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Australia’s BIGGEST Family Fishing
Classic at the Top of the Whitsundays
ENTRIES
$25 SENIOR
SENIOR BOAT
worth
$34,800
(16 years and over)
$15 JUNIOR
WOIFN2
(15 years and under)
Check our website
www.bowenfamilyfishingclassic.com
and nominate online or
at the outlets on p2.
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SENIOR LUCKY NOMINATION PRIZE
CORAL COVE
APARTMENTS
JUNIOR BOAT
worth
$5,500
5 nights, 2 bedrooms,
2 bathrooms
MAXIMUM 4 PERSONS
VALUE $1500
Conditions apply
BOWEN
SENIOR NOMINATION SPECIAL DRAW
Compared by
The
HAMMO & LEON MITCHELL
2012 XXXX Beach Party
21 YEARS - LET’S CELEBRATE
advocate
express
advocate
observer
independent
miner
•ROCK
Innisfail
HOUSE
/ ANGRY ANDERSON
(The Ultimate Party Band)
•JADE HURLEY
(The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll)
The Herbert River
•JOHN GRIFFIN
(Airlie Beach Soloist)
•MTV (3 Piece Rock & Roll Band)
•KARRIE HAYWARD (Country Singer Star)
•DANNY SIMONY
•PIGS (2012 Australia’s Got Talent)
•BEACH BOYZ (The Ultimate Tribute Band)
(Great Kids Entertainment)
•CHASING THE JEFFREY (Aussie Pub Rock Music) •FIREWORKS DISPLAY
The
The
Bowen
The Northern
SPECIAL GUEST PERSONALITY
You have to be there on Sunday
from 3pm with your nomination
to claim
Chest Freezer,
Bar Fridge & LED TV
SENIOR LUCKY WEIGH-IN PRIZE
Prize Value
$1,850 - 7 Nights
Accommodation for 4
Adults (off peak) at
Welcome to Bowen - Top of the Whitsundays. We extend
a warm invitation to all visitors to help us celebrate the
21st Bowen Family Fishing Classic and Wet Weekend
Now in its 21st year, the 2012 Bowen Family Fishing Classic and Wet
Weekend is the biggest family fishing competition in the country. Held
along Bowen's Front Beach at the new Soundshell and Festival Park,
the event not only offers anglers the chance to compete for a host
of fantastic prizes - it provides the whole family with the opportunity
to play and be entertained over an entire weekend at the Top of the
Whitsundays. The Classic, as it is rather affectionately known, has
become an icon in fishing, entertainment, and family fun, for it is the
entire Bowen community which makes this event special, whether it
is the dedicated team of volunteers who work year-round planning the
event, or the National, Regional and Local Businesses who donate the
host of prizes on offer, including Senior and Junior boat packages as
a lucky nomination draw. This is a weekend to remember. So come on
down on September 22nd and 23rd, the first weekend of the school
holidays, to Bowen’s Front Beach, catch some fish, meet your mates,
have some fun and tell your friends!
Ayr
Home
Hill
Airlie Beach
IT’S THE 21st CLASSIC!!!
Check out our Website and entries available online
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION: Ph./Fax 4786 4222
“NEW FAMILY FRIENDLY BEACH PATH ENTRANCE”
www.bowenfamilyfishingclassic.com
Competition Rules
ENTRIES AVAILABLE FROM:
Bowen: Tropical Trailerboats; Queens Beach Motor Hotel; Bartec Rural Services;
Sportspower-Bowen; Pilcher Industries Mitre10; Bowen Home Hardware; Bottleshack,
Denison Hotel; BP Merinda; Cellabrations @ Magees Liquor Barn; PJ's Fuel, Coral Gem
News; Bowen Outdoors & Disposal Supplies; Hickmotts Supa News; Caltex Berrier Reef
Roadhouse; Civic Video; G&D Electronics.
Collinsville: Fletcher’s Butcher, 35 Stanley St.
Mackay: Nashy's Complete Angler - 25 Harbour Rd, North Mackay; Tackleworld - 318
Shakespeare St.
Proserpine: Proserpine Bait and Tackle - Lot 17 Bruce Hwy, Proserpine.
