Quality / Reputable Fiberglass Boats in the 5-6 m range?

[SCTSCT]

May I know what are the reputable fiberglass boat makers in the 5-6 m range? When I mean reputable, I suppose it means value for money, quality, strong resale, demand etc? Thanks!

[ozscott]

Bunch of them...for starters Seafarer (now Haines Qld), Haines QLD, Cruisecraft, Edencraft, Yaltacraft and they are monos. Lots of Cat makers too.

Cheers

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[RayLamp]

Pretty much what ozscott said. Haines Signature would be an easy search term for Haines QLD - not to be confused with Haines Hunter who are in Vic. Evolution are down that way too. Streaker boats I think are now owned by Cruisecraft and I am unashamedly biased towards Cruisecraft Tournament Pleasure Boats are still around and Baysport boats could be looked at.

But for mine, its Cruisecraft all the way But all boats are good!

[shakey55]

Pretty much what others said but my opinion

1. Seafarer
2. Cruisecraft


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[Ducksnutz]

A few others to consider-

cootacraft, bass straight, and Hooker. Not the big names but quality nonetheless.

[ranmar850]

Are you talking new or used? But can you still buy a Seafarer? without buying an older boat?
Caribbean are the longest established name out of all of the aforementioned, have built a very solid following over the years. But they don't do anything under a 595 nowadays. Later model Reef Runners ( 6.4m) realistically priced are snapped up very quickly over here, dunno about Qld. But looking at all the major boat sites, the few that are up are all very old, with the exception of one 2004 model that is just off the planet for price. Means that they are the sort of boat you buy for long-term ownership.Certainly easier to find a Haines of any stripe or a Cruisecraft, lots get turned over only a few years old.

[scubapro]

Have a look at Baysports.
Good solid boats without the really big pricetag.

[ranmar850]

There are what are probably good boats without a big price tag around--as there is nothing new under the sun, these tend to be built on moulds of older makes that went out of production a while ago. Same hull, with updated topside caps . Over here, think Kingcraft and Revival . But this will also hurt resale, if they are not a "brand", it will hurt you. Can be good buying for someone with a good boating knowledge who intends to keep it. If you want resale, stick with a big name.

[BOBOAU]

Wow... I can't believe Bonito didn't get a mention ! Custom build, No structural timber, self draining decks, Life Time structural warranty.... List goes on.... Great re-sale, if you can find one

[Greg P]

Can’t speak more highly of Kev at Galeforce Boats 👍👍👍

[BigE]

Have a look at a Yalta Craft , nice honest boat without the bling or the price tag.

Got mine from Motorsport Marine on the northside of brisbane.

BigE

[SCTSCT]

Have a look at a Yalta Craft , nice honest boat without the bling or the price tag.

Got mine from Motorsport Marine on the northside of brisbane.

BigE

Nice!!!

Actually I tried but they have no dealers in melbourne. :-(


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