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Thread: Mathias river 4wd advice

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    Rangitata is good for salmon fishing and clearing around 80cu/s.I wouldnt cross it even split into 3 streams.My old patrol doesnt swim that well.

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    Anything up to 100cumecs good as gold after that would depend on truck and skill level have dun that xing hundreds of times

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    Quote Originally Posted by liam_s View Post
    any idea how deep the crossings are at 120 cumecs @Husky1600#2 ?

    still searching for my first animal and would be keen to have a poke around up the top of the rakaia just not sure how the Delica D5 4wd would go on the crossings
    There is usually a reasonably well used crossing from the Manuka Point carpark across to Manuka Point. Its meanders its way across and usually follows all the good crossing points of the braids. Around 120cumecs, thats about top of the wheels and most of the crossings should be downstream and firm. But if its had high water recently and not much traffic since, then treat it with respect as those crossings may have gone soft or changed. If youre experienced in river crossings then simply check it out and cross if youre comfortable with what it looks like. If you dont like the look of a particular crossing, or the exit, then have a look up or downstream for something a bit more user freindly. There has been a good number of vehicles through there over the past few weeks, but some turned back on Sat after a couple of days of high water previous. Back down now.

    Because there is usually a pretty visible crossing, some drivers simply follow and wonder why they get in to trouble. What you need to do is use your own river skills and knowledge and drive to your own ability - that may mean choosing another crossing point. Its not a difficult crossing below 120 cumecs, and its all broken in to braids, just use common sense. And should you get in the shit, be prepared to get yourself out, its a long way to get help.

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    Delica sounds floaty, lots of surface area, I'd tend to the cautious side
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    Outboard bracket on the back bumper, replace Delica nameplate with 'Boaty McBoatface' and you're away laughing!
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    Holy shit, just had a look at what a Delica is, probably not the best choice for crossing a braided river.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gimp View Post
    Delica sounds floaty, lots of surface area, I'd tend to the cautious side
    Might be the only thing, (other than a boat) more floaty than my Jimny!

 

 

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