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G'day fellow fishraider, geez this is to good chattin away about boatsnfishin. Have you a windscreen that opens? My idea was to free the rear of the boat of batteries, anchors and fuel tanks and just have a removable cushioned fish/storage box for other fisherpeople and possibly a removable live bait tank. There has been an under floor fuel tank on ebay to suit a fishabout I have heard marine/4WD batteries can handle a bit of knockin around but agree out in the old Quinnie the ride can be a tad hard (but always enjoyable). Will keep in touch as I will also be looking at quotes for the above although probably not until winter. Enjoy the public holiday on Friday.

Thanks Davo, Given there is no front or middle seat, I was also worried about strength/structure. Most of it comes down to finding a quality aluminium welder. Any suggestions? I'm in the ACT and fish at Narooma. Also any ideas on the windscreen??

Hi guys/ladies, Is there an update from the island of late? Our recent trip landed us 6 kings (6 & 7 Jan) fishing amongst 50 other boats. Is it possibly still a little early for the larger size? If your keen to chat with Fishraiders from around the Narooma/Bermie area lets have it. Youve gotta love having a cold one at OBriens overlooking the bar yeh. Cheers

Hi guys/ladies, Is there an update from the island of late? Our recent trip landed us 6 kings (6 & 7 Jan) fishing amongst 50 other boats. Is it possibly still a little early for the larger size? If your keen to chat with Fishraiders from around the Narooma/Bermie area lets have it. Cheers

What a fantastic website, Has anyone got ideas on either of the following: In floor fuel tanks for a Quinnie fishabout? Cutting into the bow to allow for an anchor well? Opening windscreens to get to the anchor? Installing the battery under the nose? Removing the back bench seat? Long term projects as i just recently purchased the boat. Any sugestions ideas would be great.

Well done on the Quinny, looks more than just a 6 pack project. I have just purchased a similar boat with no middle seat and am looking at removing the rear seat to have a flat bottom, installing an opening windscreen with the anchor well up the front and installing an under floor fuel tank. I am also hoping to move the battery to under the nose to maximise the space down the back. This no doubt will be a long term project!!!! Has anyone attempted anything similar?