Tinny recommendation for novice

[calamari]

I'm considering buying a tinny for fishing. My requirements would be:

2-3 persons
Preferably new
Tiller steer
Preferably 40 hp motor
4.0-4.5 meters
Lighter general fishing and some trolling
To be used in lower Brisbane River, Moreton Bay, and hopefully launched from Flinders beach at Straddie by 2 persons for close-in outside work when the weather is good
Can spend up to $16k

Any recommendations?

Apologies if this thread is repetitive, and let me know if more info needed. Cheers, Guys (& Girls)

[Richo1]

I have had a Clark Pursuit 427 for over 12months now and love it. Have beach launched it 4 times off Straddie now, fished all over the bay and up the river. A good all rounder. I got it from Trevor at Karee Marine with a 40 4 stroke. With $16000 you will have change left over to fit extras such as GPS/sounder etc.
cheers
Richo

[Lantana]

I think you will find quite a few meeting your spec's, but more importantly, price range. We recently went with a Quinny Renegade 4.2 with a 4st Yamaha 50hp. Depending where you are, the 40 hp version should be close to your budget. Just make sure though you compare "apples with apples", as some pricing will be with a cheaper unbraked trailer, by either not having a bow mount, or fitting something retro. This gets them around Telwater's requirement for a braked trailer once a bow mount goes on. You will find it an interesting exercise trying to sort out the best for your needs.

[oldie]

the 420 Renegade is definitely a good looking boat shop around for the best deal

[Schulzy]

Quintrex buster look a nice tinny and pretty cheap the renegade would be better again if you intend to fish in a bit choppier conditions.

[Nicko_Cairns]

Mate if you've got a bad back, or like a softer ride I'd look at polycraft, a lot heavier than a tinny but great boats in the slop and great on the back.

[Dan5]

Hard to go past a Bluefin in that price range.....something like the Viking would be well worth checking out..........Much better build quality than most 3mm bottom and sides good welding etc.


Dan

[fisho8]

Check out these

449 Stacer Nomad you would get this for less than 16k easy with negotiation
http://www.boatsales.com.au/boats-for-sale/boatdetails.aspx?R=14537687&Silo=Stock&Vertical=Boat&Ridx=0&eapi=2

Tabs 440 Razor Back late tinny these are a nice rig they are having a clearance sale atm so they may be able to do a better price with this or throw in a sounder/chart with it. Would be good for close inshore work.

http://www.boatsales.com.au/boats-for-sale/boatdetails.aspx?R=14849956&Silo=Stock&Vertical=Boat&Ridx=11&eapi=2

Or you could go the 4.2 bullshark
http://www.boatsales.com.au/boats-for-sale/boatdetails.aspx?R=14855783&Silo=Stock&Vertical=Boat&Ridx=13&eapi=2

These are not a bad looking boat either this come new with a 40 yammi 2 stroke.
http://www.boatsales.com.au/boats-for-sale/boatdetails.aspx?R=15033276&Silo=Stock&Vertical=Boat&Ridx=1&eapi=2

Good luck mate hope you find what you are looking for.

[ozynorts]

Not sure if anybody has had a chance to check these out but the pro craft's look all right.
http://www.boatpoint.com.au/boats-for-sale/boatdetails.aspx?R=14591745&Silo=Stock&Vertical=Boat&Ridx=5&eapi=2

[calamari]

Thank you everybody, sincerely, for your advice - Now I have some work to do!

[GBC]

94876

13ft Little Ram
Length: 3.9m
Beam: 1.68m
Hull Weight: 250 - 270kg
Dead Rise: 24 degrees
Fuel Tank: 100L +
Recommended HP: 30hp
Average top end speed 30kn +
Max HP: 40hp
Average top end speed 37kn +

Standard hull features:

100L fuel tank plumbed
4 U Bolts - Heavy duty
2 Bollards
SS Fuel filter
Large front dry storage
Large esky in the centre
2 compartment seat
SS Heavy duty 2" bung
Colour of your choice

Custom drive on trailer


That red one is for sale at $13.5K

Check the Cootacraft facebook page for photos of little rams jumping in the malacoota bar and beach launching. It is what they were built for.