General Discussion

General Chat, Anything of Interest

Car fridges....which one?

Hi guys, looking at getting a car fridge next month and was hoping for a bit of feedback on a few I'm eyeing off. Want an 80L so its big enough to cart shopping back from Kalgoorlie to Leinster.

First one I hav eyes on is a National Luna aluminium 80L. Heard good things about these, but quite pricey. ATOM supply stock them and as luck would have it I can get a 45% discount at ATOM through the mining company I work for, haven't got a quote as yet but should be around the $14-1500 mark working off its original RRP on the NL website. But could be more if ATOM do big mark ups. And I don't know what warranty I'd be getting till I ring. 

http://www.nationalluna.com.au/80lt-fridge-alum/

Second is the mighty Engel. Looking at the MT80F model sold at Rays Outdoors in Kalgoorlie, advertised for $1799. 3 year warranty probably won't even come into play. 

http://www.raysoutdoors.com.au/Product/Engel-MT80F-Fridge-Freezer-80L/121476?menuFrom=5041140

Third is one I only just stumbled on while surfing through the Supercheap Auto website. And thats the Evakool Travelmate TMX75 retailing for $1399 but has a 5 year warranty. Uses the Danfoss BD35F compressor which I think Waeco use (or used to anyway). 

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/80-Litre-Evakool-Travelmate-Fridge-Freezer-TMX75-Side-Opening.aspx?pid=SPO3653066&menuFrom=1021364#Recommendations

My heart is leaning to the Engel because I know they are quality, my parents still use theirs which they've had for about 30 years now. But wouldn't mind hearing opinions. Not really interested in Waeco's as I've heard their insulation is pretty average but correct me if I'm wrong. And Rays only have them up to the CFX65 which isn't really big enough, and I'm not up for driving the 1800km round trip to Perth to get a bigger one

Cheers!


1st go

well must say ive been building for over 20yrs and custom building since 2001 built for magazines ,sponscereship and authorities but never had a call to set one of these up for comp fishing still a lot to do till its ready but should do the job


Big bash backyard legends

 Gday everyone, has anybody put an entry in for the backyard legends? Here is mine https://t.co/AkNWRRNCk1


Southwest fires

Hope everyone stay's safe. The fire is now huge with the township of Harvey now under threat. Only route down south is via the Albany highway so plan ahead people.


Warner

 just a casual quick fire 73 from Warner, might beat the highest score ever 1009* lol


Found Hummingbird Sounder

If you have lost your Hummingbird sounder it is here. Link Below.

 

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/spearwood/boat-accessories-parts/found-sounder/1100095637


safety bay tiger shark

to the bloke who tied the tiger shark to his bull bar in safety bay if your a member of this site you are a total looser apparently you are a grandfather , what a great example of a human you are for your grand kids disappear back under the rock you must have crawled from


any aircon installers on here

 I have a Fujitsu slit system that ive fitted (i am a sparky) just need someone to do the copper piping and vac it down.kwinana area .pay cash or trip out on boat

 


Busselton - any reports?

 Heading to Busselton in a couple of weeks and just wondering if there are any reports of what is being caught. Will be mostly landbased but my brother in law is taking his boat down and hope to get out a couple of days. Heard reports of a school of salmon being spotted down near Dunsborough.

Also are there any beaches that I can take my 4X4 on.


4x4 Advice!

 Morning fellas,

Currently looking to buy a 4x4 for purely offroad use. Looking to spend about 7k and was wondering what peoples choices would be. It will be my second vehicle so not really worried about fuel efficiency etc... Must have high/low range. Don't really mind 3 or 5 door either. Used mostly on the beach and through the dunes, and maybe on holidays up the coast!

On my hit-list are:

- Suzuki vitara's 

- Kia sorento ~ 2004/5

- Jeep cherokee ~2001ish V8

- Landrover Discovery ~ 1999 V8

 

So basically, what would you be looking at for that budget?

Thanks boys!


chasing the big flatheads in NSW

bloody big flattys in NSW thought I had 1 (about a meter long) brother went to net it some how knocked it free of the hooks and it swam of happily , it is my dream to catch a big flaty I am glad it got of as I would have let it go any way


Stolen KX 450

 Sorry not fishing related but helping out a friend who had his Christmas present stolen out of the garage thugs tried to steal the ute but failed. 

Kawasaki 2015 model still new  Taken from house in Redcliffe,WA area. 