Airlie Beach: Airlie Bait and Tackle - 400 Shute Harbour Rd; Whitsunday Fishing &
Outdoor World - 112 Shute Harbour Rd, Cannonvale.
Home Hill: Gudgies Sporting and Mower Centre, 114 8th Avenue.
Ayr: About Town Bait & Tackle, 124 Edward St.
Townsville: Tackle World - Bldg. I Shop 8 Domain Central; Pro Tackle - 247 Dalrymple Rd,
Garbutt; 7 to 7 Bait and Tackle - 141 Ingham Rd; Fishing Warehouse - 158 Duckworth St.
COMPETITION TIMES:
Start: 6.00pm Friday, September 21, 2012.
Finish: 12 noon Sunday, September 23, 2012.
21
BOWEN TIDE
TIMES
0301 1.93
0439 2.00
0102 2.06
22
23
0730 0.78
0902 0.85
1032 0.78
BOUNDARIES:
Molongle Ck (North) and the
FR 1455 2.67 SA 1618 2.78 SU 1732 2.94
O’Connell River (South).
2138 1.17
2306 0.99
ENTRIES CLOSE:
Postal entries close last mail Friday, September 14, 2012. Local outlets close 11am
Saturday, September 22, 2012. (Nominations available the weekend at the Ticket and
Merchandise Tent).
WEIGH-IN:
Saturday, September 22, 4.30pm - 6.30pm SHARP
Sunday, September 23, 10.30am-2.30pm SHARP
At Santa Barbara Parade, Bowen.
PRESENTATIONS:
From 4.00pm, Sunday, September 23, 2012.
Proceeds: A not for profit organisation with donation to local
fish stocking and local and national charities.
NOMINATION PROCEDURE:
1. Postal: Fill out details on entry form, enclose cheque or money order and return it to: 65A
Williams St, Bowen, 4805. Your name and nomination number will be registered upon
receipt and your nomination card will be returned to you.
2. Outlet: Fill out registration card and pay fee.
3. Keep your nomination card you will need it to weigh in fish and collect prizes.
Refer Rules.
EFTPOS FACILITIES NOW AVAILABLE
RULES:
1. Fish must be fresh and gutted and gilled.
2. Sharks, Eels, Rays and Catfish excluded.
3. Fish with mutilations excluded.
4. (a) Heaviest mud crab to be live and tied in conventional manner with twine. Weighed
in by senior only.
(b) Fish and crabs must be legal size and bag limit applies.
5. Shooting, harpooning, lancing or netting of any fish is not allowed.
6.Recommend overnight boats radio into Air-Sea Rescue VMR 487 on
departure and return.
7. All boats must have correct safety gear (Spot checks by Boating and Fisheries
Patrol).
8. All state and Commonwealth Laws apply.
9.Maximum of five (5) species incl. crab, eg. 4 fish and 1 crab, to be weighed per
person.
10. Only the person registered on the nomination card may weigh in fish.
11. Nomination card must be lodged with officials when weighing in.
12. Competition details (Times, Boundaries, etc) form part of the rules.
13.Any dispute regarding fraudulent activities to be lodged with the Chief Weigh Master
and Chief Steward after weigh-in and within 15 minutes of conclusion of weigh-in.
14. Anal fin will be cut at weigh-in. Do not mark your fish this way.
15. The committee reserves the right to change details as deemed necessary.
16.Scientific names for species taken from Grant’s Guide to Fishes as used by Qld
Boating and Fisheries Patrol.
17. Only the registered, correct Tagged Fish will win.
18.Furthermore, I agree to "The Classic's" rules and regulations and accept decisions by
"The Classic's" officials as final. I also agree to the organisers and/or their guests using
photographs taken of me throughout the competition for promotional purposes.
CHAMPION ANGLER POINTS SCORING CRITERIA:
1. Points are allocated to each species by Weigh-In officials and are awarded for captures
on the basis of a pre-determined species ‘factor' - intended to reflect the relative difficulty, or ease of catching that type of fish.
2. Highest weight only for each species (maximum of 5 species per angler) will qualify
to score ‘factor’ points tallying towards best points total.
3. Species ‘factor’ points are shown in category pages 4 & 5 in the flyer and on a board
at Weigh-In.
