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Hi Ben, You'll need a boat, I am dying to get back out there. Regards, Nathan

Sounds like a great day out Fabian, hopefully the fish start getting bigger!!! Regards, Nathan

I hope that I can do the same with my daughter in the coming years, quality time with the family is so important cause if you don't do it you will end up driving each other mad no one knows whats around the corner. Dont worry about making a fool out of yourself on the boat too we have all done it, I remember at Kissing point boat ramp a river-cat went past and the wake made me fall over, luckily I fell into the boat my mate had a good chuckle at my expense and he reminds me about it every time I see him lol. Maybe its time for me to get the cobwebs off my boat and go for a run!!! Regards, Nathan

Sounds like you were the catch of the day lol admittedly I probably would have had a laugh too luckilly you didn't get hurt. Regards Nathan

Fabian, that's tragic, I am sorry to hear about your story it just goes to show how life can change so quickly, we need to make the most out of every day we have and the people we share it with!! Regards, Nathan

Yep, I saw this the other day also, Keep about 2 on the trailer and 2 spare in the tow vehicle also, also worth mentioning the tow ball and the coupling also need to have load ratings clearly stamped on them I believe, mine are very old and I will look at replacing to be sure I am compliant. Regards, Nathan

Thanks For Sharing Fabian, definitely worth checking that's for sure I cop a lot of criticism when I take my boat out cause I check everything 3 times but I don't care how long it takes, as long as its safety first, I am glad for your brother in laws sake no one got killed. Regards, Nathan

Sounds like a good day out you managed to see dolphins a shark and got a feed!!!! nicely done I took my daughter out in the afternoon around Gymea bay in my tinny for a couple of small snapper lol she had a great time so it was worthwhile!!! Regards, Nathan

Not a expert either but I think they are both yellowfin, you can still just see the yellow on the fins, maybe it has been in a more muddier area then the other one, would be interested to know what species it ends up being at the end though. Regards, Nathan

Well done Pete and to your mates for bagging a few fish sounds like a awesome weeks fishing and a bit of whale watching too!!!! congrats on the record too well done!!! Regards, Nathan

Hi Luke, Thanks for Replying. I probably should have included my gear lol. Will be bringing Light takle up to about 12 lb, more interested in fishing for whiting / flatties if they are around. Want to fish baits too have heaps of chicken and squid leftover from my last trip out. as far as time goes possibly 3-4 hours depending how were felling. Regards, Nathan

Hey Raiders, I will be on a weekend away this weekend and staying in fountaindale central coast. we are hoping to get out for a fish if possible and since i dont know the area, was hoping that someone that does could perhaps put me onto some good landbased options. I would prefer fishing estaury, I am thiking the entrance but as I said i dont know the area all that well. Ourimbah Creek is nice and close to where we are staying, is that worth fishing? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Regards, Nathan

Well done, good to hear, if your going to keep the outboard for a while and will maintain it yourself see if you can get your hands on a Haynes manual for your motor as they are very handy. Regards, Nathan

Michael, did you end up finding out what year the outboard was? Regards, Nathan

Very good!! couple of nice bream for the table. Regards, Nathan

Nice!!!!! no complaints there!!! solid fish. Regards, Nathan

This is that range of numbers I just found, mate to be safe check it with the dealer, but I am dying to know if I was on the mark or not. Regards, Nathan

that number 9549399 is the serial number it could be a 1989, you may need to check with a dealer to be certain as that number is within a range of numbers. Please let me know how you go as its bugging me big time, I will keep hunting around online till I get tired LOL Regards, Nathan

Ok, thats probably enough photos, the compliance plate must have been broken off at some stage. if your certain its a 50Hp its going to be a 86 - 90 year model, the reason I am certain of that is that its a 3 cylinder engine and going off the mercury / marina serial numbers they are the only years where they were a 3 cylinder, however if its a 60HP then its a whole different ball game, with any luck you may be able to get a book on the outboard that covers this and you should be in business I have attached them below this maybe you might be lucky enough to find one of these numbers stamped somewhere on your motor. Good Luck with it.. Regards, Nathan

Id say the plate with the serial number would be on the part where the outboard mounts to your transom. on your photo there is a sticker on the bottom left that is usually where the plate is generally located. if you dont mind, please take photos of both sides of the outboard and possibly one with the cover off. generally the compliance plate is where that sticker is but could be on either side. Regards, Nathan

If you find your mojo, se if you can find mine too LOL Regards, Nathan

Couple of nice fish there, man that Bream is Fat!!! Regards, Nathan

Well done, nice flattie, good to see something being caught!!! Regards, Nathan

Good on you for having a go!!! I have been umming and arrring for the past couple of weeks if I should get out for a fish but before I know it I am back in the office waiting for the next weekend to come around!! next time your out there don't forget the pillies!! Regards, Nathan

Well done yowie on managing a feed, sounds like its gone quiet for the year!!! if you're not catching much its probably not worth fishing LOL. Regards, Nathan