Hope you are all enjoying your travels. We are looking for a roof top tinnie to buy and take on our travels. Can you recommend a suitable size, 8ft or 10ft, flat bottom or deep hull? Do we need a loader to get it on and off the roof? Or would you recommend a 2-3 person canoe? We are at odds as to which way would be best. We are only looking to take it into estuaries, river and not into open waters.
Thanks
Lainie
blaze said
11:22 AM Aug 18, 2014
The big question I think is are you heading north in croc country. I left my tinnie back in Tassie and the only time I realy missed it was the time in Broome (nearly 2 years). So if heading north inn croc country I would recommend a 12 footer with at least a 15hp outboard because of the strength in the tidal flows.
cheers
blaze
DeBe said
11:43 AM Aug 18, 2014
I use a 10Ft tinny which only weighs 40Kg, with only me in it a 5Hp outboard gets it up on the plane & does 12Knots. With that weight its easy to load on to the roof racks.
-- Edited by DeBe on Monday 18th of August 2014 04:10:16 PM
RodLainie said
12:12 PM Aug 18, 2014
We wouldn't go out in Croc infested waters. Not that game to catch a Barra.
RodLainie said
12:16 PM Aug 18, 2014
Hi DeBe
40kg is very light, what is the load weight? It would be for 2 people approx. 160kg. We were thinking an electric motor just enough to potter to a fishing spot. What is the make of your tinnie? Do you have any photos? Sounds like it would be something we'd like to buy if we can find one.
Thanks
Lainie
DeBe said
04:09 PM Aug 18, 2014
160 KG would be the limit. Its a 3M Trimcraft I bought 2nd hand a few years ago for $400 with a 3Hp Evinrude at the time. I use a 5Hp aircooled Tohatsu.
-- Edited by DeBe on Monday 18th of August 2014 04:11:44 PM
For me it's a no brainer. Kayaks are the way to go.
Have a look at Hobie twin fisherman kayaks. They have a range of them. Their mirage (pedal) drive is fantastic & they make a stable fishing platform.
Relatively light weight & lots of cheap loaders for them too. No need for all the extra gear like motors, fuel, safety gear etc etc required for kayaks.
Hi Everyone
Hope you are all enjoying your travels. We are looking for a roof top tinnie to buy and take on our travels. Can you recommend a suitable size, 8ft or 10ft, flat bottom or deep hull? Do we need a loader to get it on and off the roof? Or would you recommend a 2-3 person canoe? We are at odds as to which way would be best. We are only looking to take it into estuaries, river and not into open waters.
Thanks
Lainie
cheers
blaze
I use a 10Ft tinny which only weighs 40Kg, with only me in it a 5Hp outboard gets it up on the plane & does 12Knots. With that weight its easy to load on to the roof racks.
-- Edited by DeBe on Monday 18th of August 2014 04:10:16 PM
We wouldn't go out in Croc infested waters. Not that game to catch a Barra.
Hi DeBe
40kg is very light, what is the load weight? It would be for 2 people approx. 160kg. We were thinking an electric motor just enough to potter to a fishing spot. What is the make of your tinnie? Do you have any photos? Sounds like it would be something we'd like to buy if we can find one.
Thanks
Lainie
160 KG would be the limit. Its a 3M Trimcraft I bought 2nd hand a few years ago for $400 with a 3Hp Evinrude at the time. I use a 5Hp aircooled Tohatsu.
-- Edited by DeBe on Monday 18th of August 2014 04:11:44 PM
It's all a matter of preference.
For me it's a no brainer. Kayaks are the way to go.
Have a look at Hobie twin fisherman kayaks. They have a range of them. Their mirage (pedal) drive is fantastic & they make a stable fishing platform.
Relatively light weight & lots of cheap loaders for them too. No need for all the extra gear like motors, fuel, safety gear etc etc required for kayaks.
Here's a taste on this web site.
http://kayakandsail.com.au/product-range/fishing-kayaks
Try Mr Google for a distributor near you.
Thanks DeBe
Looks like the sort of thing we'd be looking to buy.
Cheers
Lorraine
Hi Guru
Thanks for the link. For me that would be enough, but the other half wants something with far more room and stability.
Cheers
Lorraine