When researching them for buying for myself i found some comments about the paint jobs not the best after a year or two and electrolosis coming through...might be something to investigate.
I have got a Razerline Kane.............. and unfortunatley have some paint issues around the areas where rod holders, hinges etc have been attached. The general paint job is fine, however there was definately some problems when these guys drilled and screwed after the initial paint job.
Apart from that the boat is very well made and the ride is pretty good for a runabout style boat.
glass give a better ride unless your going surtee or similar . all jackmans can be jarring as the orig design was for cray boats i think , but razorlines are still a good fishing setup just a bit harder on the body than a good glass hull ,the main thing with buying a boat is to take a year or two and look at as many as poss and go to sea in them
I can definatly say i dont like the Razerlines. The older Razerlines pre 1998 were very nice, when they were built by Hampton Yachts, finished great and rode excellent.
I agree with Damo. If I was going ali it would definatly be Barcrusher or Surtees, or i would try and locate an older razerline and refit it.
The trouble with alot of plate ali boats is that they are too light. I have found that the plate ali's with a sterndrive perfom alot better. Lower C'G and more weight forward of the transom. Nothing wrong with a bit of ballast.
But then again i have glass so i know where my choice lies.....................
I decided to support local industry in W.A and bought an Ally, buggered if I would ever do it again! Far too many teething problems, crap service, pretty peed off in the end, even though all problems where eventually sorted out......As the last comment stated, spend a year or two looking.....
hey thanks everyone but what do you all thing of the carribean reefrunner 21ft-24ft, can these have auxilary motors. and also how about trailcraft and a small local boatbuildr called redline, they look pretty strong
carabean reefrunners are awesum as for trailcraft heard of alot of bad things , as for small boat builders they are small for a reason go a major perth based manufacturer that has years of exp behind them that way you can be confident you are getting a boat with a good rep (by all means not saying all small boat manufactures are bad )
brenz
Very happy with my 6.1m Redline. Built like a brick shitter with function in mind (quality welding, not cocky crap covered with bog) rather than lots of fandangly fiddly bits that cost heaps but don't do a lot.
Does bang a bit but that's a con of ali.
Another guy who builds a nice boat is Brad Wood from 'Oceanic Boats'.
if your after a 2nd hand boat i have a 7.5m westerberg than im thinking of selling .. its old school tough and built super heavy she now has a brand new 300hp f/i chev and brand new merc leg . (done 30 hours)
Have to agree (although a litlle biased as Ive have one) You do get what you pay for though. Im lead to believe that Kev and Greg used to work for Razerline....The Preston Craft's are designed by Denis Walsh. I cant fault mine.
my old man has a razorline and havent had any dramas at all with it in the 4 or 5 years hes had it.there is 1 in lancelin for sale atm for 80 odd grand that looks pretty nice
Had mine for almost 5 years now. Paint finsh was crap and started bubbling within 6months.
I will hand it to Stuart though, they listened to what I wanted in my boat and accommodated my changes which was far from what the other WA supposedly plate and now defunct builder would do.
If I was doing it again, would only consider a surtees/barcrusher if it were an alloy otherwise it'd be glass all the way.
i used to fish with a guy that had custom built razor line that he added alot of extra stuff, even down to the thickness of the hull, it was a good boat and went every where we did and usally out fished us as well(nothing to do with the boat but)
yes his paint also went to shit, but my old man is a spray painter and you get what you pay for, so if you go the ally, spend some extra on the paint job.
but that being said, i would never own/buy a ally offshore fishing rig, 6mtr plus, as the ride/noise is shit.
buy a good glass boat and you will never look back!
ally's should be tiny's and small rigs only until you get into the very large crayboat style.
really good boat we had one that went to denham and across to the point ina centre cab design and was the ducks nuts. built well and they are good fishing rigs, however as most of said glass is a lot better ride, but to go the best get a cat!!!
I went through this for 18 months ali ,glass even poly.I started to get confused and changed my mind 10 times.I eventally decided on glass and went deal shopping,you would be amazed the deals they will offer if your serious.A good indication for me was the boats on the water on the not nice days. I limited myself to a choice of four (cruisecraft 685 explorer,hainse patiot 680 ,Tournament 2250 bluewater and commdores 6.7 )but should have been six the reefrunner 24 and sea striper seaswirl 23 would have been strong contenders have had a look at both of these since.I am very happy with my choice and so is the wife,a small point that impressed me with most dealers was nobody bagged other brands so the choice was completely mine.Boat show deals are best way too compare on short lists
Hey guys. Found this bloke who has a razerline custom sitting in his shed , motor is a right off so just looking hull and trailer only.
