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Some of the gear in the container arriving Honiara this coming weekend. Shipwright should fly up next week to commence repairs. Hopefully, boat should be back in the water end of month. These items total around $48,000. This is not including the shipwright - first trip approx $5,000 for the 2 days he was here. Not sure what this next trip will cost as he is expected to be here for 2 or 3 weeks, then another final trip to complete the fitout. All in all I guess the repair bill (including new goodies) will be around $75,000.00. Ouch! 1 Stainless steel bow rail $1,400.00 $1,400.00 1 Dark blue flybridge canopy $1,400.00 $1,400.00 20 4ltr tin Taubmans Enamel Paint $39.00 $780.00 1 4.5mm tinted acrylic sheet (8x4ft) $192.50 $192.50 8 Apple tango 3.6mm plyboard panels (8x4ft) $38.50 $308.00 2 15mm CD ply sheeting (8x4ft) $53.86 $107.71 1 19mm CD ply sheeting (8x4ft) $70.00 $70.00 1 25mm CDply sheeting (8x4ft) $96.77 $96.77 1 50ltr Lemair bar fridge $266.00 $266.00 2 Solar panels 10W $166.50 $333.00 1 Cummins/Onan 7kW generator set $16,149.00 $16,149.00 1 Cruisair 18000btu airconditioning unit and plumbing kit $6,131.79 $6,131.79 8 6 louvre vent stainless steel $34.05 $272.40 1 Anode oval with strap $65.00 $65.00 2 Anode rudder 94mm diameter (pair) $15.50 $31.00 2 Anode shaft 1-1/4inch $14.35 $28.70 6 Base weld on stainless steel 60 degree round $19.00 $114.00 1 10ltr air spray gun kit $99.00 $99.00 1 Set of Stainless steel propeller shafts, propellers, rudders and seals $6,792.89 $6,792.89 1 Steering tiller arm assembly $446.38 $446.38 1 Set of Bennett Marine trim tabs $1,090.30 $1,090.30 3 bucket, plastic Disney white with lid, F/L: 4475859 $2.98 $8.94 2 paint brushes F/L: 1660108 $5.90 $11.80 6 masking tape, 24mm x 50mtr F/L: 1666120 $2.36 $14.16 20 drop sheets, Rokset F/L: 1664958 $1.50 $30.00 1 angle grinder, Ozito F/L: 6291435 $39.00 $39.00 2 random orbit sanders, 125mm, Ozito F/L: 6290058 $52.00 $104.00 2 3 pack paint brushes F/L: 1670711 $3.96 $7.92 2 Bostik WHITE seal-n-flex tubes F/L: 1210089 $16.81 $33.62 2 3 pack liquid nails F/L: 1236505 $11.98 $23.96 1 Stanley quick point knife F/L: 5760617 $11.60 $11.60 1 blade pack, Olfa F/L: 5761273 $11.87 $11.87 1 Cabots crystal clear varnish 1ltr F/L: 1522392 $39.73 $39.73 1 Arlec 15A double power point F/L: 7052826 $15.00 $15.00 1 Utilux 15A pre packed power cable F/L: 4430131 $19.98 $19.98 1 jigsaw, Ryobi 500W F/L: 6210010 $49.00 $49.00 1 set of FINE blades to suit 6210010 $12.49 $12.49 1 set of COARSE blades to suit 6210010 $12.49 $12.49 1 Stanley 8mtr tape measure F/L: 5662104 $9.89 $9.89 1 cable ties, Weller, 150mm x 3.6mm F/L: 4431138 $4.57 $4.57 8 8mtrs Top Deck Black marine carpet, 2mtrs wide $36.00 $288.00 3 Kwik Grip 4ltr contact adhesive F/L: 1233604 $94.99 $284.97 1 Recond Volvo Diesel engine $5,000.00 $5,000.00 1 Labour charge for procurement of above $5,500.00 $5,500.00 Total price $47,707.43

