The Rabbit

I would guess you are a man who wants a better camera for Xmas.

My brother inlaw calls it chitterway creek, just looked on the map and its really called Ourimbah Creek which comes out at Chittaway Point. That is the buildings at the Entrance in the background

Looks like the entrance to Chittaway Creek

Some options down southern Sydney In Port Hacking try Gymea Bay or Gooseberry Bay ( Opposite Lilli Pilli) Georges River try Revesby Beach ( I don't know its real Name) which is at the end of River Rd or (I've never been there) but up near the DeepWater Motor boat club Closer to Botany Bay you could try Kogarah Bay

Congratulations mate She’s a stunner You must own a really nice boat to pick up that gorgeous lady Just remember now she's a it's a whole new kettle of fish or you

Here she is. She is still waiting for a name

Just Insured mine $27000.00 with ClubMarine cost me $400.00 Quote from GIO for same thing was $560.00 (and that was with multi policy discount) I think GIO may have taken a claim I made on the car into account because they asked about any insurance cliams in the last five years.

For any one following this post found this artical on the clubmarine site which explains things fairly well and backs up the info posted so far http://www.clubmarine.com.au/internet/club...G19-2+Technical

Took the boat out for the first time on Saturday. I was suprised how easy it was to get it in and out of the water, cause it feels very weighty on the trailer when pushing her around the drive way at home. The Merc 115 runs on 2 cyl under about 1800rpm and when you push the stick forward and all 4 cyl cut in she gets a real kick out of the water and goes a bit bow high. What do you guys find the best way to trim the motor when you put the power on?

Yep bloody excited. Gee, had not even thought about giving her a name. It's ready to pick up, got the cheque made, trying to get half a day off work, otherwise it's will have to be Saturday. If that happens will have to drive straight to the boat ramp and launch her. It better not rain on the weekend or GOD will be off my xmas card list!!!!!! And the passed her boat license test today as well. Weekend after next all ready planning to take her up the Central Coast. I think I'll have another beer tonight just to celebrate

Just to give you a comparison , I've got a Mazda Tribute, 3ltr V6 150Kw and have towed my brother's old 5.2mtr GRP with no problems.

For everyone advise and opinions thanks. After spending some time looking at various options we decided taht we wanted at least 6 person capacity. So this meant at least a 5.25 mtr boat. I have purchase a 2nd Hand Savage Ospery 550 Bowrider, Built Dec 2003 with a 115hp Mercury Saltwater Outboard. Should be out on the water next weekend No Photo's ( Took the digital camera and the batteries went flat) (took a spare set an they were discharged too, bloody kids !!!!!)

Thanks guys. To Grantm, Why do you consider the Trailcraft a low end hull, they look like they are built like a brick shithouse, and they are priced accordingly. I got a quote on the trailcraft 475 crossports to day, about $33500 in round figures Which brings me to another question , what are your thoughts on plate alloy boats verses pressed hulls?

I've got permission from the trouble and strife to buy a boat. The spec is a bowrider around 5 meters, not planning to go outside, use fishing, cruising and towing the kids around on a tube. Started doing the rounds of the dealers and quickly realising they are no different from car dealers. It seems hard to get genuine advise from anyone, as everyone has the best product (according to them). First question is Alloy vs Fglass. I can see Fglass is a nicer finish, smoother ride, but a bit heavier and a few extra dollars. Looking a used boats, the Fglass hulls don't seem to wear as well, if you look close a lot of them have fine cracks in the gel coat, though I'm told this is not really an issue. Used Alloys can be almost like new, to a few scratches to totally abused. I plan to tow this boat up the coast at least once a year, but the difference in weight seems to be in the 100-150KG range for the same size boat. I've looked at Quintrex, Stacer, Ally Craft, Trailcraft and Stessco new, as I had originally discounted (rightly or wrongly) Fglass due to extra weight and cost. I like the look of the trailcraft, the wife likes the quintrex. Cheapest prices are the Ally craft. I have seen a second hand Savage (alloy with glass console) which looks like a nice compromise. I would love to put a 4 stroke on it, but that will depend on the budget and what I can get out of the dealers. The one answer I am really struggling to find is info on resale values. I have seen Glassguide advertised for about $290.00 but don't know if it is work the money. The only thing I found was an artical out of the SMH which said you lose 20% value first year , 10% per year after that which levels out after 5-7 years Looking at the prices of used boats compared to the RRP of new no one else has seem this artical. Any Advise , opinions on the above would be appreciated.