Whittley boats info

[Gilera]

I am looking for a family boat for the river that is also capable of the occasional trip outside. Emphasis is on the family boat part as I have 3 young kids and have a ramp a few hundred metres away. The Whittley half cab boats from 80s and 90s in 5-6m range seem to tick a lot of boxes. I realise they have less deck space and more cabin space than some other boats of this size but also seemed to have more extras from a time when boats were pretty basic. Wondering about build quality and performance as there is not a lot of info available online compared to other manufacturers. Does anyone have any experience? I assume that they are equally subject to rotten transom/floor/stringers as other similar boats from that era.  

[Rebel]

They were great boats in their day.

If you are not sure, get an expert to help you. Better than wasting your money.

Good luck with the purchase.

[noelm]

Whitley tended to go for the "family" market style of boats, pretty flash and lots of cabin space, I can't remember a Whitley fishing boat as such.

[Gilera]

45 minutes ago, noelm said:

Whitley tended to go for the "family" market style of boats, pretty flash and lots of cabin space, I can't remember a Whitley fishing boat as such.

No reason why it wouldn't suit fishing though for 1-2 persons though right? As long as the are a capable hull for good days outside. Moderate V hull and helm fairly far back should make for a fairly dry boat I would have thought.