Dolmo Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Hi, Lookign into getting a boat, i saw some of the hornet trophy boats and similar...whats the best type of boat to get? I could grab an engine and put it on an old tinny otherwise, which may be the go...not to sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 It all depends on the type of fishing you want to do. If you can give us a bit more info on where you want to fish and what you want to chase, Im sure a few people will have suggestions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightmanager Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 G'day Dolmo , I think the first question you need to ask is :" What do I want the boat for?" Fishing , cruising , skiing etc . If you want it for fishing , where would you be most likely to use it? Rivers , bays , outside ? A 12'tinny is no good for going outside , and a 6M boat is going to have trouble in very shallow river water ! Next , what is your preferred material? Aluminium, Fibreglass , timber , poly? Then , once you have narrowed your choices down a bit , you need to look at brands . Stessco , Quintrex , Haines Hunter and so on . Hope this helps a bit ! Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolmo Posted February 2, 2007 Author Share Posted February 2, 2007 It would be in the port hacking.... I would be after flatties, whiting, kingifish and other pelagics. Aluminium or fibreglass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IFishSick. Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 I would have to say go with the Aluminium boat at around 4m in length. For the bay a fibreglass boat isn't needed because the ride is already easy in the Port Hacking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETTY Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Although slightly more expensive an inflatable boat could be an option. Having a 13ft Quicksilver with 15hp Johnson and like you operating in the Port Hacking, I couldn't be more happier with the performance and most of all the stability which is a must when fishing. Proven as a Surf Rescue boat so no worries with the breakers in the bay and abosolutly flies when the water is like a mill pond - she's an allrouder As mentioned above inflatable's are usually more expensive than traditional hull materials but they require less power therefore saving more money on a lower power option! Take away the conception they're a tender and need to be inflated all the time and before/after use. Bigger ones like mine are great on skid trailers and the ones with rigid hulls have deep v hull performance with the stability of an inflatable. Sorry for pouring my heart out but I'm a passionate inflatable man!!!!!!! Good Luck with the choices - there are soooo many!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locodave Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 NOt trying to sell you my boat, but why don't you buy my boat ? It's 4.5 Aluminium, 50HP mercury! It's a nice boat to start off with! It's an L's boat! It has an old hull but has been completely restored, carpeted, painted etc! It's under 10k too Buy now and I will throw in a free anhor 2004 Mercury frogot to state! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATrezise Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 NOt trying to sell you my boat, but why don't you buy my boat ? It's 4.5 Aluminium, 50HP mercury! It's a nice boat to start off with! It's an L's boat! It has an old hull but has been completely restored, carpeted, painted etc! It's under 10k too Buy now and I will throw in a free anhor 2004 Mercury frogot to state! Hey Loco, Tell me more about your boat. I guess for a start, where is it and how much do you really want for it ? What make/model and year is it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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