I was expecting someone to have posted about the gig at RAC last night.

If you were there, how bloody good were they!!

If you weren't and you havent been lucky enough to see them live...

Don't leave it too long, they will be the best band you ever see.......

TB

 Hi All,

My mate is looking at buying a tub and needs a mech inspection done so wondering if anyone could recommend someone trustworthy to get this done for him?

Motor is a 2015 Mercury Verado 200hp and is located in Wangara.

Boat has been sea trialed and seems start/run fine and looks like it has been looked after with no corrosion or damage visible.

Thanks very much in advance for the help as there is always someone on here that is happy to do so!

cheers

 Simrad NSX 15UW is a 15 inch multi function unit,  brand new with box. For sale an unwanted gift with purchase invoice, full Australian Simrad warranty. I could not mount the unit on my boat and hence do not have a use for it. The unit includes a CMAP reveal x Map chip for W.A which is an accesory. Selling dealer would not take it back. Selling at a reduced price to move it on asking for $4000, the unit retails at Simrad dealers for  $5900  with out acessories. The unit can be inspected in Kallaroo and is fully functional.  I have also  included a brand new Simrad mounting bracket which does not come also a triducer transducer with side scan. Selling at  half replacement cost to move it on.  

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-19/pm-says-no-apologies-over-border-force-boat-returnee-scheme/106023066

Illegal fishers and asylum seekers given cray boats as a safe way to return home ???????

 Others may have already noticed, but there have been changes to the regs for towing of overwidth recreational boats.

I received my renewal, and hilighted at the end was a box with a long text saying there was changes and details could be found on the Main Roads website.

After a fruitless 30 minutes searching for this info both manually and using their description "Oversize Boat Order", I gave up.

Note

Change to the Class 1 RAV Oversize Boat Transport Period PermitThe Class 1 RAV Oversize Boat Transport Period Permit has been replaced by the Oversize boat Order for recreational boats (refer to our website for further information).  If your boat trailer is connected to a business, you will now need to apply for a Class 1 RAV Oversize Period Permit, noting the period permit will now be issued to the towing vehicle and not to the boat trailer (refer to our website for the application form).

So I rang them, and the kind lady directed me to Page 1530 of the Gazette, which then went back to another section of the website that appeared unrelated, and the outcome was;

You no longer require a $50 3 yr permit to tow an oversize recreational boat (not a business).

You still need to abide by all the conditions but just don't require a permit as long as its not a business or reward`.
I did point out to Main Roads, that they could have stated that on the renewal with about 1/3 of the words, or directly by email to all permit holders, but apparently thats too difficult.

Got in a couple of hours fishing leading up to high tide and the damn wind. Didn't go too bad  . Ended up with a few feeds fo us and friends

Purchased this old girl at the start of the year from a one owner. 2004 565XL Cuddy Cabin, 115hp Optimax. 

Decided to strip it down and do a refurb. 

If you see me out gimme a yell and say g’day. 

Shout out to Matt Armenti for sorting the new stickers for me, took it down and got the expert to put them on. 

Shout to my bro Steve (Fishwrecked member) heaps of hours doing full rewire, most jobs drilling, cutting holes, refitting, fixing etc. He absolutely crushed the U-dek install as well. 

Trailer refurb down the track. 

Repower is the dream (saving the pennys). 

Some low life caught a sawfish off the spoil bank up here in hedland . They cut off the rostrum and just left the body there. How could someone be so callous.  to start with they are 100 % protected and there is a hefty fine for anyone found harming them in any way let alone possessing a rostrum from one. I have caught a few , taken a quick pick and set them free. Awesome fish and deserve to be looked after 

 Hey guys, I'm heading up to shark bay in 2 weeks and was wondering if anyone has been to steep recently and knows the state of the track. Cheers 

Had a few hours off leading up to high tide and bugger all wind for a change. Went down to my usual beach spot on the spoil bank. Got a good feed of yellowfin whiting and filled an order in for a couple of queenies big enough for 2 to eat. 1 big run and bust off guessing it was a big shovel nose and released another couple of fish added a pic of end result of lemon pepper whiting

 Can anyone help with an Etec mechanic ,mobile  in the mandurah dawesville area?

Regardless of your opinion of RFW, fishers need to jump on the below link and provide feedback of the present situation with fishing.

Doesn't matter which zone you are in because they are all under attack presently.

This feedback is needed to draw attention of the Minister no matter your opinion of any of the players.
Western Australia’s demersal scalefish resources | Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development  

Below is what I have put in

I have worked over many decades in both commercial, charter and recreational fishing.

 Hi all

We moved into a new house a couple of weeks ago and those dumb f@$ks at NBN Co have stuffed things up royally. After a series of failed attempts they have now determined that fibre needs to be brought to the property through a conduit which has to be installed through the neighbouring verge. The issue with that is there is a house under construction and the trench has a site shed, materials hoist, large skip bin and a heap of materials in the way! Basically it is the only part of the site where they can lay anything down. I'm not confident they will get it through for at least a few weeks.

