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Good job fisheries
Submitted by Faulkner Family on Sun, 2018-02-18 13:18 Came in from fishing today and saw something that all you coyld say is . Good job fisheries . sitting outside sea rescue and water police down at the mandurah marina for all to see right next to the boat ramps

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Quintrex top ender/renegade/ Stacer outlaw
Submitted by Jazzyoh on Sat, 2018-02-17 22:18Hi all,
looking at getting a quintrex top ender/renegade or Stacer outlaw, but still a bit unsure which sizes to consider. Is a 440 big enough to sleep 2 people if needed? Or is 460 probably the smallest? All side console boats aswell. Any input from people with experience would be much appreciated
cheers
p.s money situation may limit me size wise so just want to know peoples thoughts
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Free Jigging Combo
Submitted by Jackfrost80 on Sat, 2018-02-17 14:08Free jigging combo to anyone who wants to grab it. 1 month old Shimano Type J PE3 with a Shimano Biomaster spooled with Daiwa Saltiga 30lb braid.
Just head out of Mindarie marina along the lead line and turn due west once you're past the reef for about 3 miles and it'll be right there on the bottom of the ocean.



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20/20 Cricket
Submitted by Dale on Fri, 2018-02-16 15:02Australia getting spanked in NZ, being hit all over the ball park on a very ordinary pitch, they’ve taken a leaf out of India’s book of dodgy pitches. Playing very tennis ball like. Taken 38 off of AJ’s first 2 overs.
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Perth diving acadamy freo
Submitted by Faulkner Family on Wed, 2018-02-14 12:30just seen on tv they are closing their doors. looks like some bargains might be there to grab for all the divers . might be worth going in for a look
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Deep anchor well - too deep?
Submitted by bradz on Tue, 2018-02-13 10:09Hey guys
My ongoing project boat has forced me to ask alot of questions in regards to boat design and function. The old Regent Viscount has a rather shallow anchor well so I am making it deeper. But, as it does not have a lid/hatch, I have wondered if it will pose a risk in the event of taking a wave over the bow.
As I am sure most of us boaties have experienced in the past, it doesnt take much (usually at very slow speeds) to have a wave come over the bow. Now if you dont have a hatch on the anchor well, this could easily result in about 50 or 60 litres of water filling the anchor well. Yes, the well has a drain hole but it would take quite some time to empty. Do any of you see this as an obvious risk?
The reason I ask is that I was going to make the anchor well deeper to allow for greater rope capacity and allow for greater chain fall (if I fit a winch) but dont want to comporomise safety.
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Missed call phone scam
Submitted by ranmar850 on Mon, 2018-02-12 19:53 For those that aren't aware, there is a very prevalent phone scam going on at the moment. You will get a missed call from an overseas number--if you are slow off the mark, and call back, you will be put on hold while the phone bill racks up at an incredible rate. Don't blame Telstra or whovever your provider is, this is up to you. It will always be from somewhere unlikely--I've had them from Estonia and a couple of different parts of Cuba; they likely won't be from anywhere you should be getting calls from. So, unless you are scam prone, and think it just may be that Nigerian prince finally getting back to you
, just don't bother to ring back. And not even worth blocking the number--unless you actually ring back, they will only try once.
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Here’s a project
Submitted by Dale on Mon, 2018-02-12 15:04be a great project if your so inclined
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/perth/motorboats-powerboats/jackman-7-4m-partly-completed/1174880010
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Lead Price
Submitted by Simo_ on Sun, 2018-02-11 16:52Theres a guy on Facebook selling lead for $2 a kilo, is that a good price?
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Footy Season
Submitted by timboon on Sun, 2018-02-11 13:40Fark...............
Hurry up already!!
My shed desperately needs a clean out but i can't bring myself to spending the required time listening to T20 cricket, Tennis & now chics footy while i'm out there!!
Must be only 6 weeks or so now surely!!
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Any Tool fans?
Submitted by Ben Derecki on Fri, 2018-02-09 13:19Just want to put a shoutout for checking out Tacoma Narrows Bridge Disaster if you're a Tool fan. I found them on YT a couple of weeks ago and have had this album on repeat since (almost)!
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plenty of big crabs
Submitted by petermac on Thu, 2018-02-08 19:03quick crabing trip this morning set the nets at 6am (9 of them ) 2 pulls and we had our boat limit and they are ripper sized crabs and full , if i can figger out how to get the photo wifey took of them i will post it in 2 pulls we had 27 so we had to throw 7 back
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Refurbishment finally completed
Submitted by sunshine on Thu, 2018-02-08 13:49The old 6.8 Seaquest has had a total spring clean. Complete new paint job thanks to Surge, new rod holders thanks to Andy (seakem) , new clears and a fully towable cover and stone guard by GK Trimmers. Now all I need is some good weather.
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Geraldton Visit
Submitted by Cruise Control on Thu, 2018-02-08 12:57Going up to Gero for a couple of days next week. Any suggestions for places that I could try land based and the style of fishing ie lure or bait ?
Any suggestions appreciated.
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prop sizes question
Submitted by petermac on Wed, 2018-02-07 19:39my 5 meter side console traily (yes chinese) has a 75 hp yamy on the back that will only rev to about 4500rpm , its runing a 13/1/4 x 16 prop , i seem to remember the my old 80 yamy that i had on my 5.3 m stacer would rev to 5200 rpm , i have two spare props from my 80 yamy 13x17 and 13x 19 what should i do to get the extra rpm , also its a bit of a slug geting on the plane
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Boat stickers
Submitted by Jadeo on Wed, 2018-02-07 01:40does anyone know of anywhere I can get some boat name stickers made up? In mandurah so sor would handy. Cheers fellas
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What are my options
Submitted by sea-kem on Tue, 2018-02-06 14:11So about two months ago a fella advertises custom made paternoster rigs on FB for a pretty good price, twisted droppers etc so thought I might grab a few as I sometimes can't be arsed making them. So we have a discussion and he says send the money and I'll have the rigs the following week. Anyway about two weeks pass and nothing so I message him saying I'm a bit annoyed as I was hoping to use them over Xmas.
