Opinions on Haines Hunter 535 Profish

[keen_angler]

Hi All,

I am looking on opinions on the Haines Hunter 535 Profish, I am looking for a boat in this size and price range.

Has anyone had any first hand experience with these boats?
How do they handle?
any information that you have would help the buying process.

thanks

[keen_angler]

or even if people could give me prefences between the following:

Haines Hunter 535 profish
Yalta Craft 1800 allrounder
Tournament 1750 cuddy cabin
Baysport 545

[WalrusLike]

I would like to help but can't compare since I only own one of those brands and have never been in the others.

If you search for Baysport on here you will see my thoughts on my 575.

I am liking it more and more and think its good value because the things they skimp on to keep the price down are all able to be retrofitted as time goes on.

The strength and exterior are good I think. The interior glass ing is rough in spots but it's flowcoat fixable over time.

I have no idea if it's a dog or a dream compared to the other hulls but I do believe it's stable at rest and very dry at speed. Bangs a bit in chop but feels strong and it may be they all do.... I dunno.

[Andy56]

The only thing I don't like is the layout of the transom. Everything else is good. There are better layouts but probably more costly too!