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High and Dry

Submitted by carnarvonite on Sun, 2015-04-05 14:03

Had to do a run down to Turtle Bay to check on a boat that had run aground, luckily both crew were ok, no injuries. The boys had a coupe of days sleeping on an angle and had to put up with 44million and ten flies each. [the worst I've ever seen and only since the cyclone past through]

Did the run down again the next day to assist the tug and line boat in dragging it off the ledge and then the 55nm tow back home to Carnarvon. Luckily there wasn't too much damage to the hull and the pumps were able to keep it afloat until today, Sunday when it was pulled from the water.


Pet insurance

Submitted by dakka on Sat, 2015-04-04 10:44

After purchasing a new puppy (Rotweiler) I am after thoughts on pet insurance and who through. I know it probably is a personal choice but just wanting to know from others that have it.  Is it worth it and does it  cover for a lot of things. Cheers

                 Dakka


Solar panel wattage

Submitted by dakka on Sat, 2015-04-04 10:34

 Howdy All

i am just wondering  what would the minimum watts you would need to just keep a car battery running a portable fridge when camping would be. Thanx dakka 


HEMA android app

Submitted by tadpole on Sat, 2015-04-04 10:00

Has anyone on here used the HEMA app for android? The reviews on Google Play are a bit up and down and it sounds like they update popular 4wd areas (Vic highlands, FNQ for example) but are a bit behind in their updates for the less popular areas (possibly WA). I have a couple of free mapping apps (Memory Map & Backcountry Navigator) which are pretty good, but is it worth the $29.99 for the HEMA app? Considering their standalone navigators are upwards of $600.


brake check

Submitted by turtl3tim on Sat, 2015-04-04 07:30

 Hi all,

now i know that in an accident, the car at the back is always 'at fault' for travelling too closely, but has anyone ever heard of someone being charged with careless, dangerous or even wreckless driving for brake checking someone?

If i didnt have the missus in the car with me on the way to Albany on thursday night, i wouldnt need to ask this question as i would have brake checked the royal d!€|<head that was tailgating me at 110-115.

We had already gone over the top of one poor skip that was still in misery (glad we decided to take my car and the not the missus'...i have ground clearance haha) and about 10 minutes after that had another 2 very close calls with the skippys.

No word of a lie, this idiot in a yellow 2 door jeep was tailgating me so closely that at times i couldnt see his headlights. The rest of the time he would have been less than 6-8m behind me. I was more than happy to sit a good safe distance behind the 4by infront, who had better lighting than i did.

After about half an hour this idiot finally went around me and then did the exact same thing to the poor bloke infront. He finally got off the road at mt barker thankfully. These idiot have no idea how dangerous it is.


Building your own trailer in aussie...

Submitted by terboz123 on Fri, 2015-04-03 21:04

 thoughts gents?? For a 7-8 m tub.

 sorry lads i am after a fabricatore not myself...

Brett


Help finding thread

Submitted by Madmerv on Fri, 2015-04-03 08:23

 Hi guys

I'm looking for the thread posted a while ago showing a newbuild that was customized with a stack of rocket launchers. I think there was 14 holders running across the roof.

If you can remember the thread name or if it was your build could you point me in the right direction as i want to show the photo's to a mate.

Cheers


round 1 AFL

Submitted by Deleted on Thu, 2015-04-02 18:07

 well its here lads.

 

pretty good starter for the season. 

 

one for the pies army 

pies new away gournsey


Easter funnies - have a safe weekend on the water

Submitted by Iceman on Thu, 2015-04-02 14:56

 

 

 


Early Friday Funny for Easter

Submitted by Paul H on Thu, 2015-04-02 14:10

will be without internet over Easter (my Daughter will die without it) so getting in early

 

A man and his nagging wife went for a Holiday.  Whilst in Jerusalem she passed away.

The undertaker told the man you can have her shipped home for $5,000 or bury her here for $150.

After thinking a while the man told the undertaker he would take her home.

The undertaker queried this asking why he would pay $5,000 to take her home when she could be buried in the holy land for only $150.

 

The man replied - "A long time ago a man died here, they buried him here and three days later he rose from the dead.  I can't take that chance"

 

 

Happy Easter!!

 

 

 


Kimberly's here we come

Submitted by Paul G on Wed, 2015-04-01 20:24

 Well only 2 days to go and we are off for a 2 week trip around the Kimberly's .Worst will be the tow to Derby ,but sould be a great trip.


bcf

Submitted by Tim1511 on Wed, 2015-04-01 19:49

 Hi guys does anyone know the minuum age requirement to work at bcf? as I have just turned 14 and would like to get a job there.

