This Boating Life

[Shark Poker]

For those who have been looking for Rics update on his 7.5m alum power cat, well it has been launched and is hugely successful. If Ric comes back here he may choose to generously provide some updates. In the meantime he is beating off prospective deckies with a stick.

Anybody wishing to build or buy a custom made or plate alum vessel should jump at the opportunity to see this vessel up close and personal.

The design is complex, but appears smooth. The installations are neat and tidy. The finish is efficient and clean. There is nothing to pick at or shake you head about. Its not the result of an overpriced bog and paint job but just great management instead.
I have been working in the marine industry for almost 20 years, mainly in alum craft related field, seen about a zillion half made and/or completed vessels.

In my professional opinion, Rics' is as good as they get.

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[Shark Poker]

Thanks for the dislike Satnav. I know disdain is the best you can do. And I would not expect anything decent from you and neither would anybody else.
Remember there are weather station employees, and kids who cook fries at Mcdonalds.
The later are more successful, professional, and much more respected.

[Shark Poker]

Satnav, Why don't you just come out and say what you really want mate?

[Still_Dreamin]

Just caught this thread now. Sounds like a classic m&g. Upset I missed it. Longing for a good old fashioned m&g. Must log on to fb more often

[Shark Poker]

Thanks for the positive feedback, Still Dreamin. I will send you a message myself and keep you posted. There are quite a few coming up.

Cheers, Pauly

[Horse]

Pauly, this is a great thread mate. A few of us are thinking of a new venue for a M&G. Pumpkin Island was mentioned. We would have to find something to put on Hummies spit to make it worth the trip

[ifishcq1]

Pauly, this is a great thread mate. A few of us are thinking of a new venue for a M&G. Pumpkin Island was mentioned. We would have to find something to put on Hummies spit to make it worth the trip

Hey Horse
here is a pic looking back to Yeppoon from Pumpkin, the old longboat is on the right
good choice of spots
cheers

[Shark Poker]

Thank You Ric for your very kind acknowledgement.


"Fatbouy didn't just supply 'somewindows'. He made me 6mm toughened tinted glass sliding windows with black annodised heavy duty alloy frames with double seals, frame-less tinted port windows, heavy duty tinted hatches with annodised alloy frame double seals and twin heavy duty adjustable struts, 8mm toughened windscreen panels with ceramic band and silicone work which looks like it came out of a factory. He also supplied me with materials for my roof lining and cabin lining, various rubber seals and the transom door. All items were custom made to size and strength requirements and he exceeded the quality of workmanship that i was trying to achieve with the build. All items were supplied and installed by him personally and his team.
The rego labels and naming of the boat was supplied by Humdinger, he made me top quality vinyl stickers which were lessthan half the price of the local internet sticker makers."


Don't forget the ten or so custom made hand rails Ric....

[Shark Poker]

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For some reason, Mac Tuna are the only type of tuna I can reliably catch.
Yellowfin still evade me after all these years. Even Longtail Tuna avoid me lately, as stated earlier in this thread.

This one was one of two we caught on Sunday, fishing with Humdinger and Horse off Moreton Island.
Once clear of the South Passage Bar there were several schools feeding on the surface.

Missed a couple live bait strikes, had a rigged gar bitten in half... overall I had a great day and excellent company.
We also caught a 85cm Spanish Mackeral while trolling.

[Shark Poker]

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Worst deckie ever? Am supposed to be catching yakkas for live bait!

[FisHard]

Nothing wrong with a live squire as a livie! Big AJs and kingies love them!

[2DKnBJ]

At least your catching fish instead of working Paul. Just don't let your boss find out.
Cheers Dazza.


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[Crunchy]

A big fella like you Paul doesn't really need a gimbal to catch bait

[Shark Poker]

Thanks for pointing that out Crunchy.
And Thanks for going all Hemingway with the capture of your tuna this week.
Humdinger caught his on 15lb line and made no fuss of it.

Actually, the gimbal belt is very useful for the knife and pliers on there, but the gimbal is good for winding in lures while still trolling. There was a lot of weed that day.


Anyway, Jkhbay to give you a possible solution for installing a sounder on your Seadoo, here is how I set up mine:

[jkhbay]

Thanks for the photo. When I zoom in on the photo to look at how the transducer's mounted it gets a bit distorted. Looks like you've fitted the tansducer on the transom on a small block. Is this block glued (silicone) to the transom or screwed? Did you also run the sounder power off the jetski battery or did you fit another battery?