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Looks like a type of Wrasse fish

Hey mate, Welcome aboard! I will try and go through your list for you. First of all you have mentioned how you will like to fish a few kms outside - I wouldn't consider a bowrider then which is the cruiseAbout. At first it looks very appealing, lounging at the front etc and it is the same thought I had when I first began. When you go offshore you want a high cockpit to take on the waves, yes you can do it on a bowrider but you wouldn't enjoy it as much. You will feel better being higher up. a 5M + cabin boat is what I think you need. Yes it is still a champagne boat! You definitely want over 5m if you want a bit of room and you will be fine towing it too. With the cabin boat you will have bunks to rest, hide from the sun and drink champagne while lying down These boats can come with a ski pole so not a problem there. Not sure about the dining table (if that is what you meant) as an option, but they can be done after market if not. Now the motor! If you like speed, power then you are like me... you will like 2stroke. 2S motor's these days are oil injected, more torque, lighter that a 4S, cheaper to service. 4S are great too, great fuel economy, quite but you won't have the hole shot performance of the 2S. These days either way you are fine, just comes down to what you like, what your dealer offers. Depends on the boat you get, you will get a range of HP to put on the back, I always go for maximum power but don't forget to consider the balance of the boat, a lot forget that and then have a bum heavy boat. Try and find a good balance. Stacer make a good range of boats, look into the Sea Runner. I know what you mean about the boats condition when they are new. They been sitting there for ages in the sun, rain etc so they get dirty. Too many boat too clean! I would prefer to get it wrapper or leave it white. Have a look at the boats with coloured hulls that have had some minor accidents/scratches. Makes it easier to stand out.

So are mine, 2005. I feel a lot safer with new ones!

Hello Raiders! Let's get deep then! So tyres have a manufacture date on them, after speaking to few people the lifespan is about 5 years especially since they don't get used that often. Sit in the garage and sag. I had a leaking tyre and I know if you leave it like that it will damage the sidewalls. My tyre kept going flat and I kept on pumping it up. I knew I had to get new tyres but was waiting on the new rims to arrive first. Don't want to do the job twice. Jumped on the freeway and had a blowout. All good, had all the tools until I realised the rubber had wrapped around the disc. Couldn't get it off with what I had so called up the marine club and they came out to help. Here is the tyre! So I am going to replace all 5, just want a good brand. So far Nakang seem to be popular and that is what I have. Also was advised to have tyre pressure at 36psi but on the tyres it states 60psi. After doing some reading I think people agree to have it close to the rating so 50psi would be good. But not sure about this!

Time to replace my tyres. What are some good brands for light truck tyres? Is there a range available?

Yes probably the best idea if you don't have a 12v at the back

Guess better to be safe! I was advised to do that on my Nissan pathfinder, didn't listen. Blew a seal somewhere. But I would think your boat would be fine since it is lighter then mine, but better be safe

Hi Ray, Welcome to the forums! What kind of boat? Glass or Aluminium? Do you launch and retrieve on your own? There are some winches that have 3 gears. Might be overkill, but will definitely make it a lot easier to winch one. Other option is to get the electric, but just thought I would mention the above option first since it is cheaper.

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Hey Welcome! Awesome whiting! Where did you get the live nippers from?

I do think a holden captiva with a family and a 530 cruisecraft would be overloaded.

Do you take your boat empty when you go fishing? I went through all this when i got my last boat. Seafarer Victory 6.0. I have taken it to the weigh bridge. 2.2 T with minimum gear and fuel. But i havent done a big trip yet. Which means, camp gear, full tank on car 180l, full tank on boat, rods, tackle etc. the day I do I will go to the weighbridge. As for now i am safe.

I had no brakes along that road too. I was on my way to Bathurst when the master cylinder went. I could stop but took a while. When I got into the town I realised how slow I had to go. I couldn't come to a complete stop at a run about and a lady was yelling at me! I waited until night to drive home and luckily there were no cars on the road that night. By then I knew my stopping distance, but still not the best thing.

I can't help but notice that your avatar has a guy on a seat!! What sort of problems did he have? Seat was too narrow? Base moved a lot? If you take what he has experienced maybe you can work on it. Make sure you have a good floor for starters. The box seat with storage is a good idea if you have the room. I hated mine at first, but love it now.

No idea, but try a Formosa F-Book page. It exists

Not a bad idea to leave the boat at coffs. Pick some good weather, finish the motor and fish coffs! Looks awesome over there. I was there during the second week of January, love it!

What did you read that was off putting?

When i used tp get fiahing magazines there used to be a mob in liverpool that had heaps of motors. Cant remember their name. But another idea, jump on facebook and look for fishing groups. They sell all kind of stuff. Have seen motors on sale.

Looks like the hawkesbury and harbour have been producing fish. Due to the swell, I will probably fish more inland. What system do you think will do well?

It begins with a dream Good luck!

What boat do you think you are after? Have a look for the list of exhibitors.

Yes mage pretty good show. Good variety. I go every year.

And have you come across a school since?

Hey mate, Have you thought about what you plan on doing with the boat? Bowrider and cabin will provide different activities. My friend used to have a Savage bow rider, was good, no issues there. But we couldn't take that outside the heads. Too low, cop waves over the top all the time etc. If you go fishing, you have people fishing from the bow and the rear, gets a bit messy. Just things you need to consider: are you really going to use that lounge at the front? Or is that more for the family days? These boats don't have the same protection if you do wish to fish outside. The cabin boat will be heaps better. I was in this position many years ago and was leading towards a bowrider but after writing a list I went with the cabin. My friend has a Haines Signature Bow rider, he loves it, but when it comes to fishing it's uncomfortable and he doesn't like going outside.