 

Thanks 


So apparently a super trawler arrived anyway

Submitted by scano on Wed, 2015-04-01 19:20

 Interesting that they say it rocked up unannounced and with the sonar turned off

 

 


Unusual Lure

Submitted by chris raff on Wed, 2015-04-01 15:55

 Apparently good for gummy sharks etc , on ebay if anyone’s keen ..  

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Fishing-lures-/291420464845?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item43da0366cd


to move on, or to retract my resignation?

Submitted by turtl3tim on Wed, 2015-04-01 01:13

hi all, im chasing advise from anyone who has been in a similar situation, or advise thats just helpful in general from those who have been around a bit longer.

Ill use hypothetical figures for this as an example.

long story short, i had a couple of interviews with a new company because things arent to flash where i am currently. the job was advertised at 60-70k and NOT MARKED as OTE when advertised (on-target-earnings, for those who arent aware). had first interview with dealer principal who confirmed it was 60-70k for a 90 hour fortnight, 7.30-5, no weekends, plus bonuses.

had second interview with service manager who confirmed it was a 90 hour fortnight, 7.30-5, no weekend work, but informed me it was $25 per hour to be exact.

anyway i toddled on home tickled pink that i was offered the job, started filling out paperwork and did some math, turns out that $25p/h over a 90 hour fortnight works out to be $1800 net which equals to be $58500 a year gross, im currently on $1710 per fortnight so i wasnt overly displeased that it didnt meet the minimum of 60k as it was advertised, thinking that maybe the rest was made up in bonuses like he had mentioned, and it was still and extra $100 in the hand a fortnight PLUS bonuses.

but wait, thats not even the best bit. 1.5 weeks prior to me actually commencing my new job i get an email from them with a payslip, i called them and advised them they had made a mistake because i hadnt started yet, but at the same time i noticed it was only 76 hours worth of pay for a 90 hour fortnight!

so i called the service manager and asked him to explain what was going on with the 76 hour fortnightly pay when we are working 90. his response was oh, didnt anyone explain that to you? you get paid a base salary of $1570 ($25p/h) a fortnight for 76 hours and the rest is made up in monthly bonuses and commission if you do well, its the same with the car salesmen. but heres the thing, im not a car salesman, i will be working as a service advisor.

so essentially i need to make $640 a month in bonuses to make it worth me being there for 90 hours a fortnight at $25 per hour,$830 a month to reach the advertised minimum or 60k per year based on a 76 hour fortnight or $280 a month in bonuses to even match what im on with my current employer.

the main reason for me leaving was the 'supposed' pay increase because things have been a bit skint. but now it feels like ive been screwed over twice, once with the actual salary of the job being less than advertised (without having the structure explained to me, and being mislead) and secondly, not getting paid for the hours ill be required to do as standard and the bonuses not being a gauranteed income to equate to my current income and the retainer is $140 less.

my notice was put in last week so i dont have long to retract my resignation (if they will let me), so im stuck between a rock and a hard place as to whether i should gamble on making enough in bonuses to pay the bills, or stay where i am and continue to babysit a senior employee for half the day, and twiddle my thumbs for the other half, for more gauranteed money, even if there is possibly the potential to earn more in bonuses with the new company. Thats IF they will let me retract my resignation!?!

is there some sort of legality to having to advertise as OTE? im yet to sign a contract of employment, havnt got a copy of the pay structure or anything either.
havnt resigned on bad terms.

advice?


ok i am going to mention the elephant in the room "the Bombers"

Submitted by petermac on Tue, 2015-03-31 20:29

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Where not to mount your GoPro on a Bobcat

Submitted by Red Dog on Tue, 2015-03-31 19:46

When my mate took over driving I should have told him not to raise the bucket to high.

Vid runs 23 seconds.

www.youtube.com/watch


NOT GUILTY

Submitted by tiimmbo on Tue, 2015-03-31 11:39

Essendon not guilty, ASADA can move on to prosecuting the real drug cheats at Collingwood and Fremantle now. As an essendon supporter has been a great day !!


marine radio

Submitted by fisho71 on Mon, 2015-03-30 18:48

 Hey guys can you use a portable radio in your boat. Need one for both boats so thought it could be an option. Was looking at a 5w uniden.

 

Cheers!


Billies in Busso

Submitted by Paully on Mon, 2015-03-30 18:05

 Just saw a news article on 7 about bill fish at the Buselton jetty. Saw footage of a sail fish I think it was, hammering baitfish. Interested to know people's thoughts,  is this a rarity - or have they showed up there before. Im guessing there might bea few fishos visiting the jetty now, with some different rigs in hand. 


