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Small boat fun
Topic Started: May 31 2013, 07:42 AM (1,185 Views)
Tones
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A mate of mine is going to work in Canada for 3 months and he rang and asked if I'd store his boat at home and give it a few runs while he's away.
This things a great little 3.85m tinny with a 30hp merc on it with all the fruit to make life enjoyable.
Ill be out chasing squid, kg's and everything else over the winter months in this things often as I can.
I Love a bit of tinny action, easy and affordable solo missions as opposed to running the big girl. Looks like i might have to join you one night Danny, on a pinky hunt.
This boats had some great fish on it, so I hope I can carry on the good form.
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Nice work ,Snappa dan will look after you ,have you made a will ?? no enjoy mate enjoy .
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Love inshore fishing in the winter months.
Good fish come in close and no ques at the ramps.
See you out on the 5 in in behind the reef at GI chasing Skips and KG's
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May 31 2013, 07:42 AM
A mate of mine is going to work in Canada for 3 months and he rang and asked if I'd store his boat at home and give it a few runs while he's away.
This things a great little 3.85m tinny with a 30hp merc on it with all the fruit to make life enjoyable.
Ill be out chasing squid, kg's and everything else over the winter months in this things often as I can.
I Love a bit of tinny action, easy and affordable solo missions as opposed to running the big girl. Looks like i might have to join you one night Danny, on a pinky hunt.
This boats had some great fish on it, so I hope I can carry on the good form.
Perfect size to head out the side/back of Rotto, 30hp merc against 30hp Tohatsu (cheap merc anyway) should be good fun. When do you get it Tones, I'll definitely call you, let you know when we can have a tinny comp. I do make up my mind just on the spur of the moment though and usually only start a fishing trip about 5-6pm. This is to stop too many people seeing where I go, especially if I stay in close. Just start fishing when most others are going home and sometimes if it goes good come back just as everyone else is going out otherwise just stay a little longer.
Still haven't made my mind up about this weekend yet either but its not looking too flash for a tinny, especially if I want to go out past Garden Island.
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I'm married Rob, she owns everything I have any way mate ;)
Yeah I'm sure I'll see ya out there Lefty, I'll head out to the sw bank on a good day.
Not sure when he's bringing it over yet Danny, I'll be sure to let you know though. I've still got to be a bit mindful of my bad hand but ill be seeing the doc next Thursdayso hopefully I'm fully cleared then(if not that's what gloves are for )
I'll keep ya posted
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Excellent tones. If you cant use your hand mate just leave the tinny at my place. Im just around the corner ;)
Tinny is my next buy for sure.
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S**t your a good fella Justin ;)
I'd like to own a tinny as well as me big boat, they're just awesome.
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perfect for chasing king george in geographe bay down in busso :)
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Tony its just the kind of nice fella I am. Team player! ;)
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I love the good old tinny.
Had a 395 dart with a 25 merc, would do 48kph solo and was light enough to just pull up the beach.
Now have a 4.5 hornet with a 40 yammy which gets me just about anywhere.
Nothing better then pulling up at the ramp in a tinny with better fish than the guys in the big boats
Edited by TravGrundy, Jun 1 2013, 08:56 AM.
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Jun 1 2013, 08:53 AM
I love the good old tinny.
Had a 395 dart with a 25 merc, would do 48kph solo and was light enough to just pull up the beach.

Nothing better then pulling up at the ramp in a tinny with better fish than the guys in the big boats
Far out 48kph is fast for a 25hp, I do around 40kph according to my gps with a 40hp. (correction 30hp)I do have a fair bit of weight with gear and ice though, will have to try it out proper one day with nothing in it.
Yeah isn't it great at the ramp showing the big boats up. "Yeah got a feed" Then pull out a couple of big ones, and see the suprise on some of them aye.
Changing subject it doesn't look quite as windy as predicted, at least not from where I am at home. Wonder what its like on the water. I've sort of decided to stay home cause I'm sick of the bumpy wet ride back in I get in the tinny with the easterlies.
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Dan, I just got word he's expected to fly out in about 3 weeks so he's hanging onto it for a couple more weeks yet. By the time I get it I should be well and truly healed and itching to get out for a fish.
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Jun 1 2013, 10:16 AM
Dan, I just got word he's expected to fly out in about 3 weeks so he's hanging onto it for a couple more weeks yet. By the time I get it I should be well and truly healed and itching to get out for a fish.
Cool, I won't be going out next weekend anyway as I'm having another long weekend away with the mrs and not taking the boat. I will be chasing Koonacs (Typ of yabbie) on private property. and just relaxing with heated spa etc at chalet.
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Jun 1 2013, 10:01 AM
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Jun 1 2013, 08:53 AM
I love the good old tinny.
Had a 395 dart with a 25 merc, would do 48kph solo and was light enough to just pull up the beach.

