Blue fin barracuda

[Bend09]

I am looking at buying a 4.5m 2005 barracuda blue fin there are two available one has a 50 hp honda 4 stroke and the other has a 60 hp tohatsu 2 stroke. The boat with the 60 is in better condition but is also 2 grand dearer. Any suggestions??

[frankgrimes]

Pretty sure bluefin59 has a 4.5 blue fin, dunno what he's got on it motor-wise, but would be worthwhile shooting him a pm.

Guess it comes down to your intended use though..

Mick

[krazyfisher]

I used to fish on a barrcuda that had a 50hp 2s than he changed to a 60 2s the 60 suited the boat better alround the 50hp was a bit slow when loaded up.

[bluefin59]

I have a 60hp 2stroke mariner on my predator which is the same as a cudda but no pod , as far as what motor to go i really have no idea . I love the idea of a 4 stroke honda they are a great motor i believe but i also like the 60 2stroke towy these are a great motor as well . You may need to take them both for a run and do a comparison yourself and check out the service history on both ... matt

[Bend09]

Thanks for the feedback fellas!! what do you think about the price? $19,990 for the barracuda with the 60hp and $17,990 for the 50hp I am leening towards the 50hp i think.

[krazyfisher]

the tohey (didnt read that bit) will go very very well as the 60hp is the same as the 70hp I beleive that it is 3deg timeing and remove the rubber stopper on the cable. I have this done.. losts of grunt in that motor

[Mike Delisser]

Thanks for the feedback fellas!! what do you think about the price? $19,990 for the barracuda with the 60hp and $17,990 for the 50hp I am leening towards the 50hp i think.

To be totally honest with you I'm not realy sure, are they in exellent nick? How old? any extras? I asume that both boats are in dealers yards because of the price ending in 990, I know they don't come up too often (sign of a good boat) but are there any around for private sale? remember it's a buyers market ATM.
I'm only saying this because I picked up the Blue Fin 4.35 Wildcat in my profile pic 12 months ago for 15k, it was under 2 years old, 60hp 4st Merc with only 60hrs on the clock, side console, wireless MotorGuide, sounder & one of the new eperbs, bimini. and it had been in the trading post for 3 weeks.
I hate sounding too negative, but without seeing the boats and in the current economic climate it seems highish to me. Sorry.:-[
Maybe you could squeeze harder.

BTW you'll love your Blue Fin which ever one you get.
Cheers

[zakster]

How do they compare with the Fin Predator thats for sale in the Ausfish classifieds? Asking 18,800 but seems open to offers.

[Bend09]

Thanks Mike They both come with sounder/Gps, safety gear, radio,bait board, Bimini if i get a couple of grand off we could be getting close??

[Mike Delisser]

Sounds about right if they drop that bit I recon.
I have a mate with a Barracuda and he loves it, gone pretty wide out in it as well, too wide for my Wildcat ;D
Cheers