4. In the event of a points tie, the winner will be determined by the Weighmaster and
Weigh-In officials.
5. No correspondence, or verbal discussion, will be accepted or entered into by the
Committee, Weighmaster, or Weigh-In officials and their decisions are final.
Indemnity Clause: People proposing to participate in above mentioned competition are especially
to note that neither Bowen Family Fishing Classic and Wet Weekend or any host division accepts any
responsibility for loss, injury or damage of any kind which may be suffered by any person in the cause of
the excursion, whether such injury, loss or damage is due to, or if alleged to be due to any act of neglect
or default of the committee, volunteers or any host division, or of any official agent thereof. All people are
to fully understand that in participating they do so entirely at their own risk.
How to Enter
Complete the details and return to enter the 2012 Bowen Family Fishing
Classic and the lucky draw to win one of two great boating packages.
Name:.........................................................................................................................
Address:......................................................................................................................
Phone:............................................................ Amount Paid: $................................
SECTION:
Senior (16yrs & over) = $25
Junior (15yrs & under) = $15
Return your entry to BOWEN FAMILY FISHING CLASSIC,
65A Williams Street, Bowen Qld 4805.
Enclosed is my cheque / money order
or debit my credit card for $..................................
Card No.
Cardholder name....................................................................................................
Expiry Date..............................................................................................................
Signature.................................................................................................................
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The best Weekend of FREE Entertainment
every year at the Front Beach ‑ Bowen
The
Beach Party
21 Years - Let’s Celebrate !
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1.30pm
1.45pm
2.15pm
2.30pm
3.30pm
3.45pm
4.00pm
4.15pm
5.30pm
Welcome by Traditional Owners
Blessing of the Fishermen and Gospel Band
JOCHHEIM’S Pie Eating Contest
“Jon Griffin” (Airlie Beach Soloist)
M.T.V. (3 Piece Whitsunday Band)
Pets Plus Kids Crawchie Races
Casting competition sponsored by Qld Fishing Monthly & EvaKool
Zumba display by 1.2.3. Fitness
“Jade Hurley” (King of Rock ‘n’ Roll)
4.30pm-6.30pm WEIGH-IN with
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SPECIAL GUEST PERSONALITY
Brought to you with assistance from Winterburn Pools & Landscaping / Sunsteel Sheds
Bowen Fisherman’s Seafood, Ace Scales
6.30pm 21st Cake Cutting ceremony with Special Guests.
Thanks to Jochheims Pie Shop
6.45pm “Pigs” (2012 Australia’s Got Talent)
8.00pm GRANDVIEW HOTEL and FIREWORX Classic Fireworks
8.30pm “Rock House / Angry Anderson” (The Ultimate Party Band)
Brought to you by Caltex Barrier Reef Roadhouse - Tropic Distributors
10.15pm “Chasing The Jeffrey” (Aussie Pub Rock Music)
12.30am CLOSE
6.30PM
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Brought to you with assistance from Winterburn Pools & Landscaping / Sunsteel Sheds,
Bowen Fisherman’s Seafood, Ace Scales
11.00am Eagle Boys Pizza Sandcastle Competition
“Danny Simony” - (Kids Entertainment sponsored by
Xstrata Zinc - Bowen Coke Works)
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12.00pmClassic Lolly Drop sponsored by Dwyer Aviation, Bowen Toyworld,
Bowen Evans and McDonalds Bowen
12.00pmBowen Best Employment Services Beach Soccer Competition.
$200 Cash Prizes.
12.00pm “Beach Boyz” (Ultimate Tribute Band)
1.30pm Fling A Fish Competition (Sponsored by EvaKool and
FLING
Qld Fishing Monthly)
A FISH
2.00pm GEM FM Male Dash for Cash $500
2.15pm Blue Diamond Constructions Female Dash for Cash $500
2.30pm Fashions at the Beach by
3.00pm “Karrie Hayward” (14yr old Country Singer Star)
3.30pm“Jon Griffin” (Airlie Beach Soloist)
COMPETITION
4.00pm Bowen Family Fishing Classic & Wet Weekend Presentations
5.30pm Grandview Hotel with “Chasing the Jeffrey”
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Senio a Team
11.15pm
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Compared by
PETITIO
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STAFF
VOLUNTEERS
ALL HOLD R.S.A
Lucky Nominations Drawn for Senior and Junior Boat Packages PLUS 2 Holidays & White Goods
NO DOGS - NO GLASS
ONLY
HAMMO & LEON MITCHELL
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2012
TWO DAYS OF FREE
BROUGHT TO YOU BY CALTEX BARRIER REEF ROADHOUSE – TROPIC DISTRIBUTORS
Paul Christie’s ROCKHOUSE
with ANGRY ANDERSON!
