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by Serge
30 Jan 2014, 21:58
Forum: DIY Section
Topic: Storage Unit for PA14.
Replies: 11
Views: 2228

Re: Storage Unit for PA14.

I bought a plastic fold up table with round metal legs from Bunnings. I think I paid $65.00. Turned the table upside down with the legs in the air. I cut pool noodles the size of the legs slid the noodles over the legs and that's where my AI sleeps now. It slides easily along the garage floor it's e...
by Serge
23 Jan 2014, 09:14
Forum: Safety
Topic: Do you use a PLB or EPIRB (either one)?
Replies: 17
Views: 5163

Re: Do you use a PLB or EPIRB (either one)?

Here's a little more, All types of Australian coded 406 MHz distress beacons can be registered online via www.amsa.gov.au/beacons Beacon owners have protected access to their accounts and are able to update details at any time including changes to: ownership and emergency contact details; boat, airc...
by Serge
23 Jan 2014, 09:02
Forum: Safety
Topic: Do you use a PLB or EPIRB (either one)?
Replies: 17
Views: 5163

Re: Do you use a PLB or EPIRB (either one)?

Read through this, it may be of interest to some. PLB AMSA Q&A What types of distress beacons are there? There are three types: Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB) used in ships and boats; Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT) used in aircraft; and Personal Locator Beacons (PLB) f...
by Serge
16 Jan 2014, 23:11
Forum: Safety
Topic: Lightning Strike's mast
Replies: 9
Views: 2945

Re: Lightning Strike's mast

Just wondering, if the mast was hit by lightning on an AI what would happen the the person on it while on the water?
by Serge
14 Jan 2014, 23:19
Forum: Sailing Yak Scene
Topic: Sailing Trips
Replies: 6
Views: 2541

Re: Sailing Trips

Sign me up, please.
by Serge
15 Dec 2013, 10:32
Forum: Sailing Yak Scene
Topic: Hobie Island Sailing
Replies: 9
Views: 3783

Re: Hobie Island Sailing

I'd be interested in a get together of AI!!
by Serge
16 Sep 2013, 22:21
Forum: The Beast
Topic: Brand new Adventure Island
Replies: 32
Views: 9803

Re: Brand new Adventure Island

Thanks Mike, but if I'm on the boat ramp I don't really want to drag the AI along the concrete. Finally I was able to take the AI out for the first time yesterday. Sailed around Brighton pier. I am very happy and impressed as to how easy it was to operate. I've never had any experience in sailing b...
by Serge
16 Sep 2013, 22:08
Forum: The Ride Home
Topic: Bought Something new wanna share it? Post it here
Replies: 2620
Views: 234138

Re: Bought Something new wanna share it? Post it here

I know what you mean Digger... I buy most of my lures from eBay (you can get some really good cheapies there) or Big-W (Berkleys, of course). Here's an eBay cheapie I recently picked up: pillie_lure.jpg Usually I don't like those jointed-type lures, but I thought I'd grab one of these. Swims like a...
by Serge
16 Sep 2013, 20:35
Forum: The Beast
Topic: Brand new Adventure Island
Replies: 32
Views: 9803

Re: Brand new Adventure Island

MickS wrote:Hi Serge, did you launch from the North Rd boat ramp yesterday around 3:30pm?
Yes that was me.
by Serge
16 Sep 2013, 20:34
Forum: The Beast
Topic: Brand new Adventure Island
Replies: 32
Views: 9803

Re: Brand new Adventure Island

I was browsing around eBay and found tramps that match the colour of the AI's with front skirt shields for half the price sold in Australia. Has anybody bought a set? How good are they?