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I guess a shipping line couldn't tell you how many containers they have lost in 1 year let alone since their operation...They simply..."FALL OFF"... i guess Each journey you could say they lose multiple containers (20"GP,40"GP, refrigirated containers, flat racks etc etc) thats what insurance is for i take it... Worlds biggest container ship is the EMMA MAERSK. EMMA MAERSK Here are some stats on her... * 14 Cylinder RT FLEX pushing out 109,000 horse power * 397m long * 56 meters wide * able to carry 11,000 Tonne The amount of money made by a shipping line would be HUGE per trip if you do the math of how many conatainers 1 ship could hold...(See attach pic below and start counting...LOL) EUGEN MAERSK - LOADED Hope this gives a bit of insight on the shipping industry.. Nothing for it nor nothing against it, but with ships that big, i guess you can't always see everything that is going on and don't know what you have lost until you begin unloading. CHeeRS Antun

Use a bridle, connected to each side of the boat and then there should be a roller with it and a tag of rope to keep your main rope centered at the back of the boat and a "D" shakle to connect it all up. Keep your rope the one length (don't double it over, makes for more fun also when making a slight turn as your "passanger" in the tube slingshots better ) Can take pic's and show you mine if you want. Points to remember: * Have 1 person facing backwards whilst towing * Make sure person in tube has a vest * Get them to raise their arms if they come off and keep them raised until you get to them (this also helps other boaters see them) * Keep in mind your boats capacity (worst case scenario) For eg: if you have a max capacity of 4 persons allowed in your boat, if (in the worst case) your person in the tube gets injured and you have to get them in the boat, but you have 4 in the boat already, this will send you 1 person over your boats capacity. I know this may seem far fetched, but on long weekends, we all know what the "FUN POLICE" are like regardless of the circumstances... CHeeRS Antun

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Left home @ 0315 this morning and shot around to pick up my younger brother who i've been meaning to take out since i bought the boat. (He even went out and bought a new rod reel combo yesterday thats how keen he has become) After a quick stop at the local tackle shop to buy fresh bait (I DONT THINK SO, as i saw him defrosting it into a sink out back) near there, we got to Kyeemagh ramp (off Mutch Street), and we were on the water by 0430, heading towards the runways to meet up with friends who got there 30mins before hand. Found a spot i thought was good (in between Molineaux Point and the Nth-Sth runway and going off the sounder) so i deployed the anchor and began setting up. Lines out and it wasnt long before the first flattie came up. At 24cm he went back to grow, then my brothers new rod got christened... Little baby Bream so back he went too.. Started to make myself a coffee and my line started peeling at a good rate... Tailor i thought, but was unsure. It would run, then stop, then run then stop..As i was only using my Okuma 6'6" 2-5kg rod with 8lb, 10lb leader i was in no rush. After a good 4 or so mins i saw a flash if silver, and i thought "Could this be???" Scrambled for the net and within another min i had landed my first Jewie it went 52cm. A couple of "Yeah Babys" and a qick pic, i layed her back in the water to and gave he a gentle nudge and watched her vanish into the depths.. Not the best pick but thats what ya get when you turn towards the camera after watching another rod...LOL Not big, but was happy i landed one.. Sat in my chair and light up a bunger (smoke) finshed my coffee while my adrenalin drained.. wasn't long after that that my brother was on..Told him to take him time and helped him adjust his drag whilst fighting the fish and seemed another good fighter...Up comes another flash of silver i quickly scoop it up and BANG... number 2!!! this one going 50cm... WHAT A START TO THE DAY !!! (this one also released after a pic) we hung around for another 30mins but the planes gave me the "Heebie Jeebies" so we headed out towards the heads.. Got to the heads and decided to play the sitting duck, not anchoring, but burelying up a plenty... drop out a full pillie on the bigger rod and used the Okuma with prawns. Was about 20mins before the first bite and i bring in a Snapper. 28cm to the fork, but since i forgot to buy ice, back in the drink he went, then for the next 15 mins every cast we done broght up another snapper biggest being 38cm to the fork oh and the brother landed a flattie about 15cm long I looked over at him and noticed the silence, then the bigger rod goes off... Bonnie...in the esky he goes for bait another day (filled it with water), re bait, drop the line, and on again... ended up with 4 in total biggest being 51cm. By this time the brother was green and when i asked him was he feeling sick he replied with "Nah i'm ok" i said to hime"is it a bit rough??" he said "Yeah, can we go back in where its smoother for a while"... Lines up and Zo0o000o0m back towards the runway.. LOL Fished around a few more spots until 1130 and decided we were happy with what we caught. Headed back to the ramp and were home by 1300 (Poor bugger had soccer match @1530... wonder if he was ok??) Dropped himm off and went home to wash down and salt up the bonnies. WHAT A GREAT day I had with my brother to catch a Jewie each, and a great mixed bag, i'm sure its a day i'll remeber for a long time. Will add more pics once i get his camera as mine died CHeeRS Antun

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Yeah.. I was wondering the same thing....

Weather looks ok for the weekend, and its been a while (Oz day long weekend @ Shoalhaven Heads) since I've had the chance to hit the water but finally Sunday i am breaking free!! Heading out for my first trip to Botany and will hopefully be on the water by 0430. Will be taking a friends hand held GPS to give it a go (first time using one and before i invest in one) so if anyone wants to share a spot (not a super secret spot, but something i can try) i would be greatly appreciative. So if you see the Stessl, with the Aqua (??? ) bimni, give us a "Holler" or I normaly monitor Chan 88. Whats everyone else up to??? Tides look great for an early bash. All the best for the weekend Ya'LL and may you's catch plenty!! CHeeRS Antun

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The and I have both entered Best of luck Ya'LL Also, great to see such a large company mentioning the webiste .... CHeeRS Antun

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DoNe! GooD LuCK Shannan!!! CHeeRS Antun

Think they are required on all vessels with electric start, electric motors, gas or fuel stoves) See below link: http://www.maritime.nsw.gov.au/sbh/safetyequip_tables.html Also, make sure they are in date or serviced. CHeeRS Antun

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Chris, Try one of the site sponsoprs Huey (details below) HUETT MARINE CENTRE 1131 Pacific Hwy Cowan NSW 2081 www.huettmarine.com.au Email: craig@huettmarine.com.au Phone: (02) 9456 1444 Trading Hours Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm Saturday 8.30am to 3pm Sunday closed CHeeRS Antun

Now there's a feed!!! What a great session to get 27 all up. ToP STuFF!! CHeeRS Antun

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HoLY BeJeSuS !!! Any info on the weight and size ?? CHeeRS Antun

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Great way to spend the day with your mates!! Nice smiles on their faces!! Take it they were pleased!?!? LOL CHeeRS Antun

GREAT DAY OUT WITH GREAT RESULTS!!! WHAT A SHAME YOU HAD TO LEAVE!! Great reading also!! CONGRATS ON THE CATCH CHeeRS Antun

Good to see you are happy with your purchase !!! ( This is the one you were looking at right ?? ) No beter way then to spend the day landing a few on your maiden voyage in it!! (despite the lack of sunscreen ) May be RED-BEZ is a good name for her ???? CHeeRS Antun

TOP STUFF MATE CONGARTULATIONS on your first place getting!!!! Good to see that the old man has the bug now!! ( Fishing partner for life ) CHeeRS Antun

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