Revival 525 - who has one? Feedback please

[JollyDave]

Hi All,
Follow on from Age Old Question.
Just after some info regarding the Revival 525 Cuddy cabs, I have had a look at them in WA at a dealer and seemed to be a good boat at a reasonable price, also going to look at a used one this week - hardly done any work with a 90 hp 4 stroke Merc on the back. Really want to know of other owners etc. what they are like out side, ride, stability and what power they have on them. All reports I can find say they are a good boat for the money.
I don't want to get into feed back about the manufacturer not being a nice guy etc.

Cheers
Dave
G1

:-?

[stevej]

do a google around and search a few other sites
i dont want to be sued so do the above and read yourself think the threads on fishnet

[skifalls]

G1,

Having just put a deposit down for a boat and going through the process of researching a family/fishing all I would say is there is a thread on ausfish along with a You Tube that video that may aid with you decision.

Skifalls

[JollyDave]

Hi All, Going to have a look at the boat detailed below, Revival 525. Any last minute thoughts would be welcome ???

Cheers
Dave
The boat is in fantastic condition only having 50 Hours on the clock.
The outboard engine is a 90 hp Mercury that has been serviced more then enough for its age and hours and is not due for its yearly service until Nov/Dec
the motor still has 2 years warranty left as well.

The boat will be supplied with all safety equipment required such as life jackets, flares, VHF Radio and epirb etc

Supplied also with Nav/Fish finder, full weather covers as well as a motor cover, Bait board, CD player with speakers etc

Here are a few of the standard features:

Hull & Deck All White with Stripes & Graphics
Swivel Bucket Seat on Pedestal Port Side
Storage Seat Box Fiberglass with Perspex Hatch
Seat Slide for Driver Seat
Anchor Storage Compartment below Deck with Large Front Opening Hatch
Forward of Bunks, closed in with basic floatation
Bow Roller & Split Bollard
Split Bow Rail Stainless Steel
Backrest in Cabin Padded
Padded Side Pockets in Cockpit
Centre Bunk Cushion
Fully Carpeted Hull (Glued) & Foss (Interior of Cabin carpeted)
Wrap Around Deluxe Padding Rear of Boat
Rear Wrap around Lounge with Storage Compartment
Under Bunk's Storage with Removable Cushions
Port Side Coaming Storage Compartment
2 Rod Holder's Flush Stainless Steel
Rear Cleats & Rear Tow Eyes
Mechanical Steering
Navigation Light's & Coaming Light's
Bilge Pump, Hose & Outlet
Water Resistant Switch Panel
Removable Table & Panic Rail for Passenger S/S
Rear Boarding Platform STB Side with Hand Rail & Fold Away Ladder
Rear Boarding Platform Port Side with Hand Rail
Under Floor Kill Tank / Storage Locker
Under Floor Fuel Tank 95L with 2 Breathers

Rego for the boat and trailer expires in NOV/DEC 2012.

The trailer is also in great condition with no rust present and wheel bearings have recently been changed with bearing buddies.

Selling the boat due to the fact i hardly use it anymore

Asking price is $34,000 ono

[Micadogs]

Hi JD

A mate of mine has one with a 115 Optimax on the back. He has followed me out offshore fishing in the boat a few times. We caught caught in some pretty nasty weather and it got home ok.

If your main use is for offshore fishing then I would look at something a bit different. The cockpit isnt real deep and that would be the main reason I wouldnt buy it for offshore.

If it is for the bay and dams then it would be fine.

My friend hasnt experienced any issues with his boat to date.

Sorry not a first hand experience, however no real show stoppers coming from his reports either.

Regards Adam.