Savage Osprey Boats

[taba]

Hi guys looking to purchase an early 2000s model Savage Osprey 525 and was just wondering what there offshore capabilities are like or experiences with the boat I do have alot of experience offshore but my older 80s model 4.9m does the job but looking to upgrade.

[noelm]

An OK boat back in their day, just another pressed tinny like they were back then. Make sure you check for any cracking if the boats been used a lot, remember it’s 20 years old now. It will be fine in the ocean, don’t expect a super soft ride, but driven responsibly, it will be fine.

[frankS]

I just sold a smaller version the Scorpion 485 and was pleased with the way it handled off shore on a reasonable day it had a 90hp Etec which was max for the boat, it got up and boogied in the bay but naturally you had to slow down outside.

I also have the Savage lancer a 80;s model 5.3 m and I have to say it is without a doubt the BEST tinnie of it's size going . It also has a 90hp Etec and although it can have up to 120hp the 90 is enough for a fishing boat, if you want a ski/speed boat get a Lewis.

plenty of fishing room for 4 people and reasonably stable at rest. They, like any alloy boat don't like short chop .

The osprey are a great boat for what they are, a mid sized tinnie .

Try and get hold of Geoff Websters book ( Trailerboat Fisherman 27 top fishin boats ! ). and I have left the g off from fishing as this is how the book is spelt.

Here is a summary of his review. ( it makes a nice change to be able to write ) " this is the best boat in it's class" . This was the review on the Lancer 530.

Just my opinion.

Frank

Edited June 7 by frankS

[taba]

Thanks guys much appreciated 🙏