We don't want to wait that long for internet for a lot of reasons, not the least of which is my wife works from home a lot of the time. It's also inconvenient for thinsg like streaming, general internet use and our solar system needs wifi to be operational. Are there any temporary solutions that anyone has used to get them out of trouble?

We can't use personal hotspot either as we can get one bar of 4G on our phones most of the time, so we can barely load a webpage!

cheers

 Geelong for me by 17 

 In preparation for this renewed release of the "science", I'm genuinelycurious to know;

• who has participated in DPIRDs research by phone/email or whatever since the last restrictions
• What area/zone/region you were reporting on
• If you reported any negative catch/fish issues other than the obvious shark depredation

For myself in the Midwest and Abrolhos regions, I have not had any issue with catching pinkies (nor had I previous to the last restrictions).

The pinkies are more prolific, dhuies much the same but I don't fish that often.

Got down the spoil bank for a few hours leading up to high tide. The wind was blowing its ass off as per usual when you want to go fishing. Had a good session in the end with a good feed and several hit and misses 

I am sure it was only a few years ago that there were no concerns...and now with reduced fishing time, it has gotten worse.  

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-18/stricter-fishing-rules-flagged-in-wa/105789778

Just heard on the radio about marine parks in the Gascoyne including the entire exmouth gulf. 

 Hey guys.

wondering if anyone has ever driven their boat from Jurien bay boat harbour to sandy cape, then moored for a few days. Is this even an option? If so, roughly how long is the journey, and is it fairly safe or a bit hairy (assuming reasonable weather). Caribbean 2300, thinking of having the fam drop

me at the boat ramp, then they drive their car up to the campground, I drive the boat and park it in the bay?

any advice greatly appreciated!!

cheers

goat.

Just wondering what people would reccomend when replacing the deck in my boat.

It currently has Marine ply, but i was looking into possibly using composite material, so i dont have to worry about it rotting again. 

There is alot to choose from such as coosa board, Divinycell or King Starboard. Has anyone used any of these, or would you just stick with marine ply?

Cheers

 Looking for something to do? Head on down for a well run country event.

www.facebook.com/kukerincreekbedburnoutcomp

Got a chance for a beach session today. Tides were right an no work til the arvo . Normally wouldn't keep the queenies but we're gill hooked and I got friends that love them. 

 hey fishos, i need to upgrade27 meg to vhf radio, what sort of range are people getting out of them? any brands recommended ?

i do some 40/50 miles trips off the coast and not always near rottnest for the repeater stations

 Just wondering if anyone has seen or caught any metro sbt lately? I haven't seen one at all this year but have seen and caught heaps of striped. All my usual areas have loads of bait but I cant find any tasty SBT. Im starting to worry that im cursed.

 https://www.parliament.wa.gov.au/Parliament/LCePetitions.nsf/petitions/25-0016 

There is a rally organised for August 14 at the steps of Parliment house to protest the new Firarms Act which has become an unworkable shambles, forced upon law abiding every day West Aussies who have complied in every way. They have  been treated like criminals and had their property forcibly taken from them with no or little compensation and in some cases had their firearms seized  for minor offences with spent convictions over 14 years ago with no right of appeal.

More than that though, it is an opportunity for all people who enjoy the outdoor life style in WA, to send a message that we have had enough of this governments over reach and over regulation.  It is open to farmers/keep the sheep, 4wders, fishers, truckers, hikers, prospectors ect and all others as this arrogant governments over reach effects all of us.

If you value your oudoor way of life , even more now with another 30% of National Parks  quietly being proposed to be locked out to the public, I would urge everyone to attend and spread the word.

They wont stop with just getting rid of evryones firearms. Lockouts and bans will only increase unless we stand up.

Finally got out for the first time since coral bay trip in may. 

Got out on the water a bit late today but was worth it to just get out there. 

First drift we gat 5 fish of 4 different species and then it took another 4 hours to get the next 4 fish. But that's fishing. Great day out and a good way to enjoy some nice weather .  

Sandy also got probably the smallest red we have ever caught. Went back well

 Hi guys i have a tank thats full of 91 unleaded in the boat that i havent been able to use due to shit weather/work etc and it is now 2 months old. Weather doesnt look like improving much so its probably gonna sit there for longer. How long till fuel loses its octane or starts to gum up in the motor fuel lines. Should i add fuel stabilizer now or dont need to just yet -  any tips appreciated 

Hi all

My current boat canopy has just about had it, so looking at upgrading to either hard top or flat top canvas roof.  What are people experiences with one or the other of these and any pros/cons?  

The build for both will include new solid ali frame/launcher and new clears. 

Boat is Leeder Customcraft 6.7m. 

Any info approeciated.

 Anyone know of a good sevice mechanic to service a 150 Yamaha? Preferably a mobile guy but I can take my boat to him if needed.

Thanks.