Webster twinfisher 5.2

[vertico]

just wondering how these cats handle compared to something like a kevla 5.2 or a noosa 5.2 ......... does anyone rate them ?
thanks
sean

[freddofrog]

When I researched them I came across a lot of good reports but I have never been in one myself. In the end I went with a 5.2KC. I prefer to pay for the KC reputation and I knew I would grow out of the webster a lot faster than the KC so in the long run it will save me money not having to buy another boat too soon.

ff

[BLOOEY]

Haven't been in a kevlacat but a mate had a websters 5.2.I wasn't all that impressed with it.It porpised in the calm water and you still copped a fair old hammering in some swell and chop.I would hope the kevlas would handle it better.

[vertico]

thanks guys, just the feedback i was looking for

[DR]

Haven't been in a kevlacat but a mate had a websters 5.2.I wasn't all that impressed with it.It porpised in the calm water and you still copped a fair old hammering in some swell and chop.I would hope the kevlas would handle it better.

your mate has a trim problem..

huge difference between a KC or a Noosacat & a Webster. Probably more than double the price for the glass boats for starters.
You need to hear from actual Webster owners, you rarely hear from one thats unhappy.
horses for courses

[vertico]

im talking about using something like this purely for offshore extended trips
not much estuary / bay action whatsoever
sean

[SteveBol]

Sean,

You’re comparing apples with oranges. There is no comparison between KC , NC and Webster Twinfisher 5.2. For a star both the KC & NC have twin outboards, and then there's the price difference – huge, both of these cats are terrific performers but you have to pay the price both in the purchase then fuel and maintenance and don’t forget the garaging of these boats. How do I know? I’ve been out in both and they are the ducks guts.

Now the Webster Twinfisher 5,2 this boat has all the hallmarks of a cat, it’s lighter, has only one engine and is made from aluminium. Probably doesn’t handle the rough as well as the KC or NC but it’s not bad. Now let’s talk about the fishing room, here the WTF is on a par with the big boys.

How do I know, well I brought a WTF here a few weeks ago and I’m wrapped with the performance of the boat. Sure the cat has a few quirks but that’s a case of getting used to it and the rest is all good, one engine (115 4st) very economical, good in the rough, easy to tow, not too high and wide fits in to the parking spot at home ok,

stevebol

[vertico]

thanks steve

[Gill]

me bro has a 4.3 webster and its a great little boat. been out in some bad stuff and always felt safe. worth a look i recond

[Lovey80]

I think steve has hit the nail on the head. I have a 4.3 CC that I bought for estuary/bay work and only go outside in reasonably good sea's and don't go far offshore anyway. For this purpose the boat is brilliant. I have seen a 5.2m cuddy comming in through botany bay in awfull conditions and it looked like it was eating it up. Having said that if I could afford a KC or Noosa cat when buying a boat for extended offshore work I would go one of these. But at the end of the day when cost is an issue I doubt you'll find many with a bad thing to say about a Webster.

Cheers Chris