Only boats over 8m allowed 20k offshore

[Jarrah Jack]

Here is a good one folks that I don't think has been discussed on the forum before.

The Vic government is proposing that only boats over 8m be allowed more than 20 k offshore.

Public consultation is taking place around the state at the moment. You can imagine what is being said at these things especially by all those owners who have spent heaps on bluefin tuna dedicated rigs. They travel over 60k out from Portland in the southern ocean chasing these great fish.

There is some talk of the fishing suddenly moving closer to shore, say 19.999ks out with some pretty long casts managing any extra distance, if the leglislation is introduced.

There may be some cheap rigs coming on the market in Vic soon. 7 meter cats, big Haines and plateys to name a few, all deemed unseaworthy over 20ks from shore. ( can understand that with the cats but the Haines!!!)

Just don't get too excited as we all know the me tooism of the polies. NSWs and QLD would not like to be seen to be doing nothing about this " important safety initiative".

[Noelm]

I think that has been discussed numerous times, but at the moment it has been abandoned by the Gov.

[Tracker]

Here is a good one folks that I don't think has been discussed on the forum before.

The Vic government is proposing that only boats over 8m be allowed more than 20 k offshore.

Public consultation is taking place around the state at the moment. You can imagine what is being said at these things especially by all those owners who have spent heaps on bluefin tuna dedicated rigs. They travel over 60k out from Portland in the southern ocean chasing these great fish.

There is some talk of the fishing suddenly moving closer to shore, say 19.999ks out with some pretty long casts managing any extra distance, if the leglislation is introduced.

There may be some cheap rigs coming on the market in Vic soon. 7 meter cats, big Haines and plateys to name a few, all deemed unseaworthy over 20ks from shore. ( can understand that with the cats but the Haines!!!)

Just don't get too excited as we all know the me tooism of the polies. NSWs and QLD would not like to be seen to be doing nothing about this " important safety initiative".

[Jarrah Jack]

I think that has been discussed numerous times, but at the moment it has been abandoned by the Gov.

From a public information meeting a few weeks ago I was told that the matter is still alive in Victoria although from the reception of the idea the proposal could well have been put on the backburner again.

[FNQCairns]

Whoa! I can see the length of my new walk-on bow sprit and tuna board now.....good to go

Fairdinkum we are at the forefront of a brave new world of sophistication, can we dumb down further? surely we can, it's like a competition you know, after all without taking away how would 2 million keep their jobs, it's not as if they make or do or add anything while in employment, if they cannot take away they and a direct string of those who rely on take away regulations are out of a job.

cheers fnq

[Zooter]

LOL "Yes Mr waterways, We stayed in 20km radius"

What would be the odds of getting pulled up over 20km out????

I'd sure rather take the chance then have to get rid of my rig!

LOL if i had one that big And lived in mexico

[Rainbowrunner]

20kms? we go to the reef on a good day in a 16ft tinny from Gladstone, thats alot further than that.
I say No way

[Skusto]

LOL "Yes Mr waterways, We stayed in 20km radius"

What would be the odds of getting pulled up over 20km out????

I'd sure rather take the chance then have to get rid of my rig!

LOL if i had one that big And lived in mexico

exactly my thoughts u very rarely see them out there as it is i dont think most of them would sell there boat just because the law says to alot of people would rather take the risk of getting the fine?

[STUIE63]

exactly my thoughts u very rarely see them out there as it is i dont think most of them would sell there boat just because the law says to alot of people would rather take the risk of getting the fine?

Look up ,and you will see them .

[ashleyhj74]

My spearfish 21 from anchor roller to the cav plate on the motor is just over 8mtrs, measured the other week...safe if they do ever bring them back in Not that i get the time to go to portland, damn work.

[trymyluck]

Look on the bright side, perfect excuse to upgrade.

" You wouldn't want me to break the law would you dear."

[Mr__Bean]

Just keep an eye out for what they sneak in underneath this smokescreen.

Not all draft legislation is intended to get endorsed.

Has there been watered down versions offered?

I would suggest the true agenda is beneath the surface.

- Darren