steze Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Hi everyone, Just thought I'd like to share my joy with my first boat. Its a 4.5 metre Cuddy Cabin with a 70hp Yamaha outboard engine. I picked it up online for a decent price. Boat comes with everything I need and I don't have to fix anything at all. Just waiting at the moment to do my practical hours to fill out my log book then of to do my license test. Words cannot express the excitement of having my own boat. Does anyone know whether it is neccessary to purchase insurance on the boat? Im quite new to the scene and one of my mates who owns a boat said that there is no need to get insurance for a cheap boat. Also does the under 25 rule apply as well? Because if it does then I might have to put it under my fathers name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusky Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 (edited) Hi everyone, Just thought I'd like to share my joy with my first boat. Its a 4.5 metre Cuddy Cabin with a 70hp Yamaha outboard engine. I picked it up online for a decent price. Boat comes with everything I need and I don't have to fix anything at all. Just waiting at the moment to do my practical hours to fill out my log book then of to do my license test. Words cannot express the excitement of having my own boat. Does anyone know whether it is neccessary to purchase insurance on the boat? Im quite new to the scene and one of my mates who owns a boat said that there is no need to get insurance for a cheap boat. Also does the under 25 rule apply as well? Because if it does then I might have to put it under my fathers name. Sorry I have trouble loading the pics up. I used image shack and it won't keeps saying no files uploaded. Hi Now that you have the post up - try to add the pics as an edit. Its the only way I seem to be able to load mine Oh - & of course - congrats on your new boat. I know how excited I was when I got mine. Edited June 8, 2010 by Dusky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangas Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Congrats on the boat Steze, its not mandatory to get insurance on the boat but it would probably be a good idea, just in case you are ever liable for damaging someone elses property on the water or even damaging your own boat. Boat insurance is generally a lot cheaper than car insurance due to there being less boating incidents than motoring, so just shop around for a good price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor78 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 congralutions mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkymalinky Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Awesome congratulations, Steze. You've got many hours of way too much fun ahead of you. In the scheme of things, the cost of running a small boat is small bikkies compared to the enjoyment you'll get out of it. Cheers, Slinky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steze Posted June 8, 2010 Author Share Posted June 8, 2010 Awesome congratulations, Steze. You've got many hours of way too much fun ahead of you. In the scheme of things, the cost of running a small boat is small bikkies compared to the enjoyment you'll get out of it. Cheers, Slinky Thanks everybody for the information. The boat doesn't require me to buy anything else. I just have to work out how to use the fish finder. I believe its a navman. Earlier this morning i contacted some insurance companies to find out some quotes. Going to get it inspected tomorow by one of our great sponsors Xtreme Marine. So hopefully tomorow the report will be good.xx FINGERS CROSSED xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooker435 Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Good On you Pal. Enjoy it alot. I am still yet to enjoy mine but wont be long... Just another few more days of hard yakka on the trailer then I'm good to go!!!! Regards, Nathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steze Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share Posted June 9, 2010 G'day Nathan, Yea the feeling is awesome. Already I am thinking how much money i am going to waste on my boat to " make it better" . lol.. Ive still got to get my license. Just annoying with time due to work and uni.. I won't be able to get a proper chance till next week, But the guy that's teaching me will be working all week as well. So my frustration just keeps increasing. Hopefully this Friday will work out. Just a quick question for anyone who can help me, If I was driving with a fully licensed person, and police or whoever pulls me over, would i get fined or anything? Because even though im still learning, technically I don't have a license to drive the boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
out n about Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Steze, Congratulations on the new boat. I’m sure you will definitely enjoy it. I can remember the day when we bought our first boat and how overjoyed I was. So I know the feeling. Hope it brings you heaps of fun and lots of fishing Cheers, Out n About Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rzep Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Just a quick question for anyone who can help me, If I was driving with a fully licensed person, and police or whoever pulls me over, would i get fined or anything? Because even though im still learning, technically I don't have a license to drive the boat. Hey Steze, If you are a trainee skipper with a fully licensed skipper and had all appropriate documentation such as the Practical Boating Logbook then you will be fine unless you are breaking some other law. If you are still having troubles uploading the picture of your boat then you can send it to me and I shall do it for you. email: rzep@netspace.net.au Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steze Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 Hey Steze, If you are a trainee skipper with a fully licensed skipper and had all appropriate documentation such as the Practical Boating Logbook then you will be fine unless you are breaking some other law. If you are still having troubles uploading the picture of your boat then you can send it to me and I shall do it for you. email: rzep@netspace.net.au Thanks mate for the info. Ive e-mailed you the pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rzep Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Thanks mate for the info. Ive e-mailed you the pics. That is no problems. I have now added the pictures to your original post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suttonscurse Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 (edited) Hi Steze If the fishfinder is a Navman you can download the manuals + guidelines at www.navmanmarine.net. Nice boat - you should have lots of fun with it . regards Bill Edited June 10, 2010 by Suttons Curse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarraone Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 I used to have a boat the exact same as this one.. It was a beauty as well and had a great time with it..Good luck with yours .. No you dont have to get insurance.. Just a tip,Pulling your anchore can be a pain if you cant access it through the front windows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olitay Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Well done mate, a nice rig indeed, and more importantly a nice Donk. You will have years of pleasure from that girl! or boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooker435 Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 I just saw the photos Steven very nice. plenty of room to have a nap if the fish arnt biting also hahahaha you will be sure to have a lot of fun with it and don't worry the license is a piece of cake just study the test online for a couple of weeks and you will get the hang of it in no time... Regards, Nathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defyet Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Under 25 rule with insurance doesnt apply for boats, they dont even ask for your personal details when getting a quote, they only ask the Boat Make/Model, Size, Engine Type/Size and location. Thats it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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