A return to boating and fishing after many years.

[Greg P]

Dont rule a nice glass boat out - With that budget I would be going and having a chat with Razercraft for a Gunshot or Coldfront or even one of the new Haines Signature 640F if you want a cab to sleep in.

[Lovey80]

All defined by budget. How about throwing that up? Makes it easier for a recommendation. Ur already maxed with 3.5t tow capacity as well. I’m always going to say go for a cat if you want comfort.

If I had 130k to spend on a boat that will fish 4 in real comfort (out and back as well). And the limiting factor was the tow weight of a Pajero. I would offer this guy 110k for this bad boy then spend the extra 20k upgrading the Paj. looks like a gun package ready to fish with not much more you could spend on it.

https://www.boatsales.com.au/boats/p...e=photogallery

[Noelm]

20 grand will buy you a decent dedicated tow vehicle.

[Lucky_Phill]

No sure if you could get a 7mtr platey ready to go for 130K, but that is what I would be looking at.

There is a long wait for new constructions in plate boats, with most a year long list.

Unsure of 2nd hand newish boats either, but a search of boatsales.com.au should find something.

Now.. Centre Cab ? walkaround ? cuddy cab, full cab ?

The towing issue is a definite consideration. I have a 6.2 platey ( Pacific Sportfish supervee centre cab) and that is perfect for towing ( 2 ton ) 4 fishers by day and 2 - 3 overnight. Bloody impossible to find the3se things 2nd hand though.

Bluewater boats build nice 6 - 6.5 mtr rigs and worth considering.

Cockpit space differs with configuration, with cuddy cab offering more than a full cab and so on.

I think, given your ball park budget... you could get a 2nd hand 7.2mtr rig or a new 6.5 ?

IMO, plate boats rule for many many reasons.

Might also pay to give Col a call at Svennson Boats Mackay . tell him you're an Ausfisher..... if he can't help you, he will point you in the right direction.
Office:
(07) 4846 1298


Jay Svensson:

0447369007

Col Svensson:

0448919791


cheers LP

[DATCOL]

https://www.blackmarlinfabrications.com.au/ Great boats & one of the best finished boats around

https://www.caribbeanboats.com/model/reef-runner/ world renowned boats in glass

[simongregory]

Thanks for all of the replies. Much to consider.

[Jsmfun]

Mate I have just purchased A 640F and am waiting for it to be built and have a 2022 Pajero sport to tow it with.
I have put everything onto it with 16inch sounder and it is 150k if you minuses the hard to and outriggers it would be about 130K all decked out

Base Total: Optional Items: Quote Total (inc GST):


$105,181.18
$42,631.51
$147,812.69
this is extras pricing
Options Included:

[Lucky_Phill]

If the fuel prices are scaring you, I have a solution ????

[Flex]

if you are doing bluewater only and launching at decent ramps. Going plate isnt a great option.
especially if your headed wide off 1770.
You'll appreciated the nice ride of a glass boat on those longs runs.

any decent 6/6.5m glass boat would be fine if the manufacturer allows for decent HP.

[NAGG]

Interesting reading up on the previous replies

The towing is certainly going to be an issue with the Paj sport - specially for any 7m boat - be it alloy or most certainly Glass .... particularly fueled & loaded with gear + 3 deckies ..... you need to do your weight numbers - you will be surprised at how low your tow capacity really is.

OK - In this economic climate who is going to lay their cash down on the table of a small scale boat manufacturer ? ....... something to consider

$100-$130 will get you not much more than a bare hull , trailer & motor ........ Heck you will pay more than that for a basic 7m Yellowfin ($130K) .

This really will boil down to a hunt for the right second hand boat imo ...... best of luck with it

Chris