Have to disagree Ross, as per the Aviation Safety Network statistics. Click on this link http://aviation-safety.net/database/operat...ne.php?var=4842 Accident description Date: 24 AUG 1960 Type: Lockheed L-1049G Super Constellation Operator: Qantas Registration: VH-EAC C/n / msn: 4606 First flight: 1955 Crew: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 12 Passengers: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 38 Total: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 50 Airplane damage: Written off Airplane fate: Written off (damaged beyond repair) Location: Mauritius-Plaisance International Airport (MRU) (Mauritius) Phase: Takeoff (TOF) Nature: International Scheduled Passenger Departure airport: Mauritius-Plaisance International Airport (MRU/FIMP), Mauritius Destination airport: Cocos Islands Airport (CCK/YPCC), Cocos (Keeling) Islands Narrative: During takeoff from runway 13, engine number 3 lost power just before reaching the V1 speed of 115 knots. The captain pulled off the power, braked hard, and pulled selected reverse thrust. The aircraft however, did not decelerate as expected. The flight engineer feathered the number 3 engine and pulled its emergency shut-off valve. The Super Constellation, named "Southern Wave", could not be brought to a stop on the remaining runway and overran the runway at a speed of 40 knots. The airplane bounced over a low embankment, crashed into a gulley and caught fire.

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Beautiful Jewie there - looks to be in super condition. That one would have been on my dinner plate. Great effort, and a greater effort to release the beast. Well done, consistency will definately come for you. Cheers Mariner

Either way he looked like a bit of a toss! One would have backed the drag off a bit once the leader was in hand, that's my normal practice anyway. Definately a toss!

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Planning approval has been granted for the redevelopment of the Rozelle Bay Superyacht Marina, securing its long term future as one of Australia’s premier superyacht venues. Sydney hosts around 45 superyachts each year - upwards of 30 metres in length. Approval for redevelopment of this marina will guarantee renewed investment and employment growth in this important maritime industry. The superyacht industry is worth about $50 million annually in direct spending to the NSW economy. Under these approved plans there will be 24 superyacht berths, with larger vessels berthed near the eastern end of the marina increasing the available channel width for other watercraft activity. At any time there can only be up to three 70 metre vessels berthed at the marina. The new facility will have full public access with cafes and restaurants to encourage the public to visit the area. This development will support marine industries – keeping the harbour alive, supporting the boating community while improving safety and access through better facilities. Expressions of interest will be sought by the Government later this year. Rozelle Bay has a maritime industry heritage dating back more than 100 years. The bay is currently used by a number of marine industry vessels, workboats, heritage vessels of the Sydney Heritage Fleet and powered and non-powered pleasure craft. The bay is also home to a fleet of NSW Maritime patrol boats and has an 8 knot (15km/hr) /no-wash limit in place. To coincide with the redesign of the Superyacht Marina, new safety and sharing controls will be introduced in the bay, including the speed limit being reduced to 4 knots (7km/hr) and the installation of high definition video cameras to monitor water traffic.

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Red Cross launches world first - CPR instructions direct to your mobile phone Red Cross offers a world first in first aid- CPR instructions downloaded to a mobile phone at the touch of a button. The first download of the new technology will be performed by Matt Welsh, former Australian Olympic swimmer and Robert Tickner CEO Australian Red Cross, on Federation Square's main stage. 'This groundbreaking technology will literally put the ability to save a life in the hands of all Australians with a mobile phone' says Mr Tickner 'and while we know there is no substitute for an approved First Aid course, it will serve as a crucial prompt should the time arise when people are required to give CPR.' The technology is a world first, and has been developed in conjunction with Multi-Ed medical, a Tasmanian medical education company. Red Cross is the largest first aid organisation in the world. To begin a First Aid training course, or to download the CPR animation, visit www.redcross.org.au or call the Red Cross office in your State or territory. To download the animation to your mobile phone: Visit the First Aid page on the website or text 'CPR' to 19 951 515. or click on this link;- http://www.redcross.org.au/ourservices_acr...CPRdownload.htm Media contacts: For further information, to arrange interviews or to order a media kit: Lachlan Quick National Media Coordinator 03 9341 7536 0412 912 378 lquick@redcross.org.au

I must be working in the wrong industry - in the Solomons though, you get 22 sick days each year? It appears that your boss is one clever cookie - let's face it, you're gonna take a sicky anyway - any excuse to wet a line. At least you can do it legitimately - and WTF, get paid for it. Some nice squidgies and lizards you got there - did you give your boss any??

