Preston Craft
Submitted by milsey on Wed, 2015-03-11 20:59
Hey guys, a mate is looking at getting Greg to build him a 7.5 thunderbolt and was after some feedback from owners of thunderbolt’s and other models.
Cheers Miles
Vinesh87
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Date Joined: 02/04/11
Do it! I'm probably going
Do it! I'm probably going to later in the year!!
Now called Preston Marine.
Going to fit it out yourself?
milsey
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Date Joined: 22/08/07
Yep, will just get it built
Yep, will just get it built to stage 1.
dano83
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One of our friends have one.
One of our friends have one. I go out on it quiet a bit. Has 300 yamie, we've Been in some rough weather empty and loaded with 8 ppl and gear it handles very well in all conditions, comfortable solid boat. with very good finish on the welds
milsey
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Date Joined: 22/08/07
Thanks for the feedback
Thanks for the feedback
OX
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Date Joined: 29/11/06
Fantastic boats
Quality work and well built. Would love one myself.
Lastchance
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Date Joined: 02/02/09
I've got the same boat you
I've got the same boat you mention Milsey, great boat. 'Least worst Ali boat' my fibreglass owning mates say. I've had it out in some pretty horrendous conditions and it has never faulted or felt like it was out of its depth.
A couple of things for your mate to consider,
1. Get the double step (chime) in the bow - this will redirect most of the spray down, without it they can wear a bit of water on the windscreen
2. Live bait tank size and position (I took out the sink that was in the transom and made a 2nd livie tank)
3. Separate deck wash/live bait pumps. $280 jabsco x 3 in 12 months or $25 rule pump x probably 5 in 7 years
4. 2 x transducer/pump mounting brackets, ie 1 on either side.
5. Twin engines......unless your in the Kimberley's! Haha, I've said previously twin 150's makes a difference, but I've got a single 250 4st yammy and it has performed flawlessly for every one of its 1475hrs, and that has included some long range trips with substantial weight on board ~ 4t+ on the water with no problems.
6. Glove box size, needs to be bigger.
PM me if you need any more info, they are great boats and I cannot speak highly enough of them....for an Ali of course!
Daisy
PS, I haven't forgotten you Vinesh, I'll get onto it soon!
Vinesh87
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Haha no stress when ever. I
Haha no stress when ever.
I actually got to have a good look at a 7.85 the other day with a single 350 what a machine, and attention to detail and welds look really good!!
Brucesta
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" 'Least worst Ali boat' my
" 'Least worst Ali boat' my fibreglass owning mates say."
yep i can vouch for that. Damo has fitted his out very well, with a 300 on the rear she'd be a beast but the 250hp does a very impressive job, just not as fast as my Cruisecraft and it does ride well for a Ali beast. I wouldn't hesitate in owning one if i was in the market again if the right one came up.
Las Vegas - Rolling the dice and trying your luck. 1M+ Barra summer target. 100kg Black Marlin winter target
Muppet
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Would love
the 7.5 Thundercat, built to our specs.
great for doing long stays at the islands or trips in the Kimberley..
One day......
.
milsey
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Date Joined: 22/08/07
Thanks guys, deposit is down
Thanks guys, deposit is down and greg should begin any day. If any one is keen on the build let me know as i can Pm some pics along the way.
Thanks again
Vinesh87
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Nice! Yeh always keen to see
Nice! Yeh always keen to see pictures!
Hutch
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Chuck up a post if you have
Chuck up a post if you have the commitment, otherwise add me to the list, seeing your last build was awesome
