I can tell you now, deckspace is minimal. I've had other mate's go out on them and they came back with the same story that they struggled for room. They apparantly handle the water ok as most Quinnies do. But imo they are a family boat for the mrs and kids and suited more for river and estuary.
Yeh sweet cheers for the info, was only looking at it for comfort for the kids but still want it to be a practicable fishing vessel, so will maybe have to look at some
sea-kem
Posts: 14850
Date Joined: 30/11/09
I know a couple of guys with
I know a couple of guys with the 480 version, what do you need to know?
Love the West!
mr_shenn
Posts: 37
Date Joined: 26/09/17
How they handle offshore,
How they handle offshore, what deckspace is like for fishing, if people recommend them?
sea-kem
Posts: 14850
Date Joined: 30/11/09
I can tell you now,
I can tell you now, deckspace is minimal. I've had other mate's go out on them and they came back with the same story that they struggled for room. They apparantly handle the water ok as most Quinnies do. But imo they are a family boat for the mrs and kids and suited more for river and estuary.
Love the West!
mr_shenn
Posts: 37
Date Joined: 26/09/17
Yeh sweet cheers for the
Yeh sweet cheers for the info, was only looking at it for comfort for the kids but still want it to be a practicable fishing vessel, so will maybe have to look at some
other options! Cheers again
Anyfishwilldo (not verified)
Posts: 23
Date Joined: 01/01/70
Awesome boat, plenty of dec
Awesome boat, plenty of dec space for two blokes fishing i put my 110lt esky up the front. Grest boat, had the 490, would get another one if i could