More on the Cape
Submitted: Monday, Oct 27, 2003 at 09:17
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Member - Ross
2 more questions:
1. Fishing..I was thinking of throwing in a couple of hand lines or are you much better off with a rod? What's the best bait..I've heard lures are good for Barra etc but I expect they would only work with the retrieval rate of a rod, so what about fresh bait?
2. What goop, sealant and sticky stuff is suggested for the tool box? Product and brand name e.g.??
Ta muchlyRosco
Reply By: Member - Ross - Monday, Oct 27, 2003 at 11:08
Monday, Oct 27, 2003 at 11:08
Thanks guys.
Eric...hoping to beat the rush next dry but not get caught by late rains.
Have to keep an eye on the weather but, if permitting, we'd like to leave
Cairns for north late May/early June.
A tad concerned about creek levels this early though. What do you reckon??
Not really all that keen in trying my hand as a submariner. The Defender has a snorkle and elevated breather hoses to diffs, gearbox etc so what's a reasonable depth of water without going stupid. And what about current..is there a rule of thumb re depth versus current or depth alone if still water. Intend using grill cover of course.
I've had a reasonable bit of experience in 4WD in general but limited in deep water crossings. Hoping to bone up on this facet before we leave.
All hints and tips gratefully accepted.Rosco
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Follow Up By: Member - Ross - Monday, Oct 27, 2003 at 11:19
Monday, Oct 27, 2003 at 11:19
P.S.
We'll be travelling on our pat at this stage.
If/when we happen upon any particularly daunting crossings we'll take our time, crack a beer and have a good look. Maybe even sit on our heels for a while to see if anyone else comes along. That way there's mutual assistance if needed.Rosco
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Follow Up By: Eric from Cape York Connections - Monday, Oct 27, 2003 at 18:15
Monday, Oct 27, 2003 at 18:15
Rosco it really depends on the wet season what the rivers are doing as said below if you cant walk decause of the curent dont drive it .We dont set our itineries untill we see what has happend after the wet. Also if the curant is ok you can tarp up and make a blind for the front of the landy. The only thing Im worried about in your second last sentance you say your going to bone up. Its not that exciting crossing rivers but to each his own.
All the best
Eric
4x4 tag along adventuresCape
York Connections
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Follow Up By: Member - Ross - Tuesday, Oct 28, 2003 at 07:23
Tuesday, Oct 28, 2003 at 07:23
Very droll Eric ... I must be getting slow, only dawned on me last night.
LOL!!!Rosco
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Follow Up By: Tony - Tuesday, Oct 28, 2003 at 09:12
Tuesday, Oct 28, 2003 at 09:12
Eric, the term to "bone up " on something is to study up, read all about it, find out all there is, its a service saying or thats where I know it from.
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Follow Up By: Eric from Cape York Connections - Tuesday, Oct 28, 2003 at 16:55
Tuesday, Oct 28, 2003 at 16:55
Tony your not having a lend of me are you.
All the best
Eric
Cape York Connections
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Follow Up By: Tony - Wednesday, Oct 29, 2003 at 07:13
Wednesday, Oct 29, 2003 at 07:13
Nah mate fair dinkum aye.
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Follow Up By: Tony - Wednesday, Oct 29, 2003 at 07:15
Wednesday, Oct 29, 2003 at 07:15
Don't you remember that song ........my head bone is connected to my........ you know how it goes.
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Reply By: Groove - Monday, Oct 27, 2003 at 12:23
Monday, Oct 27, 2003 at 12:23
Its so busy on the Cape these days you hardly get to travel alone even when you want to. I did the cape alone in a 91 Pajero and never had so much fun in my life its fantastic.
I always cary a packet of Locktite fuel tank puty. This stuf set like
rock and does not seem to be affected by fuel. I had a leak in the Pajero once but did not want to empty the tank to patch it. I wiped the area with a rag and put this Loktite stuff on witht the intention of doing a more permanant repair at a suitable time but never bothered because the puty lasted for years.
Cheers
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