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RodLainie


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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.

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Lainie



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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.
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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.



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We wouldn't go out in Croc infested waters. Not that game to catch a Barra.



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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.

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Lainie



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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.



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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.



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Thanks DeBe

Looks like the sort of thing we'd be looking to buy.

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Lorraine



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Hi Guru

Thanks for the link. For me that would be enough, but the other half wants something with far more room and stability.

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Lorraine



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