local boat builders
Submitted by spooled79 on Sun, 2010-01-31 17:18
hey guys ,well the time has come to finally buy myself my first boat yeehah,wondering if any one has dealt with any local boat builders out there ,looking for a plate ally in the region of 5.1 to 5.5 mtrs , looking for a good solid strong hull lol,any advice would be great
Feral
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i run a westerberg .. they
i run a westerberg .. they are based in albany
surtees are n.z. but great
heaps of great brands ... assasssin , dolphin , razorline etc
allrounder
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Date Joined: 10/11/08
gone
Dolphins gone razorlines gone and oceanics gone trailcraft gone bayshore gone the only one i would look at is Goldstar.If we went the ali way they or preston craft are the two i would get to quote.
So tell me have you got your info from years on the water or hours on the internet?
DazSamFishing
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We had a good look at epic.
We had a good look at epic. Very well built IMO.
solly
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Date Joined: 11/09/05
goldstar
Warren builds nothing but quality
There are two types of people ,do'ers and watchers
Right now the do'ers are the doing it
And the watchers are watching us do it
Sean8
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Date Joined: 13/07/09
Goldstar
Second that.
maxxeman
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Date Joined: 22/09/09
G-Star Third that!!!
G-Star Third that!!!
Nelly
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Date Joined: 04/05/08
Have seen and heard good
Have seen and heard good things about goldstar and coraline boats.Have also heard marineline builds a good boat
till
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Date Joined: 21/02/08
A friend's dad had a 7.3m
A friend's dad had a 7.3m boat built by Westerberg. He likes the ride but he has never been happy with the finish, I heard it was still going back for repairs 2yrs after he picked it up.
Prhaps their older boats are better, Feral has always been happy with his.
dagree
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Razerliner are Back Up
and running building a few boats in a small factory up the back of Wangara in the new section. Know how to get there but couldn't tell you the name of the road Think it's Distincion Rd or something similar).
Cheers,
David
Cheers,
David (AKA Grumps)
Location: Heathridge. Toys: 120 Series Prado ... 5.3 Stacer Seamaster/Merc 90HP.
allrounder
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Date Joined: 10/11/08
good to hear
So tell me have you got your info from years on the water or hours on the internet?
Simon C
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Date Joined: 01/05/07
Chivers
the new chivers look pretty good, built around the corner from the shop in Bibra Lakes - they will customise to a degree. Haven't been out in one but I know they put a lot of work into the design.
Bodie
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evolution Marine do good
evolution Marine do good boats.
DazSamFishing
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agree - Chris Prince
agree - Chris Prince (Evolution boats).
Wrassassin
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Date Joined: 01/03/09
Goldstar
Outstanding boat, i love mine
Buz
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Date Joined: 28/08/07
My dads boat is a 5.8m
My dads boat is a 5.8m Trendsetter Marine made in Rockingham. Was originally one of three made for pro abalone divers down the south coast.
While i think its fantasic to fish off at rest and great as a gamefishing/trolling boat, it is a bit sluggish in the water(maybe a bit underpowered by our motor 115hp?) and doesnt like going fast in choppy seas (15knts, or maybe thats me just being a wimp haha), looks a bit ugly, (bare ally) and has no real cabin to escape the elements in.
But then again it wasnt built for mega speed or for flash bling. Made to serve a purpose as a platform on the sea and it does that swell. Might be worth you enquiring with them as because their usual cliets are pro's and even the navy their no frills functional boats may be cheaper.
BUT IT IS UGLY. Look at my profile pic :)
hookedon
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my boat has a nice crack in
my boat has a nice crack in it and i need to get it fixed does anyone know of any good fibreglass repairers
carnarvonite
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Alucraft
Try Alucaft in Posner way Henderson,usually does pro boats but has access to just about any design on the market.
They built mine and all who have had a look at it are impressed with their workmanship and finish.
tonyb
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Genesis, try to deal with
Genesis, try to deal with the factory direct if you can bypass Hayway.
mr_dhuie
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chivers marine
i've just started working at chivers marine and i know that our ally boats are mint...
they are supper solid and have everything you need... we build them to what you want and they are built in bibra lake...
come and check us out
we'll look after ya
out wide
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Assassin Bunbury
Mate has one 21 ft and has no problems. Very good sea going ally, very strong nice workmanship. Fairly priced.
Mr. Mercruiser
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Good Plate Boats
We work with a number of Boat builders from an engine supply & install perspective, so we get to see them before all the paint & cover up goes on.
Have a look at Preston Craft Wangara - Mr. Kevin Preston -
They build a very strong "Dennis Walsh" designed hull and take absoulte pride in their workmanship.
Darrel from Goldstar also makes a very nice vessel
Good Luck !
Brian
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epic
i would have a good chat to todd at epic marine consructs a awsome boat the only problem thou is that hes booked out for nearly a year so its a matter of getting on the waiting list