adkel53 Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Hi RaIders, I'm thinking of up grading my boat and have been looking at the Quintrex 455 Escape as a possibility. Would be buying second hand - something from around 2000 onwards and in the 12-15 grand range. Anyone own/had experience with this boat? What sized motor would you recommend? (Quintrex recommends 40 hp with a maximum of 60). Quite a few seem to have 40 hp Yamaha 2 strokes on them. Any thoughts on this motor? Any other recommendations for a similar sized aluminium boat (4.5 to 4.6 metres) from another manufacturer? Any help/suggestions much appreciated. Cheers Kel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cut_loose Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 40 would be too small mate. I'd want atleast at 50-60hp. A 40 would push it fine with 1 person in it, throw say, a small family, fishing gear or 2 other keen anglers a bait tank etc and you'll find you'll have problems, it'll struggle to push the boat through the water (also using more fuel). I can't comment on Quinnies or any other boat brand in that size range for that matter besides my Ally Craft. It's a pretty good size, really ideal for fishing inshore/bays and stuff and if you want to head out on a good day it can do it too. We paid 15k for it, 2005 model with a 60hp 4 stroke (42hours). Most boat brands are pretty good these days, as long as you don't get suckered into buying a motor that is too small for the boat, i'm sure you won't be disappointed. Any questions/pictures or anything just ask or flick me a PM ! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 (edited) Kel A lot of boats , especially in this size are sold as package deals & to make them attractive , price wise , dealers fit the least expensive motor which , in this case , is a 40hp 2S I agree with Quintrex101 when he says , 40 would be too small mate. I'd want at least at 50-60hp. A 40 would push it fine with 1 person in it, throw say, a small family, fishing gear or 2 other keen anglers a bait tank etc and you'll find you'll have problems, it'll struggle to push the boat through the water (also using more fuel). Stay away from the 40hp , a 50hp would be OK & a 60hp would be great but suspect finding a 60hp would be rather rare. No one has ever complained about having too much power As for the boat , most well known brands of the same vintage would be similar , focus on the motor then on the boat not the other way around Geoff Edited April 26, 2013 by Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aussie007 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 the stacer seahawks are nice boats a mate has one i often go out in, 5 of us went out in it about 2 weeks ago has a 40hp mercury got up and went well with heaps of power, boat handles very nicely and its roomy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chr42is Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 I have a 455 Stacer Kingray with a 50hp Mercury 2st. set up for fishing. It seems a nice balanced unit, but I have only fished it with 2 people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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