SmokeOnTheWater
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Thanks for the replies, think I'll try the fisherman's paradise ramp......water looks a lot deeper.
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Good morning! I've called in at Lake Conjola for a couple of days, staying at Holiday Haven van park.....the boat ramp and immediate surrounds are way too shallow for my 4.2m runabout.
Any able to recommend a nearby suitable ramp/location?
Cheers!
Glenn
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Some excellent advice Jeff......especially about a bit of mud week practice at the boat ramp......was with a mate launching a boat on the long weekend, cars lined up waiting due their turn at the ramp.......mate folded under the pressure launching with the pressure of others lined up waiting.
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4 hours ago, deek said:
Great little buy SOTW. My last boat had a 40hp Yammie, never missed a beat. If you need a name of a mobile mechanic in the Mountains, give me a shout.
Deek
Thanks Deek, once again, you've eased my buyers remorse! I might take you up on the offer of a good mobile mechanic.......will just work out how to PM you!
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17 hours ago, JonD said:
Nothing wrong with that little outfit, smaller will often mean you actually get to use it more often simply because it's small and light to tow and so easy to handle. I had a 3.85 quintrex explorer which I towed all over the country, it was just so easy to hitch up and head out that we used it much more than bigger boats we've owned. Even though it was small and incredibly stable I did limit myself to around 5-6km offshore down here on the far NSW coast. Did run out to Montague on good days but the hull shape did mean I could be up for a bumpy ride home if a front moved in quickly.
The good thing with these well looked after small boats is they hold their money very well compared with most bigger boats. My mate recently sold his 7.5m northbank dropping over $60000 in two years, over that period he used it maybe 10 times. In that same period the same guy was able to use his 4.5m broker most weekends on rivers or close to shore trips with his two young boys. The trouble with his bigger boat was he found it to hard to launch and handle with his two very young boys and other hard core fishers didn't want to go out with him with the youngsters onboard ( they are hard work spoilt little munchers).
All the best with the new boat, hope you get hours of fun and some great memories from it.
Thanks Jon, make my buyers remorse a little better! Like you, I didn't want anything too big, for a few reasons......limited room in my garage, wanted to easily launch it with my young sons as well, and easy to tow.
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2 hours ago, Rebel said:
Hi,
My Ten cents worth. Never buy smaller than 4.3 Metre. Never buy a motor less than 30HP. I learnt this at an early age. The price is to high, keep looking.
Cheers.
Damn, I've read your post about 2 hours to late Rebel!
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2 hours ago, deek said:
That's a very generous offer deek........thank you.......but I pulled the trigger today! Ended up paying $7800......probably a little over the odds, but the boat was in amazingly good condition.......48hrs on the motor, has always been garaged, ran well, no sign off corrosion..........trailer was also in great shape.
Will put some pics up soon.
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4 hours ago, PaddyT said:
Ok- before you hand over cash- get a mobile mechanic out to inspect it
Thanks Paddy!
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4 hours ago, PaddyT said:
Find a mate who knows a bit about boats and drag him along, as Jeff said- "serviced by a mate " doesnt cut it. For a 14 year old boat and motor offer 7k
I have a mate who knows a little more than me.....between the two of us we should have about enough boating knowledge to maybe blow our hats off! :
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6 hours ago, Fishop said:
Definnately seems a little high for the price I would offer him a little less and see if he takes it. Otherwise looks clean. Also take it for a test drive. Most people are happy to accommodate. If not then I would be very suspicious.
Thanks Fishop, the lady owner said I could do whatever I like with it, as far as testing goes.
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Wow, thank you all for the replies......HEAPS of valuable information! I hope I'm able to return the favour in the future.
I was most unsure of the price, though wouldn't have considered offering $7k....but at have a got to lose I guess?!
Will keep you all updated on the outcome.
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Thanks for that Rick,much appreciated.
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Hi there Raiders, found this wonderful forum a few days ago and have since spent a couple of hours trawling through various topics.
I'm in the market for my first boat, just something to take the wife and two kids out on for a little fishing and tubing.....prefer an aluminium boat with forward controls. Will only be used in rivers and lakes.
Wondering if anyone would like to offer an opinion on this boat I have my eye on?
Cheers!
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Lake Conjola
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Excellent local intel, thank you all!