Ill attach a pic pic of it but it’s when it was brand new. I looked I. The bible and the Steel still looks brand new. Bothooks like it’s a 6.3 hard top. That’s about it. I made a new post on the boat discussing forum but can’t seem to upload a pic To this reply???
kane
Posts: 1752
Date Joined: 07/12/08
I like them and have given them a close look
When researching them for buying for myself i found some comments about the paint jobs not the best after a year or two and electrolosis coming through...might be something to investigate.
They are a nice boat though for sure.
Gooooone Fishin!
wopjrb
Posts: 1407
Date Joined: 05/03/09
me old boys got a razor line
there exellent soft riding boats and very stable - i used to work in the razorline factory the guys did a good job but theve shut down now
dagree
Posts: 660
Date Joined: 08/12/07
Not shutdown anymore
Stewart has just recently reopened in a small workshop up the back of Wangara. New Razorlines will be back on the ocean soon.
Cheers,
David
Cheers,
David (AKA Grumps)
Location: Heathridge. Toys: 120 Series Prado ... 5.3 Stacer Seamaster/Merc 90HP.
Stevef
Posts: 478
Date Joined: 27/02/08
I have got a Razerline
I have got a Razerline Kane.............. and unfortunatley have some paint issues around the areas where rod holders, hinges etc have been attached. The general paint job is fine, however there was definately some problems when these guys drilled and screwed after the initial paint job.
Apart from that the boat is very well made and the ride is pretty good for a runabout style boat.
Steve
Colt_Striker
Posts: 624
Date Joined: 26/07/09
Along with Westeberg,
Along with Westeberg, Razerline are one of the 2 only plate boats I would consider being a Glass Fan. They are a nice looking & performing hull.
damo6230
Posts: 2029
Date Joined: 07/06/08
markeed as the rolls royce of ali
looked at them in the past and very $$$$. couldn't justify the extra expense and there are comparable boats these days.
pretty sure they come out of the Jackman stable of hulls.
kane
Posts: 1752
Date Joined: 07/12/08
After visiting some boat shows....
Surtees are the best ali boat around in my opinion, and theyre priced competatively.
Gooooone Fishin!
damo6230
Posts: 2029
Date Joined: 07/06/08
options
barcrusher
stabicaft
noble boats
gsmarine
would be my top four if $$ was no issue
but the new chivers shark series look good as do velocity boats as do goldstar as do barracuda boats, as do tabs, as do amm .......
think you get the idea
yellow and black
Posts: 65
Date Joined: 11/08/09
go glass
glass give a better ride unless your going surtee or similar . all jackmans can be jarring as the orig design was for cray boats i think , but razorlines are still a good fishing setup just a bit harder on the body than a good glass hull ,the main thing with buying a boat is to take a year or two and look at as many as poss and go to sea in them
Muppet
Posts: 408
Date Joined: 23/11/09
Prefer the older Razerlines
I can definatly say i dont like the Razerlines. The older Razerlines pre 1998 were very nice, when they were built by Hampton Yachts, finished great and rode excellent.
I agree with Damo. If I was going ali it would definatly be Barcrusher or Surtees, or i would try and locate an older razerline and refit it.
The trouble with alot of plate ali boats is that they are too light. I have found that the plate ali's with a sterndrive perfom alot better. Lower C'G and more weight forward of the transom. Nothing wrong with a bit of ballast.
But then again i have glass so i know where my choice lies.....................
.
nev
Posts: 193
Date Joined: 04/02/09
Big Decisions
I decided to support local industry in W.A and bought an Ally, buggered if I would ever do it again! Far too many teething problems, crap service, pretty peed off in the end, even though all problems where eventually sorted out......As the last comment stated, spend a year or two looking.....
Wreckless
Posts: 92
Date Joined: 02/11/09
I preffer glass
for the superior ride. If I was going to go for ali I would go Stagg boats. I have never seen a better built or finished ali boat anywhere in OZ.
grayzeee
Posts: 2283
Date Joined: 09/07/09
if your going ali, i looked
if your going ali, i looked at these.
surtees
stabicraft
bar crusher
If I spent half as long fishing , as I do reading this bloody forum , I'd be twice the fisherman I am.
wide open
Posts: 444
Date Joined: 24/12/09
thanks
hey thanks everyone but what do you all thing of the carribean reefrunner 21ft-24ft, can these have auxilary motors. and also how about trailcraft and a small local boatbuildr called redline, they look pretty strong
brenz
Posts: 2182
Date Joined: 15/06/06
carabean reefrunners are
carabean reefrunners are awesum as for trailcraft heard of alot of bad things , as for small boat builders they are small for a reason go a major perth based manufacturer that has years of exp behind them that way you can be confident you are getting a boat with a good rep (by all means not saying all small boat manufactures are bad )
brenz
big john
Posts: 8726
Date Joined: 20/07/06
Redline
Very happy with my 6.1m Redline. Built like a brick shitter with function in mind (quality welding, not cocky crap covered with bog) rather than lots of fandangly fiddly bits that cost heaps but don't do a lot.
