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My black-water holding tank has a Whale Gulper pump to remove the contents. During a recent trip to Port Welshpool, Victoria from Tasmania, the head contents were diverted from overboard to the holding tanks during the two days in Welshpool harbour confines. Once we were off shore we attempted...

I would reconsider going north at that time of year. Cyclone season up north usually commences in December.

Hi I used a shipping broker that my company used for import/export of various products. They advised then to import any refrigerant (Gas) you require a license. I explored replacing the frig & freezer but with the associated cabinet work, the license was the way to go. The licence cost (2009)...

Hi Maybe you already made your mind up. However, the following may assist. I imported a 40 foot boat in 2009. You will need to add cost of a cradle if she comes as deck cargo, plus 5% import duty, plus 10% GST. Also if there are refrigerators/freezers aboard you will need to purchase a...

Hi Benn Most of your concerns appear to have been answered. I have transited Bass Strait a couple of times. Depending on weather, you can anchor behind Royden Island (NW Flinders) also a superb all weather anchorage at Kangaroo Bay on the N of Clarke Island. I keep my boat at Kettering, 2.5...

Photos I compressed the photos a couple of times. Not sure if they are still too large to post. Let me know Cheers Tony

I was in a N55 and we went clockwise. I was board from Fremantle to Darwin

I will have to figure out how to upload photos first

Poor choice of words on my part. Will we see you on the water in these parts. I went through Perth in 2009 on my way to the Kimberleys. Amazing trip but I don't think I will repeat it.:surrender::surrender:

Tassie Boy Sorry to disappoint sandgroper, but I already have had my second head removed. With only a 3 bladed prop as a logo I would be cautious about starting pissing matches:hide:

Hi, I may be the newest "southernmost" member. I live on the shore of the Derwent River in Hobart , Tasmania. Just watched the winning yacht sail past home for the completion of the 2013 Sydney to Hobart sailing race. The Trawler forum appears to be a great resource. I have travelled up...