Select to expand quoteSirJman said..
I bought the 'westcoast' brand wet weather gear. Jacket and highpants for about $300-350 total from memory. I was told it was made in the same factory as burke. I'm happy with it so far, but haven't put it through hell yet.
Wore my "Weatcoast" wet-weather gear sailing from Bunbury to Exmouth. One horrendous 4-hour watch spent in massive downpour. Kept me warm and dry. Can recommend.
Scored the nicest pair of snowboarding pants from Vinnies today on a half price special for $4. Waterproof, breathable and warm. You can also luck the odd bib and brace style longs.
I have also had a good run with the Aldi snowboard jackets. Thing to look for is sealed seams. The only problem you will find with this sort of thing, is that you need some Inox or similar grease to lubricate zips and stop them rusting shut when not in use.
If you have a bit more money to spend, for around $200 plus postage,I bought a Original German armed forces Parka BW Marine Waterproof Gortex lined Jacket on Ebay from
http://www.ebay.com.au/usr/bundeswehr-und-mehr_de?_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2754
At first I was suspisious of the high price. No, it is beyond over-engineered like only Germans would know how! Not only will it protect you from the harshest weather, but if the boat explodes in flames, you should live! 
Provided they still have any in stock, it is also worth getting one of the cheap basic Gortex German Police jackets (ORIGINAL POLIZEI REGENJACKE NÄSSESCHUTZ JACKE GORE-TEX) from the same seller.
Oh, don't buy the Chineese Brand rip-off Gortex jackets on Ebay. I got a North Face one that had an instantaneous self destruct mode! 
Select to expand quotemangrovefrog said..
Ive found wearing an american peaked cap under poorly wet weather hoods solves the one eyed incumbrance..
Great tip! I do the same bushwalking/trekking under even better quality jackets. Does help to have a cap with a waterproof brim like the Gortex type you can get at trekking stores.
Reckon you should all move to Sydney, puttering around off Cronulla today in shorts and tee shirt.
Select to expand quoteBoatin said..
Reckon you should all move to Sydney, puttering around off Cronulla today in shorts and tee shirt.
When you can buy a 3 bedroom house on a 1700m2 block with this view in Sydney for $295,000 and stick your boat on a mooring out the front of your house let me know and I will pack up and move there 
Regards Don
I reckon Don has it. For that price, in that location, with that view? I'd be willing to pony up for an extra layer of thermals to cope!
Hi all
I managed to find a set of Burke Southerly trousers in a little chandlery today for $259 so I was pretty happy with that
No going to worry about a jacket as I will just wear my Stormy jacket
Regards Don
