night_rider Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 (edited) Hi Raiders, Happy Australia Day! I have sold one of my cars, and now am funded up to about $10k for my first boat. Fishing i would love to do would be in and around inshore river/estuaries and a little in the ocean for kings, snapper or something that slaps the hip and not just the elbow Could i please ask what people's thoughts are on the Quintrex 455 Escape CV. There is one that has caught my eye on buyingyachts website, $10k looks in very good nick, 1999, little use with yamaha 40hp 2 stroke, rego till sep. Any 2c at all would be great guys. Cheers M Edited January 26, 2012 by Marky Wants to Fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cut_loose Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Hi mate I personally think the 455 escape is a great boat, it's the same shape/very similar to a more modern 455/460 coast runner. Considering the boat is in good condition that is a good price, BUT, the 40hp will be underpowered, with 3 or 4 people you would find it hard to plane. By yourself i'm sure it'll be okay, just some food for thought. Look at a few boats, open, runabouts etc for under 10k, look up and find what suits you best ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike82 Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Hi mate I personally think the 455 escape is a great boat, it's the same shape/very similar to a more modern 455/460 coast runner. Considering the boat is in good condition that is a good price, BUT, the 40hp will be underpowered, with 3 or 4 people you would find it hard to plane. By yourself i'm sure it'll be okay, just some food for thought. Look at a few boats, open, runabouts etc for under 10k, look up and find what suits you best ! I agree with quintrex101, I own a 455 coast runner with a 2 stroke 60hp merc (maximum Hp for the hull) and sometimes wish it had more power. Especially with a full tank of fuel, 2 up, ice, gear and full bait tank, when heading a bit offshore definitely would like some more horse powers! Also when comparing between models, the C.V model doesn't have as much flotation and doesn't have other options like the non C.V model. Just something to keep in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
night_rider Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 Guys thanks for the advice! I was going to just lunge in and buy that one, but experience reads true. I'd hate to buy a boat regretting a smaller engine, I will usualy be heading out with 2-4 people in, so a 50 or 60 might be a necessity. I'll keep the hunt going! Is boatpoint / boatsales the best place to look? I guess as per car dealerships i dont want to pay a premium for a dealer if i dont need to, does the same apply to boat dealers? Cheers, M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cut_loose Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 It does mate, i'll send you a PM with some sites and ad which might get you started Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
night_rider Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 It does mate, i'll send you a PM with some sites and ad which might get you started Thanks Quintre101, I'll keep an eye out for your PM. I think im going to hoon up the central coast and take a gander at all the For Sale signs up there to get a bit more viewing experience. Cheers, M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennos Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Take it for a test drive bud. Might meet or exceed your expectations, or you might think its a dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catchin Jack Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Check out what our sponsors have or call them, they may be able to help you out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew399 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 i have a 4.5 quinny with a 50 and i find it underpowered... Its ok- and only ok- when im by myself but any other ppl on board and its annoying... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
night_rider Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 Thanks again raiders, I have pmd huey and we'll see how I go. Hoping to have something in the next few Weeks. Hmm launching her for the first time going to be great fun! Might have to film for everyone's enjoyment. tight lines guys. Anymore advice would be great it's tops be steered in the righy direction by our raider gurus . Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
night_rider Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 Thanks again raiders, I have pmd huey and we'll see how I go. Hoping to have something in the next few Weeks. Hmm launching her for the first time going to be great fun! Might have to film for everyone's enjoyment. tight lines guys. Anymore advice would be great it's tops be steered in the righy direction by our raider gurus . Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZrevhead Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Sorry to dig up an ancient thread I am also looking at used runabouts and just found a 455 Escape so I was googling for information and found this thread. The one I was looking at is also a 40hp so I really dont want an under powered boat. What did you end up buying night_rider? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campr Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 I used to have a quinnie 4.5 lazeabout with a 50hp and appreciated later upgrade to a 60hp. I imagine a 40hp would have been hopeless. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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