Sub 5m Cuddy's
Submitted by Albee Mangles on Sun, 2012-12-30 10:59
Guys looking at a sub 5m cuddy cabin, fiberglass trailerboat. Something 10 years old or newer, what can people reccomend, or those who have them what do you have.
Are there any to stay away from, and what problems do they have.
Currently looking at Haines Hunter Breeze 470, and Signature, Carribean Offshores. also Allison make the Fisherman 5, are there any others i should look at?
Interested in any feedback on these boats.
Jayden20
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Never thort ide see the day
Never thort ide see the day hahaha
xtont
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Cuddy
I had a signature in that range with a Honda 90. You could put into any sea with confidence. But couldn't fish out of it in any slop, or stand-up. Cheers Kristo's one man army
Christo's one man army
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Perry Home
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Albee - you left out these
Here you go mate - renowned for punching above its weight : Seafarer V-Sea
http://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/power-boats/seafarer-5mtr-cuddy-cab/114618
Personally I'd go to the Seafarer Viking - the extra 0.5m just gives you a little more of everything.
Or this
http://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/power-boats/cruise-craft-475-cuddy-runabout/117479
Cruisecraft make a nice boat to - great finish.
Streaker make a well regarded boat - usually found in Victoria - looks to be good value
http://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/power-boats/streaker-cuddy-cab/121296
Signature 542 RF
http://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/power-boats/haines-signature-542rf/122149
The last couple are loosely around your parameters.
Perry Home
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One more Albee
One more - value here
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/hamilton-hill/motorboats-powerboats/2006-haines-cuddy-cab/1011577979
Albee Mangles
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Thanks Perry, some great
Thanks Perry, some great info there mate.
Its hard to find unbiased reviews anywhere on the net..
Perry Home
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Independent boat reviews - enmasse
Hi Albee - saw your comment whilst re-reading the thread. Check out this site - its the Webster's who have the F&B mag that you've probably seen down at the Newsagent.
http://www.seamedia.com.au/sea_library/boats.php
Great site - although it says you can buy the article more often than not you can read the whole article online for free if you want - just hit the drag down menu and go to the type of boat eg Haines Hunter, click on the boat size yr interested in and away you go.
OR
Try this one
http://www.marinews.com/
Quite a few reviews on here but perhaps not as comprehensive as Seamedia - still you only need to find the boat your hunting for for good info hey?
Hope this is useful in "The Quest"
Albee Mangles
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Thanks Perry
Your a legend mate, i owe you a beer.
Heaps of info there.
Dreamweaver
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Brett! A Stink Boat!! LOL
You'll never live that down LOL...
What's the rational behind sub 5m Brett, just easier to handle?
Do you have a budget in mind?
My 5.8 M Caribbean Adventurer will be going on the market in the not too distant future.
Soon to be de "dreamweaver" ed!
Albee Mangles
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Col - Yes mate, up to $25k
Col - Yes mate, up to $25k i'd reckon. I like the smaller craft just for ease of solo launch and towing, as well as storage. Been out in quite a few 5m boats, and it will likely do all i want it to for now.
Mate i have a family now, and a yak just wont get us all on the water together. Ill certainly be keeping my yaks tho!
Dreamweaver
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Cheers Bret
Yup - all makes perfect sense Brett - good luck mate - I'm sure you'll find something suitable. :-)
Soon to be de "dreamweaver" ed!
Perry Home
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Albee - last one
Pacemaker Charger - based on the Haines Hunter hull. Altho no cuddy cab by the time you put clears on the canopy you effectively create a cabin space for kids.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/halls-head/motorboats-powerboats/5-6m-calais-pacemaker/1011515559
The reason I'm recommending this hull is that I had extensive use of one - its no trouble launching by yourself. Cuddy cabs can be a bit of a hit & miss affair as well. The bunk space for laying down can be too small to do the job properly (unless it is a child) or it remains unused other than for storage of equip. The other thing is as your family grows up you'll simply need a bigger boat . The Pacemaker also have awesome deck space for their size - this one would leave you some $ left over to spend on anything else requiring bringing up to your standard.
Adam Gallash
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haha
I knew this day was coming, welcome to the dark side. Jks. All the best with the boat hunting.
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Albee Mangles
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Ha ha Onya Adam!
Yeah i knew it too, funny thing is when i first started to seriously look at boats, i bought a yak! That was 5 years ago!
Perry, thanks for all the info mate, much appreciated! Plenty of food for thought there, i really need to go and look at a few in the flesh to really get my head around how much useable space there is in them.
Perry Home
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Albee- good luck - be patient but ready to act
Good luck mate - it can be lots of fun, exciting, frustrating and nerve wracking all in one - meeting budget, finding the right craft ( or what you think is) Glass vs Ali, 2 stroke vs 4 stroke, lots of minor points that can and will make a difference. If you ve got some good mates on Fishwrecked who have boats that fit somewhere within your parameters ask them if they'll take you for a spin - not in mill pond glass either - Sou Westerly slop will really give you a feel for te boat you want.
JohnF
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Problem is plans for a $25k
Problem is plans for a $25k 5m cuddy tend to turn into a $80k 7m boat and a $40k new tow vehicle..............goood luck, its a sickness........
Boston Whaler 235 Conquest......getting the flogging it was built for.
Albee Mangles
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So true mate
Small steps, one the wife realises theres no room for a small kitchen, and she has to squat on a bucket, she will definatley need something bigger!
Perry Home
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Hahaahahahahaha
Classic comment Albee - you'll be heading down superliner class!
Check this
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/wanneroo/motorboats-powerboats/swiftcraft-price-reduction-/1007703042 - coin left over for upgrades!
Quality boat - good nick too.
Shane O
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Guardian
I have a gaurdian cabin cruiser, 4.85m and very solid. I know they are a older boat but has never given me any hassles.
Perry Home
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Hot off the press Albee
Just looking thru Gumtree Albee whilst the weather is havin a New Year's wobbly and found this
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/bentley/motorboats-powerboats/cruise-craft-reef-finder-533/1011681405
Older hull but in good knick - you'd have money for awesome electronics and possibly a 4 stroke ( 2nd hand) to go on the back of it with a bit of bargaining!
glastronomic
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Excelent boat and there is
Excelent boat and there is nothing wrong with an outboard engine being a Mercury 2 stroke!
mako magic
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Look at the savage mako at
Look at the savage mako at 5.5 has heaps of room and handles very well