Do you/would you carry a boat around Aus
Submitted: Monday, Jul 04, 2005 at 19:27
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Hi,
For those that have travelled around Aus do you think it's worth taking a boat with you?? I know it's pretty subjective but I really can't decide. I'm talking about something I can tow behind a 4x4 with a slide on camper. So around 14 foot plus with maybe a 30hp motor. Alternatively a smaller boat on a camper trailer as I'm not sure yet on the final sleeping arrangments.
I know I could use it up the Qld coast but whether I'd catch more than the person off the bank is debatable. On our last trip to
Cape Melville etc most of the
boaties I spoke to were catching nothing where as we got a feed most days.
But what about in other states?? I know a lot of the
grey nomads have the roof top tinnie but I guess I'm left wondering if they are used or not. Plus until you get used to area you have to be pretty lucky to catch much so I'm back to thinking I can catch just as much and fill in just as much time off
the beach or the bank of a creek.
Thought about just hiring when we get to a place but most of the
places we try to get to are pretty remote or small so couldn't hire one
Any thoughts or
views are appreciated.
Reply By: Tessysdad - Monday, Jul 04, 2005 at 20:43
Monday, Jul 04, 2005 at 20:43
We took a tinnie on the roof last year when we toured the
Kimberley. We are planning to begin an around Oz trip next year and will definitely take the tinnie. Its not much trouble or expense to take it and if you are at a place where fishing from the beach/river bank will get you a feed then you haven't lost much. If you are at a place where a boat is needed and you haven't got it.........bugger!! Having said that, don't let the remoteness of an area put you off the idea of being able to hire a dinghy. Its surprising how many out of the way
places have them for hire. BTW, a canoe is worth thinking about if you like bird watching in creeks and rivers, but these also are quite often available for hire.
Happy camping,
Mike and Jan.
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Reply By: Member - John (QLD) - Tuesday, Jul 05, 2005 at 17:35
Tuesday, Jul 05, 2005 at 17:35
We decided on a portabote - bit more fiddly but minimal wind drag - outboard mounts on the trailer.
lives on the roof rack or top of trailer - only weighs 26kg - 3.2mt
tougher than an inflatable - no need to pump up - but 10mins to put together.
goes surprising
well with a 5hp (which has an inbuilt fuel tank)
as the name implies - very portable and we have a boat wherever we may roam.
www.portabote.com
Cheers
John
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