Polycraft 450 center console
Submitted by adamsmith84 on Thu, 2010-01-21 11:58
hi, im wondering about a polycraft 450 centre console/open boat and wanted to hear from someone who's owned this boat about how it preforms, strength, uv damage ect. and whoever owns a polycraft how do you store it
darth
Posts: 27
Date Joined: 20/06/09
polycraft
Hi Dave. I bought a second hand 4.1m polycraft a few months back for a small hire business I have started in Karratha. The boat has been in hire survey since new (2003) and was not been stored undercover. Apart from chips and scratches from inexperienced customers it is like new. Further, from what I have read and found from polycraft and other owners uv deterioration is not an issue (it has the highest rating). This one is foam filled as an option (different from standard) and I have been very impressed with the ride and toughness. Check out polyboatowners website for more info (I think www.polyboatowners.com.au).
Cheers
Dave
sarcasm0
Posts: 1396
Date Joined: 25/06/09
We Hired one about 2 years ago
A polycraft 450 centre console/open boat 50hp from Point Samson, took it around the dampier Archipeligo. Nice riding boat, can take a knock. I liked them.
SamC
Posts: 2013
Date Joined: 30/08/06
Polycraft
Very poor turning circle for what i have experienced and read.
Other than that i am leaning towards one for a upgrade later this year to the 450 CC or the 480 Brumby!
Cheers,
Sam
Brucesta
Posts: 1721
Date Joined: 29/05/09
a great boat that can take
a great boat that can take the rough treatment. for storage just make sure it's on its original trailer as they warp when the are on a roller style trailer other than that there is nothing else to worry about, it just takes time to get used to the different ride with the little bit of give the hull has in it when hitting the waves.
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Luke
Posts: 167
Date Joined: 02/11/09
Tough as nails, my 5.3
Tough as nails, my 5.3 is an 06 and done almost 1000 engine hours, lives in the sun all day everyday and have had no issues yet.
Got a mate with an 00 thats been everywhere and no issues either.
Nelly
Posts: 518
Date Joined: 04/05/08
Have only heard good things
Have only heard good things about them will be taking a close look at them when i look at buying a boat later this year.
adamsmith84
Posts: 402
Date Joined: 04/11/09
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anyone know the price of a 450 center console because over east there cheaper than aluminium boats around the same size is that the same case in WA?