Nothing better then pulling up at the ramp in a tinny with better fish than the guys in the big boats
Far out 48kph is fast for a 25hp, I do around 40kph according to my gps with a 40hp. I do have a fair bit of weight with gear and ice though, will have to try it out proper one day with nothing in it.
Yeah isn't it great at the ramp showing the big boats up. "Yeah got a feed" Then pull out a couple of big ones, and see the suprise on some of them aye.
Changing subject it doesn't look quite as windy as predicted, at least not from where I am at home. Wonder what its like on the water. I've sort of decided to stay home cause I'm sick of the bumpy wet ride back in I get in the tinny with the easterlies.
4m with 25hp on the back is quick!

my 4.5m with me, the 2 eldest and a big esky do the same. (26kn is moving!!!) 50L fuel too. although 40hp merc.

still 40kph is moving. my cruise is 30kph (17knts)
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OOPS correction I shoulda put 30hp for my motor, but I use premium fuel and reckon it goes faster and further for sure. The last trip out I went out in C**kburn sound and tried a couple of spots before heading out level with back of Rotto, also fishing a few different spots. Then coming in against a north easterly chop still did it on one red tank with a couple of litres to spare in it. Did have another tank as back up this time though. Cruise speed is a lot slower though, I rarely ever do 40kph that was just for a test. 15-30kph on average on a good day, heaps more economical.
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48kph was with a bit of mucking around with trim and on dead flat water. (Not very stable at that speed haha)
Normally just cruise around most of time so I don't screw up the back too much.
Winds not too bad down here either, scoring a few brownie points with the mrs today so I can head out tomorrow.
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Side note for all you playing at home. are the outboards rated for E10? Seems some are not particullary the older stuff. Yamaha even states not to use some hi octane fuels!

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I wanna move to a 110 4-stroke. Those 4 strokes are really good on fuel hey. The upgrade in power for those glassy days to cruise out 50 clicks.
At the moment chew about 60-70L, but in my eyes success is all about moving spot to spot and exploring for me.
Next trips might goto Cervantes as banks only 15k out, cheaper on fuel when you do the math over a couple of days out.

Generally I sit on 20-22 knts at 4500 rpm with a 90 2S at cruise.
Before I had the hydrofoil I was able to get a max speed of 30-32knts. After install its been 27-28knts....I'm not sure if fuels better. But my turning circle is better and general control. Can't say it planes easier though, considering smallish boat
I guess has more of an effect on bigger boats?
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red hilux
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Isnt the hydafoil suppose to increase speed and econoy??

Ive put one on my boat, I top out at 35 knots. I don't know what it does without it, maybe I should give it a go
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Yeh I thought so too. But I think it only helps larger boats that have difficulty planing.
Lighter boats get up and plane easily without them and then because the prop is under pressure due to concentrating power forward it doesn't spin as fast. My theory anyhow
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you may have to raise the motor spence. Check out the bling my boat competition on at the moment at yamaha. and you mean a 115 hp 4s. :)
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I get 22 knots out of my 35 hp Johnson (with foil and tunes stainless prop) in my 4.2 Bluefin.
I have heaps of weight in my boat with floor boards, center console, HD seats, heavy plate ect.
I get to the 5 fathom easy and back easy on 1 tank if flat and just if choppy. Have 2 x 20ltr tanks on board.
I use premium with a fuel additive as the standard fuel was making the plugs go very black quickly.
Sounds like we might have to have a Tinny comp. 4.5 and under only?
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Jun 1 2013, 03:44 PM

Sounds like we might have to have a Tinny comp. 4.5 and under only?
And I will come in my 5.3 and be the judge lol
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the next comp.