Click here to view the NSW DPI 2008 Saltwater Fishing Guide. http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pd...49/sw-guide.pdf

Either that or he must have been on something more than Winfield

MaccaPoint Matty, Congratulations on your purchase, the old girl looks to be in fine condition indeed. Character, Style, Craftsmanship undeniable attributes of the "Old Girl" I trust you will have many enjoyable hours with her. I just love these old boats. Cheers Mariner

Thanks Hodgey, Always happy to pass on details of a supplier that has provided the information, product and back up service in a no nonsense way. I gave Energy matters my application needs, and they supplied me 10 of the 260 amp Fullriver lead gel sealed batteries. From replacing a standard 200 amp battery pretty well every 2 to 4 weeks previously, I have had these 10 batteries since January 2007 and am yet to have a single concern. N.B. They have chargers, solar panels, fittings, etc, etc..... Cheers Carl

I urgently needed a few days off work, but I knew the Boss would not allow me to take leave. I thought that maybe if I acted 'Crazy' he would tell me to take a few days off. So, I hung upside-down on the ceiling and made funny noises. My co-worker (who's blonde) asked me what I was doing. I told her that I was pretending to be a light bulb, so that the boss might think I was 'Crazy' and give me a few days off. A few minutes later the Boss came into the office and asked, 'What in the name of good GOD are you doing?' I told him I was a light bulb. He said, 'You are clearly stressed out.' Go home and recuperate for a couple of days.' I jumped down and walked out of the office.... When my co-worker (the blonde) followed me, the Boss asked her,'.. And where do you think you're going.... She said, 'I'm going home, too. You can't possibly expect me to work in the dark!