Bowen get ready to ROCK, ANGRY ANDERSON
(Rose Tattoo) and ROCKHOUSE are coming to this
year’s Bowen Family Fishing Classic to party for our
21st Birthday.
Paul Christie says the concept of this band comes
from similarities to THE PARTY BOYS. This is a unique
style band in that its line-up constantly changes,
which brings originality and a fresh dynamic to each
performance.
This year’s Classic has an exciting line-up coming
with Paul Christie (MONDO ROCK), Dave Leslie
DANNY SIMONY
Comedy, Mime & Magic
French Paris
born, Cairns
based ComedianMagician, Danny
has over 25 years
experience in the
entertainment
industry and is
renowned for his
incredibly realistic
Charlie Chaplin
impersonation.
Danny is also well
known for his
COMEDY, MIME,
MAGIC and PICK
POCKETING show.
Make sure the
kids are ready to
be entertained at
this year’s Bowen
Family Fishing
Classic.
(BABY ANIMALS), Gordon Rytmeisher (DRAGON ),
Randall Waller (BILLY THORPE BAND ) playing Best
of the 80’s, 90’s & Today will rock our Soundshell on
the 22nd September, 2012.
Along with Angry Anderson who led Rose Tattoo
through six studio albums and an Australian Tour
with The Party Boys we are in for a Rock Hard Show
with this extreme talent.
Proudly brought to you by Caltex Barrier Reef
Roadhouse – Tropic Distributors don’t miss this
PARTY!
The Pigs
Australia’s favourite bluegrass funsters
‘The Pigs’ will visit Bowen for the 21st
party of The Bowen Family Fishing
Classic!
Known worldwide for their crazy
interpretations of other people’s songs,
and their infectious original tunes, like
the super catchy, “Hey Christina”, and
the anthemic and hilarious “Macho
Moisturiser”, The Pigs will visit Bowen
with an album of terrific new tunes,
bare feet and cheeky grins.
Be prepared for the classics... And the
new instant classics!
Website: www.thepigs.com.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/
thepigsofficial
Brought to you by
XStrata Zinc – Bowen Coke Works
M.T.V.
MTV band is a great party band
playing a wide range of covers
to suite all ages and tastes. We
take our work seriously and
put 100 percent into each one
of our gigs we look forward to
playing for you @ The Bowen
Family Fishing Classic on
Saturday afternoon to Party
with Bowen.
Karrie
Hayward
JADE HURLEY
He is the undisputed ‘’KING” of COUNTRY and ROCK’N’ROLL music in
Australasia.
If you are a music lover, you must not miss this show @ The Bowen Family
Fishing Classic.
Every album this unique “piano pumping/ country rocker” has recorded has
achieved GOLD, PLATINUM, or DOUBLE PLATINUM status. The legendary
Johnny Cash has stated quite openly that ‘’Jade was the best act he had
ever worked with.’’
Don’t miss Jade Hurley at the 2012 Bowen Family Fishing Classic on the
Saturday evening @ the Soundshell.
Hi I’m Karrie Hayward I am 14 years
old, live in Mackay & I love singing and
performing in front of a large crowd. I
have sung with country music artists such
as Adam Harvey, Melinda Schneider, The
Sunny Cowgirls and will be singing with
Adam Brand at the Glengarry Country
Music Muster in Port Douglas.
Come and see me @ The Bowen Family
Fishing Classic on the Sunday afternoon!
