can i get some advie on seafaer, quality & ride?

[conco46]

seafare been around for years, had a great rep too,
but what are the new ones like 2009 - to new 2012?

this is the style i like voyager
http://seafarerboats.com/boats/voyager/


my budget is $90k

if u think of another brand for that budget let me know.
its for fishing mackay, but need cab for kids now n then.

was looking at trailcraft to save a bit of money but the hole china thing has put me off, and im moving more to glass now cause of mackays bad chop. i really like whittley too.

cheers

[Triple]

Do you want new from aus? For that kind of money you could get a hell of a lot of boat from the US...

[OPTI]

90k is a good budget ,what ever you decide ,make sure you go for a good seatrial in it before buy

[Chimo]

Why not spend an extra 40K and get this Voyager (nice solid boat) http://www.boatpoint.com.au/boats-for-sale/boatdetails.aspx?R=12343818 or this one http://www.boatpoint.com.au/boats-for-sale/boatdetails.aspx?R=13135951 for less

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[conco46]

Why not spend an extra 40K and get this Voyager (nice solid boat) http://www.boatpoint.com.au/boats-for-sale/boatdetails.aspx?R=12343818 or this one http://www.boatpoint.com.au/boats-for-sale/boatdetails.aspx?R=13135951 for less

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cause i only have 90k to spend

[OPTI]

At 90 k in be looking at a cc685 over the seafarer

[ozscott]

I havent been in the larger 'farer, but the 685 is a nice vessel - planes VERY slow with that flat plank, but even if small bay chop I felt it compared to my smaller and lighter Vag (but with a nice deep traditional V).

Cheers

[Chimo]

Ok conco, just a thought.

So why not this http://www.tradingpost.com.au/Boats/...er=TP004902059 and have some change. Its got the stainless steel manifolds and risers so theres one of the bigger regular costs covered and it on a trailer so the leg issues wouldn't be too bad. Having an inboard would make the 750 stable cf the same hull with outboard as there is weight down low. Nice big boat and 60 K cheaper than a 685 and dryer than people claim the 680 Seafarer is esp at trolling speed. Ask Smithy.

Cheers
Chimo

[conco46]

Do you want new from aus? For that kind of money you could get a hell of a lot of boat from the US...

what site do i start looking at from us?
i dont want to buy a us boat from oz, if i get a us boat il go over and find 1 cheers.

[Triple]

As someone else posted -
thehulltruth.com
ebay.com

then add

Usedboats.com
boatxchange.com
allboats.com
boattraderonline
boats.com
yachttraderonline
sailboattraderonline
usedboatyard.com
Boat-world.com
Anglersedgemarine.com
Yachtbroker.com
Boatquest.com
Boatclassifieds.us
boatsville.com
123usedboats.com
boating bay.com
boatempire.com
boatgloat.com
usedboatsahoy.com
boatfisher.com
aspenboatingandoutdoors.com
GreatLakesScuttlebutt.com
BoatFisher.com
Wildernet.com
FloridaNewandUsedBoats.com
CaliforniaNewandUsedBoats.com
NewBoatsandUsedBoats.com
Outsidehub.com
FloridaBoatingandOutdoors.com
MarylandNewandUsedBoats.com
MichiganBoatingandOutdoors.com
WashingtonStateUsedBoats.com
MinnesotaUsedBoatsforSale.com
FloridaBoatingandOutdoors.com
Mich.info
NewYorkNewandUsedBoats.com
UsedBoatFinder.com
GeorgiaUsedBoatsforSale.com
BigFishBoats.com
MichiganNewandUsedBoats.com
MichiganStartPages.com
Texasnewandusedboats.com
ohiousedboatpier.com
sellyourusedboats.com

Do a search in boating chat as there is a heap of threads on it and a few site sponsors who import them.

[Fish_Two]

I actually own a seafarer, not like some regular posters who know someone who has been in one,,

I have a voyager 6.8m, it rides fantistic , it would be great for running around the islands,,

I Was out with another boat (CC 685) in some windy rough stuff, left him for dead,, mine is a Haines build and they are still a great boat,, even he wishes he went the voyager instead of his CC,

Great walk around and still have the cabin, go throw a tape measure over the others, voyager has more room every where, the helm is slightly forward giving you more deck space

Any specific questions just pm me,

Thanks glen

[Captain Seaweed]

I would look at Haines Patriots I rekon or a nice platey but thats just me. Nice 8m patriot for 60k in WA I was looking at.

[Captain Seaweed]

I had a 6.2m Vagabond and found it good except for my type of use the cab was located too far forward (cuddy) and it also had a tendancy to spear through waves on occasions. Apart from that it was a good boat.

[Noelm]

I had a 6.2m Vagabond and found it good except for my type of use the cab was located too far forward (cuddy) and it also had a tendancy to spear through waves on occasions. Apart from that it was a good boat.

They are an OK/good boat, but this is one of their features, regardless of what any other owners tell you, there will be heaps of boats around that will fit your budget without going offshore.

[Chimo]

I too have a Vagabond and also had it spear thru a wave (water to the top of the glass) but you soon learn about trim and keeping the bow up when trawling or just traveling really slowly off the plane so one trims the motors out and lifts the tabs up and problem no longer an issue.

As Noelm says plenty of boats to choose from in this market, your biggest issue will be deciding what you want esp with your budget.

Cheers
Chimo