camotec Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 (edited) Hey Guys, I took the still "un-named" dinghy out on Saturday to Ben Chifley Dam and it was a pleasure to tow and drop in the drink. The old school Johnson fired without problem and I was on my way. I caught 3 redfin in about 10mins and then nothing for the rest of the day. I know the motor is only 6hp but it is quick enough for fishing. I need to get a new prop (the current one looks terrible) from Huey as well as a set of water muffs for the motor, but apart from the the boat will definetly do until I buy a bigger one. The whole day was great and it was easy to get on and off the trailer and the only issues all day was the lack of fish in the boat and the fact that I forgot the sunscreen and I am now paying for it with red knees & feet! Thanks and happy days, Ben Edited March 14, 2010 by Bez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce the Postie Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Go you good thing, There be no stopping you now Bez! Cheers, Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anroco Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Good to see you are happy with your purchase !!! ( This is the one you were looking at right ?? ) No beter way then to spend the day landing a few on your maiden voyage in it!! (despite the lack of sunscreen ) May be RED-BEZ is a good name for her ???? CHeeRS Antun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmesie Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Still looks to be plenty of water in Ben Chifley - good to see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray R Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Good onya Ben, the first of many outings, did ya crack beer over her.. Enjoy your boating buddy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunc333 Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 top work bez the redfin will be getting worried ,top buy top boat cheers dunc333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camotec Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 Good onya Ben, the first of many outings, did ya crack beer over her.. Enjoy your boating buddy... I did but I dented the boat some more, hehe not really, I almost fell overboard, does that count?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camotec Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 top work bez the redfin will be getting worried ,top buy top boat cheers dunc333 Well the bigger Redfin will definetley be worried, because I have their children. Lets just hope they pay the ransom. Cheers Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 WTG Ben you will always have fond memories of her first voyage mrsswordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cut_loose Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Well done mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camotec Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 Thanks for the comments guys. I have made some modifications and am keen to get out again. I have a cutting board in the back corner now too and have modified it with a burley hole which goes overboard. it makes cleaning it a bit easier too. Cheers Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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