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Just a "Dirty Ol' Punt."

Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2018 2:12 pm
by Captain6979
Well folks, I figured it was about time I splurged out on a boat of my very own... And the result...this 3.7m flat-bottomed punt, sourced from my friends at AKS welding, and a beastly 3.5hp Tohatsu, hunted down by Mr Tangels...
Thought I'd share some pix with you guys as it progresses.:)

Re: Just a "Dirty Ol' Punt."

Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2018 2:16 pm
by Captain6979
Motor..2001 3.5 Tohatsu 2001 model -$50.
Clark 3.7m Punt -$300
New Carby -$93

Re: Just a "Dirty Ol' Punt."

Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2018 2:20 pm
by Captain6979
2nd pull... Zoom zoom...

Re: Just a "Dirty Ol' Punt."

Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2018 2:22 pm
by Captain6979
Mr Coswald....helping out..

Re: Just a "Dirty Ol' Punt."

Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2018 2:25 pm
by Captain6979
Yay...fits! Thx EBay!

Re: Just a "Dirty Ol' Punt."

Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2018 2:27 pm
by Captain6979
Few plans for it.. Gotta try keep it as light as possible. No boat ramp needed..;)

Re: Just a "Dirty Ol' Punt."

Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2018 9:42 pm
by jeffish
She'll do , :mrgreen: I reckon a bigger motor , a 3.5hp will struggle against the spring tides .

But I did my first big trip to Pt Fourcroy in a 3.6mt / 15hp tiny , pick you days and just go for it . 8)

Re: Just a "Dirty Ol' Punt."

Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2018 6:51 am
by Captain6979
Roger Jeffish. Gunna mainly be for dropping in to fish the calm glassy days, at east point, Lee point, and trailer boat club and Dinah beach ways. But maybe a bigger donk at some point. :)

Re: Just a "Dirty Ol' Punt."

Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2018 8:28 am
by NinjaFish
Perfect for the steel crab pots too.

Are you going to paint it Captain?

Re: Just a "Dirty Ol' Punt."

Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2018 11:22 am
by Captain6979
Yeah Ninja, unsure as to design yet. Was gunna clean it with ali-brite first, n scrub it back. N defo give it some ink.:)

Re: Just a "Dirty Ol' Punt."

Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2018 3:03 pm
by Matt Flynn
I reckon a bigger motor , a 3.5hp will struggle against the spring tides .
I had a 3.5hp on a 3.4m dinghy, it could go against the spring tides in Sadgroves Creek, didn't go anywhere in a hurry tho, but just taking your time was part of the fun.

Re: Just a "Dirty Ol' Punt."

Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2018 5:06 pm
by Captain6979
Best part will be being able to carry the punt out of carparks everywhere, and put it straight in the water, rather than line up at boat ramps. Going to make some custom wheels to roll the punt if tide is out too.

Re: Just a "Dirty Ol' Punt."

Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2018 10:01 am
by mcminnsmob
AHOY Captain 6979,

I have a punt trailer if you feel the need to trailer that.
Ex SA Govt. trailer, oceanic built looks like, I have never used it sold the boat a few years ago it was a 4m punt.
Any way pictures as below and price is $100

Cheers,
Niall

Re: Just a "Dirty Ol' Punt."

Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2018 7:31 pm
by Captain6979
Nice! Sent you a PM mcminns.

Re: Just a "Dirty Ol' Punt."

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 7:54 am
by souva31
nice work, good idea, hope it works well!