wakd Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Well folks, after missing out on non-boater spots at the last two socials, I thought stuff it, I'm buying a boat. Thats not actually my only reasoning for getting a boat, but it sounds good! Anyway, the order went through today for a white Polycraft 4.1m Challenger side console w/ Suzuki 50hp 4-stroke. WOOHOO! Will be throwing a Minn Kota on the front, and a seat mount on the front casting deck. Should be here in 4 weeks or so - if you want to help me out, go order one yourself, I'm getting a very good deal on the freight, because it won't come down until there is a full truckload, so the more Polys ordered for Sydney the quicker I'll get it! There is a "bait box" in the stern, and talking to the dealer he said it would be easy to fit an aerator in there, so I could fill it with seawater and aerate it, however is this good enough for bream comps? Or do I need a fully plumbed livewell? Because that will be a much bigger job (ie $$$) to fit a pump/sprayer in there. Unfortunately, I don;t think it will be ready for the Georges SP day, but should be right for the next one (is there a venue for that yet?). Wakd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Congrats on the boat mate..............you must be stoked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 G'day Wakd, congrats on your purchase you will be a happy man. I have the blue tiller steer model challenger you might have seen on here. Reguarding the livewell, i plumbed one of the front 90L tanks its plenty big for 10 bream to swim around, ive even kept a salmon in their too see how long it would last, 3hrs later he was still swimming fine. I did not fit a seat at the front as there is no need, they are pretty stable at rest and the seat just gets in the way,, unless you prefer sitting down then thats fine too. I bet your hangin to get it home i know the feeling. :ohyeh: Good Luck. Stevo :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jocool Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Welcome to the boaters club Wakd! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 :thumbsup: :thumbsup: good work wackd i'm sure youll enjoy it. i am hanging out to buy boat but have to wait a little while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakd Posted September 22, 2004 Author Share Posted September 22, 2004 Thanks guys. Yep, I've seen pics of yours Steveo. Thanks for the advice, I was thinking getting a casting deck seat would make it easier to drive the electric foot control while casting, but it was going to require some messing around to install it, so maybe I'll rethink - I'm used to land based fishing on my feet, when I do occassionally fish sitting down it feels weird. Was it a big job to plumb the livewell up the front? I spose I could do that and use the other side for the deep cycle battery/PFDs. Polycraft are putting in the extra seat (passenger next to console), and shortening one of the bow rails to make space for the electric, everything else is going to be done by the dealer and me in Sydney, so I can do a better assessment of my options when it gets down here. Wakd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byron Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Congratulations Wakd, To say I am jealous would be the understatement of this year :ohyeh: I have basically settled on a Poly myself, but must get a new car first before I commit to the purchase. That said, I am stinging to get the order in especially considering the 4 week wait I now know to expect. Out of interest, who did you purchase the boat from and how good was the deal?? PM me if required as I would like to hear more regarding your dealer experience. Enterprise marine have not even sent me a quote yet, depite my enquiry at the boat show and subsequent follow-up. Cheers, Byron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEELEE Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Well done mate. I'm still waiting for my profish to arrive :-mad2 Should be here soon hopefully. I'm itching to get out on the water to go fishing :-rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakd Posted September 22, 2004 Author Share Posted September 22, 2004 Thats one of the great things about Polycraft - apparently it only takes 3 hours for them to mould a hull. The four week wait is basically because I'm waiting for a full shipment of them so I can save $ on the freight. I could pay a couple of hundred more and have it delivered sooner if I wanted to. You don't get anywhere near that type of turnaround on ally or glass hulls... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEELEE Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Tell me about it. Still waiting for the trailcraft. Its been ages but its all worth while in the end. Hey wakd I got a pm off a guy who moulds the poly's in a big roto mould. Strong as anything he reckons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 Wak'd Its not hard to plumb the front livewell, the middle floor on the poly lifts out so you get some access to run hoses etc. Once you get it sus it out and you will know if you can do it or not.. polycraft factory can plumb the livewell for you at a cost also but i chose to do everything myself. I use the front left bin as the livewell and the right for pfd's and storage. The rear left tank is use for clothing and the days drinks etc makes a great esky too :beer: I also extended the front deck but you can do that in the open boat much easier. If your putting a minn kota on the front you wont need a seat, anyone can use them and you will find yourself standing all the time anyway. Im pretty sure the battery's go under the drivers and passengers seat, better off speaking to DaveW as he has the side console version. Stevo :grogon: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken A Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 Congrats on getting a new boat Wakd This question may be a bit off the new boat topic but can you guys out there who own Ploycraft boats answer this for me. Do soft plastic baits react when they come into contact with Polycraft material & start eating into it the way they do with some tackle boxes & the like ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 Gday Ken, Im happy to say NO... i left some plastics in my rod locker stuck onto the hull on purpose for a month to try this out,, no bleeding, no melting nothing, not even a mark :happy: Stevo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookem_Herby Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 Congrats Wackd :happy: :boat1: No doubt time will seem like it's standing still until you finally take delivery of your new baby. Good stuff, look forward to seeing some new pics in the boat section! Herby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakd Posted September 23, 2004 Author Share Posted September 23, 2004 Only 672 hours to go....tick......tock......tick......tock......tick......tock...... tick......tock......tick......tock......tick......tock......tick......tock......tick...... tock......tick......tock......tick......tock...... Oh well, I can spend the time finding out what's a good sounder/GPS to buy for it...suggestions? And what size electric / battery capacity.... I am clueless on those subjects, thank goodness for the internet and fishraider eh? Clueless newbie + the internet + coupla weeks = expert Wakd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEELEE Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 Wakd try navman and Hummingbird for GPS and sounders. Also depends if you want a combined sounder/gps unit, colour or black n white and are you going to have a sounder near your leccy so you can see the fishies under you!!!! As for your leccy it depends how much you want to spend. Minn Kota or Motorguide. Minn Kota has the autopilot on the riptide but they can run out at around $1500 unless someone here knows of a place that does a good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakd Posted September 28, 2004 Author Share Posted September 28, 2004 Thanks bassifier and leelee, the Matrix37 looks like the goods. Swoff - see ya on the water!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakd Posted October 6, 2004 Author Share Posted October 6, 2004 My Poly arrives on Tuesday from Bundaberg :ohyeh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaso Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 the polys are becoming a VERY popular boat....starting to see more and more of them on the water!! Congrats!! aye - but not in the trading post at all! Do they hold their value on a par with aluminium boats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEELEE Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 My Poly arrives on Tuesday from Bundaberg :ohyeh: Is it filled with rum :beer: :beer: :beer: :ohyeh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snag Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 :thumbsup: Congrats WAKD :happy: Bet your chopping at the bit to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bashir Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Clueless newbie + the internet + coupla weeks = expertWakd. Sounds like Nicko. :nana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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