mike2153 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Hey guys so after this weekend of having 10 boats around the fad and waverider I've decided to make my own. I'm thinking 2 20lt drums filled with cement chained together running up to and shackle and swivel. 200lb broad up to another 2 or 3 20lt drums attached 5 metres apart using dropped knots down at do you all think? Has anyone else made there own or has some experience with making a fad? Also how much extra line should I give I was think about 50% so 150m if in 100m of water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest no one Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Pretty sure this wouldn't be allowed... as it would be technically littering in the ocean? And you'd be pretty angry if a big cargo ship that ran over it and sent you the bill for a new prop. Dont get me wrong, a good idea... hell a Fishraider FAD which the location is given out to any 500+ post member... brilliant idea, but realistic... probably not. You'd have to check the laws around it before putting this into production. MAybe contact the DPI and discuss it with them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boattart Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I have been told there is a public liabilty issue with private FADs. Fisheries FAD's are marked on navigation charts and are therefore ok. That said I know many people do set there own and can be quite productive. Public forums though may not be the best place to be discussing them. I will say though your anchoring system will work but complete over kill and your rope estimation is about right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbdshroom Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Thanks for your input everybody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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