Sorry my first post is not working really well I am looking to buy the first boat. I will be using the boat for fishing, towing biscuit and occasionally to Rottnest island. I will use the boat for carrying 5 fishing buddy on the boat including me. I only have nissan xtrail which only can tow 1300kg. I have found couple of boat below:
Of those three boats for me the Haines is a standout.
I have been in one of these and they are very soft riding.
Having a new trailer and a four stroke motor helps as well.
I think any of these boats is going to struggle with that many people on board.
I would go with the haines, but like other comment's if you are going to be realistic 2 fishing at a time with maybe 2 more on the boat and take it in turn's to fish but honestly just go out with 2 people otherwise you will prob get the shit's if anymore on board cheers Ace
#2 but 5 people u may b pushing it unless taking turns on having a drop. just like dougie said idea will soon fade but looks like a tops vessel anyway....id mayb opt for a centre console a tad larger but in ally
A quick glance, I'd say 5 POB is stretching things. The Haines is a definate standout. Don't worry with engine hours unless you're talking over 1000-2000 hours. All else being equal.
Forget the idea of fishing 5. I have a beamy 5m Goldstar runabout. 2 great. 3 comfortable, 4 at a squeeze, 5 no way. Do your due diligence, but on reputation alone I would be looking at the haines.
I was in similar position to you 18 months ago. I ended up with a haines hunter 530 classic ( 5.5m overall ). Great first boat. In my boat any more than 3 persons is not going to work. Really to fish 5 you would need a 6.5m boat at least IMO. Also I don't know what the horsepower rating for that boat is but if you're going to be loading up the boat with people you all need a boat set up with the maximum horsepower rating for the hull.
The haines hunters are great riding boats though a little tippy at rest but that's the compromise for the ride.
I also have a 2008 Xtrail petrol auto 2.5L and it tows my boat ok. My boat total weight fully loaded is 1450kg. However my Xtrail is rated to tow 2 tonne, not sure why yours is only 1300kg??
Whatever you do look at few boats and make sure boat, motor and trailer are all good. Took me 6 months to find my boat. Main issue I found was a lot of the boats out there were on illegal trailers ( trailer load was over trailers capacity )
I have a Honda same model as the Haines but 130hp and has just done 900 hours and has not missed a beat. If the boat is used and serviced regularly the hours dont count for much. i bought it with 600 hours and didnt bother me at all. The rescue boats have well over 3000+ hours on them and lots have hondas.
@ Hi Joycey, thanks for sharing your experience. I think the reason my Nissan xtrail can only tow 1300 kg because my Nissan is t31 diesel auto with only 2 liter engine.
Just wondering how do you check the boat is legit (no money owing and not stolen)?
@Arron Thanks for the advice , the owner told me , he already change the gear box of the outboard due to anchor chain wrap around the shaft.
as all have said. 5 people on a boat under 6m is horrible. sounds like a great idea until you try it. I have a 5.2 and I max out at 3 people. any more than that and it's just a pain in the arse.
1 on the wheel, and 2 out the back. or if at anchor, 2 drop and one waits, then just rotate around. You can fish 3, but 1 on each corner is far easier and more fun.
BONO38
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I am looking to buy the first boat. I will be using the boat for fishing, towing biscuit and occasionally to Rottnest island. I will use the boat for carrying 5 fishing buddy on the boat including me. I only have nissan xtrail which only can tow 1300kg. I have found couple of boat below:
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/mandurah/other-boats-jet-skis/1996-savage-defender-5-5-runabout-with-2003-johnson-115h-outboard/1030369177
2.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/albany-region/motorboats-powerboats/haines-hunter-520sf-reduced-for-quick-sale-/1028608873
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/quinns-rocks/motorboats-powerboats/5-2mtr-streaker-cuddy-cab/1030420796
Please let me know what do you think or you can pm me
crano
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Of those three boats for me
Of those three boats for me the Haines is a standout.
I have been in one of these and they are very soft riding.
Having a new trailer and a four stroke motor helps as well.
I think any of these boats is going to struggle with that many people on board.
BONO38
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Thanks Crano. I am thinking
Thanks Crano. I am thinking the same as well but my concerns is the hours of the outboard is 540 and just done the service chaging gear box.
wangler
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Boat # 2
but 5 ppl on that boat fishing....the idea will soon fade
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ace rimmer
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I would go with the haines,
I would go with the haines, but like other comment's if you are going to be realistic 2 fishing at a time with maybe 2 more on the boat and take it in turn's to fish but honestly just go out with 2 people otherwise you will prob get the shit's if anymore on board cheers Ace
cell
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#2 but 5 people u may b
#2 but 5 people u may b pushing it unless taking turns on having a drop. just like dougie said idea will soon fade but looks like a tops vessel anyway....id mayb opt for a centre console a tad larger but in ally
GIVE ME A FISHING ROD.....WELL THE REST IS HISTORY
Grumpysmurf
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A quick glance, I'd say 5
A quick glance, I'd say 5 POB is stretching things. The Haines is a definate standout. Don't worry with engine hours unless you're talking over 1000-2000 hours. All else being equal.
