Looking for a good open boat 4.2-4.5m

[nickgrab]

First post here and hello!

I'm in the market for a well made and rugged open tinnie in the 4.2-4.5m size range with a 40hp tiller steer OB and can spend up to 15k. The whole rig can't be too heavy as I've only got a 4cyl car but want something with a bit of freeboard, a 3mm bottom and at least 2mm on the sides. Two boats I have bookmarked so far are the Quinnie Renegade and Bluefin rogue deluxe plate, both similar dimensions, weight and cost. I used to own a 90's Mayfair built Clark 4.3 abalone and it was a tank and the handling was awesome but I can't find anything like it on the web, any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Cheers
Nick

[PixieAU]

First question here will be.... What sort of fishing do you want to do with it?

[PixieAU]

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[Kero]

Have a look at the Razor 4.3

http://www.aluvan.com.au/

[nickgrab]

First question here will be.... What sort of fishing do you want to do with it?

Inshore and Bay on good days, estuary, river, a bit of everything really.

[nickgrab]

Have a look at the Razor 4.3

http://www.aluvan.com.au/

Thanks for the link

[Funchy]

Have a look at the Razor 4.3

http://www.aluvan.com.au/
Gee that looks just like the Allycraft shadow pro

[Gon Fishun]

http://www.bribieboatsales.com.au/savage-425-big-kahuna-new-model/

I have heard favourable reports about these guys and some whinges, but they appear to have a range that might suit your needs.
My son's father in law bought the Big Daddy 4 mths back and every thing is fine so far.
Cheers.

[nickgrab]

Thanks, the Big Kohuna and Daddy Savage's look ok and are also cheaper than most I've looked at. One thing though are the hull weights quoted on their site, they're a lot less than other brands around the same size?