What can you get for $50,000
I am looking to buy a boat as the last one was shared with a mate who never used it so it had to go.
I want to get a boat I can reguarly dive and fish from, from Rocko to Rotto and the ocasional family trip as I have a two year old too. I have been looking at getting a Yalta Craft 2000 (formerly 555). They have a good reputation as far as ride in the chop, They are a budget boat but it seems great value for money and you can get a new one with a 115 yammie 4st for just over 50k. I need it to be reliable so I wanted a low hours 2-5 year old second hand boat or new as this is the main selling point to the wife!
Anyone got any sugestions as to what other boats I could be looking at..... 5.5-6.5 meter half cabin, 115-150 ish HP, good deck space for fishing and diving and a 150L fuel tank so I could reach the furthest FAD with out a worry.... and again a budget of upto 50k....
I was also hoping to get any feedback from any Yalta Craft owners on the site...
Your sugestions will be appriciated....- Cheers...
NEVER PUSH YOUR GRANNY WHEN SHE'S SHAVING
adian73
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Date Joined: 18/03/10
Trophy
Hi mate, I have a trophy 1802 with 125hp mercury 2004 and i got it for just 30k, but with the money that you have you could get the trophy
2302 under 50k and i tell what is the best boat you can have.
this is what i think is your money but have think about it as i have one of them and i will not change to any boat.
good luck to you.
Lamby
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Date Joined: 04/08/09
I have a 2302, under 50k
I have a 2302, under 50k would mean an older model and to have a 4st would be well a stroke of luck. That trophy is also just over 7m long and 3.5t, you're going to need a car that will tow it. Whilst on the negatives this boat lacks fishing deck space but is a great family boat so keeps the boss happy & it does ride lovely
mrwinta
Posts: 457
Date Joined: 14/01/10
I have noticed a few Trophys,
I have noticed a few Trophys, I have a Navara with 3.5T towing so that would be ok, I will look into them a bit more......
I did see a 2052 1.7 deisel cummins powered one for sale in Preth.... how do you think that would go??? http://perth.gumtree.com.au/c-Boats-Jet-Skis-boats-jet-skis-other-Trophy-2052-Diesel-2006-150-hrs-exc-cond-keen-to-sell-W0QQAdIdZ358207323
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Lamby
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Date Joined: 04/08/09
Navara has 3.5? That's good
Navara has 3.5? That's good to know
My thoughts on the Cummins
Too small an engine so it's working damn hard but fuel economy is awesome for those extended trips
Stability of an IB is great but you're going to lose precious room & the hull rides smooth anyway
Top speed and hole shot is obviously lower than the OB but how often do you get to use it on our waters? Hard trade off considering the fuel economy isn't it?
What do you use the boat most for and what do you need to get the purchase past the minister of war & finances? The 2302 is great for kids and ladies with shitter, sink, coverage, shower etc. However I would like more fishing room but don't cop an ear bashing when her friends want to head out for a cruise
till
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Date Joined: 21/02/08
The diesel is really nice,
The diesel is really nice, just a little slow too. 320nm range, but won't break 25kn without being dropped from space.
whipasswaverunner
Posts: 181
Date Joined: 25/09/09
Seafarer Victory
I have a Victory and absolutely love it. Heaps of deck space and rides well. I noticed one for sale recently on Boatsonline. It has an older motor, but you would'nt be far over the 50k with a motor swap. You would then have a awesome boat for years down the track. You would not be dissapointed. These don't come around for sale very often, especially one that has been looked after. Seems to have most of the gear on there as well, and the extra pullout shade.
http://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/trailer-boats/seafarer-6mtr-victory/109892
Before I got my Seafarer Victory, I also looked the the Yalta Craft and Freedom Boats (Boat City), they look good but like you said, budget, like thinner fibreglass, also if I'm not mistake the beam is only 2300mm.
