After new boat

Hi guys, after a boat big enough to hit the FADs and to overnight on, yet easily towed with 4WD.

Prefer glass.

Not too knowledgeable about local boats.

Recommendations?

Thanks


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 this is very broad bud, do

Sun, 2015-03-22 22:12

 this is very broad bud, do you have a budget or a style of boat you prefer? fibre glass only or a small chance of heavy ally?

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 Sorry mate, up to about

Mon, 2015-03-23 05:57

 Sorry mate, up to about 70k

open to alloy but feel you get more boat and better ride with glass.

main purpose is sports fishing and diving but need to overnight at Rotto

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Leeder Tomcat

Mon, 2015-03-23 18:58

 70 k will get you one of em. You can go stern drive or four stroke outboard for that sort of loot..... There was one for sale in Mandurah a while ago with a 225 Yammie for bang on 70k. That should tick all boxes for you... Mind you you'll need a tow vehicle that can handles up to 3500kg....Sweet,sweet purpose built boat for offshore West Oz...:)

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 For regular FAD trips my

Wed, 2015-03-25 23:34

 For regular FAD trips my recommendation would be something around 6m or greater for seaworthiness, and that's also a good size if regular overnighting is planned.  If it's glass you are set on there are plenty of good brands to choose from - CruiseCraft, Haines Hunter, Signature plus many smaller manufacturers.  Most are manufactured in the eastern states (I'm not aware of any local WA glass boat manufacturers but others might know more).  You might also want to consider some of the good American brands.

Try to test some hulls or go for a ride in as many as you can.  

At that length you need to start being mindful of weight and the capacity of your towing vehicle.  A 6.5m glass boat with a four stroke engine will be right on the limit of a vehicle like a Prado.  Anything heavier you'll be looking at a Landcruiser or one of the more recent dual cabs.

Also you didn't mention if you prefer a new boat or second hand?  That will greatly influence what you get for your money.

Plenty of information around to research on.  

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