Salty's Christening - Our Sea Jay 370 HS and Suzuki 15 Hp

Today we christened our new little tinny "Salty"
May we have many safe adventures and lots of fun times ahead.
This is the 1st time we put "Salty" into the water and I must say, for a roof top tinny, there is no compromise.
This amazing tinny has a flat bottom for stability, and a pointed bow to cut thru the chop. Also a little higher sides to keep you safe when the crocodiles are out and about.
Thank you Sea Jay for designing an awesome boat.
They say the Suzuki outboard motors start 1st go...and yes it did.
Come along with us for the 1st of many adventures in "Salty"
Glenn and Nat

[@jamesvalentine4597]

Good on ya guys great little set up and nice to see you both enjoying each other’s company✌️ May you have lots of fun and tight lines 👍😎

[@livinglife2themaxx148]

Hi James thank you for watching our video and your kind words.
Yes Salty is an amazing boat - so perfect for us.
Shortly we will be swimming, snorkelling and fishing out of her on the Ningaloo Reef.
It’s going to be amazing
Glenn and Nat

[@alanheather8441]

About time you put that in the water lol,are you going to travel with the boat

[@livinglife2themaxx148]

Hi Alan - thank you for watching our video.
Yes I must agree with you, it was certainly time to put Salty into the water.
Unfortunately I don’t have an excuse other than working full time gets in the way of adventures - lol
Thank you for following us and supporting us, it means a lot.
Glenn and Nat

[@johnnymartin3846]

Hey mate how’s the fuel consumption on the 1500 sorry if you’ve been asked that a lot but I’m Newcastle based and figuring out if that’s the car for me using it for work and play so driving down to Sydney a bit and just wondering if that would be the right car for that and touring with the family kids live the look of them cheers

[@livinglife2themaxx148]

Hi Johnny thank you for watching our video.
When I first purchased and before adding a number of options, I was averaging high 10’s to low 11’s on the highway. This is due to the engine dropping back to 4 cylinders while cruising.
Adding the AT tyres added an additional litre or so, the weight of the Bullbar, Adventure Rack have resulted in now averaging high 13’s to low 14s
The slightly larger size certainly makes it more comfortable and the ease of driving makes it amazing.
If you are considering a RAM, arrange a test drive at a local dealer. You will be blown away on how amazing they really are.
Glenn and Nat

[@johnnymartin3846]

@@livinglife2themaxx148 thanks mate appreciate that

[@dahlewhite9637]

How about the fire extinguisher? Great little tinny mate enjoy it.

[@livinglife2themaxx148]

Hi Dahle, thank you for watching our video and your kind words.
Well spotted about the Fire Extinguisher.
Yes a fire extinguisher is definitely one of the listed safety items. However in our case, we do not require one.
Straight from the NSW Boating Handbook
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Fire extinguishers
If your boat has an electric start, electric engine, battery, gas installation or fuel stove, you must carry a fire extinguisher.
You must carry additional fire extinguishers if you:
• carry flammable liquids below deck • carry LPG or other flammable gas • have sleeping accommodation.
Fire extinguishers must be securely fixed in place and easy to find. Recommended places are:
• steering position
• galley area
• engine compartment.
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Since we don’t have an electric start or an electric engine or a battery or a gas / fuel stove, we don’t require one.
That certainly doesn’t mean that we couldn’t carry one.
And since you have highlighted the topic, and thinking about it, I will now probably purchase one.
I suppose it’s also similar to carrying one in the car……you may not need it yourself however you may come across someone who does need it during an emergency
I really appreciate your comment
Glenn and Nat

[@alanheather8441]

Easy to turn that 15 into a 20

[@livinglife2themaxx148]

Hi Alan - thank you for watching our video.
I have heard that the 15 can be upgraded to a 20
Glenn and Nat

[@rigger314]

Just need a sounder mate and your all set

[@livinglife2themaxx148]

Hi Rigger thank you for watching our video.
Yes a sounder is on the list. We just ran out of time and budget prior to the lap
Glenn and Nat