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    Polycraft info

    in The Workshop

    Posted

    Hi all,

    I have just picked up a 2nd hand polycraft 455 frontrunner and i'm about to start fitting it out.

    I have a couple of questions and it would be great if anyone who has worked on these boats could help me out.

    1st question is regarding screwing into the plastic - do you drill a pilot hole first? or can you just screw straight into it? my guess would be to drill small pilot hole and use a screw with a high gauge?

    2nd question - when screwing something onto the outer shell (bilge for live bait tank) do you need to use any sealant? or is the screw already watertight?

    3rd question relates to the photos - i already had this downrigger from my old boat. Does the mounting location look OK? it's the only place i can think of putting it without removing the rails. The downrigger can be removed as there is a seperate mounting plate so i will still be able to access the fuel cap. Will screws be strong enough to hold it?

    Cheers,

    Sean

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    New Boat - VHF or 27mhz?

    in Boating

    Posted

    Hi all,

    I have just picked up a 2nd hand 455 Polycraft Frontrunner. I am in the process of starting to customize it to my likings - It had a 27mhz radio installed but didn't work. I have removed the radio and am unsure weather to replace it with another 27mhz or go with a VHF?

    Things to consider:

    - Boat will mainly be used in Botany Bay and inshore surrounding areas, but i do plan on venturing a little further out in the future (wouldn't be very often) when the conditions are right (nothing silly though)

    - As far as i am aware you need to do a course to be qualified to use a VHF radio but not to use a 27mhz?

    Look forward to hearing anyone's opinions.

    Cheers,

    Sean

    Etec lower engine cover crack

    in Boating

    Posted

    Thanks very much for the reply.

    I am assuming you need to take the lower cover off before gluing? Is it hard to take this off? Would getting it fibre glasses be an option? I only just got the motor and would like to get it fixed as best possible.

    Really appreciate the help

    Do Bonito cook up any good?

    in The Kitchen

    Posted

    From aus fishmarket website -

    Price

    Medium priced.

    To Buy

    Usually sold whole, though fishmongers will fillet it upon request; also sometimes available as sashimi. In whole fish look for lustrous skin, firm flesh, and a pleasant, fresh sea smell; flesh should be pale reddish (pale pink to white in Leaping Bonito), firm, lustrous and moist without any dull brown markings or oozing water. Always buy sashimi-grade fish if it is to be served raw or rare.

    To Cook

    Average yield is 70-75%. Has a delicate flavour, medium oiliness and moist soft flesh, which quickly becomes dry if overcooked. The cooked flesh turns brownish-grey and breaks into large flakes; there are very few bones to worry about. Cut thick fillets into serving-size portions to allow even heat penetration. Most people prefer to remove the dark bloodline before cooking.

    Next time you catch one try it and decide for yourself. If you don't like them use for bait or throw them back in future!!

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    botany bay dead?

    in Fishing Chat

    Posted

    I got a nice bonito yesterday - got it about 2 mins after putting my lure out. Didn't troll for long though as I had less petrol then I thought! Also managed to get a good squid. There is heaps of yellowtail in the bay but I never seen to have any luck using them?

    Saw a couple of guys at the ramp that had a good feed of flathead that they caught off silver beach and they said they were getting tevalley mixed in with their catch. They also had a few very large squid.

    Botany Bay

    in Fishing Chat

    Posted

    Hi,

    Also not too experienced but I think it is definately fishable. Tuck away behind any protection I.e - container wall/yarrah bay. Definately not too comfortable getting between spots in a smaller boat though.

    Interested to hear others opinions as I said, I'm not too experienced either.

    Cheers

    Kurnell Boat Ramp

    in Boat Ramps (NSW)

    Posted

    Hi all,

    One positive is that when they upgrade the car park they will have boat wash down bays. They can't put fish cleaning tables due to council regs...

    One question - while the ramp is under construction can I launch my boat on the sand? I have a 4wd and would be capable to do it as it is only a small boat, but was just wondering if it would annoy locals driving on the sand?

    Cheers

    Buying a Downriger

    in Fishing Chat

    Posted

    Hi all,

    i want to buy a downrigger for my 4.1m tinny. does anyone have any advice on what would be a good one to buy and where to get it from?

    i have read that you can get them alot cheaper online?

    any advice would be greatly appreciated.

    thanks,

    Sean

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