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CLASSIC CREW

and our VALUED

sponsors

A not for profi t organisation helping local and regional charities

22 nd - 23 rd SEPT. 2012Australia’s BIGGEST Family Fishing

Classic at the Top of the Whitsundays

21 YEARS - LET’S CELEBRATE• ROCK HOUSE / ANGRY ANDERSON (The Ultimate Party Band)

• JADE HURLEY(The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll)

• PIGS (2012 Australia’s Got Talent)

• BEACH BOYZ (The Ultimate Tribute Band)

• CHASING THE JEFFREY (Aussie Pub Rock Music)

• JOHN GRIFFIN (Airlie Beach Soloist)• MTV (3 Piece Rock & Roll Band)• KARRIE HAYWARD (Country Singer Star)• DANNY SIMONY (Great Kids Entertainment)• FIREWORKS DISPLAY

2012 XXXX Beach PartyCompared by HAMMO & LEON MITCHELL

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SPECIAL GUEST PERSONALITY

ENTRIES$25 SENIOR(16 years and over)

$15 JUNIOR(15 years and under)Check our website

www.bowenfamilyfi shingclassic.comand nominate online or

at the outlets on p2.

SENIOR BOAT worth

$34,800

BOWEN

JUNIOR BOAT worth

$5,500

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PACKAGES

SENIOR LUCKY NOMINATION PRIZE

VALUE $1500Conditions apply

CORAL COVE APARTMENTS

5 nights, 2 bedrooms,2 bathrooms

MAXIMUM 4 PERSONS

Prize Value $1,850 - 7 Nights

Accommodation for 4 Adults (off peak) at

SENIOR LUCKY WEIGH-IN PRIZE

SENIOR NOMINATION SPECIAL DRAWYou have to be there on Sunday from 3pm with your nomination

to claimfrom 3pm with your nomination

Chest Freezer,Bar Fridge & LED TV

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!IT’S THE 21st CLASSIC!!!

Competition Rules

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

“NEW FAMILY FRIENDLY BEACH PATH ENTRANCE”

ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION: Ph./Fax 4786 4222

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 dif-ficulty, 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.

Name: ........................................................................................................................

Address: .....................................................................................................................

Phone: ........................................................... Amount Paid: $ ...............................

SECTION:Senior (16yrs & over) = $25 Junior (15yrs & under) = $15Return your entry to BOWEN FAMILY FISHING CLASSIC, 65A Williams Street, Bowen Qld 4805.

HOw TO ENTERComplete the details and return to enter the 2012 Bowen Family Fishing Classic and the lucky draw to win one of two great boating packages.

Enclosed is my cheque / money order

or debit my credit card for $ .................................

Card No.

Cardholder name ...................................................................................................

Expiry Date .............................................................................................................

Signature ................................................................................................................

Mastercard Visa

Check out our Website and entries available onlinewww.bowenfamilyfishingclassic.com

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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.

BOuNDARIES:Molongle Ck (North) and theO’Connell River (South).

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 SHARPSunday, September 23, 10.30am-2.30pm SHARPAt 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

BOWEN TIDE TIMES22SA

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0102 2.060730 0.781455 2.672138 1.17

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0439 2.001032 0.781732 2.94

0301 1.930902 0.851618 2.782306 0.99

The best Weekend of FREE Entertainment every year at the Front Beach ‑ Bowen

SATURDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER 1.30pm Welcome by Traditional Owners 1.45pm Blessing of the Fishermen and Gospel Band 2.15pm JOCHHEIM’S Pie Eating Contest 2.30pm “Jon Griffin” (Airlie Beach Soloist) 3.30pm M.T.V. (3 Piece Whitsunday Band) 3.45pm Pets Plus Kids Crawchie Races 4.00pm Casting competition sponsored by Qld Fishing Monthly & EvaKool 4.15pm Zumba display by 1.2.3. Fitness 5.30pm “Jade Hurley” (King of Rock ‘n’ Roll)

4.30pm-6.30pm WEIGH-IN with 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

SUNDAY 23rd SEPTEMBER 8.00am Breakkie on the beach with the stars 10.00am Brown’s Milk Supply, Bush & Beachcraft (for the kids)

