Coasters urged to think local - Devonport City Council

Advertising FeatureDEVONPORT TIMESSPOTLIGHT ON4061974 JEThe Boat Shack owner Harry Murfet proudly shows off hiscatch of the day.Harry’s youngest son Byron is happy with the cod hecaught from the Mersey.While eldest son Lachlan displays his catch — a goodlookingsalmon.The Boat Shack, more than fishingTHERE is more than meets theeye to The Boat Shack.As Devonport’s longest-runningboating accessory and fishingtackle store, it has plenty to offer,even for the non-boating world.Owner Harry Murfet said muchof the equipment was used forother sport and lifestyle purposes.The netting, commonly used forfishing, could also be installed ascricket, golf, softball, soccer orbird netting.Boating accessories were beingused more and more often incaravans, campervans and shacks,Harry said.The paints and fibreglass arecheaper than some of the largerhardware stores.As for the rope, there is a widerange, including the moredecorative kinds that could behard to find.The Boat Shack not only offers awide range of products but friendlystaff who can advise on anythingrelated to their stock, including theThe Boat ShackWharf Access Rd, DevonportPHONE 6423 1676best places to drop a line.‘‘We offer advice, especially onfishing, freely, unlike some otherswho guard their spots carefully,’’Harry said.The Boat Shack is currentlyundergoing renovations to ensureit will be bigger and better thanever.Harry recently took over thebusiness but promised to keep thesame level of excellent service anda wide product range.The public is invited to attend thegrand opening on October 6.Harry’s good mate Kent McCarthy goes fishing on theWest Coast with all the essentials — a Boat Shack hatand life jacket.Grand OpeningCome and celebratethe openingof the new lookBoat ShackSame friendly facebut now Harry’sThe Captain he’s takenthe helm of his ownBoat ShackProducts:✯ All popular fishing tackle including brands such as Shimano, Shakespeare, Tica and Okuma✯ Successful lures by Berkley, Squidgy, Rapala, Ashley and Lofty✯ Graball, beach and cray nets made on site✯ Longlines, droplines and cray pots✯ Quality fillet and Butcher knives✯ Large range of boating accessories and fittings✯ Trailer parts including rollers and brackets✯ 12 volt lights, pumps and switches✯ Sailing equipment- pulleys, cleats, boots and gloves✯ Heavy Duty wet weather gear✯ Fibreglass equipment and marine and industrial paints✯ Large range of quality ropes at surprising pricesPage 8 Devonport Times October 20074091996 db