Skie at home

Nice haul of Rock Lobster

Now that SKIE is based in it's final home in Tasmania, she is becoming the mothership for fishing adventures around 44 S.

I have just purchased a serious fishing boat. It is an Offshore 24, Has a fully enclosed pilot house with a rear shed door which is perfect for Tassie climes, stuffed to the gunnels with fishing gear and next week she is having a pot puller installed. Best thing is that she has an inboard Yanmah diesel so can be refuelled from SKIE anywhere. She is also towed for long journeys with a simple 50 m line and I display "vessel under tow" balls from SKIE. Haven't got a name for her yet but may name her after my new dog. The Offshore 24 was designed for the Police and Coastguard and has a beautiful hull to tackle tough offshore water.

We are seeking Tuna and swordfish and anything else that wants to commit suicide on our gear.

I am planning to do a video of our trip across the bottom of Tassie in Feb which I will post on You Tube