This may not bother some people but the back seat is supported on boxes, so when you want to be put the seats down you have 2 big plastic boxes you have to put somewhere. It's ok if you are only going to do fishing, you leave the boxes at home but if you go for cruise and do a bit of everything you put the seats up and down all the time. The Victory seats are hinged.
crushed
Posts: 81
Date Joined: 20/06/10
Are you set on glass or is
Are you set on glass or is ally an option? I have an 09 560C Barcrusher equivelant to 610 in new models and love it. Great space and light so towable with a family car. More fishing orientated but still meets needs of the family. Could pick up a good secondhand one with your budget.
mrwinta
Posts: 457
Date Joined: 14/01/10
Bar crusher
My last boat was a Ramco which is very similar.... I have a mate that just bought the 610.... sounds great but I kind of wanter a more enclosed cabin so the young one can goto sleep and so we can also sleep in it for a night away..... as for the Glass vs Ally.... I could go either way just depends on what comes up....
NEVER PUSH YOUR GRANNY WHEN SHE'S SHAVING
Oracle
Posts: 355
Date Joined: 22/11/10
sure you want enclosed?
been there, done that with two young boys - 8 and 3 at the time. The trouble with enclosed is it's hard to get into with all the "kids stuff" and even just stuff like moving around when sitting still as it's a smaller door, if your kid falls asleep in you arms, you can't get them into the cabin easy, gets hotter faster etc
The Stabi has the ful open into the cabin and the kids live up there whenever we are in the boat. easy to see them and they can look out, moving gear is simple. Love it.
Jump into a few boats with your wife and kid and try it. You won't go doorway then
Faulkner Family
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Date Joined: 11/03/08
have you thaught about the
have you thaught about the new line of frasers that are out. from what i have seen they are priced right . i think its commodore marine now making them
RUSS and SANDY. A family that fishes together stays together
mrwinta
Posts: 457
Date Joined: 14/01/10
that was quick
Wow.... I didn't expect this kind of response so quickly... keep it coming guys and thankyou... I am going to read up on the boats you have mentioned so far,....
NEVER PUSH YOUR GRANNY WHEN SHE'S SHAVING
dodgy
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Date Joined: 01/02/10
Thought commodore was gone?
Thought commodore was gone?
Does anyone know where the love of god goes, when the waves turn the minutes to hours?
Oracle
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Date Joined: 22/11/10
dont think so
just broke up the boats into new companys and went there own way. I think.
Perry Home
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Date Joined: 07/10/10
Carribean Reef Runner renown quality glass boats
Howdy
Slightly larger than you have indicated but well worth a look & in your budget with a little negotiation
http://wa.gumtree.com.au/c-Boats-Jet-Skis-boats-jet-skis-other-Carribean-Reef-Runner-W0QQAdIdZ359626527
or with a 4 stroke
http://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/trailer-boats/carribean-reef-runner/88236
Great cabin space in these as well plus high sided & highly regarded - certainly suits WA conditions.
Hope thats useful in the search.
strike_zone
Posts: 403
Date Joined: 09/09/10
genesis 5.5
hayways have a brand new one in todays paper for $50000 with 130hp etec heaps more usable space for fishing and diving in them over glass and they ride quite good as well maybe worth a look
grayzeee
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Date Joined: 09/07/09
if I had $50 g's I wouldn't
if I had $50 g's I wouldn't be looking at yalta or genesis
A well known second hand hull with a good low hours 4 stroke wouldn't be hard to find
If I spent half as long fishing , as I do reading this bloody forum , I'd be twice the fisherman I am.
strike_zone
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Date Joined: 09/09/10
theres always one tool
he is looking for some advice not some tool to say dont buy this and dont buy that what a stupid comment grazzeee
till
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Date Joined: 21/02/08
Coming from you, that is a
Coming from you, that is a hoot! Shouldn't you just be bagging honda or something?
Grayzee has a Haines, thats how he voted.
grayzeee
Posts: 2283
Date Joined: 09/07/09
No need to get so upset when
No need to get so upset when someone disagree's with you, strike zone. it happens too often for that, after all
If I spent half as long fishing , as I do reading this bloody forum , I'd be twice the fisherman I am.
strike_zone
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Date Joined: 09/09/10
not upset
i just think its rude to come along straight after my comment and say dont buy that just give your bit of advice and leave it at that because when it comes to say genesis boats you obviously have no idea whatsoever
DhuBoi
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Date Joined: 25/05/09
If i had 50g I would buy a
If i had 50g I would buy a chivers 22ft sportfisher , an late 80's model and drop a six cyclinder merc in . I love these boats they ride so nicely. There is a few good ones for sale lately great family boat lots of deck space. however you might want someone more new.I have an 18.6ft chivers mkv and put a 3.0litre four cylinder merc in her and i love it.