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Boats are back out on the water today as the search continues for a man feared taken by a crocodile in far north Queensland. The search for Arthur Booker is now in its third day. Police, SES crews and officers from the Environmental Protection Agency are searching a two kilometre stretch of the Endeavour River near Cooktown. Mr Booker was last seen by his wife heading off to check crab pots on the river's bank on Tuesday morning. Yesterday, one of the 62-year-old's sandals was found 400 metres upstream from where police believe he disappeared. The other one was found 100 metres downstream on Tuesday. Mr Booker's four wheel drive and caravan are still at the campsite. Wife Doris Booker was released from hospital last night and is being comforted by relatives. The friends Mr Booker have offered their sympathy and support to his family. Jimboomba Veterans Support centre member Bob George says he met Mr Booker at the centre six years ago and they became good friends. Mr George says his fellow veterans want to help the family in any way they can. "We're very interested in trying to help out the family and in particular we don't know how they're going to get the vehicle and caravan back down home," Mr George said. "We could be sending somebody up to bring that back but we don't know until we speak to the family members." ************************************************ The family of Arthur Booker has paid tribute to the missing man who is thought to have been the victim of a crocodile attack in far north Queensland. The 62-year-old from Logan, south of Brisbane has been missing since Tuesday morning when he went to check crab pots in the Endeavour River near Cooktown. An extensive search of the River where Mr Booker was last seen has only uncovered his watch, two sandals and a snapped crab pot rope. The search is continuing today. Mr Booker's son-in-law Darren Goodwin says the family is traumatised. "We're going through hell," Mr Goodwin said. Brother-in-law Mike Watson says Mr Booker's wife Doris is in shock. "Doris is shattered and just doesn't believe it," he said. Environmental Protection Agency biologist Scott Sullivan is helping with the search and says they are ready to catch crocodiles in the area if asked. "At the time determined by the police that they think it's appropriate that management actions occur with respect to the crocodiles, that's when we might be positioned to be able to do something," Mr Sullivan said. "At the moment we've resourced ourselves so that we've got trapping equipment here so that we can potentially trap crocodiles in the area." he said. Police say they are not able to say for sure whether a crocodile is behind the disappearance. Crocodile hunter Mick Pitman says the Queensland Government has a backward approach to crocodile management. He has spent nearly 30 years catching crocodiles and making products from them in the Northern Territory and Cape York. Mr Pitman says crocodiles should be culled if they are near to where people visit. "I felt very deeply for the family because it's not a very nice experience. I've been through a case of it myself so you know the thing is I felt that this family really should get some answers and why these animals so big are allowed to live around areas where people frequent," Mr Pitman said. *********************************************** A North Queensland Senator is calling for crocodiles in the Endeavour River near Cooktown to be removed. Police are still searching for 62-year-old Arthur John Booker who is believed to have been taken by a crocodile in the river on Tuesday morning. Liberal Senator Ian Macdonald says the Queensland Government should seriously reconsider its crocodile management plan. "This tragedy does highlight the very dangerous reptile that crocodiles are," Senator Macdonald said. "It also highlights that we do need a better conservation plan. "If human beings are congregating in an area then all crocodiles should be removed." The Queensland Environment Minister says crocodiles are an important part of the state's eco-system and are not out of control. Andrew McNamara says the far north is not being over-run by the reptiles and there has only been a small increase in crocodile numbers since 1994. He says the Government implemented a new crocodile management plan in March this year, which is designed to help protect humans from attacks. A senior wildlife ranger says culling crocodiles is not a practical safety solution. Barry Lyon works at the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve on Cape York and says culling crocodiles will not guarantee people's safety. "Even if we did cull crocodiles, and I'm not suggesting in any way that we should, you can't guarantee that anywhere is crocodile safe because they are so difficult to hunt," Mr Lyon said. "Crocodiles move in from other areas to take up their place and the other thing is crocodiles are such an important part of the ecosystem."

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Frank Okely was blown 20 kilometres off course... from Rottnest Island to Floreat Beach. (ABC) Police say a 48-year-old man is lucky to be alive after being swept away from Rottnest Island in a kayak. They say the man, from West Leederville, left the main jetty at Thomsons Bay at 1.00pm yesterday to paddle to Longreach Bay. When he failed to return his wife raised the alarm sparking a search involving police, water police, marine rangers, boats and a helicopter. Police say the man was located at Floreat Beach in Perth, by a member of the public, suffering from hypothermia and cramps. He was taken to hospital by ambulance. Police believe a combination of his large, heavy kayak and strong south-west winds combined with a large swell pushed him towards Perth. They say he was lucky he was blown to the mainland and not out to sea. Water Police say the incident is a timely reminder of the importance of informing family and authorities about journeys at sea.

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Popular fish attracting devices will be reinstalled off the NSW Far North and Mid North Coast from today, Minister for Primary Industries Ian Macdonald said. Mr Macdonald said the devices are used to enhance fishing opportunities for recreational fishers and are being reinstalled following annual winter maintenance. "The fish attracting devices, or FADs, will be put back in the water off Ballina, Evans Head, Wooli, Coffs Harbour, South West Rocks and Port Macquarie from today, depending on local weather conditions," Mr Macdonald said. "These devices are very popular amongst fishers - they are like magnets for attracting mahi-mahi or dolphin fish and even marlin." FADs are yellow buoys, marked with a cross and navigation light on top, that are moored to the ocean floor. They are installed between 6 and 32 kilometres offshore from October to June. The location of a FAD may fluctuate slightly depending on wind, swell and current direction. The Department of Primary Industries relies on anglers to report missing FADs. "The FAD program is just one of many initiatives funded by the Recreational Fishing Trust," Mr Macdonald said. "Funds raised from the recreational fishing licence fee are placed into two trusts, one for saltwater and one for freshwater, and can only be spent on projects to improve recreational fishing in NSW. "This is another good example of fishers licence fees being put back into the water to improve recreational fishing in NSW." People who use the FADs are asked to abide by a code of conduct that can also be found on the Department’s website. Tying boats to FADs is prohibited as it may cause damage to the mooring line, causing the device to break free and become lost. Fines of up to $5,500 apply for this offence. GPS locations for the FADs will be posted on the Department of Primary Industries web site when they are returned to the water.

