New boat tips

Im looking to step up from the 4m tinnie.

My requirements are:

Used

Under 20k 

70hp+

Approx 5m to 5.5m

Used mainly for regular fishing out to 3 mile and family holidays in bays.

Boats I have seen that I like are Quinny Coast runner 530 or STACER 525s Any similar boats that I havent thought of?
 

Any tips appreciated.

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Faulkner Family's picture

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 Think about some of the

Tue, 2020-04-28 21:31

 Think about some of the older glass boats. Solid in the water and better ride and at rest . Something like the swiftcraft or fraser

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 I will. They under 1.6T,

Tue, 2020-04-28 21:45

 I will. They under 1.6T, cause thats the max I can tow?

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 Coast runner a great

Wed, 2020-04-29 08:38

 Coast runner a great versatile boat that size, 70 may be a little small for that size but will do the job. 

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Tom M

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Coast runner

Wed, 2020-04-29 15:26

 You should be able to get out fairly wide in the 5 meter + coast runner, you'll just have to pick your days obviously. I've been miles  out in 4.75 bay Hunter before no worries. just remember extra fuel too.

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 Second for the coast runner!

Wed, 2020-04-29 15:55

 Second for the coast runner! had a 480 regually fished 30nm+ deep drop, marlin to river fishing and everything inbetween 

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 I've got a 540 coastrunner

Wed, 2020-04-29 16:55

 I've got a 540 coastrunner and it's a supreme boat. I do have a 4.75m bayhunter centre console for sale that I've rebuilt. Brand new Suzuki 60HP 4stroke, dual batts entirely rewired, new paintwork  and lots of other extras. But I'm looking for $22k ono. Pm me if interested.

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