Suggestions for new boat
I am currently considering selling/trading my 5.5m plate ally Raider runabout and buying something with a fibreglass hull, mainly because i'd like something that will give a smoother ride. I've had a look around on the various boat sales websites and there seems to be so much out there that i don't know where to start so I'm hoping some of you fishwrecked members could help me out with some reconmendations on whats good and whats crap. The only criteria I have is:
$35000 to $40000 budget
prefered 4 stroke
5.5m-6.5m length
deck space for up to 4 fisherman
runabout, walkaround or centre console style (i don't really need anything with a cuddy cabin but I may still consider it)
big enough to take about 20 - 25 nm offshore
I want to stay dry when the wind picks up and the ocean gets a bit rough.
I'm really not that fussy, I just want to avoid buying a lemon so any ideas would be much appreciated. cheers
shonky
Posts: 203
Date Joined: 22/04/12
import one
Get a yank boat, you will get a good boat for that budget. If you want to stay dry shy away from the centre console as they don't offer much protection if the wind picks up.
This habit is getting expensive!
Justo82
Posts: 482
Date Joined: 17/10/11
there's some KW boats, and
there's some KW boats, and some second hand trophy's in the price range you've mentioned. that's what I'd be looking at.
good luck!
Bruce
Posts: 527
Date Joined: 11/04/12
http://www.boatsonline.com.a
http://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/trailer-boats/northshore-550-cr/107704
http://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/power-boats/bar-crusher/130545
http://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/trailer-boats/caribbean-intruder-5-8-sports-cabin-cruiser/127269
All good boats under 6m
http://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/trailer-boats/chivers-meridian-640-walkaround/113205
http://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/trailer-boats/chivers-seamaster-with-new-motor/129802
My pick would be out of these two ^^
Good luck and be sure to let us know how you go
troya
Posts: 27
Date Joined: 11/05/11
thanks for your help, i will
thanks for your help, i will let you know how I go. I've been having a good look around and it seems there is plenty to choose from this time of year. I had a look at the chivers seamaster last week with the intention of buying it but if was a few hours too late, it had just been sold.