Does bang a bit but that's a con of ali.
Another guy who builds a nice boat is Brad Wood from 'Oceanic Boats'.
WA based manufacturer and supplier of premium leadhead jigs, fligs, bucktail jigs, 'bulletproof' soft plastic jig heads and XOS bullet jig heads.
Jigs available online in my web store!
Feral
Posts: 1508
Date Joined: 01/11/06
if your after a 2nd hand
if your after a 2nd hand boat i have a 7.5m westerberg than im thinking of selling .. its old school tough and built super heavy she now has a brand new 300hp f/i chev and brand new merc leg . (done 30 hours)
wide open
Posts: 444
Date Joined: 24/12/09
nah
thanks anyway just tryin to gather some info up might just have a look at a few other brands and do some research
solly
Posts: 376
Date Joined: 11/09/05
check out prestoncraft
local and jackman designs although they are expensive there quality is second to none
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
Lastchance
Posts: 1272
Date Joined: 02/02/09
Preston Craft
Have to agree (although a litlle biased as Ive have one) You do get what you pay for though. Im lead to believe that Kev and Greg used to work for Razerline....The Preston Craft's are designed by Denis Walsh. I cant fault mine.
Sean8
Posts: 55
Date Joined: 13/07/09
Got a Goldstar and very
Got a Goldstar and very happy, also priced competitively.
cocokye
Posts: 103
Date Joined: 05/03/09
Agree Sean8
Got the 5.3 Ultimate with 115 Yamaha just the ducks nuts.Heavy duty pig dog of the sea. Handles the ocean well all conditions .
CB
bibs
Posts: 252
Date Joined: 20/07/06
razorline
my old man has a razorline and havent had any dramas at all with it in the 4 or 5 years hes had it.there is 1 in lancelin for sale atm for 80 odd grand that looks pretty nice
Piscatorial_Pursuit
Posts: 11
Date Joined: 12/05/10
Not sure if I'd have another
Had mine for almost 5 years now. Paint finsh was crap and started bubbling within 6months.
I will hand it to Stuart though, they listened to what I wanted in my boat and accommodated my changes which was far from what the other WA supposedly plate and now defunct builder would do.
If I was doing it again, would only consider a surtees/barcrusher if it were an alloy otherwise it'd be glass all the way.
fisho-ron
Posts: 2539
Date Joined: 26/09/09
i used to fish with a guy
i used to fish with a guy that had custom built razor line that he added alot of extra stuff, even down to the thickness of the hull, it was a good boat and went every where we did and usally out fished us as well(nothing to do with the boat but)
yes his paint also went to shit, but my old man is a spray painter and you get what you pay for, so if you go the ally, spend some extra on the paint job.
but that being said, i would never own/buy a ally offshore fishing rig, 6mtr plus, as the ride/noise is shit.
buy a good glass boat and you will never look back!
ally's should be tiny's and small rigs only until you get into the very large crayboat style.
buy a patriot!
carps
Posts: 126
Date Joined: 01/03/10
redline
really good boat we had one that went to denham and across to the point ina centre cab design and was the ducks nuts. built well and they are good fishing rigs, however as most of said glass is a lot better ride, but to go the best get a cat!!!
solly
Posts: 376
Date Joined: 11/09/05
Do your home work
I went through this for 18 months ali ,glass even poly.I started to get confused and changed my mind 10 times.I eventally decided on glass and went deal shopping,you would be amazed the deals they will offer if your serious.A good indication for me was the boats on the water on the not nice days. I limited myself to a choice of four (cruisecraft 685 explorer,hainse patiot 680 ,Tournament 2250 bluewater and commdores 6.7 )but should have been six the reefrunner 24 and sea striper seaswirl 23 would have been strong contenders have had a look at both of these since.I am very happy with my choice and so is the wife,a small point that impressed me with most dealers was nobody bagged other brands so the choice was completely mine.Boat show deals are best way too compare on short lists
solly
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
Paul200990
Posts: 290
Date Joined: 22/05/19
Found razerline custom. Don’t know how much it’s worth???
Hey guys. Found this bloke who has a razerline custom sitting in his shed , motor is a right off so just looking hull and trailer only.
Ill attach a pic pic of it but it’s when it was brand new. I looked I. The bible and the Steel still looks brand new. Bothooks like it’s a 6.3 hard top. That’s about it. I made a new post on the boat discussing forum but can’t seem to upload a pic To this reply???
ranmar850
Posts: 2702
Date Joined: 12/08/12
holy thread resurrection!!! 9 years old