boat queries for mud island!!!!!!!!!

[bowds13]

hey fellas! was after some help iv just recently got in to off shore fishing an was wonder how big of a boat you need to get out to around st helen an mud island iv only got a 3.7m tinnie was a 15hp hanging off the back. would you guys think thats to small an im kidding my self or would i have a chance of getting out there an if not what size boat would u recomend upgrading to. any help would be greatly a[FONT='Calibri','sans-serif']ppreciated.[/FONT]
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[Az]

pick your day and you will be fine

[nicko_]

yeah mate ive got a 3.9 with a 30hp yami on the back and as long as you pick the right day for it its no problem at all

[Reel Nauti]

I would say the same. Pick your times and use common sense.

Cheers

Dave

[jerson]

Mate,
When your out there, keep an eye on the sky, it can come up quick. If it does you don't have to try and beat it home with a 15hp. Ring home , tell them you will be late.

[Leighton]

St Helena from Wynnum Creek is about a 5 minute run
Shallow but a 12 fotter will have no problems
If the weather is good, continue on to Mud Is

[Blackened]

G'day

I get out there reguarly with my rig, 12' horizon (low sides) and a 9.9 merc.

I usually leave from manly and will be in the morning. All my gear is in tip top condition and I do have a bilge pump which I highly recommend.

Anything around 10kts is fine, If it looks like it'll touch 15... then I start looking at my options.

It is very isolated out there and there are tax men. And sure is a long way to come back

At the end of it all, if you're confident in your abilities, and your rig.... get out there

Dave

[foggy]

I'm just waiting for the right day to take the Kayak out there.

Foggy

[Blackened]

I'm just waiting for the right day to take the Kayak out there.

Foggy

G'day

I'm sure you'll be right mate.... they paddle those things to NZ, Must be all right!!

Dave

[Poodroo]

Well here is a photo of me enjoying some fishing just off Mud Island in my 3.7 metre tinny last year. Keep an eye out on the wind predictions for direction and strength. Anything under 10 knots should be okay.




Poodroo

[BrandonH]

I have a 3.7 with a 15hp and would take it to Mud on a good day (10kt or under) Mine is a short sided thing but its heavy duty and has a half decent bow and keel. also I have a bilge pump in her, 15ltr fuel tank and its a 4 stroke to boot.

I think hull setup for a tinny would come into play a bit though, meaning if its a "punt" (flat front no keel) I would be VERY careful.
The bay is a LOT different to a river or creek, not sure how experienced you are so I hope you don't mind me mentioning some basic stuff below. As most have said here it can be done without problems but thats with an experienced skipper driving.

You need to keep in mind that in a small boat it could take you a lot longer than you think to get where you want to go in bad weather. Mud isn't too bad cause you can sneak around a corner and be in glassed out conditions to wait it out. (take more than enough fuel for the trip).
I have been in some interesting weather out the front of Redcliffe with no shelter near by and have needed to be motoring for close to an hour to get back to the ramp (traveling about half the distance to mud!!)

Make sure you have all the safety gear for partially smooth waters (they check around mud a lot) you also want to make sure your anchor rope is long enough, you don't want to be sucked out into trouble if something goes wrong with your donk.
There is a lot of westerly winds around this time of year, keep this in mind if your fishing the eastern side, you may not notice it until you get around the corner and see a washing machine most of the way back in.

ok enough safety tips, if you do manage to get out there enjoy yourself and good luck catching some fish!!!

Cheers
Brandon...

[bowds13]

thanks for the helpful tips guys! hopfuly i can get out there an get on to some fish!

cheers
bowds