GoingFishing Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 G'day raiders Who's heading out tomorrow ? Conditions sound like their going to be a bit sloppy , is it worth going outside ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest no one Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Very borderline! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaClH2OK9 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Guess it depends on boat size. Not an option for me as I've been racking and stacking house jobs the last couple of weekends good luck to those who do go out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike2153 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Doesn't look that bad really, if the weather is as it says it is (which it never is) it will be a day of Slapping around in the boat but not dangerous, just uncomfortable. I was out 30k offshore last weekend in my 4.2 aluminium runabout and it was about 1.8-2.0m swell at 8-10secs with 8-10knots, rough old day but I still ran back in at 30kmph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydneyfisher12 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I'll be offshore tomorrow hope the weathers not too bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoingFishing Posted February 13, 2015 Author Share Posted February 13, 2015 I agree very borderline I guess il just have to pop out and see what the conditions are like. At least it's a north Easter which makes for a ok ride back Mike that's a long way to go in a 4.2m !! Wish I had that kinda guts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest no one Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Mike that's a long way to go in a 4.2m !! Wish I had that kinda guts It is a long way, not really advisable to anyone to be fair... It's not getting out, it's getting back that's the issue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batfishing Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Mike, Is that a tiller steer, with a set of outriggers mounted towards the bow? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike2153 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Hi Ian, No it's not it's a runabout shape so two seats up the front with steering wheel. I've heard of the guy who has the tiller steer and outriggers, there's only myself and my mate who I know of in sydney who head out that far. I study the weather a lot of take alot into account before going, I also have learnt how to drive a boat in less than favourable conditions. I wouldn't recommend it to everyone but can be done as I have shown. You just need to have your head screwed on and have some balls basically lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike2153 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I have two fuels tanks (over 200% of fuel I need for a run to the fad then 12 mile and back in) I have a big bilge pump under the floor running off two seperate circuits. I have obviously all safety equipment. New boat with low hours new motor. I've come back from 12 mile in over 2 metre swell and a southerly blowing about 15knots. Wasn't fun but not really that scary, you just take your time you'll always get back if you don't rush things and don't try and go out when it's stupid weather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batfishing Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Ok, we saw they guy out around Botany Wide FAD. 2 weeks ago. With the tiller steer and outriggers. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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