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    Drive on trailer

    in Fishing Chat

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    3 hours ago, frankS said:

    Something like this would make it easier. There is a lot of metal there that could be run into.

    Just a guide to get the boat in the center then some simple skids to keep it there.

    Once you get used to how deep you set the trailer you will find it easy.

    That would be great but I need something bolt on!

    Drive on trailer

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    15 minutes ago, frankS said:

    I notice there is space between the roller and the keel which means the skids are bearing the weight, which is a NO NO , the keel rollers should have the weight and the skids are there to stop the boat from wobbling .

    Frank

    Yeah thanks. I only bought it a couple of days ago and im trying to get set up right. There is 15 keel rollers so its fairly well supported. Im struggling to get it perfect but I think its is because some rollers are quiet worn, ill replace them and try again. also my keel is slightly higher through the rear 1/4 of its length.

    Drive on trailer

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    Posted · Edited by blahblah

    Thanks fellas.

    I thought it would be possible to drive on like this but there is still some steelwork to smash into! 

    The last owner said he had the spring loaded Vs on this trailer but didn't like them because he had to move the winch post and the boat back on the trailer to stop them springing up behind the boat. He offered them to me actually and i said no due to his experience.

    Drive on trailer

    in Fishing Chat

    Posted · Edited by blahblah

    Sure there is some information on here somewhere but cant come up with much.

    Recently bought a used off-road trailer. I would like to make it as "drive on" friendly as possible to reduce time around the big lizards.

    I'll attach some photos to see what people think and hopefully someone with some knowledge about "drive on" trailers could help

    Cheers all

     

     

     

     

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    Boat ramps for the novice - SE QLD

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    Posted · Edited by blahblah

    New boat owner wanting to find stress free boat ramps around Brisbane and North Gold Coast area?

    My main concerns are, having easy one person launch as I will only have my young fella me at times and the other concern is tricky ramps due to current or wind.

     

    Thanks

    Boat and trailer advice

    in Boating

    Posted

    On 4/30/2020 at 12:52 PM, Owen Douglas said:

    I have a 420 Renegade S.C. with a 40hp Mercury. I love it! I have been offshore around Sydney and it handles it really well. I had a 420 Hornet in Broome W.A. and that handled going up to 2nm off but definitly doens't handle it offshore aswell as the Renegade handles it. Hope that helps.

    Regards,

    Owen

    Thanks Owen

    Boat and trailer advice

    in Boating

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    2 hours ago, Renegade460 said:

     

     

    2 hours ago, Owen Douglas said:

    I have a 420 Renegade S.C. with a 40hp Mercury. I love it! I have been offshore around Sydney and it handles it really well. I had a 420 Hornet in Broome W.A. and that handled going up to 2nm off but definitly doens't handle it offshore aswell as the Renegade handles it. Hope that helps.

    Regards,

    Owen

    I really like the look of the Renegade, but since I been looking at them and talking about them I heard lot of negative comments about Quintrex, about mass manufacture and been over priced. Obviously there is two sides to every story but. Ill look at some boat showrooms next week hopefully and check out as many brands as I can.

     

    Renedade460 was talking about the fully enclosed transom which for me (new to boats), seems like a massive safety feature, although I was keen to the boat as simple as possible so less to get damaged off road. Tiller steer also leaves more room in the boat and is over 2k cheaper from new.

     

     

    Boat and trailer advice

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    6 hours ago, kingie chaser said:

    G'day paulbla, triton14 here, so maybe you could give us a bit more specifics like are you looking at something that is light enough to not need to be trailer braked or that's not an issue??

    Dual axle's, they sound like they are a benefit of road from what I have seen/read. 

    Whats you 4x4's capability's, do you have a winch etc?

    I mean if you have ever watched All for Adventure & seen some of the tracks those guys take their 7.2 Sea jay you'll see you can take a larger boat way off the beaten track, but you have the have the vehicle & recovery gear to do it.

    Plus another vehicle is essential in what they do of course but just saying you can go bigger than what you would think.

     

     

    Also is there a budget in mind for this?

    Looking at new vs second hand?

    I intend on getting a braked trailer, want enough GTM to carry some extra fuel and maybe gas or water tank.  Been looking at the Belco Heavy Duty trailer.

    4x4 is a 70 series with winch ect, we have been traveling for a couple of years already so well set up in that department. I don't need huge boat, Im happy with around 4.5m, preferably a single axel trailer,, keeping weight down and also costs. Ive been towing 3300kg caravan for 2 years and had enough of it.

    I'll be chasing a new trailer and probably a late model used boat if I can get what I want. 

    The All 4 Adventure boys have distinct advantage over me in that they don't pay for anything! no fuel, breakages, gear ect ect plus they have a crew of blokes, I have a Wife and kid!

     

    Cheers

     

     

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    Boat and trailer advice

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    Posted

    16 hours ago, mrsswordfisherman said:

    Hi there 

    You will need a bit bigger tinny than that for offshore. 
    Where are you headed? We were headed that way and had to turn back due to COVID-19

    Just re-read my original post, missed out the bit where I was supposed to say I want it for creek and rivers mainly but be able to go off shore on a good day. 

    Boat and trailer advice

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    Posted

    After spending over two years traveling in a caravan it time to sell the van and buy a boat for the next leg of traveling. Looking for peoples opinions on boats, trailers ect and any tips or thoughts from those with experience. 

    I plan on spending a lot of time in the Northern half of Aus in remote areas. I need a set up small enough to be nimble on the tracks and be launched in tight spots and  but big enough to go to off shore reefs and islands on a good day.

     

    Initial thoughts are 420/440 Renegade with a tiler steer. We are 2 adults and an 8 year old.

     

    Cheers

     

     

     

     

     

    Sounder help for a newbie

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    Zoran

    I feel honoured and grateful you devoted the rest of your coffee break to me and my sounder, Thank you very much indeed!

    What you say makes a lot of sense and resetting back to factory settings is likely my best bet. The Hook2 4x sells itself as the easiest sounder to use so I agree, I need to get back to original settings.

    I'll report back when I have the boat out at Noosa in a couple of weeks.

    Thanks again everyone.

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    Sounder help for a newbie

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    Brown Crab - The transducer is on a bracket at the bottom of the transom. To the right of the motor. Ive moved the transducer around while stationary with no difference.

     

    Anthman - I cant find an y mention of  hull depth settings. The water could well of been 2.6m. Muddy river so cant be sure.

     

    Searanger - Yep in the water

     

    cheers

     

     

     

    Sounder help for a newbie

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    Posted

    Thanks for your time guys. Ill look in to your suggestions.

    Im pretty sure the unit was set in Auto. The manual says to leave it in auto unless you are an experienced sonar user, which isn't me. unless I accidentally changed the settings

     

    Sounder help for a newbie

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    Posted · Edited by blahblah

    Hope this is a suitable place to post.

    We have 12'  folding boat and I recently rigged up a Lawrence Hook2 4x sounder.

    Im getting pretty useless readings from it even when stationary with the motor off, can any experienced reader offer a possible fix?

    Ive attached some examples

     

    Thanks

     

     

     

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    Small boat locations near Brisbane

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    Posted

    Hi

    I have just got a roof top tinny for caravan travel. It has a 6hp motor.

    Im currently in Brisbane for the next month or so and would like to know where would be good places to use the boat. Im completely new to boating so would;d like get some practice in. 

    Prefer throwing lures but up for any type of fishing.

    Thanks

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