hydrofield

[bob f 57]

hi all
anybody got any info on the hydrofield range of boats ,
i am looking at the 5mtr awesome
any info on there handling ect ect would be great
thanks bob

[zakster]

Go the 5.6. Totally different Hull to the Awsome 5. In my opinion.

[Duckfish]

Hi Bob,
You can't do no wrong looking at the Hydrofields. They aren't as good as a cat but better than a mono. I might have opened up a can of worms here but my two bobs worth. And you still use only one donk so save money there.

Duck

[bob f 57]

thanks guys
i take it you own a hydrofield then duck

[business class]

Great offshore Boat, Very safe riding for a little boat. If you can even have a look at the maybe even a 2nd hand 5.6 if you can afford it. One thing you need is always go max horse power on the hydro's as being underpowered in these boats is not good.

[Noelm]

might pay to look a page or two back, there is a couple of threads concerning them, and comparing to cats as well.

[bob f 57]

thanks guys
yea after i posted i found some post,s
the one i,m looking at is the 5mtr awesome with a 125 mercury on the back
from what i have seen so far that donk mayby a little under powered but not by much
whats your thoughts
cheers bob

[Duckfish]

Hi Bob,
No I haven't got one, wished I did though. If I won Lotto that will be the first thing I'll buy. I have a Haines 565l which suits me pretty well. With a 125hp the boat should fly. From memory they were rated to 100hp.

Duck

[zakster]

Hi Bob,
That awsome 5 is not underpowered at 125 hp. As duck said it will fly with a 125.
When the awsome was first released the demo was fitted with a 90 and it did the job well. The 5.6 has more beam and heaps more deck space, together with the extra weight it is a far better ride provided it is donked properly. It really comes down to the type of fishing you intend to do. The 5 is an economical way of getting great stability with a suitable ride but mainly suited to light offshore work.
The 5.6 with a 150 hp will handle the wider fishing.

Cheers.

[bob f 57]

thanks zakster
for the info i would like the 5.6 but its out my price range
er indoors has set me a limit of around 20K
most my fishing is done around the pin and broadwater and i nip outside on a good day been without a boat for over 4 weeks now
c,ant wait to get the new one to get at the fish again
cheers bob