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    Plate Boat Builders

    Hi I am looking for a boat builder for a 6m plate center console. This boat will be very personalised so someone who will work with me to design and fitout the boat is needed, any ideas.

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    Re: Plate Boat Builders

    Quote Originally Posted by SHARKY View Post
    Hi I am looking for a boat builder for a 6m plate center console. This boat will be very personalised so someone who will work with me to design and fitout the boat is needed, any ideas.

    hi Sharky
    i just had a 6.1m center console plate boat built, and ATM fitting it out myself ( not finished yet)
    the boat was built by Scott Berkley at Bluewater boats, one of the easiest guys to talk and deal with, really might pay and give him a call and have a chat

    Daz

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    Re: Plate Boat Builders

    i should of asked first what area you from

    Daz

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    Sharky,

    You cant go past Fisher Boats and although i must sound like a salesman for them because i reccomend them every time this type of question comes up. but we have just recieved our new 680 Centre Cab are totally rapped. it does everything we want. i strongly reccomand them.

    Cheers
    Crazy

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    I'll 2nd that Crazy

    What happened to your mudguard

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    There are many builders about which all do a great job. I am currently having one (platey) put together now. Before deciding on who to go with i did a lot of homework and shopping around, looking at designs, qaulity of workmanship and finish. I spoke to alot of people in the know and to those with various boats and also to bloke who was building it, to get his thoughts on things. That is why i went with a Riptide. Each to their own but by all means do look around.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Greg P View Post
    I'll 2nd that Crazy

    What happened to your mudguard
    hahaha long story.
    lol

    Cheers
    Crazy

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    fisher or riptide mate both great looking boats.(nice mudguard crazy)

    cheers tassie JR

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    Re: Plate Boat Builders

    I'll stick my hand up for the Riptide mate! Wouldn't change a thing now I've got the fuel economy sorted with the Yam 4 stroker and that was nothing to do with the boat. Best Damn thing I've ever been on the water in and very well finished and set up! Check them out at www.riptidealloyboats.com.au

    Cheers
    Rhys

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    Id talk to Fischer boats, after reading the tall blond article on ausfish, they seem to be able to work well with there clients and the end product looks great, I love the bar Crushers the sharp entry and general shape make em look like fishing machines also very stable and strong, Go the 4stroke option good fuel low noise more torque, Yamaha 115hp 4stroke perfect for 6.1m platey, otherwise try an etec, talking with ex Haines Hunter head of sales, no working running navaco in oz, swears by Etec motors, even after using yamies for last 5 years?? i love the yamies, not that ive got one (old v490hp Evinrude) but having sold em for 4 years and experiencing no warranty issues with anyone of my customers. Good Luck
    Oldie

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    Why don't ya go and talk to Quintrex, they're really helpful. Just kidding, I guess if you're a local to SE QLD go and talk to Col at Fisher. I haven't heard any bad reports about him or his product. Judging by the feedback from people on this site he is very customer orientated, and the prices are comparable to other manufacturers. I have no connection to Fisher in anyway and don't own a Fisher boat, yet. My next boat will probably be one, I've already decided on the style and colour, just waiting for the minister for war and finance to give me the go ahead.

    Camo

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    Quote Originally Posted by crazboutfishin View Post
    Sharky,

    You cant go past Fisher Boats and although i must sound like a salesman for them because i reccomend them every time this type of question comes up. but we have just recieved our new 680 Centre Cab are totally rapped. it does everything we want. i strongly reccomand them.

    Cheers
    Crazy

    i think that picture speaks for itself. lovely looking boat. must agree the threads posted in regards to that fisher getting built it did emphasise the customisation of each boat to the customers needs. thumbs up !

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    Not sure where your at but before deciding on what you want it may pay to go for a drive down yamba way. There's a plate boat builder down there thats getting a lot of good reports called "Jopalo". There was a feature in the NSW fishing monthly March edition that gave them a big wrap. Im sure you could find a copy of the article on the net some where. The one featured was a 5.5 with a 90 HP Suzuki on it. They have a site: www.jopaloboats.com

    happly hunting

    Cheers Chris

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    if you want to get really personalised brumbs marine and australian boat building sevices are the the people that have a range of hulls, and wil accomadate the design that you need ...you can contact on 0755649082 or brumbsmarine@bigpond.com.au
    cheers builder

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    I have been reading the replys to your request with interest. The alloy boats recomended sound good..... but if you want a personalised plate boat that is value for money, a builder who works with you 110% and a boat that will perform as good and better than the others you must call Jason at offshore marine master.
    I know he builds 6m. 4mm plate mono hulls that are purpose built offshore fishing boats.... inclusions such as flooded kill tanks, positive flotation, self draining hull, live bait tank and built in porta pottie etc etc are all standard items. www.offshoremarinemaster.com.au
    See his website www.offshoremarinemaster.com.au and tell him Big G sent you...should save you a few $.

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