General Discussion

General Chat, Anything of Interest

spray booth or shed available?

Hey guys in the process of respraying the boat. yes same one that was stolen. Have got a guy next month that will be doing the exterior but all prep and primer im doing. Its a big ask but looking for a spray booth or shed big enough to fit 7m boat for couple days as I spray primer and final coat on interior. more than happy to pay for the privilege and perhaps point you in direction of few good dhuie spots.
Shoot us a pm or feel free to call 0478047488
Cheers in advance


home built boat trailer

Hi gents
after 10 full days of building my boat trailer its licenced and ready to go
has anyone else had a go at building there own? I have never done anything like this before
here is a few pics of how it turned out


Annual Quobba trip in November

4 weeks until I head up to Quobba for the 5th time with 3 mates. Arrive 16th. Anyone heading that way in the next few weeks. Will be staying in the North Cabin so come over for drink and chat if up there the same time.

After last year looking forward to once again tackling those sharkies and spaniards. Yet to catch a Tuna so here hoping this trip I can bag one.

No women so looking forward to the peace and quiet!!!!!


Xtreme cryovac update

Hi all.

The dimersal season is closed and i know many of you are getting ready to do some well earned maintanance ont the gear and boat. Good to see the cray season open early to keep those who are keen interested.

I have recently landed a large number of the Evapack cryovac machines from Italy. This has been a very long process of negotiation and compliance.

The new stock is ready to go just in time for Christmas and those who need to upgrade to a new evapack.

Our machine has some excellent features that set it aside to the rest.

1. Safety moisture detection. The machine will not engage the element if it detects too much moisture. This save you from cooking the machine.

2. Handy moisture tray and run off tubes that take away excess moisture. The moisture can't get into the electronics of the machine under normal use.

3. Our machine does not over heat and does not need a resting period between seals. You can use the machine bag after bag without stopping to wait for the machine to be cool enough.

4. Two year warranty. I personally back this product and have tested it over the past 5 years. My five year old unit still works perfectly.

5. This product is a fully tested and comes with full electrical compliance to Australian standards.

6. Powerful suction.

7. Easy to use and super reliable.

 

To celebrate the new delivery of the Evapac machine, i am offering FW members the following special.

Buy the machine for $220.00 and i will ship it for free. (Australia wide)

The machine comes with 25 bags. 10 small, 10 medium and 5 large. It also comes with special attachments for use on jars.

This is a great package and i will be offering this deal up to the end of December 2013.

 

Please contact Dave on 0403978583 for any questions or delivery queries.

Regards

 

Xtreme Dave

Now available at Oceanside Tackle and marine.

 

 

 


Karratha Mud Crabing

Hi all,

 

I have just moved to Karratha for work and expect to be here for a very long time.  I watched a fishing show the other day where they were hooking for mud crabs.  I am very interested in catching a few mud crab this way, that way i can keep the mrs happy as she loves them.  Can any one tell me where to go around Karratha to go hooking for mud crabs?  And also if there are any decent creeks around the area to get a few, as I am keen as to get a few.  Thanks everyone

 

Occy85

 


Unfortunate foods


Happy birthday Mr Fishwrecked

Happy birthday Ads.  Thanks for a great site, always entertaining and educating. 


Kununurra tradesmen

Hi guys,

I have a property in Kunno and am after tradies to do some work.

Electrical

Tiling

Windows

 

Anyone on FW willing to earn some cash, or do you have mates in the business?

Thanks!

 


heat shrinkable connectors

Does anyone know where I can buy heat shrinkable connectors, both red and blue, and splice and ring.

I have found a few places on the web that do mail order however would like something local in Perth so as to be able to get what I need when I need.

 


Who's Riding in the Ride To Conquer Cancer this weekend?

Hey All,

 

I spoke to a couple of you guys a few months back who are riding this weekend in the Ride To Conquer Cancer. We came up with the idea of any Fishwrecked members riding should hang a lure from under their seat so we can identify each other and give us a slap on the back for a bloody good effort for a great cause.

I'll be doing it and would love to see any other Fishwrecked members riding to.

 

All the best for the ride.


current model ford ranger and holden colarado

 hi there just wondering what members have these vehicles ?

Looking at a possible purchase in the near future 


Finally, the Blue flag salutes

 

 Been quite a few years coming, but today got all it's ducks in a row to salute the judges at Bathurst. Just the shot in the arm that Ford needed. 

Cheers

Dale


Bogged loader

According to petermac in a private message I had this all wrong, so I will attempt to get it correct this time.

This is a picture of a bogged loader, looks like he was using it at low tide to move the dredge hose around on the shore, although I'm only speculating as I didn't actually see him doing it. The picture was taken at approximately friday 9.15 am from the Bent Street boat ramp. 


Windscreen wipers?

Curious as to who actually uses thier windscreen wipers? (Hardtop with full windscreen) The new boats not to far away and was wondering if they are worth the hassle? 

will you require a fresh water to squirt onto the windscreen in order for it to work? 

