what a beast!.I have a 565L 1983 build...150hp 4s dual battery long time since we weighed it ..but it wasnt far different to that number..on Tinka Tandem
Thought it would be good to hear some real world figures on BMT weights as weighed at weight ridge facilities. I’ll get the ball rolling
HH 565c 200hp DI, single battery, safety gear and full fuel tank 1,830kg
what a beast!.I have a 565L 1983 build...150hp 4s dual battery long time since we weighed it ..but it wasnt far different to that number..on Tinka Tandem
Seafarers Vagabond
Twin 90 etc
Empty
2366kg
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Swiftcraft Dominator 5.65m. On tandem load sharing Roadmaster, fully cradled/rollered,. Single F115 Yamaha, about 20 l of fuel, all safety gear. 1550kg
Quintrex Navigator 600. 90hp Yamaha 2 stroke, dual batteries, With plate alloy CC and t-top, 16mm marine ply carpet covered floor, thwart seat removed,underfloor 170 l tank maybe half full,, most of the safety gear, on home built ( heavy tandem load sharing trailer) 1500kg.
Haven't weighed the Reef Runner.
Allison 189 Fisherman (2000 model), 115hp 2stroke, 15hp 2stroke aux, Brooker tandem trailer (apparently 400kg), stainless rocket launcher & bow rail, dual swim platforms, dual battery, 150L fuel onboard, couple small eskys, few rods, standard safety gear and ready to fish the bay.
Weigh bridge total : 1660kg
Towed with manual 2005 VZ V6 Commodore for many years. The clutch really struggled.
Now towing with auto 2012 Prado diesel which is a great match. Hauled from Sydney to Brisbane many times without drama even on +35 DegC days. 16.5L/100km on highway.
So the vag would be over 2500kg with a full tank. Good to know if selecting a tow vehicle
Haines Hunter V16C, 115hp Evinrude 2 smoke, single axle braked trailer, no gear on board. 1180 kg . 80 kg on tow ball.
Riptide 6500 hard top cuddy with glass
225 4st yammy
alloy trailer
385L fuel
50L water
Maxi drum winch
50L waeco
All permananent type cargo in (excluding fisching gear, ice, bait etc)
= 3,190 on the bridge
running a bit over 200 on the ball
Unhitched fellas, if i'd worked hard at it and compriised a bit on the fitout i would have got it in under 3 tonne locked end loaded i recon.