Evening all, first post here so excuse the newbie questions but can’t find anything on them. 

Im looking at a secondhand 02 Chivers Predator 650. It’s got a 130 Honda on the back. 

Anyone got an opinion/ experience with these? I’ve spoke to Peter at Chivers and he had one himself and rated it highly. I’m looking for a family friendly fisher. Prob 25 family/ 75 fishing split. Something comfortable for the youngsters (2&5) to head to Rotto on. 

Cheers, Dave

 Hi guys

I looking to upgrade my 2006 Trailcraft 6.4m to a 660 dhufish hard top.

Anyone have any reviews or know someone that owns one? The 660 has a 200hp honda four stroke on it. 

Good Morning Ladies and Gentlemen

I am considering purchasing a boat. One that has piqued my interest has an inboard engine. I had never considered an inboard before.

What are the advantages or disadvantages of Inboards Versus Outboard?

I think
Inboard Adv: Lower CoG, ease of access to engine components.Bigger capacity?
Disadv: Hull penetration, possible build up of explosive vapours in the bilge area

Outboard. Adv. More common
Disadv: Exposed to weather, higher CoG.

Thanks for your thoughts
Willy

 Hi All,

I have an issue with my 200hp Saltwater series2 2 stroke engine. 

On 'flat' water there is no issue and the motor pushes along my tub nicely. but particularly in a following sea but also 'big' seas, coming down to the trough the motor cuts revs. sometimes enough that I disengage the motor then put back in gear and power on. It does not stall and apart from this issue, it is extremely reliable. 

I have read the other topics similar to my issue on the forum but my issue seems slightly different and I wanted a little more precise information.

I have had a boat mechanic give it a full service. There is no micro switch for the gear engage selector. I have changed all fuel lines and filters and manual pump. I have checked the high pressure pump for particulates, and still the issue persists. It does this with a full tank or half and even one quarter full tank. 

Thanks for any help you can offer.

Hello FishWreckers ,

                            I'm looking for information on the Bonito plate ally boats , they were sold by Eastuary Marine in Mandurah.

If anyone has got or had one I would like to know what they ride like , are they stable at rest , are they well built etc .

Does anyone know where they were built or who made them ?.

Any info appreciated .

Happy New Year

Cheers Ray

 I'm still not sure which direction I am going to go down whether I decide to get a Plate Boat and use is for my offshore fishing as well as barra work or get a fibreglass centre console and a smaller barra tinny later down the track...

Anyhow, I quite like the look of the Haines Signature 543SF.

Any other fibreglass centre consoles around that size worth a look? Must have a decent casting deck and storage plus good size fuel capacity (150L+).

Cheers

Jay
 

 Hi

whats the thoughts on a 670 all rounder 

are they in need of any improvement or lacking in area that need on board

ie storage, seats etc

i am keen to get one or the Abrolhos as looks better kitted out

any views or know of for sale ,, ?

value opinion of past present owners

 hi guys thinking of adding a hull extension alloy pod to my Barron sportsman to give me more deck space and remove the formed fibreglass seats and enginewell and putting the transom back to full height 

this will ill give me more deck space and allow for 2 live bait tanks cutting board and battery storage ect across the transom area 

has anyone dine this to their barron or other boats thanks 

 Gday guys. Does anyone know what hull this is and how they travel. Apparently is 19 foot long

Has anyone had any experience with Reflex Boats sold by Hi-Tech?

If they are any good, they seem pretty good value for money.

I was looking at the 630 with a 150 Merc on the back.

All advice and reviews gratefully accepted.

Phat Trout. 

 Hi all, 

anyone on on here own a quintrex 420 Busta? If so feedback good, bad or otherwise would be appreciated. 

Potentially bought one yesterday (second hand) that is 3 years old and due to the absolutely diabolical weather, didn't get a chance to trial it on the water. They seem to get ok reviews online but after some more real world experience from people that actually fish here in W.A and not just an editor of an east coast magazine.

if you have one of these, by any chance what sort of money are they new with a 30hp 2 stroke on the back? 

Many thanks, scano

Any body own a Sailfish Boat, I am planning my first big fishing trip to Bernier Island off Carnarvon for a week in the new boat, and not sure what to expect with seas.

boat is 8m Sailfish S9 with Twin Yamaha F200G motors.

 Hey guy, urgently need a Yamaha 175 and am curious as to who you would buy one from in Perth, cheers

 Hey there,

I am looking for a 6m fibreglass second hand boat. Some key areas that I am am looking for is a boat around the 19-22ft range, anywhere from 10-20k. Must be an outboard. I wouldnt mind buying a cheaper boat with a shit motor and upgrading when that dies to a nice new 150 4 stroke.

I have seen a lot of boats for sale that are way overpriced! also seen a lot of really old shitty engines that would be a ticking time bomb. for example a fraser 626 with the original evinrude donk on the back.

The top 3 boats in order of preference I have been looking out for are:

1. fraser 626

2. Voyager 19ft or the voyager ghia

3. pacemaker 2100

What boats should i be looking out for, what issues for certain models and other miscalaneous information you can think of?