 

Thanks justin 


Rocko dredging

Warnbro boat ramp, should have put it in Friday funnies 


MBFC needs reality check on how to

some 11 months ago made enq. on anothers behalf how to join mbfc. application was filled in witnessed and handed in. after countless attemps to contact over the last 2 months finally got a response , too many applications you didnt even get to go on waiting list , my gripe is surely could have advised at the time or within a month , rather than bin the application without even as much as thank you but unable at this time .

 


Got back home and the Missus

had gone and brought a new set of placemats and coasters that really sums up the Montes trip...


Footage - Sharks feeding on whale carcass 13kms off Rotto

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/national/shark-sotted-chomping-a-carcass-off-scarborough-beach/story-fnii5thm-1226736899824

Bit of good footage, pity about all the bullshit from Channel 9.  They say 4 sharks were feeding from it, but the footage shows one.  They crap on about great whites, but the shark shown in the majority of that clip looks like a tiger to me!

 


Custom Hats

Hi all,

Just after some help in regards to getting some custom hats made, thought it would be a cool idea to get a bunch made up for the annual boys fishing trip. Just a few words on the front, be it printed or embroided, and in a truckers style or baseball style cap. 

Anyone know of any companies that would be able to cater to this? Either online or Perth based, better yet in the Bunbury region.

Cheers Sam.


Lost knife

 Left my 9inch Berkley filleting knife behind at Steep point, would love to have it back not likely though I reckon. Should  find it on the rocks by the shore at 26º9.276S 113º10.688E there abouts  I think. Red & grey handle. 


Update on two rocks ramp

 The Two Rocks ramp will be open until the 15th so we are good to fish this weekend .

The old ramp is being ripped out and a new ramp will be put in its place,exstending another 8m into the water allowing for drive on and off. The ramp will not be made wider as goverment regs state,you need x amount of parking for a single ramp and then more parking if the ramp be made bigger and they don't have the room for more parking bays .No washdaown or toilets at this point in time .They are also fixing the marina rock wall as it is need of repair . So there you have it .I will be out Sunday for a few hours in the morning need to be home for 10 .


Man dead after boat hit wave off Exmouth

Just came over the news that a man is dead and another 5 were thrown in to the sea after hitting a wave off Exmouth.

Seems as though two boats were travelling in convoy and one boat disappeared after striking the wave, on returning the second boat found the others all in the water with one man deceased


Ramp condition leeman

 Anyone now if the weed is bad or still able to launch big boats from the sea rescue jetty . Heading up Thursday for a couple of days just wanted to make sure the ramp is usable cheers


Shark attack off Cape Arid, 180km east of Esperance

Another shark attack this morning, ab diver in his 50s attacked 180km east of Esperance. On his way to Esperance hospital with serious injuries. Will be interesting to hear the details.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/was-deadly-shark-attack-toll/story-fnii5t8l-1226734781354


i got loose nuts!

 Is there any members up in exmouth at the moment with a socket set and spanners, my nuts have vibrated loose on my exhaust where it connects to the dump pipe I managed to get a nut (lost one) and got one tight but i dont have the spanners to do the other one up fully, I'm staying at the ningaloo holiday and caravan resort in town just opposite the tourist beureau 

any help would be appreciated

Nick


Check this!

 

 
A Taiwanese chef and food artist Huang Mingbo has made a collection of miniature motorbikes using lobster shell

The collection of miniature motorbikes was put together using leftover lobster shell from the chef's kitchen

 
Huang Mingbo reportedly doesn't like discarding the colourful shells after preparing lobster dinners

 

 
 
The models were put on show at a food art seminar held in a hotel in the southeastern province of Fujian

 

 

Revellers at the show were stunned by the models' intricate detail and craftsmanship

 

 
Huang Mingbo has even made sure the models come with their own registration plates

 

 

 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2420302/Meals-wheels-Chef-creates-model-motorcycles-lobsters.html#ixzz2h2CGAoxg
 


Car will not switch over to gas

Rns fine on petrol but will not cahnge over when I hit the switch. Any suggestions?

 

Conrad


RIP Swino the beer guzzling pig

Let us take a moment for the Beer swilling bush pig Swino who was tragically struck down in his prime

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-10-07/beer-stealing-feral-pig-dies-in-car-accident/5003064

Services at 4pm followed by a Hawaiian Luau at 6pm ;)


GPS Tracker -- Boat security

Evening all been looking into the GPS tracking systems you can get now days for boat security and was wondering if anyone else has looked into them or better still has one, Looking for something simple and reliable where I can insert a prepaid sim card, sent text messages to enable/disable perimeter for when it is parked up at home and that will send text messages if it goes outside this perimeter with the ability to track online.

Has anyone else looked into this sort of technology as the more I look, the more confused I get, there is a lot of cheap ones on EBAY from china but am afraid of "get what you pay for" and then there is the other scale in which you have a subscription which makes it not financial viable for a small trailer boat.  

I looking for something that will run of the main battery with its own backup battery in case someone disconnects the main, with good reception for both cell and GPS, can be easily hidden so no one knows it there except yourself.

 

Dwayne


Air conditioning

 Ok the time has come where I'm looking at installing a whole house ducted ref aircon with zone control. Can anyone recommend a good installer/company to go with? I'm NOR in Alkimos. Any feedback would be appreciated