabbed a bag of frozen squid. We arrived at Patonga and we were soon enough underway. We decided to give the deep blue a run and made our way out to a wreck on the chart that we could not find. Seconds after our patanostas made contact with the sea floor we were taken by surprised and pulled up 2 nice flattys. After re baiting, sure enough another 2 flathead came up, on the same patanosta. In total we pulled up 6 Flathead of size, some small squire and a sargent baker. It was a good day out and a nice alternate to go back to bait fishing after a long while. It is a shame I see a stigma about fishing, those who bait fish are despised of, it is quiet sad. Comes under the old 'I used to be with it, but then changed what it was' I have posted another video report to youtube and have kindly attached the link below. Please mind my rants. Swearing is sensored. JA

If you can get some beach access in your 4x4 its worth the run as well. Enter at the lemon tree entry, let some air out and go catch some salmon! I have embedded a vid to give you a bit of an idea of the beauty of the area.

Looks good, need more authority on the water. I would be very happy if the police sat and watched the thugs that come and do power turns on their wake boats and jet skis near my boat when they have the whole water way to 'play' on. I reckon they would of have a field day if they were undercover and woy woy and blackwall boat ramps. The amount of times I see jet skies revving the guts out, making wake and power turning at a boat ramp is obscured. Alot of them have higher ego than consideration for the moored boats and people trying to launch and retrieve.

I know this is an old thread how ever for drone advice, I use DJI phantom 4. Some of my fishing videos on youtube will demonstrate a few shots. DJI P4 has great range, its quiet stable compared to mavic. Downside is, batteries are expensive and can be bulky.

Looks good, been out there twice. Caught pretty much sweet Foxtrot Alpha. Ill definitely give it a run this year how ever!