What boat would you buy with 30ish thousand?
Submitted by Josh on Tue, 2015-08-25 19:48
Hi Guys
I am looking at buying a new second hand boat, and was wondering what you would buy if you had 30k or so in the kitty to invest.
Things that are on my list so far are:
- 5-6m or so
- solo launch and retrieveable
- thinking alloy because I don't have a shed big enough
- swaggable for nights at rotto
- fish 4, cruise 8
- I like the cuddy/cab style, somewhere to hide dry.
I used to have a trailblazer 5800, and definitely regret selling it!
Any Gumtree warriors out there with recommendations? I do have my eye on one up north, but it's a fair bit of a drive. Just wondering what you would drop the cash on?
Cheers
Josh.
Paul_86
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This is a little more then
This is a little more then you wanna spend but looks pretty tidy :
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/hillarys/motorboats-powerboats/6-1m-aluminium-mako-canyon-runner-boat-with-150hp-honda/1087046659meglodon
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It reads good, with qualification
There is no mention of fishing electronics, and I think it may be light on in gauges for engine monitoring.
Fuel tank is a bit small IMO, so it gives you a few reasons to quibble about the price.
However is certainly looks like a ripper of a sea boat.
Bruce
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A 5-6m boat that can fish 4
A 5-6m boat that can fish 4 and cruise 8 is probably pushing it a bit!
For me, I'd probably be looking for an ali centre console 5.8-6.4m. Probably a 115hp- 150hp 2 stroke for the price which is not bad, probably can't expect a 4 stroke but I personally am not fussed about a 2 or 4 stroke so long as it is reliable!
With a good trailer can launch yourself too
Id look to spend about 26k ish for the initial setup so you have a bit of extra $$$ for a brand new GPS/Sounder, extendable draw bar if needed for beach launching etc, few $ to go towards first outboard service and so on.
Good luck!
dodgy
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There are a few rigs that
There are a few rigs that come and go that look reasonable in that price range. Cash ready and keep gumtree on a daily refresh. Few older plateys with more modern power around the mid 20's.
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Swompa
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5.7m Trailcraft
5.7m Trailcraft sportscab.
Edit: Now i read that you had a trailblazer 5800 so you understand why I would take that option.
Rob H
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agree
great, tough knockaround boats-I had a 5800 also that did numerous Abrolhos runs for us.
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Swompa
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I am trying to find out if
I am trying to find out if my job is going to last for either 8 more weeks, or 12 more months, hopefully one will be sitting in my driveway in the not too distant future if it is the latter.
Or if the wife gets her way, a Jayco Swan...
Josh
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ohh, you just have to sell
ohh, you just have to sell the dream that weekends at rotto are better than weekends on the road!
z00m
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You'll struggle to cruise 8
You'll struggle to cruise 8 in any sort of comform in that size range as a cuddy cabin. I've got a 6.4m dual console (bow rider) that you can seat 8 people so it is possible if you look at different configurations.
z00m
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Have you offered this guy
Have you offered this guy your $30K and seen what he says?
www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/wickham/other-boats-jet-skis/5-7m-westerberg/1086887895
z00m
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Not quite a cuddy but a 6.1
Not quite a cuddy but a 6.1 ally with a 4 stroke
www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/picton/motorboats-powerboats/6-1m-belvedere-wide-body-/1088281785
z00m
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I seem to be posting to
I seem to be posting to myself here but hey, what the heck!
2005 Stacer with a 2 stroke
www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/yangebup/motorboats-powerboats/605-ocean-runner-sports/1088395296
I'll shut up now!