Trailer Lights

Submitted by fish 06 on Mon, 2015-03-30 15:44

Had a slight problem with the trailer lights on Sunday
Woke up nice and early on Sunday morning, plugged the lights in
and went to check them nothing. Walking around the car I noticed I had no tail lights
or indicators on the car, no fishing for me today.

Later investigation the fuses had blown in the car for the tail lights/ brake lights & indicators?
Checked the plug joiner for the L E D lights and found this, some of the led lights had melted on the left side as well.

Long story short $$, going to do a complete rewire and new lights next time home. Please check your lights on your trailer

Yeah Sulo all joins including the plugs had heat shrink covering them. as you can see from second picture
a second join only had basic crimps have been cut away, and heat shrink wrap & pushed up into trailer frame
unknown to me, lights have been on the trailer since I have had it 4 years, no problem till Sunday.
All wiring will be replaced with no plugs.


Safe Overnight Parking

Submitted by Cruise Control on Mon, 2015-03-30 11:10

Hey Guys

Looking to spend a night over at Rotto on the boat over the Easter weekend. However I am worried about leaving car and trailer unattended overnight. Is anyone aware of a facility where you can park up your rig with reasonable expectation that it will still be there in one piece the next day ?

cheers


police recources

Submitted by fishy fingers on Mon, 2015-03-30 09:26

 Talk about wasting polic recorces im just working in armadale and theres 2 cops guarding a red ribbon wating to be cut on the opening of the building ffs!!


eskys

Submitted by tournament on Sun, 2015-03-29 20:02

I'm of to shark bay next week and in need of a new marine esky were do you get the best value for money thanks


looking for cyrovac bags just brought a new machine

Submitted by mattycutters on Sun, 2015-03-29 19:33

hi so I recently brought a new cyrovac machine from dave at extreme coolers im chasing some bags around 20cm-30cm at around 5 ply or whatever people do there fish in? where do you buy your bags and do you have any problems with them? any to avoid?


litle brown cousens strike again

Submitted by fishy fingers on Sat, 2015-03-28 19:05

 Well it looks like our little brown cousens have struck again two little shits about 10 years old just asked my grandson aged 7 if they could have a ride on his scooter him being innocent and trusting said yes so they took it and ran off never to be seen again this happened in the village at wellard 

what hope do they have if they are doing this at this age and what do their parents actually teach them!


new bimini top

Submitted by newbie to perth on Sat, 2015-03-28 14:01

 Hello fishos

Does anyone have any tips on getting a new canvas top to mould ...stretch etc to the old poppers?

Ive had a new one made up it looks great but is pretty tight when trying to pop it on around the windscreen. 

 

Any tips tricks would be greatly appreciated. 

Cheers

 

 


new bimini top

Submitted by newbie to perth on Sat, 2015-03-28 14:01

 Hello fishos

Does anyone have any tips on getting a new canvas top to mould ...stretch etc to the old poppers?

Ive had a new one made up it looks great but is pretty tight when trying to pop it on around the windscreen. 

 

Any tips tricks would be greatly appreciated. 

Cheers

 

 


World cup final

Submitted by sea-kem on Sat, 2015-03-28 09:19

 

Bring on the final!


gotta say fishwrecked members are......

Submitted by Deleted on Thu, 2015-03-26 21:06

good blokes

well a few months ago i asked members about a tonneau covers for my ute and a place to get one, a few responded and cheers for that by the way.

but after a few calls and a bunch of emails i decided it was to much coin for no real gain.

so i decided a new canopy was a goer. welllll after a few calls trying to find a hard canopy and the realisation that i couldnt load the ute up to max with a hard canopy scrapped that idea to.

left me with the last idea of canvas canopy and ali frame more calls later holly shit $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$. this is were fishwrecked suprised me, i hit up the search function (try it out folks ) and came across a post were a member had mentioned getting exactly what i wanted done to his ute.

threw that member a message explaining my position and also ensuring him if he didnt want to help then that was no problems what so ever.

turns out member DECKIE is a bloody champ and threw all the info i asked into a few messages and even $$$ amounts. so i followed up all his ideas had to make changes to suit my ute and budget but in the end the result is what i wanted.

today i picked up the ute and checked fishwrecked and wouldnt ya no it deckie messaged me asking how it went 

 

CHEERS DECKIE there is a beer or a fish on my boat with your name on it (unless you have a massive boat and the best spots in perth) then its yours and ill pay .

this isnt a bullshit offer bud i have also sent you a PM can even take the coli's up wilbinga one day