10.30am-2.30pm WEIGH-IN with SPECIAL GUEST PERSONALITY

Brought to you with assistance from Winterburn Pools & Landscaping / Sunsteel Sheds, Bowen Fisherman’s Seafood, Ace Scales

11.00am Eagle Boys Pizza Sandcastle Competition 11.15pm “Danny Simony” - (Kids Entertainment sponsored by XSTRATA Zinc - Bowen Coke Works) 12.00pm Classic Lolly Drop sponsored by Dwyer Aviation, Bowen Toyworld,

Bowen Evans and McDonalds Bowen 12.00pm Bowen 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 Qld Fishing Monthly) 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) 4.00pm Bowen Family Fishing Classic & Wet Weekend Presentations 5.30pm Grandview Hotel with “Chasing the Jeffrey”

BEACH SOCCERNominate a Team of 5 Senior & JuniorPh: 4786 3851

21 Years ‑ Let’s Celebrate !2012 Beach Party

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Compared by HAMMO & LEON MITCHELL

Lucky Nominations Drawn for Senior and Junior Boat Packages PLUS 2 Holidays & White Goods

DON’T DRINK & DRIVEPlan to have a designated driver or alternative transport

Alcohol 18+ ONLY

CLASSIC BARSTAFF

VOLUNTEERSALL HOLD R.S.A

NEW

MALE & FEMALE

DASH FOR CASH

Thanks

GEM FM / BLUE DIAMOND

CONSTRUCTIONS

FAMILY FUNHUGE RANGE OF RIDES

KidsCrawchie Races

FLINGA FISH

COMPETITION

6.30PM21ST CAKE

CUTTING CEREMONY

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS.

Thanks to Jochheims Pie

Shop

NO DOGS - NO GLASS

CASTING

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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.

JADE HURLEY

TWO DAYS OF FREE

French Paris born, Cairns based Comedian-Magician, 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.

BROUGHT TO YOU BY CALTEX BARRIER REEF ROADHOUSE – TROPIC DISTRIBUTORS

Paul Christie’s ROCKHOUSEwith 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

(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!

Karrie Hayward

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 FamilyFishing Classic on the Sunday afternoon!

DANNY SIMONY The PigsAustralia’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

Comedy, Mime & Magic

Brought to you byXStrata Zinc – Bowen Coke Works

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.

M.T.V.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT21 YEARS - LET’S CELEBRATE!

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_3Cycling 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 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.

THE BEACH BOYZTHE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE TO THE FABULOUS BEACH BOYS

Jon GriffinHas 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!

Local businesses help out and are

proud sponsors of the entertainment

for 2012:• 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

The Classic Crew acknowledge the time and effort put in by our volunteers, without whom this event would not be possible - THANK YOU!

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!!!

Chasing the Jeffrey

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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 NomiNatioNworth $34,800the 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 oUtboaRDThe 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 efficien-cy, 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 accelera-tion & top speed; 4 front corrosion protection sys-tem. A patented ‘double sealed’ multi-layered paint process & sacrificial anodes & stainless steel technol-ogy along with waterproof connectors all enhance cor-rosion 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 fiNDeRThe ultimate boating package also boasts a hum-minbird 778 brilliant colour fish finder with ultra-high 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 fish-ing essential unit installed at tropical trailerboats.

the oCeaNiC tRaileRsOceanic Trailers is a leader in the design and manufac-turer 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 technol-ogy delivers a no compromise product that has been specially designed to suit Australia’s boat towing re-quirements.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 mas-sive range of accessories to cater for all requirements.Oceanic has donated the two trailers as part of the ma-jor prize packages for the 2012 bowen family fish-ing 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 tropi-cal trailerboats.good luck and good fishing to all senior nomina-tion card holders!

also built with pride…

JUNioR boat-lUCky NomiNatioNworth $5550about 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 fish-ing 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 oUtboaRDMatched up to this fabulous looking dinghy is the port-able 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 car-ried 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 ex-tremely fuel efficient and have 4 front corrosion protection. Being set-up on the 3.4 galvanised oce-anic trailer with jockey wheel & mag alloy wheels per-fectly suits and completes this great light weight junior boating package.good luck to all Junior ClassicNominations!

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