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  1. 12 hours ago, SquidgyBoi said:

    hey mate,

    that is a anchovy, I just got a tt switchblade 1/8 do you think I can catch a bream on that in Hawkesbury

    cheers mate...I'm probs not the best person to ask about bream in the hawkesbury but would suggest off the racks.

  2. Awesome man!

    Brought back some recent memories that feel a lifetime ago lol.

    You guys come across any dory as bycatch.

    First time for me seeing and then eating one and wow!

    Fish aint fish thats for sure!

    Damn those kings hurt lol.

    Thanks Hooked Up...no dorys for us I think the kings smashed them all!!

    Fantastic, hoping to do a trip there with my kingy obsessed daughter soon.

    Jon

    Cheers Jon. I went with three complete strangers and had an awesome time so how good it would be with the kids tagging along. I'd love to go back with my two sons to experience the fury of the kings!

    Thanks for sharing that.

    I will be in Auckland in a few weeks - being sent for a nursing conference. Shame I am only there for 2 nights grrrrrrrr.

    I am at Skycity Grand hotel . How far is the walk to the wharf area Peter? It looks about 15 mins or so.

    Donna

    Hey Donna. Yeah it's an easy 15-20 minute walk to the wharf area. If you're looking for somewhere great to eat and don't mind a quick uber trip, try Woodpecker Hill in Parnell. It's only 2.5kms from skytower and is definitely worth the trip. Probs a good idea to book ahead as it can get busy there.

    Awesome work. Thanks for sharing. This will give me more reason to visit NZ soon!!!

    Yeah mate get yourself over there!!!

  3. Hey raiders

    Just finished putting together a vid of our recent trip to NZ. A bit more of the tourist stuff in the first link but managed to slip in something for the raiders. We were based in Auckland and took a trip to the Coromandel Coast, where we saw some of the local landmarks and amazing marine life!!!

    Hope you enjoy the vids and thanks for watching.

    "Touristy" stuff

    Gettin' railed by kings

    Cheers

    Pete

  4. Thanks Fab great read.

    Also worth mentioning the importance of the safety chain in the event of de-coupling. I was only recently told (during trailer rego check) that all trailers must have load rated D shackles connecting the safety chain to the tow bar. They are recognised by the bright yellow pins and have the load rating stamped on the side of the shackle. Make sure the load rating high covers the boat AND trailer. I have a 2 tonne for my 580 breeze and dual axle trailer.

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  5. Hey Brett if both trim buttons are playing up sounds like there might be a loose connection on the engine side. Works sometimes but then looses contact and doesn't work. If you bought the boat from a dealer just give them a call and it'll be under warranty.

    To get you out of trouble in future, there should be a relief screw near the trim rods. If you loosen the screw if releases the hydraulic pressure and lets the motor down. Be sure to tighten the screw back up when you're finished. Might save you getting a tow back to the ramp.

    Cheers

    Pete

  6. took this one while driving along the Hay Plain early one morning.

    You get lost or something Pete? Nobody WILLINGLY drives along the Hay Plains roads. That's not far from where I live. Nice picture, by the way. Fairly flat area isn't it? Cheers, Neil.

    lol!!! correct weight Neil. I was travelling for work a few years back and found plenty of time to look out the window!!! Survival tip... take a good supply of lollies and snacks.

  7. I've been travelling along at high speed through the heads only to have the boat die in the water without warning (dicky battery isolator switch). Complete power loss...no ignition, no radio, no accessories. Switched to the other battery and all ok but did require a change of underwear. A very timely reminder when underway to STAY WELL AWAY from shorelines, cliffs and rocky outcrops etc.

    You never know when a total power loss will happen. I now consciously think about plan B if the same thing happens again. Do I have the right anchor? Is there enough anchor rope? Which way is the tide running? How big is the swell? Is the marine radio on the right channel? What's the drill if I have to bail out?

    As the saying goes "If you fail to prepare, prepare to fail...."

    Cheers

    Pete

  8. Guilty as charged scratchie. First time my young fella pulled a squid up to the boat, I promptly told him to get out of the way. Stepped in to grab the bugger before it covered me like a pro hart painting. Couldn't stop laughing and the story still gets a run at the pub!

    Cheers

    Pete

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