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
21 YEARS - LET’S CELEBRATE!
THE BEACH BOYZ
Local businesses
help out and are
proud sponsors of
the entertainment
for 2012:
THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE TO THE FABULOUS BEACH BOYS
The diverse talents and abilities of THE BEACH BOYZ have combined to form a totally live
musical experience (no electronic “sequencing” is used) that brings to life the sights and
sounds of the legendary Beach Boys. Virtually every chart hit the Beach Boys recorded is
accurately reproduced by THE BEACH BOYZ with careful attention to the vocal harmonies.
Look forward to be entertained Sunday arvo @ The Classic 2012.
Chasing the Jeffrey
CTJ (as they are affectionately known around the country) are the newest sound in Aussie Pub rock. Shooting for the
stars in the vein of The Aztecs, Chisel, The Angels, INXS just to name a few. Make no mistake; this is the re-birth of OZ
Rock!!! Their Debut album Chasing the Jeffrey has been produced by Veteran Producer Garth Porter, who has performed,
produced and won in every genre of music since the birth of ARIA’s!!!! The sound is big, the mood is Killer, this is Aus rock
at its finest. One thing for sure, 2012 Bowen Family Fishing Classic will be all about Chasing the Jeffrey!!!
Jon Griffin
Has been entertaining in the
Whitsundays for over 14 years,
performing in Airlie Beach, Bowen,
Mackay and Island resorts. 2009
saw Jon establishing himself as a
regular entertainer on Hamilton
Island, playing Piano and Guitar
at various venues. 2012 and
Jon is continuing his regular
performances in the Whitsundays.
We welcome Jon back to the 21st
Bowen Family Fishing Classic.
Let’s Party!
• Corals City 2 Country
• Whitsunday Sands
Resort
• Caltex Barrier Reef
Roadhouse - Tropic
Distributors
• Wayne Power Sound &
Lighting
• Coates Hire
• Visyboard Pty Ltd
• Port Denison Motor Inn
• Pearly Shell Motel
• FIreworx
• Wayne Layton Electrical
• Bowen Transit
• McDermotts Motors
• XStrata Zinc - Bowen
Coke Works
• Port Denison Security
• Blue Diamond
Constructions
• Castle Motor Lodge
• Coral Cove Apartments
Paul Mitchell
Paul is participating in an extreme challenge of riding
1600km in eight days (Sept 1-8) covering approx 200km
per day, from Brisbane to Townsville. WHY? His motivation
is to raise much needed funds to support the ‘Smiling for
Smiddy Challenge’, which was created to commemorate
the life of Adam Smiddy, who passed away after a short
battle with an aggressive cancer in 2006, aged 26.
Now in its 7th year The Challenge strives to make a
significant contribution to cancer research.
The Classic Crew hope you can get behind this great cause by donating through
Pauls fundraising page. http://www.smiddyfundraising.com.au/paul_mitchell_3
Cycling 1600 km in eight days – THAT’S HARD. Donating funds for cancer
research – TO EASY! Paul will be @ The Bowen Family Fishing Classic 2012 after
his ride to relax and go FISHING. Your support is greatly appreciated!
The Classic Crew acknowledge the time and effort put in by our volunteers,
without whom this event would not be possible - THANK YOU!
Nomination CARD holders go into the draw for either of
the great boating packages in the
2012 Bowen Family Fishing Classic & Wet Weekend.
Built with pride and proudly and
expertly fitted-up by Russ and Steve at
Tropical Trailerboats!
SENIOR BOAT-LUCKY
NOMINATION
worth $34,800
THE BLUE FIN 4.80M “WRANGLER” SIDE
SPORTS FISHING CONSOLE Finished in
midnight blue and blue fin white.
It was developed for all types of Northern Australian
fishing built with 3mm plate. It has a full pod, side
winder console, 85lt fuel tank, 30lt plumbed bait tank,
4 seat positions, 2 seats with upgraded upholstery,
f’ard casting deck with stowage hatch, under floor
flotation, sports wheel and steering, wide side decks,
low front and back rails, large anchor well, bowsprit &
roller, cross bollard, two rod holders, two rear cleats,
long side pockets, spray chines, led nav lights on
brackets, bilge pump on bracket, switch panel, gauges
& controls, super charge battery in box & battery
isolater switch. A fold down bimini canopy by Mobile
Boat Canopies with staybar & sock compliments this
versatile fishing rig. These canopies are available from
Tropical Trailerboats.
