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Hey Bob, FYI Maria and I had a cuppa with Frank and Val last week. Will keep you updated. cheers Zoran

Awesome effort and result. That’s a cracker. Well done. cheers Zoran

Hey Raiders/Deckees I'm selling our Liferaft - 4 MAN OCEAN REGATTA COASTAL ISO 9650-2 - VALISE Purchased as Maria was concerned venturing out to the shelf, but no longer required as she is comfortable with the new boat. Price new: $2,200 ... selling for $1,600. Packed 4.10.2022. 3yr Service interval so 18months to go. 20yr Warranty. Never deployed. Full paper work. PM me if interested. Cheers Zoran ------------------------------------ KEY FEATURES Valise 650mm x 400mm x 220mm- 25kg Made with high quality commercial grade rubber Self inflating Rubber floor Highly visible canopy 4 x large water balast pockets Webbing boarding ladder with large entrance for easy boarding and rescue Observation port Automatic internal and external lighting system Solas Grade retro-reflective tape Internal and external lifelines ISO less than 24 hour emergency pack 3 years servicing intervals and 20 year warranty Full details: https://www.sailexchange.com.au/collections/life-raft-new/products/ocean-iso-9650-valise-4-man-11#

Looks very fishy even to a salty fisho like me. cheers Zoran

Well done Albert .... they are aggressive fish and fight well. Lets hope the warm water sticks around a bit longer and the weather clears up. Cheers Zoran

I'm no expert in this area (limited experience actually) so please treat this as a suggestion only. What about a long mono leader (2 x rod length) ... that should provide some of the stretch and give that you are seeking and still give you most of the benefit of the braid. It's what I do offshore on my trolling rods (5m of leader backed by braid) as braid straight through can/will pull hooks on a strike. Cheers Zoran

Well said Derek. You are a true mentor - it’s warming to see your students show of appreciation. Albert Einstein cheers Zoran

I have not seen you on @Bloggsy I hope my answer did not upset you. Most of the Arvors I have seen are kept moored - probably due to the towing issues I've highlighted. Anyway it would be great to know what you decided to do. All the best with your decision. Cheers Z

Thanks @DGL. Great ideas. I started this topic in 2021 and since have sold the red Haines. @HerbMac found the post and reopened it last month - I hope he finds it useful. On my new boat I went with the Yamaha Helmaster system - one feature of HM uses the outboard as a spot lock. They call the feature Fishpoint. No need to worry about mounting another motor, extra batteries, charging etc. HM added about 10k to the motor cost, which was a little bit less than a 36V 80-100inch fully fitted leccy solution. HM also includes Autopilot and other useful features in that 10k price so it made sense for me to go that way. Autopilot alone is around 6k which I would have had to add if I went with the leccy. cheers Zoran

Follow what @Little_Flatty said with all your catch for a better chew experience. I’ll add specific to blackfish (luderick) take time to scrape out the black stomach lining - sharp edge of your knife or a stiff brush gets the job done. You won’t get that weedy muddy taste. cheers Zoran

Great work Mike and congrats on blooding your artwork. I can see you now ... workshop full of tools, beavering away like a little elf - lathe, belt sander, carving knives .... hehehe. I've sprayed some of my deep drop jigs with this stuff ... from the big hardware joint that sells sausages on the side.... I've found the glow paint stays on quite well. Look forward to the next report. Cheers Zoran

Masterful Rick. Well done. Would be a tasty menu at that. cheers Zoran

I just realised I did not include the trailer manufacturer I was considering .... so I have sent you a PM with the information in case you decide to go down the Arvor path. Cheers Zoran

Hi @Bloggsy ... I looked at the Arvors (and the Parkers) when considering our upgrade from the Haines. They do look great as fishing platforms... however if you look at the specifications you will see BEAM: 2.54M This for me was the showstopper. Yes you can get a trailer to suit (bunch of manufacturers can make them), however you will fall under the "oversize" towing regulations as the max beam you can tow in Australia without restrictions is 2.5m. The 4cm extra beam does not seem significant but they are the rules - especially if there is an accident. There are a bunch of restrictions the main one for me was you are restricted to towing between Sunrise and Sunset - which did not suit me (keen fisho) at all, as I like to get to the ramp before dawn and on longer offshore days I often return on dusk. Read more here: https://www.boatsales.com.au/editorial/details/trailerboat-towing-regulations-guide-59777/ Cheers Zoran ARVOR 705 SF specs

... its not the only thing it stirs up .... just ask any boatie trying to launch or retrieve ! 🤯 😡 😤 cheers Zoran