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57 minutes ago, wrxhoon1 said:

Have you thought of looking at an older boat with a 2 stroke engine? Buy that and re-power? Say a 10 yo in good nick , not much will go wrong as long as she was trailer kept, then spend $25k to re-power with a new 4 stroke engine . You have a reliable engine and $4-5 k for the latest electronics then the only other thing to worry is the trailer if you travel long distances.

I think you will be able to find the boat your after within your budget but maybe not in WA.

By all means look a late model boat but if I was you I would keep my options open .

Good luck in your search.

 

Hey Wrx 

I originally considered this but because I don't want a "project" I have dismissed this idea altogether.

I don't have time to do all of the maintenance myself and trades for repairs and even swapping out motors here in WA are very expensive, I have experienced this before with my old Caribbean.

All of my extra time I want to spend on the water not in the shed if you see what I mean.

You are dead right with your comments above with regards to a seaworthy boat with offshore capabilities and a 200 litre tank (although some Haines are a little less, but due to how efficient new outboards can be that should not be a problem).

I do think the right boat will come along, quite like the look of the the new Haines Signature 640f but it will likely be a bit over budget with through hull transducer and 200 hp.

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10 minutes ago, Rebel said:

Hi,

Welcome aboard.

Have a look at a Surtees,Yellow Fin,Savage or a Bar Crusher.

Good luck.

 

 

Hi Rebel

Thanks but as mentioned in the first post I am looking for FGlass not Ally.

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15 hours ago, jeffb5.8 said:

Hi

my brother in law just upgraded from Quintrex half cab to a 2018 Haines Signature 650f hardtop with a 250hp Merc and he is stoked with the ride and handling.

He is in The NT and does over nighters offshore and really rates the ride.

Pretty sure he paid $76k for it and it had 45hrs on the engine.

It does have all the bells and whistles

 

P.s

My wife loveS the Stejcraft 580 Islander Deluxe and with a drive away price of $74k with all my options, she is working on me to trade my Bowrider for it.

610 Monaco is also nice

Hey Jeffb

That Haines 650f sounds like it would be close to perfect for me!  I just can't seem to find one available, I think your BIL was very lucky.

I looked into the Stejcraft and they are a nice rig, I found the outboard size is small so I was left wondering if the hull was a bit lightweight the same as possibly the Revivals?  Also they look a bit more of a cruising type with a bigger cabin, not as well geared up for fishing and a bit fancy for me haha!

Best of luck if you go for the trade in

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16 hours ago, wrxhoon1 said:

Add to your list Formula and Evolution, I know evolution are hand laid , not sure on formula but I think a mixture of shopped and hand laid. 

I haven't been in the formula but they are based on the old Haines formula 23 hull. I have been in the evo 652 and they ride very well.

F/G boats 6 mtrs plus ( true 6 mt not like most manufacturers measuring the bow sprit as well) are over $100K for a combo including trailer and will weigh at 2500 kg  plus fueled, gear and trailer, don't go on the specs they supply as that maybe for bare minimum so you will need electric over hydraulic brakes.

I'm sure you can find a so called 6mt boat combo with minimum hp and minimum fittings on a trailer with over-ride brakes, especially a lesser known brand for under $100k, maybe even at your budget.

I think if you want a well known brand with some electronics a legal trailer and a 150 plus hp you will have to look at used, by the way if you find a 2-3 yo with a lot more hours than 100 don't walk away, engines don't wear out, age kills them , corrosion etc... unless used commercially. I know charter boat operators that do 4000-5000 hours before they re-power. The other problem you have  WA is a small market for used boats and shipping from East would be very expensive.

Good luck in your search it will be interesting to see what you end up with.

Cheers WRX, love the look of the Southern Formulas and Evolution but they are quite a bit over budget, even the second hand ones of which there aren't many available, unless you look at boats ten years old.  I don't really want to have to spend a heap on upgrading electronics etc.

I agree with the hours on the motor, not too concerned with that but would like to purchase with warranty still in place for a bit of insurance. The hard part is finding that second hand boat, they just don't come up too often, I hope a member on here may come up with something that fits the bill at some point... Fingers Crossed

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1 hour ago, dunc333 said:

have alook at the yalta crafts 

Hey Dunc

I don't know much about these apart from they have new owners and are relocating their factory apparently.  It might be a long wait to get hold of one of these in WA, unless anyone knows different?

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1 hour ago, Jiggy said:

I just did a quick search on a boat sales site for WA and new Ocean Master 640 Challengers came up as in your budget range. I don't know anything about them but this is the makers site:

http://www.oceanmasterboats.com.au/challenger-series.html

Can't hurt to have a look at one. Dealer is in Fremantle. Good luck new boat hunting is fun kinda sorta.

 

Thanks Jiggy

I've looked into these and apparently the hulls used to made in Oz but are now imported from China and do not have the best reputation.

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Hi Zoran

Thanks for your input.

I am really looking for a new boat or at most a couple of years old with Donk under 100 hours.  I used to own a caribbean from the 70's with a merc 2 stroke and it needed constant maintenance so looking for less of a project if you get my meaning.

It will really only be for 2-3 adult fishers and mainly for fishing offshore (so needs to be 6m plus for my own peace of mind) not too worried about size of cabin as I don't plan to use for over nighters, might put a portable toilet in the cabin in the foot well for a bit of comfort.

I definitely don't want a Centre Console as the weather here in WA can get windy and choppy in the afternoons and prefer something with a bit more shelter (hard top would be great but a little out of my budget probably).

I have looked at the revivals but was not that impressed with the build quality compared to Haines Signature, Haines Hunter etc., didn't feel as solid and I was not too happy with the open space in front of the passenger seat.  I am not sure how they ride but they seem to be fitted out with smaller outboards compared to others in the same size so my guess was that the hull was lighter (quite happy to be proven wrong) and therefore needed less horsepower/torque to push it?

No problem with the tow vehicle I have a prado with brake system installed already.

Cheers

 

 

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Hi All

New Member, long time visitor to Fishraider.

I am looking for recommendations for a new boat and hoping I can get some members with experience to help or point me in the right direction.

These are the specs I am looking for - 

fiber glass

trailer

6m plus 

150hp minimum up to 200hp maximum outboard 

fishing set up for Western Australian (metro mainly) waters

Would like in hull transducer 600k and decent combo unit or individuals if there is room

Budget 70k - 80k

 

So far I have looked at Signatures, Haines Hunters, North Bank, Cruise Craft, Whittley.

I am not really into the Yank boats and they don't seem to have new ones available here in WA very often/easily.

I am not looking to go Plate Ally as I have been on plenty and prefer the ride of a fiber hull.

Anyway if anyone has any ideas or recommendations it would be much appreciated.

Cheers