Dhutchy

Hello everyone, I am a few months shy of my 60th birthday. I am thinking of a fishing trip to Lord Howe. I would really be thankful for any of the latest lowdown in terms of costs, best charters, times of year to go (I am thinking April) and good value for money places to stay. Its likely there will be two of us, me and my son.Thanks in AdvanceDhutchy

Hello there raiders, I have moved to Canberra from Sydney and I am looking to replace the black perspex windscreen on my Quinie Tinnie. I also need to secure some of the existing framework which has worked itself free. Do I just order from Quintrex and attempt replacement myself or do hire someone to do it? Regards and thanks Dhutchy

Hi Raiders, I have an ageing Qunitrex Freedom Sport with an ageing and loose walkthrough window. I don't really want to go the expense of a new fitting, so really only want to use the existing frame, perspex, with new hatchtape and packing... Current plan is drill out expended rivets, install new packing, re-rivet securely... If anyone has done this and can supply tips I would be most grateful. Thanks Guys Dhutchy

Hi Raiders, since moving to the ACT I haven't done much boating. After the last outing was almost stopped before it started with flat batteries x2, which I replaced. I have bought a CTEK charging system and have kept a trickle charge going for my crank battery. My question is: WIthin the next week I may be using the boat. So do I keep the charger just on my cranking battery, or do I also now use it on my other accessories battery. Thanks for your help Dhutchy

Hi Raiders, a couple of weeks ago, I dragged the tinny up from Canberra to revisit one of my old haunts, the Great Sydney Harbour, via Roseville Ramp.It was to be a family day with wife and two boys and everyone was pumped for a good day on the harbour. As Canberra is about a 2 hour trek to the coast, the boat had laid dormant for some time. So I had put on the trickle charger over night and thought she will be right. Got the boat into the water, but not off the trailer, and the engine wouldn't turnover. The battery was completely dead. Curses were uttered, kids began to mutiny. Eldest boy, the 12 year old, stomped off to fish from the shore. Shortly after he managed to land a nice whiting, a bream and a fledgling flattie. Evaluated options with get new battery the only realistic choice. So we called a Brookvale battery mob. I would be happy to pass on their details if anyone wants to PM me. Anyway, they came to the Roseville ramp, with a replacement, fitted it, tested it, and we were able to getaway without any bother. We all caught fish, with my youngest boy (9 years old) very pleased to boat a stonking flounder . The rest of the day was flatties, and smallish snapper. Anyway a great day on the harbour was had by all, after what looked to be a non starter. The message is that if you may charge your batter and think its fine, but it has to have enough charge to crank the engine. If like mine, it had sat in a garage for a long time, and was fairly old anyway, charging it may not be enough for it to crank the engine. So to be safe and sure,check and maintain your batteries well, particularly if your boat has been idle for some time. Tight Lines Dhutchy

Well Raiders thanks for all of the generous comments and advice...At the moment I am sticking with the Pajero, I just couldn't find a new car that could get close it and be under my monthly payment plan. So for now I am staying with what I kinow. Thanks for all your help though. Dhutchy

Okay Raiders, if I am going to replace my dual batteries, can you advise what type and size I should get for each, should they both be the same, or what? Many thanks Dhutchy

Thanks Guys, particularly Incredible Hull. Looks like I will do the multimeter thing, but I suspect given the long period where the boat has been the garage (since moving to Canberra) its probably going to be two new batteries... and a ctek charger.

My boat has been in the garage for some time dual batteries don't want to turn over... Any advice Raiders? Do I get a ctek and charge em both? Rgds Dhutchy

Thanks to all you Great Raiders out there. You guys rock. Thanks for all you feedback and suggestions. I will let you know which car wins the battle... Regards Dhutchy

Hiya Raiders, longtime no post, but I am wondering if the raiders can help. I am thinking of trading my GLX Pajero for a Toyota Fortuna (which is the latest version of what was the original Hilux Surf from years ago). The motivation is to reduce associated costs. I like the Paj, its big and heavy and reliable. Test driving the Fortuna, was okay but short of the obvious Paj muscle. I tow a Qunitrex 5m tinny with a 90hp mercury, often loaded with bits and pieces. I was wondering if any of you Raiders might have any insights into how different towing might be with the lighter Fortuna, or should I keep the Paj. Many thanks Raiders Dhutchy

