Nah, no epurb, the wind was blowing towards the shore, so it just blew me back to landHK_Freedom wrote: ↑Tue Jan 25, 2022 8:58 pmWow, that must be a little scary in the storm without propulsion. Did you have a EPIRB with you?
Seniorfisho wrote: ↑Tue Jan 25, 2022 5:31 pmYou are going to love being on an inflatable up the werribee river, I used to take mine up there, with a 10hp motor she gets up on the plain and just flies across the water. One day I got caught in a storm out of Point Cook and I couldn't start the motor because it was too rough. I just sat down and let the wind and waves take me right back to shore, it just floated above all the turbulant waterHK_Freedom wrote: ↑Tue Jan 25, 2022 1:08 pmSebb wrote: ↑Tue Jan 25, 2022 11:59 amHave you been on an inflatable boat before? And I hope it's a good inflatable.HK_Freedom wrote: ↑Tue Jan 25, 2022 10:49 amThank you all for the advice. I will certainly try out the Werribee river to see how it goes. I’ve actually passed the boating license test but still no experience what so ever. My difficulty now is that my social circle here in Australia is still kind of small. Thus, it would be highly appreciated if any one here wouldn’t mind to could take me as an over aged observer to learn when you go out to the sea. Just a thought. I am currently in Balwyn North.
Appreciated for all the advice anyway!
It's stable but diff to a normal boat or even hard kayak.
I did once, fished around princess pier in Port Melbourne, inflatable boat and electric motor. Pick a really low wind and north wind. You can catch fish close to land, pretty popular spot so you can get help quickly if needed.
Fish around here and don't go too far. In close is about 3-4m deep and further is about 4-7m. Really watch the weather, especially the wind forecast.
Currently I am looking at the Tobin Sport inflatable. The idea is I can use for rivers if I upgrade in the future when I can master boating a little better. Not sure if that is a rational plan. LOL
Let me try the Werribee river first, then here in the sea. Thanks!
Good place for newbie to practice outboard operation
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Join a bayside fishing club, am sure members of such clubs would be willing to help
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Heaps of people out on the water with NFI at this time of the year....go cruising around Patterson Lakes and stop in for a beer to calm the nerves at the marina.
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Buy 4 meter tin can if you have not purchased a boat.
To many boats kayak, helicopter , catch a fish,catch a fish
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Just got the inflatable boat with trolling motor. Had a trial going upstream for 2km in Werribee river from the boat. A little scary as it was a little windy today and the motor was not very powerful. I will try to see if I can find a calmer place to train myself up a little more before buying an outboard. Thank you so much for all your suggestions!
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Pick the right weather is very important.HK_Freedom wrote: ↑Wed Feb 02, 2022 5:26 pmJust got the inflatable boat with trolling motor. Had a trial going upstream for 2km in Werribee river from the boat. A little scary as it was a little windy today and the motor was not very powerful. I will try to see if I can find a calmer place to train myself up a little more before buying an outboard. Thank you so much for all your suggestions!
South wind in Werribee is not a good idea.
Choose offshore wind and I'd say less than 25kmh.
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You'll feel much safer with an outboard, she will glide on the waterHK_Freedom wrote: ↑Wed Feb 02, 2022 5:26 pmJust got the inflatable boat with trolling motor. Had a trial going upstream for 2km in Werribee river from the boat. A little scary as it was a little windy today and the motor was not very powerful. I will try to see if I can find a calmer place to train myself up a little more before buying an outboard. Thank you so much for all your suggestions!
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Whats the maximum horsepower recommended for your boat?HK_Freedom wrote: ↑Wed Feb 02, 2022 5:26 pmJust got the inflatable boat with trolling motor. Had a trial going upstream for 2km in Werribee river from the boat. A little scary as it was a little windy today and the motor was not very powerful. I will try to see if I can find a calmer place to train myself up a little more before buying an outboard. Thank you so much for all your suggestions!
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Maximum recommended for the SIB is 30HP.
Mattblack wrote: ↑Thu Feb 03, 2022 4:23 pmWhats the maximum horsepower recommended for your boat?HK_Freedom wrote: ↑Wed Feb 02, 2022 5:26 pmJust got the inflatable boat with trolling motor. Had a trial going upstream for 2km in Werribee river from the boat. A little scary as it was a little windy today and the motor was not very powerful. I will try to see if I can find a calmer place to train myself up a little more before buying an outboard. Thank you so much for all your suggestions!