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by Leon
25 Aug 2013, 19:44
Forum: Kayak Trailers
Topic: ** TRAILER BUILD ** 2 kayak trailer UPDATED FINISHED PIC!
Replies: 25
Views: 15152

Re: ** TRAILER BUILD ** 2 kayak trailer UPDATED FINISHED PIC

That looks awesome Jamie!
Are you going to make some facilities for storage too?
by Leon
25 Aug 2013, 19:36
Forum: DIY Section
Topic: DIY drift chute/sea anchor/drouge
Replies: 6
Views: 2006

DIY drift chute/sea anchor/drouge

Another project... This is nearly done, but I thought I'd post a photo up now anyway. 50cm diameter, 60cm length, 10cms at truncation point. This is waterproof sunshade material from bunnings, it's about $11 per meter 1.7x1m. The rope is a light flat marine rope. The material was cut in two identica...
by Leon
25 Aug 2013, 19:21
Forum: DIY Section
Topic: DIY yak wheels
Replies: 2
Views: 777

DIY yak wheels

Another DIY mobility device! Tested it down at mordialloc yesterday, works a treat on the road/grass/sand. Picked up a golf club cart from hard rubbish, cut it up, sanded it, sprayed with rust proof. Pool noodle over cross bar to protect yak, wrapped in some heavy duty tape to protect noodle from fa...
by Leon
06 Aug 2013, 21:48
Forum: Safety
Topic: Safety flag
Replies: 5
Views: 1641

Re: Safety flag

Haha hoping I'm on a streak skip!
Don't curse me!

Cooked up well, I'll get around to posting the recipe tomorrow.

Thanks guys!
by Leon
06 Aug 2013, 13:25
Forum: Safety
Topic: Safety flag
Replies: 5
Views: 1641

Safety flag

Easy and cheap, proven to be highly visible. $1.50 trailer flag from bunnings $3.00 20x1200mm pipe from bunnings I've folded the square flag and sewn a channel for the pole. Using the string attached that would Normally be used for tying onto object, I have threaded it down the pipe and made a plug ...
by Leon
02 Jul 2013, 07:36
Forum: Say G'Day
Topic: New to Melbourne & solo yak fishing
Replies: 10
Views: 2544

Re: New to Melbourne & solo yak fishing

Hi Wayne,

I will definitely be heading around your way sometime soon, I'll let you know when.
If you happen to be planning something I may just tag along too.

What are looking to target?

Leon
by Leon
29 Jun 2013, 19:04
Forum: Say G'Day
Topic: New to Melbourne & solo yak fishing
Replies: 10
Views: 2544

Re: New to Melbourne & solo yak fishing

Hi Rob, yep that was me haha Thanks guys, I've had a good read through your safety section and after seeing Drifta's pole... I might have to construct one myself for those dark/foggy mornings & evenings. The clothing is something I've never had to worry about up North, booties are on order!! Ray...
by Leon
28 Jun 2013, 17:52
Forum: Say G'Day
Topic: New to Melbourne & solo yak fishing
Replies: 10
Views: 2544

New to Melbourne & solo yak fishing

Hi All, My names Leon and I'm an ex-gold coaster... We got sick of the heat... I started fishing and kayaking about 12 months ago, so I'm still fresh to both. Previously I've always fished from a 2 man viking tango and have never ventured out of estuaries, so with my little pacer I'm hoping to find ...
by Leon
28 Jun 2013, 15:32
Forum: DIY Section
Topic: Sneak peak 2
Replies: 13
Views: 1941

Re: Sneak peak 2

How'd you go Rob?

Nice to meet you today!