Homemade raft. Is it allowed?
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Homemade raft. Is it allowed?
Hi everyone, I have been watching some videos on YouTube of people fishing off homemade rafts and I am thinking about making one but I’m not sure about the rules and regulations around making a homemade raft. I won’t put a motor on it and will only use paddles so I wonder if it classifies as a kayak? Any input appreciated!
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Re: Homemade raft. Is it allowed?
No motor, so not a boat.
Can't see how There's be any restrictions as long as it's for personal use.
Can't see how There's be any restrictions as long as it's for personal use.
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Re: Homemade raft. Is it allowed?
Pretty sure it's fine but you'll have to wear a life jacket. I did some research into home made boats once (I actually spent 6 months making one until a tree fell on it and I gave it away) and the rules seemed very relaxed for Victoria.
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Re: Homemade raft. Is it allowed?
Yeah that’s what I found but just wanted to be sure!skronkman wrote:Pretty sure it's fine but you'll have to wear a life jacket. I did some research into home made boats once (I actually spent 6 months making one until a tree fell on it and I gave it away) and the rules seemed very relaxed for Victoria.
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Re: Homemade raft. Is it allowed?
I reckon if tom hanks got away with not getting a permit on castaway then so should you. We cant be playing favorites
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Re: Homemade raft. Is it allowed?
Lol wasnt that filmed of fijicrumpet_avenger wrote:I reckon if tom hanks got away with not getting a permit on castaway then so should you. We cant be playing favorites
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Re: Homemade raft. Is it allowed?
Haines Hunter hull replica from some milk bottles and silicon FTW!
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Re: Homemade raft. Is it allowed?
http://www.beercanregatta.org.au/BoatsFishbref wrote:Haines Hunter hull replica from some milk bottles and silicon FTW!