[DIY Trailer/Wheel lock]

So when do you want to make me one ?

[If you could design one thing....]

So the question is .........

When will we see any of these inventions

[If you could design one thing....]

You can already buy the motors from ebay for about $6 delivered

from China and they work great

[Any fresh water near moorebank sydney?]

Theres a large pond behind the swimming pool / Woolworths at Egalevale / Campbelltown

that holds large carp. have seen fish pulled out of there well over 5 kilos

[Cutting a hole]

Hi,

If the rod holder is on a 30 degree angle,

then the hole will have to be more like an oval

shape. Get a piece of scrap ply wood or something

and do a test hole first, that way you can see if

the rod holder sits nicely in the hole.

Then you can use it as a template.

If you dont want to spend the money on a

hole saw, just mark out the hole and drill a series

of holes around the marked area and punch it out

[Make your own Sinking Stickbait - from a Paintbrush Handle! DIY]

I was thinking that would be some thing I would

like to have a go at as well

But by the end of it. I too thought it would take

to long to make and it does not cost that much to buy any way

But really enjoyed watching the video

Cheers

[another live bait tank]

Wow good job, that will add some more

value to the boat

[Had some spare lead turned them into sinkers.]

Hi,

To make the lead go further, put some off cuts of rio bar in

the centre of the mould. You can pick it up on building sites

for free

[Make your own 'keels' for unweighted, weedless hooks]

Clever, I like the idea !

[Which rod]

Hi

I have a Saragosa 18000

and was intending to use it for some trolling and bottom bashing ect

I have up to $300 to spend on a rod

I was thinking of the Shimano Ocea off shore rod

Would anyone have any other suggestions that would be better for that sort of money

Thank you cheers

[Polycraft 455 Live bait tank DIY]

Spot on! it does drain out hahaha may have to find a cork to plug the inside! first timer lol noobed it

Hi, car'nt you just get a one way valve / hose conector

Or make one, a piece of conduit with a marble in it ect.

which should solve that problem

[DIY Esky Bait tank]

very tidy looking job but this does not circulate the water properly and water spashing in on top does little for the water on the bottom and overall water quality.

Actually the fresh water entering the tank is the first to exit. ! Whilst it may be ok for yakkas, with a good load of slimies I.think would struggle..

The real test will be how long it takes to clear out a few squid squirts...

Perhaps u can add something inside to direct the water to the bottom.

I think you might be right you know

Maybe a simple right angle elbow and a small length of pipe

pointing to the bottom

But over all a nice job anyway keep up the good work

[DIY Esky Bait tank]

Hi Guys

Just thought i would post some picks of my DIY esky bait tank. Might give you some ideas if you are limited for space or had similar ideas. All up this cost me about $80.

Cheers, Vince

I like it, good job

[convertion to centre console]

heres another photo

Hi,

You might be better off just going to a new boat sales yard

and check out how the new boats have thier set ups

as I'm sure they have invested a lot of time and money to

get it right. That way you can pick up some good ideas that

will look good in your boat and see how its done exactly

[Location of water outlet]

Google images and it will show you ........

[Side storage (now with LED lights)]

Looks good

Did you put weep holes in it to let any water out that may get in

[installing srew in bungs]

what would be the best way to install screw in bung plugs into an alloy tinny bolt screws or rivets

Hi

I have a 470 coastrunner and they have used rivets on it

Maybe if using bolts they might have a better chance of coming undone

[Rod building thread]

Hey mate,

Jump on mudhole.com. Even though posting thread from the US sounds ludicrous, the cost of postage won't be much at all. Gudebrod or ProWrap will do the job nicely.

Thanks for that cheers

[Rod building thread]

Hi

Does any one know where I can get some rod building thread

in the Sydney metro area gudebrod or speed brand as none of

the tackle shops sell it in my area Campbelltown

I would like to buy a half a dozen or so different colours

Thanks

[New rear seat]

How much did the seat cushions set you back ? I am planning something similar and keen to know in advance the sort of dollars they charge.

Thanks

Great job by the way

Hi GaryO

They cost me $60 each

They used 12mm marine ply for the base and the foam is 75mm thick

plus a thin piece of dakron on top I think he said.

plus the vinyl is for out door / marine use

The lids are 500mm x 380mm

He is at Campbelltown

[New rear seat]

Looks like a top idea im looking at doing something similar how water proof are the storage boxes like after heavy rain ?

Hi

If you wanted it to be water proof you would have to have a raised lip around the opening

Or the water would seep in Last month got caught out in gale force winds and took heeps

of spray into the boat and didnt get any water in it

But if it was left in the rain Im sure water would seep under the seat but I keep my boat

under cover when not in uses any way

[Marine Radios - What is what?]

Hi All,

Bought my self a 4.5M Tinnie the other day.

Looking to venture to some of the inshore reefs when the sea is not to rough.

I was thinking that I need to have some form of radio comunication...

I know Diddly squat about radios...

What do I need? I hear about 27meg and UHF?

Can I get away with some sort of hand held radio?

I did not want to spend any more then I need to?

Your Thoughts on what Ishould be looking at?

VHF are the way to go and they are only around the $250 mark new

I dont think the hand helds have a strong a signal strength as the other ones

I think that if you ever get yourself into trouble you will wish

that you would have spent the $250 I know I would the sea is very unforgiving

and can turn nasty very quickly so how much is your life worth..........up to you

[New rear seat]

Hi tuffy

I already asked the fibreglass place about the flowcoat and he said you carnt use it on epoxy resin

But said I can mix in some white or which colour tint I wanted in with the apoxy resin and paint that

on and it would do the job but I have not got enough epoxy left to finish the inside with colour

So in the end storage sections I just put some grey out door mats and left the esky part as is

Thanks for the idea anyway Cheers Sanfly

[New rear seat]

Sanfly Is the seat screwed to the floor or just loose.

A friend has something similar with velcro on the bottom. This way , he can move the seat to what ever position required & it "sticks" to the floor.

Also , it can be easily removed if required.

Geoff

Hi Geoff

Ive got black non slip rubber under each end which they use in the back of utes

you can just see it in the pics if you look close at it

It seems to do the job although havnt tested it yet

But I might put some velcro under it just to make sure as I dont want to drill holes in it

On the week end Ill put a rule bilge pump in the esky part

I picked up a brand new one today for $15 off of gumtree still in the packet

the guy never got round to using it as he sold his boat .....

Cheers Steve

[New rear seat]

Cheers ........ only thing was that it cost me more than what I thought it would

at least it will help save some space I guess.......

Cheers