Guest Jocool Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 I like looking at boats...and some of them do things to me that they shouldnt! :confusuion: What I thought I would do was share some with you guys...one at a time! :nana: Feel free to comment on the pics I put up! I will post more as I go along. My objective is to have only Aussie built boats at theis stage. and the first catagory I have chosen is a Bass Boat so to speak! This first one really appeals for a number of reasons. Firstly its pedigree. You cant go wrong with a Haines Signature hull. They are the benchmark I think in trailerboats. Granted Fiberglass is not my first choice, but I love this boat none the less. A review on this boat can be had HERE ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken A Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 The first thing I thought when I looked at the pic Joe was it would be no use to me in the shallow water I fish. Wasn''t far off the mark when I read this in the review. there is a fair amount of hull below the waterline Nice looking rig & would suit some areas/ people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jocool Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 Well thats just it Ken...Horses for courses. I just thought showing of some of the boats available would be a good thing, as some guys may be looking for a boat and not know what is available! Im trying to decide what the alloy equivelant of that boat is...and NO its not a Hornet! :grogon: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jocool Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 You want shallow water running! You got it Ken! Saw this at the boat show...dont Know if I like it though! :ohyeh: All the pertinent specs can be found HERE! Its imported, and there is a Aussie dealer somewhere in NSW I think! The website has their contact details HERE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 That sure is different Joe, looks a bit like something out of an old James Bond movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snag Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 Jocool love the first pic :thumbsup: but have to say the other boat looks like crap . Look forward to any other pics you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick T Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 This is one of the ABT competitors new boat. Although I am no longer mates with him I must admit the boat makes me want to do naughty things like trade in the hornet :cum: http://www.dkgmarineservices.com/attack470ts_p1.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jocool Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 Great looking boat Rick...They made in OZ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick T Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 yep, aussie made and very well finished. I''ll keep dreamin'' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jocool Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 I have been looking for an alloy boat that I can post on here. My objective being to post pics of what I see as stand out boats! But unfortunately I really cant find anything that is NEW and really GRABS me as far as hull design and new technology goes! The only variable is the layout internally, and that can be as wild as what your imagination or wallet can make it! They all seem to have a leaning toward the tourney style of fitout which is great, but not to everyones liking, even myself. I prefer a hull that will give me a bit of deepwater capability. And before you all jump down my throat about the Haines being a Tourny platform , I included it based on Hull design! The one I like most, because I modelled my boat layout on it, :thumbsup: is the Horizon Northerner! You can see all the relevant specs HERE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byron Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 This is one of the ABT competitors new boat. Although I am no longer mates with him I must admit the boat makes me want to do naughty things like trade in the hornet :cum: \[url=http://www.dkgmarineservices.com/attack470ts_p1.htm\]http://www.dkgmarineservices.com/attack470ts_p1.htm\[/url\] Hey Rick, Think this is the same boat that Jessie Lomas used in the Hawkesbury ABT....new sponsor maybe.........but I heard he drove it all over the racks and scratched the beejesus out of the gel coat!! :yikes: Not sure I would be venturing too deep into the racks if I had one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slider Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 I sure was Swoff, and it wasn''t pretty! Hey has anybody got any pics/specs/comments on that new Savage that was at the Boat Show, the one that looked like a Yank Bass boat and had 115 ponies off the back. I can''t stop thinking about that boat... Cheers Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jocool Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 Got another one for you! This is a Kevlacat built Tri...or gullwing. So called because when you look at the hull head on it forms the profile of a seagulls wings! I dont know the full story behind the build, but I suspect it was originally comissioned by a Nomad Sportfishing Charters up in QLD, and at this stage I dont think it is in general production as there is no mention of it on the Kevlacat website. I have seen it pictured in F&B on a number of accasions and have liked the look of it. In this months edition they did a write up on it. I realise the write up MAY be slightly biased as there are very close ties between F&B and Nomad. But none the less, it is a very impressive craft. They make mention in the article that it will give Hornets a run for their money once it goes into production. Looking at the latest Hornets they tend to be more of a Tri than what they started of as being, which was generally just a pointy nosed punt! Anyway....enough of my diatribe...here is the pic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Joe, I''m not sure this is Australian made but it fits the sexy bit and it''d get you out to the fishing grounds in a hurry :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jocool Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 I dont know the full story behind the build, but I suspect it was originally comissioned by a Nomad Sportfishing Charters up in QLD, and at this stage I dont think it is in general production as there is no mention of it on the Kevlacat website. I found out more about it. Apparently it was originally a production model for Kevla Cat a few years back but was shelved. It has been re born! But is not yet in full production! And Clutch....Your right! Does fit the sexy part! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAYp Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 The one I like most, because I modelled my boat layout on it, :thumbsup: is the Horizon Northerner! You can see all the relevant specs \HERE!\[/url\] Hi Jocool, Horizon''s make a great boat I have the 5250 Sun Runner, had it for about 3 years the only trouble I''ve had with it is paint work flakeing around the transim. They are great with their after sales warranty it''s been back to them twice for paint work and they got it picked up from home and delivered it back to the front door both times. Great outside boat or river they have a very deep V which helps in rough water and plenty of room and storeage, I think if I was in the market for a new boat again I would look at any other brand. :thumbsup: Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Think this is the same boat that Jessie Lomas used in the Hawkesbury ABT....new sponsor maybe.........but I heard he drove it all over the racks and scratched the beejesus out of the gel coat!! :yikes: I think Brent was with him, I heard a few stories about his boat treatment... :confusuion: That''s not Jesse''s old boat, his was a browny tan colour and I think the company owner is currently using it in the comps. To the boat builders credit, from what I heard it had a very hard life but is still going strong. I heard some scary crunches as it was run up on to a rocky Glenbawn shore during the ABT comp earlier this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiebasser Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 ''nother one for ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiebasser Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 and Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiebasser Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 weird one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiebasser Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 hate to be out in any swell though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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