6 meters and $55K, you pick

[johnnyD]

Upgrading and have around $55K for either a new or couple a year old boat. BUT, got a wife and will overnight etc. There are so many good boats out there now, Haines, Bar Crushers, Cruise Crafts, Streakers etc etc. Any feed back from owners and experience would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
JohnnyD

[johnnyD]

Sorry forgot to add that I want to be able to go offshore (without scaring the living daylights out of the wife) as well as being able to tow the boat easily over long distances.
JohnnyD

[Spaniard_King]

JohnnyD

have a look at these http://www.edencraft.com.au/ they are now made on the Gold Coast to victorian survey standards.

Very similar to the Haines models

Garry

[Lone_Wolf]

I go offshore with a bloke nearly every Sunday. He has a 5.6m Bar Crusher. It's a plate alloy boat. Rock solid outside and handles SP Bar with ease. He runs a 115hp 4 stroke on it. Very economical and more than enough power.

The best part is there would be at least $10K change out of your budget and his boat has all the bells and whistles.

LW

[crazboutfishin]

JohnnyD,

Fisher Boats need great consideration. just awsome machines

Crazy

[finding_time]

Yeh!!! Have a good look at the Fishers there a great boat and i hear Col is a top bloke as well!!! ;)

[dnej]

I have just done up my boat,but when I upgrade ,it will be a Fisher.I have seen how they are made.Ask them for a CD on their boats,and see for yourself
David

[BaysideMarine]

Have you considered an older boat like a Bertram 20, Savage Marlin etc etc that has a full restoration?

[Satisfied]

Have a look at www.hainestraveler.com

The TC200 is 6.1 metres and in your budget - brand new.

Same stable as Haines Signature.

[marlinqld]

Cruise Craft Outsider for me if i had the readies to go shopping

MIke

[reef_king]

are you after a tinnie/glass boat, mono or cat?

[rubba]

riptide 6m alloy mate

[revs57]

I'm with you rubba!!! Just can't go past the Riptide...so I bought one! Absolutely stoked

[Sportfish_5]

Maybe you didnt look far enough north Ryhs ;D ;D ;D ;D

Just kidding ;) :-X I heard that Dave is now doing warranty repairs for Razorline/Seaquest ::) ::) ::) ::)

[Noelm]

First 'pick" would be a Cat, second pick would be another cat! enough said.

[revs57]

Good on ya Greg...

Yeah I've seen a number of the seaquest/razorlines in the workshop for repair...seems there just isn't enough support in the cabins and the flex cracks them up top in the pillars...although there has been some transom issues as well...glad I've got a Riptide mate, and i don't think you'll be having any issues with the Fisher either...when you expecting your arrival?

[Sportfish_5]

First 'pick" would be a Cat, second pick would be another cat! enough said.


LMAO - for you but not everyone. Been there done that 8-)

[Sportfish_5]

Good on ya Greg...when you expecting your arrival?


All in time rhys - mission accomplished with the Mrs at the boatshow 8-) 8-) 8-) She did not see a lot of value for the bucks on most of the glass boats but oodly enough liked the Boston Whalers :o :o :o :o :o :o Ahh yeah Ok dear :-*

I had a talk with the guys at Gardner Marine - they lost me there with bagging every1 else and as usual unless you had a AMM Fishing team t-shirt on barton and his brother dont want to talk to ya :-X :-X :-X :-X :-X

[revs57]

Well, stage one accomplished Greg...with the minister for finance and purchasing onside...its all down hill from there...I don't reckon you can beat the bang for buck element of Dave's Riptides...his workmanship and innovation is among the best on offer in my opinion...certainly a worhty competitor in the 6mt range of boats

Happy researching...happy to take you out in Flamin Riptide sometime Greg...

Cheers

Rhys

[Trent_Butler]

Hi Greg P,

I apologise on behalf of Barton for not getting time to talk to you during the show. All three of us were extremely busy and it is difficult to satisfy everyone's needs. Some people just want to look and others want to talk about everything but boats. Most of the guys wearing the fishing team shirts were the owners of the boats who kindly let us put them on display, Barton obviously had to spend time with them. Give us a call at the office on 3889 7380, Barton is availble to talk to you at any time.

Regards
Trent
AMM

[Glind]

You couldn't go past an aluminium boat of the year could you?

www.fisherboats.com.au

Tim

[way_out_bush]

Have look at gs marine in darwin.

Regards,mick

[Johnny_D]

I have been smoking too many university cigarettes :o.......I don't remember doing this post

[snappa]

:o
buy SnApPa'S boat

it has new every thing .... 8-)

[snappa]

:D

haines 585 2003.....

[snappa]

new sounder 620 & vhf so u can listen to the chat on the banks ,,,, :D

[snappa]

8-) a suspension seat fitted [softrider]

&


u can be first to have sex in the cabin ... :P :P

[snappa]

all less than 100 use and i will throw in a tld 25[new] reel & rod COMBO.... :'(..

[snappa]

:(
plus a packet of pillies for bait for ya first off shore trip .....

[snappa]

plus

;)
all my MARKS in the gps .... :-/

[snappa]

::)

i will even pay for a topless deckie for ya first offshore trip .... :-X

[snappa]

:-?


full tank of petrol .... :-?

[SgBFish]

Someone buy this mans boat.
God knows what he will throw in next! ;)
Scott

[craigie]

Geez Snappa, you know how to do the hard sell mate !! ;D ;D

[revs57]

Ya forgot the condoms for breaking the duck snappa!!!!! ;D ;D ;D

[isaac]

how bout a set of steak knives ::) :-/

[johnnyD]

Hello Snappa,
Is your 585 what Haines Hunter call a 580 Classic? I couldn't find a 585 on their web?
Thanks
JohnnyD

[snappa]

no


was the boat of the year ....which year i'm not sure ... :)

[Getout]

I've got a Cruisecraft 625 Outsider. Nice ride, very well finished and not bad on the juice with a 175 e-tec. Easy enough to tow with a decent tow vehicle and comfortable enough to overnight in. Suitable for hard-core fishing or family cruising.
Well designed and fitted out. Everytthing just works!
Used ones are rare but around that price for a good one.

[WOOPI]

Mate, All I can say that you need to talk to Col at Fisher Boats, for value for money, you need to check out his web site. I own one of his boats and I'm very happy,yea it tock 20 weeks to build but you won't be sorry, i would be happy to talk to you.

Cheers Woopi

[seafarer3]

"SEAFARER" VICTORY.... Proven offshore vessel....

I love mine.....


Regards
Scott

[rockape]

There's 3 pretty hot boats in the "for sale" section on the pakula marlin bar. www.pakula.com/marlin

personally i would go for "beakie" for it's fitout. It's being sold by "changa" who is well known in the marlin circles and would def be someone honest you'd want to deal with.

[DazSamFishing]

Have you seen the MakoCraft range... (Stessl)

makocraft.com.au

Check out the Canyon Runner 610

I have no issues...

[scottk]

Or you could go with the cheap option and build one yourself ;D. Thats what my dad has done, should be ready to roll at christmas. ;)
cheers
Scotty

[alanT]

If you are looking for a good alrounder fiberglass = suggest having a look at the Freedom Seasport 6.4. There made at Noosa and built for local conditions.

I have a nervous wife as well and she loves it. good overnight-er with plenty of cabin room and comfortable, we have 5 kids and even with all on board still reasonable for a day out.

Have been out in some pretty rough weather and handles it well.

Give Harlen at Runaway Bay Marine a call and he can put you in touch with some owners who do some serious outside work.

Good luck with your decision.