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Hi, no there is no sub-platform as such.there are blocks in a few locations, and from the main pipe structure in video there are 4 chains running out roughly in 45 degree angles. The chains are what a couple of anchors got caught on. Yes, the Pipe runs a couple of km's back to Land.The string was simply a line from our anchor to the mainland pipe run, so it is easier to pick up where the boat is by sighting the line as swimming back. because of the depth, and filming, and chasing anchors, not much conservative dive time is there, and it makes it a bit easier to get to the boat in an emergency without having to sift around.I surveyed this strucutre about 5-6 years ago, unfortunately the data has been lost in time at one of the dive shops.I have seen this site rich in snapper, and i have seen it fairly bland, as mentioned in a thread, some time ago.Thanks for the interest, and I will be having an anchor sale soon to raise some boat ramp fees or fuel money - I have a home made SARCA, 2 x no: 4's Grapplers, and a small danforth, maybe another grapler if any interest.

I did the rounds of all the Cash convertors stores, got myself a garden mulcher for $60. Works a treat, makes a nice mess but easy to clean and chops through anything fishy. Just have to make sure you get one with a metal body and one with a big enough opening ( or removable entry )mine is a Talon, made easy work of 6 SBFT frames on one sunny afternoon

Just fitted my rig out with platinum 2 plush hookless marine carpet, very pricey but easily draining, I used artificial turf glue with good results!Another option is to glue carpet onto a sheet of alloy then just screw the alloy to your ply making it easy to remove and dry out cheers

I've got carpet and I love it. Quick squirt down with the high pressure hose and a bit of suds everytime I get home and never have any issues!I have seen guys with fake grass instead of carpet - thats what I'll be doing next time!! Doesn't hold heat like carpet does!

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www.norglass.com.au/products/weatherfast-deck-paint is just an enamal base paint.After playing around with different options, 2pac Autothane commercial paint is the hardest wearing, prime your surface first with an alloy epoxy primer, roll on a coat of Autothane & sprinkle dried sand in it, let it dry for at least 20 mins, blow off excess sand & then roll on the top coat.This will stop your carpet slipping around & protect the alloy from corrosion.The carpet will speed up any corrosion if left.I've had carpet in the pass & I don't miss it, just an extra job to clean, I prefer to put my time in other areas on the tub.

Hey mate, I just did the floor on my tabs with new marine carpet and a whole new floor. I removed both seats to maximise deck room so I can sleep 3 on the deck for over night trips, and its the best thing I've done. I've never had an issue keeping carpet clean, just use a bio degradeable detergent and give it a good scrub with a pressure wash every now and again. The pros definitely out way the cons in my opinion, there's nothing like the feeling of carpet under foot when your fishing. I used the thicker marine carpet and the turf adhesive to hold it all down. Easy and it looks great. Hope this helps

I'm another carpet guy. So much nicer under foot especially in summer when the floor can get really hot, and without carpet a bare fibreglass floor can get pretty slippery when a bit of water gets on it as well as bait and fish guts. Carpet also helps reduce Eskies and tackle boxes sliding while underway too..And so far as it being hard to clean and smelly..... I'm not sure what you guys are doing! I've never had that issue, even after having multiple tuna bled on the carpet, lots of squid cleaned on the carpet and the usual bait and burley mashed and trodden into the carpet all day long. I think one of the keys to help in keeping it clean is washing it down with a bucket of water or the deck wash during the day and keeping the ink, blood and guts moist, then back at home chucking some soapy water on it and blasting it with the hose. Any tough stains can be scrubbed out using a stiff brush and warm soapy water. So long as the boat is stored in a dry place with the jockey wheel wound out so the bow is up high, within a day or two the water drains off the carpet and out the boat and the carpet is back to new again...... well at least that's how I do it

Hey ppl, I too am a barefoot fisherman but I absolutely would not use carpet.. It is hard to keep clean, needs to be hung up to dry properly,it smells & holds moisture/dampness which are the enemies of wooden floors. If you must lay something on the floor use rubber matting that can be rolled up to clean under, has good non-slip properties,is soft under foot & can be lifted easily to allow what`s underneath to dry as well. Paramount-Browns have a pretty good range. Personally I like coatings that are non-slip on the floor, so I`d go with Moggy`s sand coating given you can`t get the rubberised paint-on/roll-on coating that is on my floor anymore. Cheers.

Definitely carpet as I'm a barefoot fisho.Our carpet is not stuck down at all just one big piece goes over whole floor pick it up after fishing and wash as required will stay wet under carpet if left down

http://www.regupol.com.au/au/products/sports-leisure/marine-applications/overview-marine-applications.phpapparently this stuff is the duck's guts... would imagine it'd be pricey though.its the same spongey stuff they use on some playgrounds etc these days instead of bark chips ;)stays dry, non slip, doesn't get too hot, its comfy underfoot and easy to clean etc.rubber mats, ute liners etc are the cheaper alternative, but they get hot and can get uncomfortable if fishing for a long time, especially if you are a barefoot fisherman.there are other grid pattern rubber floor options aswell, called vynalite or vynagrip. I would not go carpet at all.

If you go to Bunnings they have these black Rubber door mats for about 7 dollars each,they don't lock together but don't move around at all, i have 9(80bucks) of them covering the floor of my boat and have done for around 10 years.Quick rinse back at the ramp and bobs your uncle. cheers brenton

personally I don't like carpet hard to keep clean, can hold water,and generally smells after a while I'd be going down this track http://www.strikehook.com.au/forum/27-boat-fishing/67337-caribbean-crusader-23-project?start=135#236182cheers 4THA

Id do carpet, but use press studs in a few vital areas to keep it fixed in place.Have it in 2 managable sections that can easly be removed for when hosing out your boat. Then hose the carpet out in the back yard and let them dry seperatly.Probably a bit anal, but thats what Id do after re doing all the floor so nicely, especially if keeping the old girl for a long time, or even for preserving her for another 30-40 years

carpet = pros = nice on your feetcons = my lures keep getting stuck in it. :silly: can be laid with contact adheisive, but is a bit permenant.

They may work but we purchased our boat from a guy who had one on the back and attracted at 17 ft pointer as well as fish. We promptly removed it. Did not want to see a great white sniffing the back of the boat. He may have been unlucky maybe others will tell a different story.

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It all depends on how much your willing to spend but as a photographer myself heres my suggestions for you. - and I'll also point out a $300 camera can take just as good a photo as my $9,000 camera so it not all about price.For an Entry level DSLR (digital single lens reflex) - interchangeable lenses - a little bit bulkier.Nikon D5100 - Its a great little camera for any DSLR novice/entry level snapper but still has a heap of manual features if your willing/wanting to lean more than just "point and shoot"Point and Shoot - (compact, easy to throw in your pocket, tackle box)Two suggestions here.Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20 - this ones always in my tackle box and I hardly leave home without it.Canon IXUS range - I say range because the new model is out this week, so there could be some good bargains around on the older "new" model. Fabulous little cameras packed with features.