Recent content by Blood-on-the-Deck

Good day. I am considering buying the boat in the picture. I dont know the hull of the Invader Cat - I have never been to sea in one. It is quite a broad hull and should sit well on the water. I am worried that it may be broach prone. The tunnel of hull gets quite shallow towards the aft...

Good day all. I am contemplating a West coast holiday in December - usually go to Mosselbay. What are the chances of having viz for spearfishing at Dassen in December? Any advice will be appreciated. Any advice on staying in St Helena area and tow the boat to Yzer for launching vs staying in...

Hi there. Not sure if I have the spelling right but I heard of "ray banks" off PE Apparently it comes up to 18 meters or so. Does anybody have GPS co-ordinates for it? Thank in in advance.

Dear all. If anybody have GPS co-ordinates for me for the reefs offshore off Bilene in Mozambique please PM it to me. Typically looking for reefs 20 m and shallower. Much appreciated.

I am looking at buying a semi rigid in the 5 m - 5.5 m range - mono hull only. A number is on my short list being the (to me ) more known gemini / superduck and crusader`s. In my search a 5.2 m Watercraft mono hull popped up. Anyway that is how it is advertised. Nice looking boat. Does...

Hi there. Does anybody know where the hake trawlers go that operate off Mossel bay? Apparently there is a place out there called the "craggs" or something like that. Any GPS co-ordinates or map picture will be appreciated. Thx.

Hi there. I plan on passing over Mt. Vema on a yacht later in the year. Does anybody perhaps have GPS co-ordinates for shallow pinnacles on the Mount or know of somebody I could ask? Much appreciated.

Hi there. I plan on passing over Mt. Vema on a yacht later in the year. Does anybody perhaps have GPS co-ordinates for shallow pinnacles on the Mount or know of somebody I could ask? Much appreciated.

Hi does anybody know if there is a shop selling spearfishing kit  in Mossel Bay? Just need a few odds n ends upon arrival there after next weekend. Thx.

Hi there. Does anybody know of a MPA between Blombos and Puntjie? Thx.

Hi there. I am planning on visiting Witsand / Puntjie area in April. (with boat and speargun) I found an article on the internet regarding a proposed MPA stretching from Klein Jongensfontein to Puntjie. To stretch 1 Nm out from Highwater mark - link...

The last time I went out with boats to catch snoek was in the early 80`s when I did national service in the navy. I live in Pretoria and am planning a Cape holiday this winter. When is it snoek season? I would love to put a fresh one on the coles again.  

I am looking at having a boat built that ideally takes 2 x 30Hp motors. I know there is knew generation motors like 30Hp E-tec, Tohatsu HID (if you can get them in SA) and 4 strokes but I like too keep it simple. From a reliability and fuel consumption point of view is there much to choose...

Hi Guys. Me and dive buddy or two have put together a spearfishing trip for DOGTOOTH TUNA, YELLOWFIN and MONSTER KINGS/WAHOO on the famous St. Lazarus Banks for the period 19 to 26 October this year. We will be living on a yacht using the tenderboat for the spearfishing. We have a spot or two...

Does anybody know which province will be hosting the 2012 nationals and where it will be held? I heard a rumour Boland will be hosting it off Transkei / Hole-in-the-wall ?? ^^..