Thanks Raiders, all good responses, thanks very much. The answer is at the moment I don't really need one, but I kinda think better safe than sorry. Many thanks to all Rgds Dhutchy

Morning Raiders, I rarely go outside in my 5m tinny, but I thought just in case.. What is the current regulations on EPIRBS What is the current cost What is the current accuracy and do you need one if you're only a kilometre or two off shore Many thanks Dhutchy Its not about catching fish, but it helps

G'day Geoff, good to hear from you. Its good to hear from you too. Its been a while because work has got in the way. Thanks for your tips. As always mate you are spot on..I am up to putting the bead of silicon on to hold it place. Fortunately its the hatch that is the major hassle, so thus far I have avoided removing the entire frame. Also I winning tip, I found on the internet was applying a bit of detergent to the rubber guides, which made the job just to easy. This weekend, it was a family weekend we tried to do it all...fishing (not nearly nearly, a token effort really and I came up dough nuts), International Fleet Reivew - my in my 5m tinnie and every man and his dog, and some of the dogs were bloody big and touring the east side of the harbour from Rose Bay On... The washing machine under the bridge was on the spin cycle with fleets pleasure boats, restaurantes, cruisiers and yaks. I hope your well mate and catching fish. Rgds David

Thanks Iceman, that might just do it. The sales guy at the boat shop in Crows Nest suggested they were all the same, one size ifts all, no matter for big or small units. Rgds Dhutchy

Hi Fishraiders, I am hoping someone of you handy fellas can help. My perpex windscreen on my Quinnie has popped out of the aluminum guides and rubber fasteners. I will add pics later. But what is the best way to reinsert the perspex, into the guides with the rubber edging. Rgds Dhutchy

Thanks Deek I will do that Dhutchy

Hi there Fishraiders, wife said she tried to find a self inflating pfd and had trouble finding one sufficent to fit my XOS frame and weight (120+kg). She then took the opportunity to roll through the usual messages about weight loss, but we all know that ain't going to happen overnight. I wouldn't mind using a self inflating vest, as it would be more comortable than my standard vest.. So are there any XOS self inflating vests people would recommend that would might be less expensive than strapping a small inflatable boat to my back. Rgds Dhutchy its not just about catching fish, but it helps

G'day Raiders, my young bloke was investigating a Silstar Ai-40 reel. In particular the workings of the bail arm. Having taken it apart, the little "retaining pin" holding the spring for the bail dropped out. Is anyone familiar with how to reset this pin. Thanks Dhutchy It ain't just about catching fish but it helkps

G'day Brett, thanks for your response. Sorry my response has been slow, but work and everything has been a bit frantic. My blockhead, is a bit of a blunt instrument at the best of times, but I am sure it my sounder was set to both sides, unless my glitch has been assisted by my button pushing kids (quite possible) it wasn't on mirror. But its an interesting notion. To me having a mirror, ie both sides of the screen showing the left, or the right, seems ulimately confusing. I will check. Tightlines Dhutchy

Hi Geoff, Good to hear from you as well. Getting back on line has been almost as hard as getting the boat out lately. Thank goodness Winter has gone and lets hope for some decent weather. I reckon you're smart enough to work out the Lowrance. The HB requires time out on the water, preferably without kids who press buttons and change settings. I hope you are well mate. Tight lines. David

G'day Raiders, long time no talk, but I wish you all well. A recent birthday won me a humminbird sounder. But going under the railway bridge and mooney mooney, and it doesn't show the pylons. Why so I ask? I am hoping someone out there in the community might have some idea. I am pretty sure it must be a setting. I'd appreciate any advice. Rgds and tight lines Dhutchy

Hey thanks to everyone about tips on Fingal Bay... We ended up launching from the decent ramp at Little Beach everytime. We fished all over the Port from Shoal bay back past Nelson Bay, off Pindaemar. We caught smallish snapper, some bream, whiting, several Port Jackson sharks and a few Shovel Nosed Rays. Thanks for the tips guys. Dhutchy Its not just about catching fish but it helps.

Thanks Alastair, Geoff and Plumb, I will report on how we go.Thanks for the tips. I really appreciate it. Rgds Dhutchy Its not just about cathcing fish but it helps.

Hello there Raiders, we've booked a week with the kids at Fingal Bay and will probably take the Quinnie. Any ideas or advice on boat ramps, spots, species would be greatly appreciated. Getting the kids onto a few fish would make their Christmas. Thanks to all. Dhutchy Its not just about catching fish, but it helps