New 4x4 compressor

Howdy all

i need to get another compressor to pump up tyres after 4x4ing.  My old one gave up the ghost yesty.  So what are people's thoughts on what to get cheers

 


online fisheries licence renewals ?

have tried several times using different computers in the last 24 hours to renew my licences online with wa fisheries & for whatever reason i cant seem to get there web site to function

anyone else tried to latly ??

going to contact them as soon as it hits office hours via phone

hezzy


Head-On Crash this afternoon: Safety Bay Road.

 Going to buy a lottery ticket tomorrow.

Driving along Safety Bay Rd this afternoon enjoying the usual pleasant drive,when this all unfolding in front off us.

One vehicle crossed onto wrong side of road,head on with vehicle in front of us. Very serious accident,we hope all envolved pull thru.

 

 


Jetty in a poor state

Took the rescue boat for a quick run to keep the batteries up and took a few photos of the jetty here in Carnarvon.

There are lots of piles that have the middle section eaten out by worms, makes me wonder why some of it hasn't collapsed by now. The amount of damage has greatly increased in the last 6 months or so. The bloke fishing on the end of the jetty had a small shark on but lost it trying to lift it up to the deck---no cliff gaff or long handled one.

After leaving the old jetty we cruised in to what's left of the prawning jetty where 4 people were fishing and dropping everything they caught straight in the bucket regardless of size. Once they spotted me taking photos it was pack up and off as quick as they could. Bugger, we didn't have the fisheries number on or phones but I think they got the message though.


worth it

For those of you who know the story this makes it worth it boat number 43 made in 05 owner has had since new and still absolutely loves it now thats why I do it and the only reason it's here is to have a deck wash fitted  


Tamala station specific camp feedback

Heading up in May for our first trip and being a bloke that likes to know what to expect and was wondering if anyone here had first had experience with the Tea tree campsite.

I have extensively looked through YouTube and the forums but am after a bit of info on this site.

Cheers


How's the cricket?

 Channel 10 has dropped out, no signal, every other channel is coming in strong. Anyone else having issues?


Lancelin beach conditions

 Hi fellas

Heading up to lancelin with a couple of mates to cruze up the beach to explore and get the 4wds in the sand then to find a spot for the kids to have a dip. Just wondering if anyones bèen up the beach recntly and what the sand conditions are? Got recovery gear but hoping not to have to pull it out if not needed

Cheers

Nick


Found anchor

Found a large sand anchor with approx 1.5m of heavy chain and 10m of spliced rope, probably from a house boat,found it near the channel markers between peel and Harvey estuary. will take it to Mandurah house boats if no one claims it.


What temp do you run fridge at

 Howdy 

I am going to wilbinga tomoz and camping over night I will be taking my new companion 60 litre fridge as I have never used it yet what temp should I run it at ,different temps for days and nights or just set and leave it thanks in advanced Darryl 


What the hell?!?!!!???

 I leave the country for two weeks and we have the best summer boating weather in years. I have absolutely no doubt when I return it will be back normal programming 


All the best for 2016

 Another year done and dusted and we're all another year older. So in saying that, All the best to all the Fishwrecked people, have a happy, healthy, safe and most of all, a very prosperous 2016

Tight Lines. 


Vinyl rapping bonnet

 Howdy all

im wanting to get my bonnet vinyl wrapped in black on my 1999 Toyota hilux can any one recommend someone and do you know how much it costs I live in warnbro cheers Darryl


Razor fish

Gday while snorkelling for crabs along the edge of a sand bank in the Mandurah estuary I came across a razor fish, I have collected them in South Oz but never new they existed in WA, has anyone else found them in the estuary? I only came across the 1 so left it to live another day.


For the squid lovers

 Have a look at http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-29/giant-squid-emerges-in-japanese-bay/7057744


Pots stolen

Got a call from a mate down in Greenhead, telling me that since the holidays have started he has had 5 pots stolen, his neighbour is nearly in the same boat with four. Lucky enough that they cut up old pallets and build their own but it still costs for bait baskets, floats , ropes and steel for the escape gaps

They reckon from now on whenever there is an influx of holiday makers the pots are coming out.

To make matters worse, they haven't had a whites run this year so things have been pretty tight.


Big thank you to VN6KC

 Just want to thank the guys at Rockingham sea rescue for the tow back to Palm beach. Fishing 32k out, heading home and lost steering, thrown about the boat as the motor went hard to port. Nice gash to my leg. Thanks to John for your help too, great mate. Now time to replace the cable. The sea rescue boys do a great job. Donation made.


tm 260 install

 Well i got around to fitting the tranny to the boat was totally anal about positioning took a while to decide the perfect spot lol took her for a test in the 90s completely rapped no drop out any speed great pic and i bagged on reds tm260 and a 587 is a brilliant combo now to go deeeper!