Message back with an apology and he would have a few out to me to keep me going over Xmas, a week later nothing. More messaging and he assures me he sent them. Fast forward to a couple of weeks after Xmas and I'm getting pissed off by this stage, more apologies from him and excuses of sore hands from carpal tunnel etc any way he assures me he has all the rigs done and he has sent them two weeks later nothing. So two supposed parcels have gone missing in the post yeah right. I know he has the address correct as I checked the message I sent himwith that. I have threatened him with reporting him to the police with fraud or naming and shaming on FB.
Anyway he insinuates that I might have possibly recieved them and am trying to scam my money back WTF!! Why in hell would I go to all that effort. Last couple of communications he was going to refund my money of course that hasn't happened, now he won't return my messages.
I'm just looking for some opinions on options of what to do about this prick, report to cops (who I'm sure are busier with more important things) or name and shame him on FB?
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looking for a job
Submitted by Faulkner Family on Tue, 2018-02-06 12:05hey all.
i am currently looking for a full time job preferably driving trucks on a hr licence . i am currently working casual but sick of not knowing when or where im going to be working.
i know its not the usual thing on here but you gotta try. living in Mandurah i would like to get something reasonably close. so if anyone knows of any jobs going you could reply on here or pm i dont care.
Cheers Russ
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WTB 4X4 ute - Xtra or dual cab
Submitted by bouttime on Tue, 2018-02-06 09:57Bit of a long shot but chasing a 4X4 ute for the beach here in Exmouth. Does not need to be fancy as its only to tow the boats and down the beach. Need something reliable with Aircon and rated to 2T. Can fly down and drive something back if anyone has one they are looking to sell or will sort something out if you want to drive up (maybe a couple days fishing and flights home ???). Willing to pay up to $5K. Cheers
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sea anchors, which way
Submitted by Faulkner Family on Mon, 2018-02-05 17:22After reading another thread about sea anchors, how do you rig them and and which way do you drift.
We always use a y bridle and secure on port side drifting side on to the wind fishing 2 off one side and allows a 3rd to fish comfortable from the starboard sters
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Profile Picture Change - What Am I Doing Wrong?
Submitted by Helen on Mon, 2018-02-05 14:30Hi Peeps. I'm trying to change my profile picture and have created one that is the correct dimensions int he profile. when i go and add it the photo still shows as the terrible photo of me pulling a face haha. Anyone know what i'm doing wrong?
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Home exstentions
Submitted by Mitch88 on Sun, 2018-02-04 08:36Recently purchased a 1970s home in Waikiki beach side. 3x2 double brick and tile , pool with a 918sqm block.
Bought it with the idea of a big exstention, extending out the front and would like to put a second story on.
Anyone done similar or keen to share your experience with how it went? My understanding is once we have a idea on the design we want we get in a draftman, submit plans to builders etc etc...
Would be good to see some photos of what you guys have done.
Cheers mitch
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Seen this today. Spewing
Submitted by Faulkner Family on Fri, 2018-02-02 21:22 While out doing deliveries in cottesloe seen this spewing. Not happy 
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Hope there’s an early train
Submitted by Dale on Thu, 2018-02-01 19:20Scorchers we’re dreadful, punter pouring out early. Hope there’s a train to catch.
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Shark Slaughter
Submitted by Dale on Thu, 2018-02-01 10:28I got no problems with the guys catching and releasing sharks down the beach, but this has gone too far. They guys need to be caught and prosecuted.
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Worst fishing show on tv
Submitted by Faulkner Family on Thu, 2018-02-01 10:07Unfortunately had the day off work today . sat down to have a coffee and watched what i feel was the worst fishing show on tv if it was even meant to be a fishing show called screeming reels . wont watch that again
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My old ride, in the news
Submitted by Rob H on Wed, 2018-01-31 22:51Funny seeing the boat I was on until only a few months ago, in the news
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Coolant flush
Submitted by dakka on Wed, 2018-01-31 14:02
Howdy All
Any chance someone can let us know step by step on how to clean and flush the radiator and block and put new coolant properly with no air leaks please. Car is a hilux 3l turbo disel cheers
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Friday away with leave pass for Saturday
Submitted by sea-kem on Tue, 2018-01-30 19:26Well after working all last weekned and the weather finally looking F#^%#ing sensational I'm taking Friday off. So head up the coast Thursday night with an early morning launch on Friday. Originally had to race home Friday arvo as we have guests coming over (missus friends) and I was going to have to cook. The missus has taken a nice approach and given me a leave pass so I can stay up and head out again Sat morning yewwwwww. Here's hoping a good report coming.
Good luck fellas, I know a few more of you will be punching out.
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Boat Windscreen Replacement ( Any recommendations)
Submitted by Happy Hooker on Tue, 2018-01-30 10:27Hi All
Looking to get new Acrylic Windscreen and sides / new frames put in while I am at it on Trailcraft 6.3m.
Just seeing if anyone had theirs replaced recently and any recommendations who they used and happy with price / final finish . Prefer NOR but happy to go South if they do good job.
Also did you get anodized or powdercoated frames ( I need black) ?
Had a look on search but they are all older discussions.
Cheers
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