UNLOADING $80,000 of LOBSTER. Wheelhouse upgrades and maintenance.

WATCH this VLOG series as we head on out to the southern ocean to fish for Southern Rock Lobster here in Tasmania. (crayfish) Onboard the commercial fishing vessel Chieftain a 17.5m/57ft steel Tasmanian built vessel now 25 years old run by a Cummins NT855. Thank you everyone for liking and subscribing. We are getting use to this world of Youtube, as the camera gear gets better I hope the editing does also. Apologies for Audio quality the wind is relentless at sea. NOTE; Here is a current scenario:  If I want to leave the wharf, with current prices   Quota is $39-$45 per kg I need 1500kg at minimum that's $65,000 out of pocket already. i now Fuel which is $2.02 per litre i need 1500L = $3000 i am at $68,000 still haven't left  i best get some Bait for the pots $3 per kg i need 1500kg= $4500 food for crew, $800 -$1200 for up to 2 weeks  now i can leave the wharf, I'm only $73,000 out of pocket. without leaving the wharf. CRAYFISH PRICE on return of 2 weeks at sea $85 PER KG $85x1500kg = $127,500 now, take out my expenses before i left the wharf, I've got $54,500 left Lets not forget I haven't paid crew wages -$25,000 to $35,000 with supper. then lets pay insurance, maintenance of vessel, repairs, lost or broken fishing gear, Bank repayments and superannuation let alone a lot of other expenses. WELCOME TO TASMANIA AND WELCOME TO AUSSIE LOBSTER HUNTERS TSHIRTS/HOODIES/JUMPERS- MERCH BELOW https://aussielobsterhunters.squaresp... Follow us on Facebook and Tik-Tok ‪@Aussielobsterhunters‬ YouTube music https://www.epidemicsound.com for sounds/music LIGHTING https://ultra-vision.com.au/shop/ WET GEAR https://xtremeproducts.com.au/ SUN GLASSES Tonic eyewear. VALVOLINE https://www.valvolineglobal.com LIFE JACKETS https://www.stormylifejackets.com.au Marine gear (ropes, chain other) https://www.hobartmarinecompany.com jock the fisher on Tik-Tok and Youtube    / @ofthefish