First out to a marked spot. First to boat and first back to ramp... Overall winner is the one who uses less fuel?
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I think i have a good advantage seeing as i am 75kg wet but i can't catch a fish to feed me...
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Jun 1 2013, 04:55 PM
the . Overall winner is the one who uses less fuel?
I'm out. Haha

Or. Everyone leaves with 10 litres, see who doesn't make it back
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Well tinnies always use less than glass.

Good point fish! That would work for sure, as it'll sit higher with foil on.
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Wait, you mean move motor down yeh? As moving it up would make it sit lower in water?
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no move the motor up. less drag = more speed

See here

http://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=10215
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Jun 1 2013, 03:44 PM
I get 22 knots out of my 35 hp Johnson (with foil and tunes stainless prop) in my 4.2 Bluefin.
I have heaps of weight in my boat with floor boards, center console, HD seats, heavy plate ect.
I get to the 5 fathom easy and back easy on 1 tank if flat and just if choppy. Have 2 x 20ltr tanks on board.
I use premium with a fuel additive as the standard fuel was making the plugs go very black quickly.
Sounds like we might have to have a Tinny comp. 4.5 and under only?
I have a 40hp johnson in the shed if you want to come and get it. Its a pull start and goes okay
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red hilux
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Jun 1 2013, 06:04 PM
no move the motor up. less drag = more speed

See here

http://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=10215
I was told the cav plate should be in line with the keel
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Good link. I'll have to read up more on the subject
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red hilux
Jun 1 2013, 06:18 PM
Fish
Jun 1 2013, 06:04 PM
no move the motor up. less drag = more speed

See here

http://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=10215
I was told the cav plate should be in line with the keel
yeap or just above. the other issue is making sure there is no ventilation of the prop and the water pickup gets water.

Another good read is here

http://www.yamahaoutboards.com/sites/default/files/bulletins/bulletin_2stroke_hpmidport_pro_sa9f50.tmp.pdf

these are the performance bulletiens put out by yamaha to give the owners an idea on the best motor location for optimum fuel economy/performance

some even go into full detail on the exact hieght the motor should be

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Jun 1 2013, 03:44 PM

I use premium with a fuel additive as the standard fuel was making the plugs go very black quickly.
Sounds like we might have to have a Tinny comp. 4.5 and under only?
Yep I wouldn't go back to standard fuel in my tinny but not sure what I'd do in a bigger boat with bigger tanks, imagine putting premium in with 150l or more at once.
Tinny comp sounds good, I'd be happy to have some tinny companionship one night out past the five fathom bank and beyond if others would like, if your game. Maybe out to about 40metres if weather is good, I don't mind as usually I look for new areas most trips out anyway. It can't be next weekend as I'm away and it does rely on what the weathers going to do. Also I prefer friday night (cause I can recover from my aches and pains before monday for work) but would do a Sat night if weather is better or suits others better.
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Jun 1 2013, 08:02 PM
, I'd be happy to have some tinny companionship one night out past the five fathom bank and beyond if others would like, if your game. Maybe out to about 40metres if weather is good, I don't mind as usually I look for new areas most trips out anyway. It can't be next weekend as I'm away and it does rely on what the weathers going to do. Also I prefer friday night (cause I can recover from my aches and pains before monday for work) but would do a Sat night if weather is better or suits others better.
IS that a tinny invite only

Im interested also weather and weekend permitting
Edited by red hilux, Jun 1 2013, 08:13 PM.
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Jun 1 2013, 08:12 PM
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Jun 1 2013, 08:02 PM
, I'd be happy to have some tinny companionship one night out past the five fathom bank and beyond if others would like, if your game. Maybe out to about 40metres if weather is good, I don't mind as usually I look for new areas most trips out anyway. It can't be next weekend as I'm away and it does rely on what the weathers going to do. Also I prefer friday night (cause I can recover from my aches and pains before monday for work) but would do a Sat night if weather is better or suits others better.
IS that a tinny invite only

