Sundowner boats 510Cc and 630Cc: Made in WA
Submitted by bushbeaver on Fri, 2013-12-20 05:55
Hello all
Been researching on the internet for a tub, and ran across these:
5.1m http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/fremantle/motorboats-powerboats/new-sundowner-510-cc-hull-only-price-/1020427005
They look like decent boats, and it's always nice to support local manufacturers, but I've not been able to find a review/comment on them here on FW or elsewhere on the 'Net.
Is there anybody here who perhaps owns one, or has used one, who can comment on the manufacturer or the boats please?
Thanks in advance
MJ
bushbeaver
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Just some feedback: I
Just some feedback: I contacted the manufacturer through one of the websites they advertise on, and got a response after a couple of days, promising to send me the info that I requested. Have not received a thing in the two weeks since that.
Pity, that- they lost a potential customer, as I have decided to purchase a Kiwi made Quicksilver/Fi-Glass.
seaurchin
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Date Joined: 07/12/13
Frglass
hi bushbeaver, congratulations on your new boat! which model did you buy?
I own a Fi glass cavalier with only 51 hours on it. 90 hp Merc 2st runs sweet at 4000 rpm 2 3knots runs 30knots WOT.
I noticed that trimming the load and OB is important to get a smooth ride and light steering! other than that it is stable at anchor and l feel safe with my family onboard.
Would love to hear of your experience On your boat! Once again congrats and stay safe!
No I don't work for f- glass and is not involved in the marine industry !
bushbeaver
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Thanks for the kind words and
Thanks for the kind words and advice mate!
I'm glad you're enjoying your Cavalier- a very sexy boat I might add.
I bought the Dominator 510, Mercury 60hp 4 stroke, with a few extra add-ons included.
I've only had it for two weeks now, and only had it out once during sea trials- was slightly tender at rest , but the ride and handling were fine even in the pretty choppy conditions on the day. I felt it could do with a bit more power to get on the plane quicker, but then we were four fairly large adults on board. I contacted fellow FW member Goodz- he owns one too- before buying the boat (thanks again mate!), and the experience on the water was exactly as he described. Great little boat!
I'll be sure to post some more impressions, once I get to know her a little better...
MJ
seaurchin
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dominator
l look forward to your comments once you've done some more hours and added the blings
The Dominator is good looking too, I'm sure she'll bring you and all yours lots of fun on the water. Look after her well and she will take care of you too.
what have you named her? My wife has named our cavalier Indulgence!
l have flush mounted a Raymarine A65 with dsm from my previous boat. On my wish list is a pair of trim tabs .....not for another year me think!
bushbeaver
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He he "Bring On Another
He he "Bring On Another Thousand" for those trim tabs.
Name as yet undecided, though I think the wife will eventually get to have her choice.... (as usual!)
seaurchin
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lol
BOAT bring on another thousand! I like that
Jan
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Date Joined: 03/01/12
Quick silver lightning
Hey guys.
I have the quicksilver lightning5,8 and have had it for 4 years.
Love that boat, been to Rottnest a few times every year, but am picking the days i /we take the boat over.It handels the water just great.Got an 115 hp engine.Perfect on the river with the kids tubing and wake boarding.Love it.
Of to Rottnest tomorrow morning to see some friends and then back home before the wind kicks in.
Love the boat
seaurchin
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lightning
Awesome boat! The cavalier is a shorten version of the lightning. Easily launched single hand love it!
How was the trip to rottnest?