THE HONDA 75HP OUTBOARD
The 1.5Lt sOhc Honda 75hp outboard powers this
perfect fishing and family boat. This super quiet, world
famous quality smooth & reliable 4 strokes of genius
features: - eco-mo with lean burn control & multi
port programmed fuel injection adjusts the air/fuel
mix according to speed and load to maximise efficiency, blast for boost in horsepower & torque at low rpm
contributes to strong hole shot performance to get
the hull up on the plane quickly; high performance
gearcase designed to reduce drag, eliminates hull
porpoise & minimises spray, thus increasing acceleration & top speed; 4 front corrosion protection system. A patented ‘double sealed’ multi-layered paint
process & sacrificial anodes & stainless steel technology along with waterproof connectors all enhance corrosion protection. These advanced & special features
give you Honda’s world famous reliability and quality;
industry leading 5 year warranty & expertly fitted by
Tropical Trailerboats.
THE HUMMINBIRD FISH FINDER
The ultimate boating package also boasts a Hum-
minbird 778 brilliant colour fish finder with ultrahigh resolution 640v x 640h 5” display, dual beam
plus sonar with 4000 watts ptp power output, and
advanced fishing system capabilities. In addition it
includes three programmable preset buttons to save
your favourite views and is gps ready. This superb fishing essential unit installed at Tropical Trailerboats.
THE OCEANIC TRAILERS
Oceanic Trailers is a leader in the design and manufacturer of Australian-made trailers, with a reputation for
quailty that is as strong as the product itself.
Oceanic’s extensive range of production and custom
trailers is built on the Gold Coast using 100 per cent
Australian steel and hot-dipped galvanized in Brisbane.
Oceanic Boat Trailers are manufactured using only the
highest-quality components.
The company’s state-of-the-art construction technology delivers a no compromise product that has been
specially designed to suit Australia’s boat towing requirements.
Manufacturing trailers for aluminium and fibreglass
boats and pwc’s since 1999, Oceanic also provides a
full custom design and build service, and offers a massive range of accessories to cater for all requirements.
Oceanic has donated the two trailers as part of the major prize packages for the 2012 Bowen Family Fishing Classic;
➢ Oceanic TSL 3.4 (for the Bluefin Drifter)
➢ Oceanic TSL 4.8-13bls (for the Bluefin
Wrangler)
The range of Oceanic Trailers are available from Tropical Trailerboats.
Good luck and good fishing to all senior nomination card holders!
Also built with pride…
JUNIOR BOAT-LUCKY
NOMINATION
worth $5550
About the 3.4 “Drifter” finished in black
& blue fin white 2 pack paint.
This exciting new elliptical hull drifter range of
boats combines the stability of punt style boats with
the ride and handling of our dinghies. A wide beam at
the waterline which carries well forward is ideal for fishing while the dead rise at the bow enables the Blue
Fin drifters to better handle choppy conditions. This
junior package comes with side pockets, rod holders,
grab handles, rowlock blocks and a floor.
THE HONDA 2.3HP OUTBOARD
Matched up to this fabulous looking dinghy is the portable power of the BF2.3 Honda engine. Although
these compact engines pack enough punch to push
a boat out to sea, they are light enough to be carried at only 12.2kg. Thanks to the ergonomic carry
handle fitted to the engine. Despite their size, these
engines boast all the benefits of honda’s advanced
four-stroke technology, which is second to none –
with no oil mixing and is the lightest 2.3 four-stroke
available with extreme reliability. For increased control
and reduced steering effort, the bf2.3 has a twist
grip throttle and this model comes standard with a
centrifugal clutch. The engine is able to maintain a
smooth idle and then upon advancing the throttle it
automatically engages the propeller above idle speed.
It’s like having a neutral position. Just like the rest of
Honda’s outboard range, these engines are also extremely fuel efficient and have 4 front corrosion
protection. Being set-up on the 3.4 galvanised Oceanic trailer with jockey wheel & mag alloy wheels perfectly suits and completes this great light weight junior
boating package.
Good luck to all Junior Classic
Nominations!
BOWEN
TRAILERS