How far from the south ramp to Magela? : The Wizard

dirtyruiz

Does anyone know how far this trip is, looks about 150km?

ghound

160km roughly

cuddlescooper

Its a 330 km round trip with out any running around or fishing. I have done it and racked up 500km without thinking twice about it.

Its a freakin long way especially if it is choppy and point farewell decides to turn angry with wind against tide and flood water. :surf:

ghound

oh sorry it must be 165km

Blinky

ghound wrote:

oh sorry it must be 165km

cuddlescooper

ghound wrote:

oh sorry it must be 165km

bl..dy hell mate get it right :lol:

I wasnt having a crack at ya Ghound. I got the number of 330km out of my diary and notes of the trip so that is what I posted. :mrgreen:

I know 5km makes no difference and that variation can come from weather it is high tide or low tide and weather you can cut the bend or have to follow it. :jester:

AM

Depending on how much fuel you have 5 km can make a big difference. Particularly for this site.

NathanL

:-/
5kms be about 2-3ltrs really for most boats that are doing the trip
if you're cutting it that fine prolly a good idea not to be doin these sorts of trips?

cuddlescooper

NathanL wrote:

:-/
5kms be about 2-3ltrs really for most boats that are doing the trip
if you're cutting it that fine prolly a good idea not to be doin these sorts of trips?

That was my point 15 to 20 % extra fuel at least for a trip.

dirtyruiz

I knew someone would know, if anyone can narrow it down a bit further let me know but for the moment I'll plan for 320-330km. Cheers!

AM

Dont forget to add how ever much boat fuel you need to get to the south boat ramp in the first place !!!

grumpy

The distance has too many variables to try to calculate it accurately.

You would be a wise man to use the boys figures and allow 20% for variables.

Last trip I did over that way I used 105ltrs for 320k's (60 Yamie). Now I know for a fact that was super economy for me but, only had me and a bit of gear for 2 days in the boat and went both ways down and up the South (cutting the big bends) with the tide and went across the bay in glass off conditions then came back with a 20knot storm up my arse in the arvo.

Too many variables mate allow 20% for the f..kups.

How far from the south ramp to Magela? In answer to your question a long way depending on the driver

dirtyruiz

Nice one Grumpy i've got a 60 yammie but you had the perfect conditions by the sounds of it. I can work it out with those figures I reckon. The only problem I have now is convincing the boys to bring another boat, I heard of a lot of big fish getting caught there the other day.

barrafisho

I did that trip about 7 years ago.

In my 2 stroke yammy 75 I used 1 x 200L drum + 1 x 140L underfloor. Travelled to near cahills and back.

Fishing can be hot or cold when u hit it early.

Better to travel with 2 boats just incase u have boat issues.

Cheers
Peter.

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