freedom 595 w/a vs yalta 555

[BUCA T]

i currently own a 4.3m cruise craft rougue and was thinkin of upgrading. I would love a haines 600 classic or cruise craft 575 explorer. During my research i have also taken a liking to the freedom 595 walk around and the yalta craft 555. If any one owns any of these boats and could comment on their performace ect it would be appretiatted. cheers buca t

[SgBFish]

Buca
I have owned a Yalta 555 for over 2 years now.
Pluses:
Ride, they ride very well up and down hill.
Value for money is very good.
Range with the 150L tank is awesome.
Large cab and cockpit
Very dry boat
Minuses
Finish, not as good as the dearer boats
Stability at rest is what you get with 23 degrees of deadrise.
Would I buy another one, Yes. Pick is Australia day Tanga wrecks
Scott

[BUCA T]

cheers scott, i see that you have a yammy four banger on the back what hp is it and what sort of performance eg kms/l and wot speed are you getting cheers buca t

[honda900]

BUCA T,

555 great value for money, boat ride and handle well, Handles well outside and inside.

Regards
Honda.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l269/honda900_uw/PHOT0013.jpg

[megafish71]

Can't say much about the Freedom 595, but I have spent a fair amount of time on both 555 & 615 Yaltas. They are IMHO the best value for money offshore production boat on the local market. The yaltas handle very well and are very predictable, but can be a little rolly at rest. Pic of my old Yalta 615

Cheers Ron

[SgBFish]

Buca
I have the 115 4s on the back which is enough.
scott

[TheRealAndy]

Damn you, now I have another boat to research and take a look at. Looks like AMC is the BNE dealer, wonder why it was never mentioned when I was looking at the tournament at the tinnie and tackle show..

[thelump]

Great value boats. I have a 2003 model 555 and can't complain. If i had the money i would by another. (about 36k driveaway at the boat show);D Those 595 offshores look pretty sexy too.

[LoungeLizard]

Hey lump, who did you get the 36K quote from? Is that with the 115 Yam 2st?

[TheRealAndy]

Hey lump, who did you get the 36K quote from? Is that with the 115 Yam 2st?

I think you can even get them cheaper than that. 115yam 2 stroke at the show, but if you strip of radios and carpet and sounder and all that stuff they go for a song.

[LoungeLizard]

Hmmm, well Marine Tune are advertising them for around $39K "on special", that's for a pretty basic package with very little fruit and the 115 Yam 2st. Even if you chuck out all the extras I can't see them going to $36K which is why I'm asking lump where he got the price from. Now you're saying they'll go for even less (how much??) - care to elaborate?

[BUCA T]

BUCA T,

555 great value for money, boat ride and handle well, Handles well outside and inside.

Regards
Honda.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l269/honda900_uw/PHOT0013.jpg hey honda i see a suzuki 4 banger bolted on the back of your wicked looking rig what size is it and what sort of performance do you get from it eg wot speed and cruising fuel consumption

[gawby]

This might help you a bit.


http://www.ausfish.com.au/vforum/showthread.php?t=138982
Graeme

[honda900]

Buca T

Zuke 140, figures as below, these figures are from the ep20 and the gps so are accurate, have had a few problems propping the engine but now have it sorted.

Solas 14 1/8 *18 - 4 blade
rpm Speed LPH
1000 6.8 1.4
2000 10.9 5.8
3000 16.4 11.4
4000 36.3 17.4
5000 49.6 26.8
WOT-6000 63.5 40.1
Hole shot 2sec


Regards
Honda

[thelump]

Hmmm, well Marine Tune are advertising them for around $39K "on special", that's for a pretty basic package with very little fruit and the 115 Yam 2st. Even if you chuck out all the extras I can't see them going to $36K which is why I'm asking lump where he got the price from. Now you're saying they'll go for even less (how much??) - care to elaborate?

Sorry Lizard been working too hard. The price was $35990 at the tinnie and tackle show for the Fisherman version. From memory it had rocket launcher , bait board. plumbed livey tank(set further in toward the side giving it a bit more area) sounder(I think Hummingbird?) 115 yammy 2 stroke and radios.Maybe even a GPS??? They also had a family version which had full camp covers and toilet etc for $36990

[Scalem]

This might help you a bit.


http://www.ausfish.com.au/vforum/showthread.php?t=138982
Graeme

Ditto Graeme,

I have to confess I hijacked this thread just a "little" recently, having picked up my new 555 last Thursday and got her feet wet for the 1st time on Sunday. Did one lap around Peel island in 25 knot wind late afternoon. Can't wipe the smile off my face I am that impressed with the whole rig and performance. Gave the motor a quick jab of acceleration and forgot to make a mental note of actual speed I was doing, but felt like I was flying with plenty more to go. Decided to behave with a motor only 30 mins on the hour meter.8-)

Basic spec summary
555 hull
F115AETX 4stroke Yammy
both 27 meg and VHF radio
Upgrade to 788x Humminbird colour sounder/GPS
Upgrade to Dunbier drive on trailer ( an absolute must IMO and those who helped advise me)
Pedistool seats with slide adjust on drivers' side instead of glass mount boxes - Important for offshore work to be able to stand or move with the waves, unhindered
Extended Bimini instead of rocket launchers ( trade off with my wife)
Bearing Buddies fitted
Ski hooks which are not standard fittingIMO the power to weight is excellent even with 4 POB, 70 ltrs of fuel on Sunday Performance is more than enough unless you are planning a trip to the moon in a rocket

Scalem

[hsv 408]

555 all the way what an awesome boat outside. Got mine Sept last year and am very happy.