living is fishing
nick82
Posts: 44
Date Joined: 15/12/10
Gday mate ive recently
Gday mate ive recently bought a 2006 yalta 555 with a 115 yamy 2 stroke and recomend one foresure,love the way it handles into the chop at rest its a little unstable but dosnt bother me,enough deck space can fish two comfortably.I think 115hp 4 stroke would do the job nicely as i can get approx 36knts.The interior is very basic and im 6,2 and can lay on v berth.I reckon its a very practical size boat for fishing and family.If you have any questions pm me or if want to come have look at mine i live in rocko. cheers Nick
mrwinta
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Date Joined: 14/01/10
Thanks for the feed back.....
Sorry its been a while since I replied to this post.... but I got a boat while I was home on RnR... I will put a new post up about it but thanks to all who commented...
NEVER PUSH YOUR GRANNY WHEN SHE'S SHAVING
glastronomic
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Date Joined: 16/02/11
This is on Gumtree for
This is on Gumtree for $18500.
Safe, seawothy,cannot fall out even if you tried, big, and even if you had to repower lots of $$ left over!
Yes I know some will sneere at these boats untill they hitch a ride in choppy weather!
sea-kem
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Date Joined: 30/11/09
That's a bloody tidy looking
That's a bloody tidy looking unit Glastro. Looks well maintained with plenty of fishing deck and missuss room ;)
Love the West!
DhuBoi
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Date Joined: 25/05/09
I don't kno why anyone would
I don't kno why anyone would sneere at it as they get up an go pretty easy , much rather ride in this then an Ali specially in the weather I was comin home in the other day ! They are great for camping night trips an goin out to the bank an beyond cant fault them wish they didn't stop making this hull :(
living is fishing
DhuBoi
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Date Joined: 25/05/09
I don't kno why anyone would
I don't kno why anyone would sneere at it as they get up an go pretty easy , much rather ride in this then an Ali specially in the weather I was comin home in the other day ! They are great for camping night trips an goin out to the bank an beyond cant fault them wish they didn't stop making this hull :(
living is fishing
Faulkner Family
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Date Joined: 11/03/08
what hull is that. cant
what hull is that. cant quite work it out. looks to be a very nice boat tho. plenty of fishing and relaxing room
RUSS and SANDY. A family that fishes together stays together
carnarvonite
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Date Joined: 24/07/07
Baron?
Looks like a Baron sportsman, usually came out with a V8 Mercruiser.
Top sea boat
Dizzy
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Date Joined: 21/02/11
She's a mighty Chivers
She's a mighty Chivers !
(Seamaster)
Faulkner Family
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Date Joined: 11/03/08
looks similar to the fraser
looks similar to the fraser i had .apart from the top half
RUSS and SANDY. A family that fishes together stays together
red dawn
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Date Joined: 29/11/10
Chivers
Chivers Seamaster I would say.
whipasswaverunner
Posts: 181
Date Joined: 25/09/09
Chivers Seamaster SR5
Cabin Cruiser Seamaster SR5 , 6.70m fitted with Volvo Penta AQ175A V6 engine and Volvo 280 leg on Melride Tandem Trailer.
Vessel has electric trim on volvo leg, this particular model had built in tab lifts into rear of hull. Storage space same as Chivers Thunderbird in cabin but much larger with water tank up forward, and toilet, cupboard, sink in amidships. Same storage under seats as Thunderbird but bigger, and has full supports and cushions to make full cabin into spacious bed etc. Has two large storage eskies on floor in front of helm seats for food, refreshments, fish etc. Comes with sounder, 27meg radio, radio cassette, compass, spotlight, roof hatch, twin battery system and required safety gear, marlin board & ladder, anchors, aux motor mount, two fenders and other accessories. Tandem trailer has been fully reconditioned with new springs, disk brake hubs, bearings, rims, tyres, brake cables etc.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/beaconsfield/boats-jet-skis/chivers-seamaster/353984774
Dizzy
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Date Joined: 21/02/11
$50k ?Buy that one, get rid
$50k ?
Buy that one, get rid of the inboard, pod it, import TWO new Suzuki DF150 4 strokes, whack them on =>>>> yeah baby, with change !!