Im interested also weather and weekend permitting
Haha I think we'd just better make it a Westfish nightfish. Follow SnappaDan night.
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I'd come up for a tinny comp/night. Been a while since i've been up there
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Depending on weather, I'll be heading out in a fortnight either friday or sat, anyone who wants to go is welcome to. All night at least probably from around 5-6pm start. Head out between Garden and Carnac checking spots around five fathom bank, only stopping if schools of fish found/spotted otherwise out to 30m and check around and see what happens, then out to 40m or so. I'll make a decision only about two/three days before though cause its all about the weather.
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A few things, this is just mates going fishing, you do it at your own risks and need to have all the right gear and fuel. Also you have to be able to see clearly in front of your boat just in case of anything in the water. There are quite a few craypots around and if moving around at night you only do it real slowly. I've been out on some boats with plastic clears and you can see stuff all at night. I can see over my windscreen or I can open it up to have a clear view. if you don't have a clear view don't go.
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I'm keen for that, if I don't have the tinny I'll take the big girl out. It'll be the mother ship :)
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Lol

Don't have a windscreen or clears

Dated penciled in
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Spence you will always lose speed with a hydrofoil on. I've got one on my boat and have tried it off and on and you defiantly lose 2-3knots. without one I lose a lot of trim so I just leave it on now as I can't get the nose down with out it on a rough day. Another option is a four blade prop which also gives you more lift in arse end but in researching for my boat he hydrofoi was answer.
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Thanks Ezi, I'm not too fussed. End of the day I wanna whack on an extra 25 horses and 4S.
If there's an easy change, I'll probably look into it. I have no issues gettig nose down with or without. Purchased it on that there might be a fuel saving. I think there is from trips, but hard to confirm. hard to tell with boats.
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I took my hydo off yesterday and I think I refer it on. Make the boat more stable
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sO THE DATE for the night fish would be the 14th of june??? I can see if i can make it out then.
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If the weathers good I'll play.
Now where did I put those ginger pills....
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Jun 2 2013, 07:33 PM
sO THE DATE for the night fish would be the 14th of june??? I can see if i can make it out then.
Yeah as long as weather plays nicely 14 or 15th. I haven't been out this weekend cause of the easterlies and I know how uncomfortable it is further out for small vessels. I bet heaps of boats still went out seeing its a long weekend and its fine if you stay in close. As I'm going away next weekend not fishing I'll be real keen by the 14th or 15th. I'll go out even if there is light rain, just as long as wind is okay. Tuesday looks pretty good for those lucky enough not to be working.
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time off pending but Minister for arguments and dinner has given the green light. Bringing a mate to christen his TLD 20.
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i might be heading up to cervantes that weekend if weather permits.
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Spence
Jun 4 2013, 02:07 PM
i might be heading up to cervantes that weekend if weather permits.
give seabird a shot or even go to greenhead.
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So how does it work Dan??

Do we leave late night and fish the morning sun or leave early night and return at first light??.
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Saturday would actually work out really well for me.

Rob. 3 in my boat might be a bit tight but next time?
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i may even have my boat by then
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Jun 5 2013, 08:12 PM
i may even have my boat by then
what you getting goodie?

I remember you talking about it when i dropped into whitey's
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16 ft brooker, with a 40 on the back ( old but does the trick)
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Jun 5 2013, 08:46 PM
16 ft brooker, with a 40 on the back ( old but does the trick)
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like this?
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Spences motor mounted pretty well in the sweet spot. Foil is not for speed but lift, which usually results in more spoeed as less planning hull and friction etc. It is probably that your hull isn't long enough to get any real effect from the lift offered due to the balance of weight/length/hp etc. Is the improved turning under power at low speed or high speeds or both? I imagine both.

I am so up for a tinny mission with anyone. Mine is just under 4.2, old as the hills quintrex and I'm running a 18 Tohatsu. Which is a proper outboard, not a cheap Merc...;) Tohatsu makes all mercs for mercury under 30hp but keeps the good bits for themselves.
Lookin at the weather report and with Friday off thinkin a local rocko reef bash is to be the go. Anyone else out? High tide around 830am, thinkin pink anyone?
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