Category: Boating tips

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Custom Boat Pros and Cons

April 23, 2020 Boating tips

Late last year we ordered a custom built boat from BMENQ in Cairns. We sold the good old barra boat when I retired from charters ...

Salt spray on sunglasses is the bane of every small boat angler.

August 8, 2019 Boating tips

As a professional fishing guide for 30 years, I have had to remove salt spray from sunglasses maybe 30 times a day. Modern fishing shirts ...

Choosing the right propeller for your boat

June 13, 2019 Boating tips

Choosing the right propeller for your boat can be a bit hit and miss. Considerations include boat design, weight distribution, running characteristics (RPM) and how ...

Water in your outboard motor can be costly

March 20, 2019 Boating tips

Last month I ended up with some water in my outboard motor. It was a costly exercise as the fuel system had to be stripped ...

Boat handling tips for a smoother ride in rough weather

June 27, 2018 Boating tips

Getting a smoother ride in rough weather can be as simple as changing your angle of travel. When I’m out and about on the water, ...

Exploring Dundee Beach NT

June 13, 2018 Boating tips

Early in 2018 we purchased a pre-loved Bonito 5.6 m vessel from a lad in Darwin. As a result it was the perfect excuse ...

Handy wheel bearing tool

February 5, 2018 Boating tips

Regular trailer maintenance is a must if you want to avoid getting stuck on the side of the road with a breakdown. Launch and boat ...

Tag and release fish while taking home a feed

September 20, 2017 Boating tips

Today we are joined by guest writer Stephen “Pedro” Parker – a guy who really walks the walk when it comes to being an active ...

How to anchor your boat in the right spot when fishing-upscaled

Anchoring your boat with the twin anchor technique

February 22, 2017 Boating tips

Anchoring your boat with the twin anchor technique has many advantages and I have been doing it this way for many years. Twin anchors allow ...

Routine outboard engine maintenance _ Greasing engine glands-Enhanced

Routine outboard engine maintenance | Greasing engine steering glands

March 23, 2016 Boating tips

An outboard engine can give you years of reliable use if given some occasional TLC. Even if you get your outboard regularly serviced by a ...

Bar Crusher boats – fishing weapons

August 5, 2015 Boating tips

There are many options when looking at a great fishing boat these days, but I must admit I really like the look of the Bar ...

Evinrude E tec 2 stroke vs 4 stroke outboard.-Enhanced

Two stroke vs Four stroke

June 4, 2015 Boating tips

Why I choose Evinrude E-Tecs for my fishing charter business? Given my 30 odd years in the charter fishing game, many people ask why I ...