Anyone have a Batsport? Just purchaced a 640 and want to know if anyone else has or has been on one.

 Hi guys,

been looking at getting a boat and I came across someone selling a 2014 kingcraft classique 6.50m. I tried to search it up online but couldn't find anything. Does anybody know anything about them or have a review on them. Looks the goods but not sure how it goes in the chop. Any help would be much appreciated.

cheers Rob

 Hi,I have a 5.5mtr Ali cuddy cab that needs repainting just wondering if any one knows anyone North of the river who paints boats.

 Cheers neilf

 Hi Guys

Doing a bit of research into tinnys/roof toppers. Got long LSL owing next year and already looking at a big trip with the mrs and 2 boys. In the meantime could use it locally here in Karratha as a creek boat??

Came across this one and interested to know if anyone on here has one or been in one. I'm looking at Sea Jay Nomads/angler 3.85m etc and this is just that bit bigger and same weight range maybe even a bit lighter. 

Interested in your thoughts

Cheers

Mullows

 Well finally got a chance to take my "new" 2nd hand ocean whaler out in some decent chop.

I have to say wow!

Having been an ally monohull man most of my life Id have to say Im now a believer, firstly in fibreglass and secondly in trihulls.

Mighty impressed with its stability and the ease it handled all directions of sea. Particularly the following waves over 3 mile reef today.

A good indicator is always how many hail marys the finance minister/deckie says when shes out with me in any sort of weather.

The good lord would have been thankful for the rest as she never bothered him once i dont think!

She was "very comfortable" when asked as we surfed down through the shallows between breakers.

Certainly the dryest centre console ive ever been on too.

Looking forward to seeing how it handles the late return trip from rotto. 

Great fishing platform too!

Can highly recommend if anyones thinking of a change from the traditional ally monohull.

Got some fish too! :-)

Cheers!!

Hi all.

I was hoping some forum members here that own a 6.6m Redline or 6.6m Razerline Olympian could comment on the loaded towing weight of these boats.

I had my heart set on a 7.6m walkaround, however I would then be forced to upgrade my car to a Land Cruiser or Disco 4 or similar, which adds another significant hole to the wallet.

After speaking to my wife extensively, a 6.6m version may be a better option, but I need to know I can tow it with my current Hilux with 2250kg capacity.

Both manufacturers have provided a rough figure which is pretty close to the 2250kg capacity of my Hilux.

Unfortunately when building a boat, until it's built and put over a weightbridge, it only becomes a best guess, so having some validated data from owners will go a long way.

Thanks in advance.

Tom

Hey guys, looking at upgrading from my little 470 Pacemaker (by the way awesome little boat) to something a little bigger. A Fraser Formula 6M has become available which is in really good nick with a 03/04 Yamaha 150HP Saltwater Series II, all the gear sounder, GPS, Eski, bait board, safety gear, 120lt below floor fuel tank, etc, etc. Looking for around $18500 neg, anything I should look for and is it a good buy for the price?
Anyone had one and pro's and con's?
cheers
Sharpie

 Hi all,

Just wondering if I can get some opinions on the ocean whaler 565 performance and handling. 

Been doing alot of research but whilst the previous threads on here generally give a positive view Ive also read a lot of generic trihull opinion that really bags out the design as a whole bone shattering experience.

If you've owned one or been a passenger in one at any stage would really appreciate your take on them.

Cheers 

 Hi all, long time since i posted. Looking fir a littlw help re boat id and review.

Just looking at a boat thats called a "Belvedere 550 Widebody Mackerel series.

Anyone heard of them? Cant seem to find anything on Google.

Saw something that said coraline were using the name belvedere boat builders at one stage?? Any connection??

Would love some history and review of this boat if anyone knows them?

Good looking plate ally but only has a 4 stroke yammy 100hp on the back.

Seems like it might be a tad under? Quite a large boat for its size if that makes any sense.

Cheers!!

 Just wondering if anyone has had experience with Searano inflatables. 

Need a new Tender in the 2.1- 2.5m range, and the Searano ticks the boxes.

Thanks in advance.

Dave

 Trying to find out who built this solid looking ali centre console.

 Name of boat is Angry Pirate. Looks like a vinyl wrap on the hull.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

 Hi,

just wondering if anyone can help me with gaining info on a boat im looking at buying.

as far as i know it is a Yalter craft . Rego paper says "weeken"... so i figure its a weekender.

Also any reports of any experience anyone has had with this style hull.

 Thinking about importing from USA has anyone done this before? did u have any probs?

 Hey guys I've been looking at flat bottom dinghys for rivers and estuary fishing and came across the tracker brand.Has anyone owned or ridden in one . I'm looking at up to say 4.5 mtrs.                                Cheers Willo

 Hi all, currently doing some homework and am chasing any info and/or feedback on Oceanic Fab boats. Am interested in the 7.5m - I know some blokes on here have them and am hoping they are still happy with their purchases.

thanks in advance.

hey Guys

Wondering if anyone here has owned or have had dealings with the 2006 Sea Fox. Do I run away?

I've read on hull truth that the older sea fox had issues with quality but not sure of the year when things started improving.