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Thanks for the input, I decided on the 60 Merc EFI from Leisurecoast Marine in Wollongong, they really offered the best value for money Cheers, Doug

Thanks guys, I will speak to a mobile mechanic, I guess they would deal with most brands.

Hi All, Am buying a new 60hp for the boat, but undecided as to which would be the best buy. As you can imagine the Yamaha guys say theirs is better and Suzuki and Mercury say the same. It would be great to get an unbiased opinion from you all. Thanks for your input. Cheers, Doug

Well at last I got to get the boat wet. Having asked for some help on plastics I ventured out with my brother and gave the plastics a flick. Would like to thank all who gave me advice, and though still very green behind the ears I will keep trying. Here is today's result of my first serious go at plastics

Thanks guys, like I said there are so many out there but I'll start with some of the ones that are mentioned and will get back to you all. Love this forum, everyone likes to help, thanks again guys. Cheers, Doug

Thanks Paul will try them next time Cheers, Doug

Hi All, Just wondering what are or would be the best plastics for flatties from your experience? I am trying to get into them and it can be so confusing, went out yesterday but no luck. Am trying to leave the bait at home and really have a good go with plastics so any help would be great Cheers Doug

Out there this morning, NW at around 18knots not much at all, though did land a nice 48cm flattie and one which could have easily been around 10cm and it took off like a dart when we put it back. yeah, always next week Cheers, Doug

I had the same experience last week. They either don't care or just don't give a toss about sustaining fish. You try and be polite and let them know what they are doing is wrong but they just ignore you. All you can do is keep harping the point that it's illegal and no good for sustainability of fish in the area Cheers

All done guys, they certainly do deserve a pat on the back. And motor being looked at now.

Well what started out as a good day turned into a bit of an experience, boat running well all morning and about lunchtime we couldn't get the motor started and we ended up drifting towards the container ships in Botany, as soon as we got too close Port Security turned up and asked if we were allright, when we told them that we couldn't start the engine, they just said ok where are we towing you to? When we get to the boat ramp there is Maratime waiting to help us dock the boat. Both guys were unbelievable, so friendly and couldn't do enough for us. So if you ever break down in Botany it's great to know that someone is there to help out. Thanks a million guys. Oh and we did get a few trevally, so all in all an experience Cheers, Doug

where is watts reef?

This is how accidents happen, very lucky skipper THIS time

Try emailing Yamaha direct in the USA,or find a Yamaha dealer over there

That's so sad not to be wearing a life jacket, especially the young ones. Isn't it mandatory for 12 and under to wear a life jacket? Such an unecessary accident.

Great effort mate, only just started fishing the bay so still working my way around it but good to see that there are some nice fish about and great effort on the release good to see cheers Doug

If you do venture out more than 2 Nmiles (about 3.6 km) you will need an EPIRB though

Thanks for the info, very useful. I take it that you can get it from the App store Mrsswordfisherman? Once again thank you all Cheers, Doug

Hi All, Does anyone know of an "accurate" application for an Iphone 4? If I look at Seabreeze and then BOM, they can be somewhat different for the same period? Any help will be greatly appreciated Cheers, Doug

Went to Botany Bay yesterday, had a great day. Didn't catch a thing but daughter had a great day

How wide did you go?

Hey Dicko, So far the 50 goes really well, motors along quite nicely. How do you find the Qunnie? Do you ever go outside in it? The reason for my original question is that I have to travel 1 hour before getting there, and at this stage they are forecasting winds of over 20 on Seabreeze.com.au so I figure, good day to sleep in on Sunday Last Sunday I drove all the way out there only to find it was pissing down raining, so we drove all the way home. When I looked at BOM before leaving home, showers were heading out to sea, so decided to still go out there but different story when I got there Cheers, Doug

Thanks Finin, yeah I guess it's a matter of learning by experience eh?

Sorry forgot about the boat size - Quintrex 4.5m Lazeabout 50hp So far everytime I've gone out it's been relatively calm below 10knots Thanks, Doug

Hi All, Being new to reading swell and winds can someone please advise on the following: 1. Best winds to fish in Botany Bay and what winds and speeds to avoid 2. At what level (meters) does it become uncomfortable and/or dangerous in Botany Bay Any information would be greatly appreciated Thanks in advance Doug