Haines Signature 610C with Mercury 150 EFI
BONO38
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Thank very much for the input
Thank very much for the input everyone
. I have decided to have look the haines hunter ( the boat is in Albany).
Does anyone know any mechanic or boat expert in Albany?
just want to inspect before buying it because i may not have spare $ to spend fixing for the boat after buying it
Olliej
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I use to fish 4 out of my
I use to fish 4 out of my old cruise craft 470 runabout. Just hard to drop the bimini.
I'd check ththe weight of the Haines with the 4 stroke as you can only tow 1.3 tons and I call you brave towing even that much with that gearbox.
If you can't afford to spend money on it after the purchase price - go for something more affordable. Boats can be expensive with very little noticr.
Bruce
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#1 or #21) Like the trailer,
#1 or #2
1) Like the trailer, has some accessories like rocket launchers and looks pretty clean too
2) 4 stroke, very reputable brand, good trailer and fairly priced
3) Dont know much about them
What is the budget? the boats shown vary from 21k- 12k?
BONO38
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@Olliej: The one that just
@Olliej: The one that just got the gear box changed is the outboard on the haines not my car
Olliej
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bono I ment that the xtrail
bono I ment that the xtrail auto is not built to tow heavy loads. Towing at the limit will eventually break it.
BONO38
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@Bruce My budget is up to
@Bruce My budget is up to 20k. The only concern with the haines is I don't know any boat mechanics in Albany.
Hopefully someone from here can recommend one.
randall df223
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Forget the idea of fishing
Forget the idea of fishing 5. I have a beamy 5m Goldstar runabout. 2 great. 3 comfortable, 4 at a squeeze, 5 no way. Do your due diligence, but on reputation alone I would be looking at the haines.
Fish! HARD!
shonky
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I think
You might need a bigger car.
This habit is getting expensive!
chris raff
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Grab this one and get your
Grab this one and get your mates to pay for parking , have a fish and a party $20K
“Intelligence is like a four-wheel drive. It only allows you to get stuck in more remote places.”
randall df223
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Excellent party boat! room
Excellent party boat! room for strippers and a spa!
Fish! HARD!
Browndog
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Chrome pole
Reckon you could even install a chrome pole! :D
Rob H
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If as you say this is your
If as you say this is your first boat, then of your 4 mates who "always want to go fishing", the law of averages says on any given day
--1 will have a hangover
--1 of thems missus will put her foot down
--1 will have kids sports
--1 will say hes coming but pull out at the last minute "cos its too rough"
Those boats are a good size for launching alone!
Give a man a mask, and he'll show you his true face...
The older you get the more you realize that no one has a f++king clue what they're doing.
Everyone's just winging it.
BONO38
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Hahahahhaha . No chrome Pole
Hahahahhaha
. No chrome Pole allowed and the only pole allowed is fishing pole hahahhaha.
joycey
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I was in similar position to
I was in similar position to you 18 months ago. I ended up with a haines hunter 530 classic ( 5.5m overall ). Great first boat. In my boat any more than 3 persons is not going to work. Really to fish 5 you would need a 6.5m boat at least IMO. Also I don't know what the horsepower rating for that boat is but if you're going to be loading up the boat with people you all need a boat set up with the maximum horsepower rating for the hull.
The haines hunters are great riding boats though a little tippy at rest but that's the compromise for the ride.
I also have a 2008 Xtrail petrol auto 2.5L and it tows my boat ok. My boat total weight fully loaded is 1450kg. However my Xtrail is rated to tow 2 tonne, not sure why yours is only 1300kg??
Whatever you do look at few boats and make sure boat, motor and trailer are all good. Took me 6 months to find my boat. Main issue I found was a lot of the boats out there were on illegal trailers ( trailer load was over trailers capacity )
Cheers and good luck
AaronC
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I have a Honda same model as
I have a Honda same model as the Haines but 130hp and has just done 900 hours and has not missed a beat. If the boat is used and serviced regularly the hours dont count for much. i bought it with 600 hours and didnt bother me at all. The rescue boats have well over 3000+ hours on them and lots have hondas.
BONO38
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Date Joined: 19/10/13
@ Hi Joycey, thanks for
@ Hi Joycey,
thanks for sharing your experience. I think the reason my Nissan xtrail can only tow 1300 kg because my Nissan is t31 diesel auto with only 2 liter engine.
Just wondering how do you check the boat is legit (no money owing and not stolen)?
@Arron
Thanks for the advice , the owner told me , he already change the gear box of the outboard due to anchor chain wrap around the shaft.
Do you think it will affect the performance?
joycey
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Type in"Rev's check WA" on
Type in"Rev's check WA" on google and will send you to site where you can check no money owing for small fee
Ring up Transport dept and check boat registered under current owners name and not registered as stolen
Cheers
Justo82
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as all have said. 5 people
as all have said. 5 people on a boat under 6m is horrible. sounds like a great idea until you try it. I have a 5.2 and I max out at 3 people. any more than that and it's just a pain in the arse.
1 on the wheel, and 2 out the back. or if at anchor, 2 drop and one waits, then just rotate around. You can fish 3, but 1 on each corner is far easier and more fun.