Sounds like a relaxing day with the young bloke, catching fish is always a bonus. Considering the weather of late, it looks like the god's were smiling on you. Plenty of time left of the school holidays for you and the young bloke to hammer them. Excellent read.

29 Sep 2008 Anglers should get ready for some excellent trout fishing with the opening of the annual NSW trout fishing season on 4 October, Minister for Primary Industries Ian Macdonald said today. "This opening weekend follows the end of the annual spawning period, which has allowed trout to travel up rivers and streams to breed uninterrupted," Minister Macdonald said. "Warmer spring weather will no doubt see fisherman flock to the State’s waterways on Saturday. "The recreational fishing industry is a major part of many local economies and in the Snowy Mountains region alone, it is estimated to inject $70 million a year into the local economy and support 700 jobs. "Keen anglers will continue to flock to popular fishing spots such as Lakes Jindabyne and Eucumbene, Oberon Dam near Bathurst, Tantangara and Talbingo Dams near Tumut and Lake Wallace and Thompson’s Creek Dam near Lithgow." Minister Macdonald said the 2008/09 fish stocking season had started and there were many planned trout releases, with approximately three million trout and salmon to be released across NSW this stocking season. "By the end of the October long weekend more than 600,000 rainbow trout fry will have been released into the rivers and streams of the New England region," he said. "These releases are conducted by NSW Department of Primary Industries in conjunction with the New England Trout Acclimatisation Society. "An additional 155,000 rainbow trout fry have been released in the Central Tablelands area in conjunction with the Central Acclimatisation Society. "The open season for recreational fishing in designated trout streams will close following the 2009 June long weekend, while all trout dams remain open to fishing all year." NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Manager Fisheries Compliance, Glenn Tritton, said fisheries officers would be out in force for the opening of the season to advise anglers on the fishing laws, enforce size and bag limits and ensure NSW fishing rules are obeyed. Mr Tritton said anglers should check that they have a current NSW Recreational Fishing Licence, available from more than 1,100 agents including bait and tackle stores and &*(&^ or on 1300 369 365. "People found without a licence can be issued with on-the-spot penalties of $200," he said. Money raised from the recreational licence is placed in Trusts, overseen by angler representatives, and can only be used to create better recreational fishing opportunities. Detailed information on trout fishing rules can be found in the NSW DPI Freshwater Fishing Guide, NSW DPI fisheries offices, the DPI website and most bait and tackle stores.

WITH a large glowing eye and alienating appearance, the Lucanus Jig should prove deadly on many bottom and mid-water species including kingies and thumper snapper just to name a few. The range features a variety of six colours and finishes in 60, 80, 100, 150 and 200g weights. Replaceable silicon jig skirts and trailers will be available as well as replacement hooks featuring quality Owner hardware. Shimano has also produced a rod and reel to complement the Lucanus jig - the Calcutta TE 400LJV (Lucanus Jig Version) and Lucanus Jig rods.

The new Stormy Rescue Grenade inflatable life ring really fills a gap in the safety market. We tested it on a mid-winter’s day at Sydney’s Clovelly beach. It looks like a grenade and is heavy enough to throw pretty accurately to someone in the water, without being too heavy or bulky to fit in a rock fishing backpack. Within five seconds of hitting the water, a compact gas cylinder inflates a life ring (with attached straps), the casing falls away and the person in the water has something to keep them afloat while a rescue gets organised. From the packaging it appears to be aimed more at the boating market, where it’s equally applicable. But for rock anglers, at $55 or so for a compact device which could save a life (maybe even your own), it’s a great investment.