25hp offshore xtra safety tips goldie

[gutzy]

I have had my boat a 4m allycraft deep v with yamaha25hp on the back.
Ive been out the seaway heaps to narrowneck reef and the bait grounds out from the spit jetty.
Ive now decided to go to the 18's and 24's on calm days. I have all the safety gear and a radio and my first trip I was thinking to go solo. I would appreciate any other safety tips or advice that other boaters especially GC boaters could give me
Thanks.
Gutzy

[seabug]

"I would appreciate any other safety tips or advice that other boaters especially GC boaters could give me
Thanks."

One tip for starters.
Add 1.5m and 100 hp to the boat

Regards
Seabug

[Fish Guts]

gutzy - have you a battery setup on your boat, with gps/ vhf connected or just a handheld vhf ?

and do you have a bilge setup ?

I would get in contact with a few guys that go out there on a regular basis - maybe the sea probe guys ?

another suggestion, in your initial trips take out a mate with you.

make sure that engine is fully serviced and you have a small toolkit on board- with
- new plugs
- extra pull cord
- electrical tape

and last but not least log on with the seaway tower - and ensure you call them back up when your on your fishing grounds - and vice versa ring them when your departing the reef to come back in.

[FISH 4 DINNA]

Good on you Gutzy . I to have a small boat 4.5 m Fibreglass and pick my days to get out into Cook Straight . Always take a sea anchor ( drogue ) - good for drift fishing too and carry one of those digital epirbs permantly attached to my lifejacket .

[Blackened]

G'day

It's highly possibkle, just take as many precautions as possible.

Appropriate safety gear, self inflating lifejacket to be work ALL the time would be a good idea. VHF, high capacity bilge pump just to name a few.

Have a good time oujt there.

Dave

[Jeremy]

One tip for starters.
Add 1.5m and 100 hp to the boat

That is not necessary.

If you pick your days, there should be no problems. Those reefs are not too far out. It is a good idea to have someone else with you for safety. Log on is good.

Hope you have some good marks for those reefs. They are pretty extensive and not all of it is productive.

Jeremy

[gutzy]

thanks for the tips fellas. I do have a battery and a colour sounder with gps and I will log on with seaway tower. The bilge pump goes in on saturday after reading your advice. Ive seen many other boats my size on calm days coming back so I think itll be okay as long as all safety procedures are taken. Ill let use know.

[gone_fishing]

goto www.bom.gov.au
its the goverment weather web site
can tell you the weather over the horizon

[seabug]

O.K
Agree my reply was probably overkill.
But it does not take long for a cold front to hit.

Cannot always expect the return trip to be same conditions.
Regards
Seabug

[timddo]

Mate, if you need a boat to come out with, give me a yell. i got a small boat too.

[BAT]

I have taken small boats out to sea all my life the above pointers are all the goods. But i have found for me personally having another mate in a tinny with you is the best peace of mind. So as Timddo has offered so do i.

[wazza66]

I fish regularly on the 24's in my 445 Dory by myself without a problem.
You need to know/study the weather so you know what to expect for the day weather wise.
Don't bother if the wind is going to blow over 10knts.
Make sure you respect the sea,know your ability,have enough fuel to get back and your motor is reliable.
Follow another boat out if need be(just don't anchor near them when they stop!)
Hope these tips help.
Wazza

[BAT]

I hear you wazza repect of the ocean & the rest will follow.