Shag'n It
Submitted by Shag on Sun, 2008-04-20 19:58
Just looking for any suggestions going to be looking for another boat soon this time want a centre console going to spend about $18000 to $20000 any suggestions on makes or models ive only had fibre glass before so not to sure on the ride of the ali's or steely's any help would be great
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Shag
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might check out the
might check out the southwind ST580 what are those force motors like any ideas its only a 50 so might need to up grade to a new yamaha there goes the budget hehe CHEERS SHAG
P.s i like my rides wet !!!
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Jamie Chester
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I have a 5.35 trailcraft
I have a 5.35 trailcraft bought in 2005. I dont really want to sell it but am heading overseas soonish for a while so might be time to do it - that avatar pic is taken in it.
The motor is a 75hp - does just over 30 knots with a few guys and gear on board - hull is still under warranty. I can email some pics if u want.
Price range may be a little more but not much...
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Jamie Chester
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cc's are good in nice weather
You won't find a better boat to fish out of.
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OX
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Date Joined: 29/11/06
Hi Shag
Mate was looking at a few boats awhile back and have a friend who is a marine mechanic who did his apprenticship through Mercury (who I believe produced the "force" motors) and his opinion was that the motors are to be avoided.Got the same info from another lad who owns his own boat yard as well.So if you are looking to replace the motor on the existing boat and the hull is sound then go ahead but just be careful if you want the boat and motor package with unexpected expenses (ie motor dieing on you).Best of luck anyhow buddy
Hope this has helped.
Cheers OX
Shag
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Cheers for that Ox ,Jamie
Cheers for that Ox ,Jamie can you pm me the price and extras on your boat mate is it a cc CHEERS SHAG
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brenz
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ali boat
i got a nice 1 not many hours 5 m 4 st yammy all the extraz colour sounder great boat and extra high sidesand it is an ali
cheers brenz
alfred
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Not all CCs are wet. If
Not all CCs are wet. If you get one with a T Top the fishability is fantastic.
My next one will have a T Top instead of a bimini.
1985 Boston Whaler Outrage 18 Johnson 140hp 4stroke
brenz
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im with alfred all my cc i
im with alfred all my cc i have had have been dry as no prob as far as im concerned . also depends on the lay out .
http://boatcity.com.au/pages/newindex.htm
probably the best cc ive seen been in it and a great example of a very dry ride
cheers brenz