Anthony01

I tried hard with smelly fish/old bait which I kept in a milk bottle with holes in the bottom, and a rope tied around the handle so I didn’t have to bend down too much. I just used it to drag across the sand, then when finished re-froze it which stopped the smell and was always available when I wanted it. Sadly I didn’t get any worms… it attracted dingoes during the day, and sharks at dusk when I was up on Sandy Cape 😩 at least wasn’t far enough for crocs… However the ones you buy at the servo/bait shop are generally caught by locals who have a commercial license to catch them. I have generally found the people that sell em also know the people that catch them. So if you’re keen could maybe ask the bait shop people to meet the commercial guys who could teach you…

Thanks guys for the advice. I managed to jack/winch the boat off the trailer and booked it into a repair shop where the bloke seemed honest and would replace everything needed. I looked at doing the work myself, but I am not confident I will get it done to an acceptable standard, and I'm currently short on time. I'll then take it to get registered, put the boat back on, and tow it to my house. I will spend some time getting it all cleaned up and get the motor serviced (you're right slowjigger, probably doesn't need to be restored) and take it out for a run. I may even decide to keep it if the fond memories I had as a kid on the boat return.

I went to Fraser Island for 2 weeks when I was younger. I didn't take much food because I had heard the fishing was so good, I just decided just to eat what I caught. Turns out I didn't catch anything and had to drive to the general store/bakery on the island every day to survive! Lol Was OK as I had lots of beer.

Hi All I have recently inherited my father's boat which started me in boating as a child. Although I'm not sure of the exact age, they were manufactured from 1986-1989 with a 100-litre fuel tank and are rated from 40-120hp. I'm currently trying to repair the trailer (U bolts rusted through so axle and some runners fallen off) so I can tow it out of garage, clean it up and inspect it properly. It has an original mercury 75hp motor on it and is generally in good condition as it has been stored in the same garage since purchase. I plan on selling it as I am not sure it is the best boat for me at the moment, but am not sure the best way to do it. I could sell as is (stuck in a garage), could spend some time and money restoring the motor, or could re-power with a new 90 or 115 but that would cost at least 15-19K. I don't want to spend money if I will not re-coup it when I sell it, but also do not want to just give the boat away because it is currently in a poor state. Any advice?