Boat advice

[carloi27]

Hi all does any one out there now much or own or have had any experience with the Seafarer Ventura 5.2 I am looking at maybe buying one. Are they stable at rest do they handle choppy water well I want to use out side as well as in the bay's and rivers are they a comfterbal ride if any one now's of one for sale in the sydney area or South Coast or central cost or out west please pm me thanks

[Bruce the Postie]

G'day Carlo ,I have been the proud owner of an old Seafarer Ventura 5.2 for the last 15 years . If you can find one in good nick with sound floor and transom at the right price snap it up . In my opinion they are a great boat,very seaworthy ,terrific in a following sea and have a fairly even split as far as fishing room and cabin room goes .

Do a bit of research so you know what to expect , but if you find a good one it will give you years of faithful service .

[carloi27]

Thanks bananaphobic for the reply got any photos of the old girl and what size engain are you running on it can't find to much about them on the net

[Bruce the Postie]

Currently running a tohatsu TLDI 115 that I am very happy with , it previously had a 1997 Johnson 90 on the back and that pushed it along just as well .

I was sure that there was some pics of the old tub on here somewhere but I can't seem to find them . I will see if I can bung up some more .

There is a bit of info on the net about them , most of it seems to be hidden in old posts on forums , but they share the same hull as the 17 ft Viking if you want to check out opinions of the hull itself .

Edited March 6, 2015 by Bananaphobic

[carloi27]

Thanks mate I found some pics of your one on here it looks good thanks mate