General Discussion
Car fridges....which one?
Submitted by tadpole on Sun, 2016-01-10 23:02Hi 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).
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!
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1st go
Submitted by epic restos and... on Sun, 2016-01-10 21:54well 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
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Big bash backyard legends
Submitted by lachieH on Sat, 2016-01-09 12:53Gday everyone, has anybody put an entry in for the backyard legends? Here is mine https://t.co/AkNWRRNCk1
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Southwest fires
Submitted by jighead on Thu, 2016-01-07 12:35Hope 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.
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Warner
Submitted by lachieH on Thu, 2016-01-07 11:57just a casual quick fire 73 from Warner, might beat the highest score ever 1009* lol
Found Hummingbird Sounder
Submitted by sandbar on Thu, 2016-01-07 09:45If 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
Submitted by petermac on Tue, 2016-01-05 22:43to 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
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any aircon installers on here
Submitted by scottnofish on Tue, 2016-01-05 16:58I 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
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Busselton - any reports?
Submitted by Iceman on Tue, 2016-01-05 13:12Heading 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.
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4x4 Advice!
Submitted by Bruce on Tue, 2016-01-05 08:39Morning 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!
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chasing the big flatheads in NSW
Submitted by petermac on Mon, 2016-01-04 21:52bloody 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
Submitted by Asahambe on Mon, 2016-01-04 21:42Sorry 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.
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New 4x4 compressor
Submitted by dakka on Mon, 2016-01-04 16:06Howdy 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
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online fisheries licence renewals ?
Submitted by hezzy on Mon, 2016-01-04 08:00have 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
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Head-On Crash this afternoon: Safety Bay Road.
Submitted by Moking on Sun, 2016-01-03 21:14Going 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.
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Jetty in a poor state
Submitted by carnarvonite on Sun, 2016-01-03 12:30Took 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.
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worth it
Submitted by epic restos and... on Sun, 2016-01-03 07:48For 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
Submitted by Swompa on Sat, 2016-01-02 21:30Heading 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
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How's the cricket?
Submitted by Dale on Sat, 2016-01-02 18:13 Channel 10 has dropped out, no signal, every other channel is coming in strong. Anyone else having issues?

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Lancelin beach conditions
Submitted by nickyau2 on Fri, 2016-01-01 20:31Hi 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
Submitted by collin g wood on Fri, 2016-01-01 19:46Found 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
Submitted by dakka on Fri, 2016-01-01 18:45Howdy
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
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What the hell?!?!!!???
Submitted by sea-kem on Fri, 2016-01-01 13:16 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 
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All the best for 2016
Submitted by Dale on Fri, 2016-01-01 06:53Another 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. ![]()
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Vinyl rapping bonnet
Submitted by dakka on Tue, 2015-12-29 22:10Howdy 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
Submitted by collin g wood on Tue, 2015-12-29 17:03Gday 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.
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For the squid lovers
Submitted by groverwa on Tue, 2015-12-29 10:06Have a look at http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-29/giant-squid-emerges-in-japanese-bay/7057744
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Pots stolen
Submitted by carnarvonite on Tue, 2015-12-29 07:43Got 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.
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Big thank you to VN6KC
Submitted by Walfootrot on Mon, 2015-12-28 07:38Just 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.
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tm 260 install
Submitted by fishcrazy on Sun, 2015-12-27 06:29
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!
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