What boat to buy

[kingtin]

I think if somebody crashes into you at the ramp it will be YOU the police will be talking too.

As for insurance. Forget it.

Regards
seabug

That's what I was thinking. there was a seat belt ad in the UK that showed a car pulling away from the kerb.........the driver was fastening up his belt when another car hit him...................he ended up a quadraplegic when he hadn't travelled 10 metres and the insurance was void 'cause he hadn't completed seat belt fixing.

100 metres from ramp or 100000 metres from ramp.............it doesn't matter, you've voided your insurance the moment you exceed your towing weight.

kev

[gawby]

Tinn,

I looked at the Allison Fisherman, 19 foot,, at the last boat show and was very impressed with it and i think it was a reasonable price.
The deckie wanted to update to it buti decided to stay with the 555 yalta.
I think Cruisecraft you pay a lot for cosmetics and Allison you pay for the boat with little cosmetics.
Both nice boats though.
Cruisecraft Allison, Cruisecraft Allison........................................... ....................

Graeme

[gawby]

Tinn,

Just a thought, the Yalta 615 with a 150 yamaha 4/s is about 45k and is a nice boat and comes in at just under 2 tonnes.

I don't know what your opinion is of Yalta but i am impressed and got good service from Marine Tune at Burleigh Heads. I don't know what area you are in though.

I am not advertising for them but making a statement of my dealings.

Graeme

[ozbee]

dont think 680 patriot is over 3ooo kg please correct me if im wrong.

[disorderly]

Tinn,

Just a thought, the Yalta 615 with a 150 yamaha 4/s is about 45k and is a nice boat and comes in at just under 2 tonnes.

I don't know what your opinion is of Yalta but i am impressed and got good service from Marine Tune at Burleigh Heads. I don't know what area you are in though.

I am not advertising for them but making a statement of my dealings.

Graeme

I also know someone with this boat but they have a 150 opti on the back.
For the money I think its an impressive package.
If you want all the bells and whistles and have an extra 20 grand(or more) to spend on a boat than the haines or cruisecraft are pretty flash.

scott

[sik008]

Ozbee,
we just got a 680 patriot the other day and it weighs about 3500kg without fuel and water and tackle, ect.

cheers alex

[fishing111]

sik008, is that weighbridge certified ?

[Spaniard_King]

Tinn,

I have an Eden craft on order due for delivery late this month. They have just upgraded the 6.00m which now is 6.25. Do a google on the company and check out the web site. these guy make serious fishing boats! I am fitting a 225 honda to mine and should come in around 2300kgs fully loaded

[Tinn]

Thanks for all your help guys I will take a look at some of the boats you guys recomended and make a decision. So far I am leaning towards the allison 21ft vision but will have to go back and have a look at the cruisecraft again.

[T1]

Get T to go halves with you so the general public does not have to be inconvenienced every time he breaks down! Yeah and get him a new car to stop people from being held up! when He Konkes out.


Cheers BAT

LMAO BAT! I've already got 2 new cars so i don't really need a 3rd... Can't remember the last time i held anyone up in my boat either !

Seriously though champ, fancy having a dig at someones misfortune?! Your parents must be extremely proud! No wonder society is going to the dogs!!

Not sure what your post has to do with this topic either - must be built up frustration and tension i guess - maybe you need to go and catch a fish to make you feel better... I'm lead to believe it's a great feeling!

T

[ozbee]

sik im waiting for my new 680 and have been told its under 3 tones looked in book approx hull is 1500 kg that leaves 2 tonnes left even with dual extension and twins +trailer are you sure please let me know as i have a new navara coming rated 3 t

[Tinn]

ozbee the dealer told me it was 3000kg towing weight plus any extra stuff you throw in like eskys etc. I personally would tow that size boat with a landcruiser they are rated at 3500kg towing capacity you need a liitle up your sleve for safety. But I guess you are about to find out once you put the boat on the new car good luck becareful it is one big boat to be towing

[ozbee]

thanks tinn you just saved me a few sleepless nights, yeah im getting the dual transom with a single 250 on so i should just fall under the 3 000kg as the dealer stated it would . i just sold my cruiser wagon for a 3t nissan dual cab bit better for alround once throw silly well body away cant workout why you cant buy them without one anyhow maybe should get a tray with a wood bottom to fillet all those fish in my dreams. sure has been a long wait to get one,regards ozbee.

[BAT]

LMAO BAT! I've already got 2 new cars so i don't really need a 3rd... Can't remember the last time i held anyone up in my boat either !

Seriously though champ, fancy having a dig at someones misfortune?! Your parents must be extremely proud! No wonder society is going to the dogs!!

Not sure what your post has to do with this topic either - must be built up frustration and tension i guess - maybe you need to go and catch a fish to make you feel better... I'm lead to believe it's a great feeling!

T

My Parent's are both deceased so I will ignore that part. Catch fish you really need to think outside Morton!. To knowingly take dodgie cars and boats out is thoughtless and is unwarranted of sympathy when they break down.

Cheers BAT

[T1]

My Parent's are both deceased so I will ignore that part. Catch fish you really need to think outside Morton!. To knowingly take dodgie cars and boats out is thoughtless and is unwarranted of sympathy when they break down.

Cheers BAT

No disrespect intended to your parents!

What i really want to know BAT is that you're whole life, you've never had anything mechanical fail?! You'd be the only one! What a stupid comment to make! Every car and boat that appears 'dodgy' should be taken out of circulation?

What i also want to know is why you hid your dig at me under 'Boating Chat' and not in Reports where i regularly frequent?! Or is it you don't want the majority to see your 'true colours' and the stupidity of your narrow minded comments?

T