Boat to cape York

Submitted: Monday, Oct 22, 2007 at 08:35
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We will be going to Cape York about June/July next year spending about 4/5 weeks there we will be taking our tinny on top of our camper ,the question is ,is it worth the effort to take it to the tip or would we be better off leaving it with friends at Port Douglas and picking it up on the way back ?
Geoff.
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Reply By: Rosco - Qld - Monday, Oct 22, 2007 at 11:43

Monday, Oct 22, 2007 at 11:43
Definitely take it. Extra grouse fishing with a tinny, at virtually all spots.Weipa, Mapoon, the top, Vyrilla etc etc

Cheers
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Reply By: Leroy - Monday, Oct 22, 2007 at 12:14

Monday, Oct 22, 2007 at 12:14
I wouldn't go without one.

Leroy
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Reply By: whyallacookie - Monday, Oct 22, 2007 at 13:56

Monday, Oct 22, 2007 at 13:56
As others have said take it, you will regret it if you don't!

BUT I can't remember where but someone who travels up there a bit suggested fittin a decent rubber pad on the bars the boat sits on to help reduce the risks of vibrations cracking the welds...

Sorry can't remeber where though and can't remember what he used... It was something from a truck parts place I think but I'm sure there are plenty of other options.
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Reply By: Axel [ the real one ] - Monday, Oct 22, 2007 at 15:58

Monday, Oct 22, 2007 at 15:58
We are off to the Cape next April and have been doing the same , "to take the tinny or leave it at home " ,, look up the cost of various charters be they with a guide or bare boat ,do some simple sums and taking the boat becomes VERY attractive even if you only put it in the water the once on a 4/5week trip ,, each to their own however ,
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Reply By: Voxson - Monday, Oct 22, 2007 at 16:37

Monday, Oct 22, 2007 at 16:37
Oh take it for sure.
You will kick yourself if you leave it short.
You dont really need it till you get above Port Douglas anyway.
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Reply By: Crackles - Monday, Oct 22, 2007 at 20:35

Monday, Oct 22, 2007 at 20:35
Seeing you have the time Geoff definately take the boat. If you only had 2 weeks on the Cape itself then I wouldn't bother.
Plenty of oppurtunities on both sides of the Cape to fish although the wind often gets pretty strong in the east.
Securing the boat & motor to avoid damage is important on the rough roads.
Cheers Craig............
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