after a new boat
Submitted by Pluto on Tue, 2013-01-01 20:33
after a few options people
im chasing a newer boat. upgrade to something to sleep on do some island hopping.. prefferbly with a toilet over 6mts mostly for fishing
id love to do trip to the monte bellos or something along those lines
i like the look of the whittley walkaround clearwater looks the goods
what does everyone else out there have what options are there out there?
any help is would be great
cheers christian
Ados
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Keywest
Hi i have a Keywest 24ft on ali trailer with 300hp ETEC 100hrs, built by VIKAL in Bibra Lake, has v berth 2 bunks above and walk in toilet, 42Kts top speed, HDS 8 with platinum card and Furuno 620, $65000 neg, i haven't advertised it yet just looking at 35 Berties, if you want to have a look i get home on Jan 10th. Its the only outboard version Vikal built themselves. Thanks, Ado
madkev
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Go Yank import like the
Go Yank import like the Striper 26's or 23's, Trophys, Keywest or if your budget stretches Bostons or Gradies. They will have the fuel that you want to get to the monties and will come with all the creature comforts to keep the family happy or plenty of room for overnighters with a mate without having to get uncomfortable.
Pluto
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have you imported what is the
have you imported what is the best site to look at
Adam Gallash
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portsea
Speak to Justin at Portsea Marine, I don't say it just because they are site sponsors, but I have heard lots of talk about their service getting boats in without a hassle, well worth having a chat to him.
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Pluto
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cheers any more advice is
cheers any more advice is great thanks allot ill check out that site on the sponsers cheers again
madkev
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There are also plenty of
There are also plenty of good imports already in country worth looking at. Heaps on the East coast in particular if you dont mind a bit of travel. Plenty of guys have brought big boats back, could be a good excuse for a road trip to.
Paul G
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Shit load of yank imports for
Shit load of yank imports for sale wonder why........
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big john
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Don't know
Don't know much about the build quality of the US boats Paul, but with the high aussie dollar and no capital gains tax payable on boats, I wouldn't be surprised if people are bringing in one, selling it, then bringing another one/two etc.
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madkev
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Probably because they are
Probably because they are good value with the usual lots of fittings and options on them.
JohnF
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Agree with Paul, be careful
Agree with Paul, be careful with Yank boats, some of the layouts are very poor for our type of fishing. However, dont totally overlook them, as there is the odd gem and the Yanks do a lot of things MUCH better than we do here.
With basically no limits except being under 3.5t tow weight and capable of +35 knots, my choice was a Boston Whaler Conquest 235 for a fishing machine capable of the odd overnighter at Rotto with the odd luxury for the family, and I looked at almost everything. But what makes it right for me may not make it right for you. Do lots of looking around.
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Paul G
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I havent been on one yet that
I havent been on one yet that i like the setup. Went on a striper once 26footer shit ride and only room to really fish three.Great for those looking for a cheap boat .each to there own.
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doublej
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Check this out
http://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/trailer-boats/leeder-tomcat-240/123116
spanishmackeral
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i see that in your driveway
i see that in your driveway every time i stay at nans in manurah haha great lookin boat!!
Muppet
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Haines Hunter 680 Patriot
I have a Haines Hunter 680 Patriot up for sale soon. Has a new 6.2lt mercruiser / brave 3 leg.
$85000 / Reasonable offers
PM me if you want some details and pics.
cheers
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Pluto
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cheers lads still looking
cheers lads still looking prob going to be a month before i can get it but i am loving the ideas here
found heaps and theres allot of option around ill keep looking keep the ideas coming