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@GregOug they do have their advantages!

I’m leaning towards second hand, but fairly new. Mainly because they have been decked out with Sounders, electric motors etc. Depending on the boat & size new is an option. (Budget dependant) Current boat is 60hp tiller, I’m not sold on a specific configuration. I like the idea of getting a steering wheel. But I do like that with a tiller I can steer & control the throttle with one hand. Also that the boat occupants (kids specifically) are easily in my view while driving. I love my current boat but being an older 4.8m pressed aluminium tinny. Handling a bit of chop isn’t comfortable. I only have 3 days a fortnight that I go fishing. So looking for something a little more capable in the bay. Due to storage and towing constraints still around the 4.5 - 4.8m range.

Great skills Ed, welding aluminium isn’t easy!

Hamish, it’s a great forum & it’s the members like yourself who make it great. With the frequent activity and quality content.

Hi, I like my current 4.8m tinny but it isn’t the softest ride. So I’d like something of a similar size that is more comfortable in the chop. Fishing is mostly for the bay, passage and possibly the odd trip out the top of Moreton. This boat is a touch smaller than I was thinking but I do like the look of it. Has anyone got any experience with Black Marlin boats? https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/clontarf/motorboats-powerboats/black-marlin-fabrications-4400-tiller-w-new-suzuki-df50-w-al-trailer/1247511042 Happy for recommendations also

Completed the survey. The more data Aaron gets the better his data analysis for his assignment will be.

Just sent a PM. I do get emails from , unsure if I’m on the lists for this chapter/ project.

Hi Dropbear, It is a great project. I signed the family up to OzFish through Covid shutdown & would like to come along to the meetings to find out more.

Great to hear. I misinterpreted your message. I’m all for sustainable fishing. We caught a legal snapper in the passage last weekend and let it go. I’ve got two young boys & I hope they can catch good fish when they grow up.

Record the PB, take a pic & you’ll always know you caught it. doesn’t have to be in the esky to be a PB

Hi Bicter, thanks for the advice. I would of thought the bolts would of come with lock nuts as standard. I guess you get what you pay for

@GregOug you are right. turns out the cheap seat mount I bought from BCF, doesn’t use fasteners that suit boats. In particular nuts that vibrate loose. The days trip required the fishing pliers to keep the bolts tight. other than that. An absolute cracking day in the passage with the family.

I’ve ordered a pedestal for a 2nd seat. this is the back bench set up. Will see how it goes driving the tiller in the seat tomorrow

Hamish, when I was in high school, I spent hours each week chasing Jacks in the Pumicestone Passage for 2 years. I ended up catching two straight after each other one day. All that time paid off. From what I can see, you do the research and study into fishing. More than I ever did. So I reckon you’d be successful in the Brisbane River.

Hi Glen, how old is your youngest? Fishing is a great way to spend time together. I love taking my eldest out who is 6, but my youngest is going to be a keen fisho. He turns three in a few weeks & loves the boat.

Tough weekend to tip a winner

Thanks for that. Will still put in one pedestal seat to try and save my Dads back when he come along. Along with a cushion on the passenger side of the back bench seat will do the trick. On a side note, got the boat ready yesterday to take the family out. Was going to muck around on a few yabby banks in the passage. Didn't anticipate the rain! Another weekend without putting the boat in the water.

Thanks Ellicat, I keep thinking of upgrading to a Quintrex 460 renegade, one day But this one does the job for now. I do like the tiller steer as I can watch everyone in the boat & it has plenty of floor space. But long runs in the bay in the cold, makes me wish I had a different set up! I put in a new switchboard earlier this year. Took advantage of it and made a mounting board out of HDPE plastic and relocated the ignition switch. Which has helped tidy it up. Need to neaten up the wiring As a few have fallen down.

That’s what I’m thinking Ellicat. I’ll give it a go & see how it goes.

Picture of the back

https://www.arnoldsboatshop.com.au/waverider-socket-pedestal.html Ive got a 4.8m tiller steer open tinny. I bought two seats to put on the back bench seat. Turns out I can only fit the drivers seat as the other interferes with the tiller. Do you Think the 19mm ply floor handle the pedestal I’ve attached? Happy for suggestions. On getting a few more seats in the boat.

Great news.

I blamed myself as I decided to take two young kids with me. The almost 2yo boy starting throwing things out of the trolley & the 5 yo boy was running loose in BCF. Mayhem! Rushed my inspection...

I fell for this trick also didn’t know till fully installed