Wastin Time Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Hi all, Just starting to get together some ideas on a boat that i would like to purchase in the next 12 months, I know thats a long time away but i want to start my research now so when the says i know exactly what i want. I currently have a 5M quinnie runabout & I want something no bigger than 5.5M and in a cuddy style (for the kids mainly). Now i know i am not gaining much more length but its the style that will come into affect more as the kids get older. So on my inital search I came across the makocraft Canyon Runner Series, it appears to have the best of both worlds. Can anybody shed any light on these boats & makocraft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger_shark Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I saw a Mako at hueys the last time i was there, he had one for sale.... im sure he will be able to shed a bit of light for you. They look very nice indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a boat Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Hi Roy, the Mako that Tiger Shark is referring to is the Savage Mako, it is a fibreglass boat. I have seen a few Makocraft but never been in one. They are built by the Stessl family after they closed the factory on Stessl boats following money troubles-new owners are know making Stessl boats for what I understand. From the boats I have seen I think there are better aluminium boats out there, but I think the price of the Makocraft would be hard to beat. Trust me I could easily start selling Makcraft tomorrow if I wanted to, but I think I will staying with Stacer for a number of reasons. Yes they might be dearer but you get LEVEL floatation / self drainging elkele;';'pit / a walk thru cabin, which is a huge benefit compared to the hatch that most other brands have / they come STD with bimini,front clear, VHF radio, fishfinder, auto bilge pump and nav lights and as a dealer Telwater is a much better company to deal with pretty much anybody else that we have worked with over 40 odd years. I notice that Makocraft have copied Stacers EVO hull-becasue it works, but I am not bashing them because they are not the only one to have copied it, with pretty much all the other major brands having a similar hull design, that is Savage, Allycraft and even some of the smaller custom guys are doing this. I am not saying Stacer developed this hull shape, becasue glass boats have been using it for years, because again it works in giving a boat the sofest ride and good stability. When comparing brands see what the standard boat ONLY costs and then do your comparsions. If I was looking to buy a new boat that is what I would do becasue you can fit the same outboard and trailer to two different brands and the cost difference will be the boat and you want to make sure you are getting the best value for your money. Narrow it down to 2 or 3 that you like and can afford and then go for a run and buy from a dealer that you like and trust. Just my 2 cents worth and I wish you all the best in your search for a bigger cabin boat, Huey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 A boat you may want to look at is the Aussie Whaler Prof Fish 5.5. They have a heap of room can sleep 3, you can ave a toilet, they come with a transom door and plumed live bait tank. Best features are huge elkele;';'pit and very stable. Excellent performance, reliability, safety and rugged durability are the only way to describe the Aussie Whaler Profish, featuring forward hatch through cabin anchoring access as well as walk round capability. The Profish 5.5 and 6.5 offer unsurpassed stability and elkele;';'pit area for the ultimate fishing platform. Specifications Centre Line Length: 5.5m Maximum Beam:2.4m Hull Weight: 720kg approx Dead Rise Angle:17 degrees Fuel Capacity: 140L Load Capacity: 6 adults Overall Height: 3m on trailer Overall Length: 7m on trailer Power Range:115 hp to 150hp elkele;';'pit Area: 2.3mL x 1.8mW Standard Equipment: Hydraulic steering Fibreglass hardtop with stainless steel support frame Upholstered full width front cushion Pedestal mounted upholstered bucket seats Electric fuel gauge sender Moulded self draining motor well Full moulded interior liner with self draining elkele;';'pit including kill tank and forward storage lockers. Navigation lights Automatic bilge pump Foam filled hull Recessed side pockets Moulded battery box Inbuilt moulded live bait tank Transom access door 2 boarding platforms Bow roller and bollard Deck cleats Recessed stainless steel grab rails stainless bow rail Tinned copper wire Switch panel Options: Two tone hull Moulded cabin storage Toilet lockers Marine toilet Stainless steel bait board Stainless steel rocket launcher Rod rack Boarding ladder Additional rod holders Hardtop clears Side curtains and storm cover Hardtop extension awning Bunk infill cushion to make double berth Galvanised Dunbier tandem trailer Optional seating for 2 or 4 Cheers Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wastin Time Posted June 6, 2007 Author Share Posted June 6, 2007 Thanks for inital replies guys. I will be taking a keen interest in the Boat Show this year - that is for sure. Huey - I would ideally love to stay with a quintrex or even look at a stacer, but they start to get $$$. I will obviously have a chat to you over the coming months as my plan starts to come together.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilk fish Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 greetings i had a large 6m stessl and it was superb. I regularly keep in touch with the guy i sold it to, and he is estatic over it. i have high regard for the stessl boats and the new mako ones, quintrex. bluefin, trailcraft, stacer, sea jay, allycraft etc etc are great boats, in fact i feel aussie aluminium boats cant be beat. i have placed an order for my new mako craft, and it should be available within a couple of months. ilk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishingmik Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 mate i have the 5.2 steesl blue water (which i think is the cannon runners now ) and i would recomend to any one that wants something for the family and a great offshore fishing boat they are a deep and very stable boat mik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wastin Time Posted June 6, 2007 Author Share Posted June 6, 2007 (edited) Does anyone know a Sydney metro dealer that stocks these boats? As i notice there isnt one listed on their website If anyone does, just remember to do the right thing and run it past the Mods/Admin before posting. Edited June 6, 2007 by Wastin Time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger_shark Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Does anyone know a Sydney metro dealer that stocks these boats? As i notice there isnt one listed on their website If anyone does, just remember to do the right thing and run it past the Mods/Admin before posting. Might be a good idea to check out what huey has in stock.... He has some very nce boats for sale at very reasonal prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wastin Time Posted June 7, 2007 Author Share Posted June 7, 2007 Might be a good idea to check out what huey has in stock.... He has some very nce boats for sale at very reasonal prices. For sure TS, but i would also like to have a look at one of these boats in the flesh - not just glossy mags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger_shark Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Looks like the closest dealers are in gosford or wollongong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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