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.

be a great project if your so inclined

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/perth/motorboats-powerboats/jackman-7-4m-partly-completed/1174880010

 Theres a guy on Facebook selling lead for $2 a kilo, is that a good price?

 Fark...............

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!!

Just 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)!

 quick 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  

The 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.

Going 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.

 my 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 

 does anyone know of anywhere I can get some boat name stickers made up? In mandurah so sor would handy. Cheers fellas

 So 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? 

 hey 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

Bit 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

 After 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

Hi 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?

 Recently 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 

 While out doing deliveries in cottesloe seen this spewing. Not happy 

Scorchers we’re dreadful, punter pouring out early. Hope there’s a train to catch.

 I 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.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-01/mutilated-tiger-shark-remains-found-dumped-in-north-fremantle/9382902

 Unfortunately 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 

Funny seeing the boat I was on until only a few months ago, in the news

 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

 Well 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.

Hi 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

 Just chasing a bit of info on what solar set ups people use for camping. We recently got back from 2 weeks on Ningaloo station. We run 2, 80 litre Engels, one as a fridge and the other as a freezer. I have always run a 1 kva Honda genny and never had a problem, but have been thinking if I run solar during the day and the Genny at night I won't need to cart as much fuel in as I do. 

So my questions are. What size panels to run my Engels for the days, and what size battery? Or just stick with what I'm doing. 

TIA. Chris 

 With the winds suposedly dropping off we decided a 6  we were putting the tub in the briney this time we took our deck boss out with us . 

We hit the water at about 7  and on our spot by 7:10  burley bomb set and the baits going out in anticipation . After about an hour with choppers hitting the baits like piranas i was constantly rebaiting. One of the lines took off but i knew straight away it wasnt a snapper but a small shark . With the winds picking up instead of dropping as forecast we called 10  minuits. Moments later another line went off taking me around the anchor rope . With a bit of manouvering i managed to see the culprit damn eagle ray . Oh well . Called a night and back in by 9:15 with a nice feed of shark.

 Crew....

In the market for a new Tinny ( good second hand would do )

Needs to be roof toppable as we are buying a van to tow for trips away.......

Ideas?

Do you crew know anyone that RT's a 4.0mtr hornet?

They'd be ideal i would have thought but not sure how doable they are to roof top??

It will be going on a sturdy aluminum canopy that will handle a couple of hundred kgs if needed....

Boon...

 Keep an eye out if your on the water

 ive had enough of this southerly wind. its been almost relentless over the last couple of weeks. 

im assuming everyone else has had enough of it as well. 

the old freo doc is good to cool things down but gees , give us a break.

have many been getting out there for a fish 

 Whether you like it or not, it is what it is. Have fun and stay safe.