Picking the right Side console ?????

[Mark-P]

Hi guys
I'm in the market for a side console & heres where the question begin , so many to choose from !
I like the mako Frenzy , trailcraft profish, Stacer nomad mp & Blue fin !
The boats main purpose will be open bay, so i'm looking at a four stroke & boat lenght of 4.7 - 5.0 m ..........
Any advice on type & performances would be greatly appreciated.

Mark

[bam424]

Hey mark I have a blue fin mangrove jack a little small for you but a nice boat the blue fin do have bigger boats I think wildcat or somethinh like that:)

[pursuit001]

hi mate i own a ozcraft 445 side console made by stessco its a great boat and was well priced its the one in my avatar its extremly stable at rest 3 on one side and still plenty of side from the water i have the 60 etec on it which thumps it along fine with outstanding fuel econemy if you have any other questions feel free to ask
cheers shane

[Marlin_Mike]

Good too see you getting back on the water bloke.....;D

Not gonna get another half or cuddy cab?


Mike

[Mark-P]

Don't need the family boat now mike !!

Pursiut001, Thanks shane ! Whats it like in a chop ??

Bam 424 , I've had a look at Blue fin but found the plywood in the front deck on a brand new boat was warping badly !!!

Mark

[warrior]

how are you mate,i have a bluefin 4.5 warrior and my mate has the 4.75 bluefin phantom his is a side console and has an optimax 75hp on it ,it is great to ride oin and we do heaps with both boats out in the bay,his hull is identical to mine but has a pod.when out in a bit of chop both boats are quite wet but are bullet proof .i am putting a 60hp yammy 4 stroke on mine soon which will get her going nicely good luck with your selection cheers AL

[Tangles]

Its also worth your while to check out the Seajay side consoles

Mike

[NAGG]

In plate .... Also check out what AMM & Bluewater are doing

Both make very smick boats!

Nagg

[Rodman]

Mate

I have a Blue Fin Tomcat 475 with a 90 4 stroke and I am very happy

Ken

[Marlin_Mike]

did you see the one Boof has for sale in the classified section?

Mike

[Smithy]

Me, personally, if you discount plate and only talk about mass produced tinnys:

Trailcraft (overall) probably better offshore, deep sides, self draining floor, good ride, build quality, etc.,

then tough choice between Quintrex/Stacer for ride and Seajay or Savage for build quality.

The rest of the brands are pretty equal in my eyes from then on.

Can't stretch to a Stabi Frontier or similar tube boat? Vertico from on here loves his and has it at the Hards and Banks all the time off Mooloolaba.

I know I went around to Curtis Island via the open sea in a 4.3 Tiller Steer Quinny Top Ender with the Millenium sort of bottom and did it easier and drier than a 4.5 side console Bluefin I think it was that was showing us the way up through the Gladstone Narrows and across the bar. The guy that sold the 4.3 to my mate upgraded to a Phantom based on bang for your buck. He transferred to Townsville and hated it up there. Wet as. He ended up buying a 5.0m or maybe even bigger Quinny Top Ender side console as soon as he got a chance and was much happier. He regretted selling the 4.3 pretty much.

There is never much negative about the Trailcrafts. They seem to keep their noses pretty clean. They seem to be more expensive than the rest but maybe that is deserved. You pay for what you get! Who ever invented that phrase probably had boats of all makes and brands in mind.

[Mark-P]

Tough choice, if only my funds were unlimited !!! I'd love a new trailcraft, but i know of a Blue Fin Cobia 5.M for sale with all the bell & whistles for 30 grand & its a year old ???? I've got a month to decide so all of your advice is greatly appreciated !!

Mark

[Why Not]

Mark I have fished alongside 5.0m G.S Marine Extreme's off the coast from Dundee here in the NT. The boats go well up here and come in a myriad of configurations. They are plate and come with a lot of basis options which others leave out.. I know they are being sold on the east cost now.

Why Not

[Mark-P]

Mark I have fished alongside 5.0m G.S Marine Extreme's off the coast from Dundee here in the NT. The boats go well up here and come in a myriad of configurations. They are plate and come with a lot of basis options which others leave out.. I know they are being sold on the east cost now.

Why Not

I thought they were more for the tornament fisho ?

Mark

[Why Not]

Mark they do make a tournament boat, but they also make side,rear centre console and bowrider styles. I've got a 5.50m rear centre and its the ducks nuts up here in the NT.
I use it for Barra fishing and reef fishing. I've chased down mack tuna with it no problems. It rides pretty good and has storage up the ying yang as standard. Its not a deep V boat bit it pushes into a swell pretty well up here

Why Not

[Mark-P]

I think i've made my mind up ? Yep PROFISH 485 !!! Not sure on horse power, budget pending ....... I'm a bit dissappointed with bluefin , every one i've looked at has warped ply in the casting deck !!!

Mark

[fish2relax]

Hi Mark,
Great choice of boat, I have a 540 Pro Fish that is 3 weeks away from its 1st birthday. Cant beat the openess when fishing. Very fuel efficiant (115 4st Yammy)
Ill be selling it shortly to upgrade to something bigger.
Good luck and good choice.

R.
Ben