Lukeinsyd Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Howd'y guys, Just finished installing the JW 54lb leccy and home made bait-tank, can't wait to try it out!! Sorry can't seem to fit all the photos in, can only add a total 100K file size is that right? R Luke A few more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmoshe Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 (edited) G'day Lukas, very nice job on your boat there. That checker plate looks great on the floor and casting deck. Also to the site. You've come to the right place. Yes, with photos..try and make each pic no more than 60kb and you have a total of 1 megabyte for the post. You can always do two posts of you have more than the 1 meg total. Here's the thread on photo limits etc. http://www.fishraider.com.au/Invision/inde...?showtopic=2228 Love to see more of your handywork, so post 'em up. Great work. cheers, Pete. Edited January 28, 2007 by MallacootaPete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiebasser Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Hi Lukas, That last shot of the transom looks like you have a long shaft motor fitted to a short shaft hull. Any reason? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukeinsyd Posted January 28, 2007 Author Share Posted January 28, 2007 Pete, Thanks for your comments & the tech info was very helpful! Cheers Aussie Basser, The pics are a little deceiving after being significantly scaled down. The cav plate is pretty much in-line with the bottom of the hull, I had to raise the motor approx 30mm. The boat if you didn't make it out is a 385 Explorer. The outboard is a budget 25HP CV Yamaha (short shaft) but i had an old 30hp Mariner which had a melted piston so I changed the exhaust/ inlet manifold & carby to the yammy so it's now 30hp. Seems to get along pretty good. I've installed a 12ltr bow tank + 25ltr rear tank + x2 batts and all the other fitout items and the boat handles better than when she was bare plus carry x2 blokes and pull a knee boarder no probs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnno Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 to Fishraider lukas Does the plate floor get hot whilst fishing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukeinsyd Posted January 29, 2007 Author Share Posted January 29, 2007 to Fishraider lukas. Yeah Thanks Mate. I've been lurking around the site for a while getting heaps of great ideas from you guys! Does the plate floor get hot whilst fishing? Yes & No. On a really hot day a pair of thongs increase the comfort but it never gets to bad. The plate is 3mm so I guess it takes quiet abit to warm it up; I'd say there is some heat transfer going on from the deck to the hull aswell which helps spread it out. See pic of floor bracing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyt Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 good set up there Lukas to the site you seem to be handy with the tools there you could be a lot of help on teck issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robthefisherman Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Nice work there Lucas to Fishraider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big-Banana Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Your gonna fry during summer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukeinsyd Posted January 29, 2007 Author Share Posted January 29, 2007 I don't know fellas...I guess time will tell with the heat! Anyone else had any issues using c-plate? The T-Top offers some protection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mik Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Lukas Nice job mate! BH (Mik) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorado 2 Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Lucas my centre consol also has a chequered plate floor but I have carpeting and it's not hot at all so if you get fried just carpet it and it will be fine cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fishrunner Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Nice rig there Lukas, you've done well gettin all the gear into that boat and keeping it neat and organised You'll have to put a few reports up reguarding the watersnake, as being an affordable alternative to the other brands! cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukeinsyd Posted January 30, 2007 Author Share Posted January 30, 2007 Thanks for all your comments guys Dorado 2. Yeah I was thinking about the carpet thing... Do you have any probs with the stuff stinking like bait or being marked by guts & stuff? I was thinking if things get to hot maybe a cut down non slip mat like you see in a restraunt kitchen. Fishrunner. Mate I can't wait to try the watersnake, I've heard good things about them but they haven't been in the market long to establish a bad reputation either! Time & plenty of will be the best test for this product. Will certainly let ya know my findings. I know I'm not in the right forum section for this topic but can anyone give me any tips for fishing on the Pittwater. All I seem to catch are piddly bream the odd taylor/ flounder and that's it. Now I've got the bait tank any tips for catching spots or rigs for yakkas or squid? somthing that will help me bring in the big guys...I know I'm asking for the secret information but i'm getting desperate to catch something larger than what could survive in my fish bowl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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