15k mayby 17k towards new boat what sort

[robersl]

hi all being made redundent in jan looking at spending 15-17 max on new or used outfir not sure what way to go. i fish mud in the winter for tailor and normally fish and crab the passage was thinking at loking at a secondhand 4.5 m plus boat in that price range have seen quite a few on boatpoint and trading post want a min 50 hp as i am thinking if i get a decent boat would like to fish inclose reefs to moreton . i have had a 4.1 allycraft topender with 30 hp then owned a 4.45 angler with a 40 hp yammie that i lovd and the last boat was a 4.15 horizon with a 30 hp elec start, i have seen a new stessco 4.5 with a 50 e tec for nerly 20k that had a nice high and wide ass on it but not sure i want to go the extra price any thought would be helpful
p.s if there is a job out there would like that also lol

shane

[Blackened]

G'day

Polycraft 4.55, center console with 50/60 4bangers, 3 years old or so can be had for 15ish

Dave

[bluefin59]

You see the odd bluefin 4.5 with 50-60 hp that are more than capable for your needs matt.....

[dnej]

Shane,
What sort of work do you do
David

[Local_Guy]

I just bought a Brooker 460 freedom centre console + all accessories for $17400 from cunninghams Marine. it's got a Mercury 40hp 2stroke on the back.

i pick it up in the next week or 2 and i'll be using this boat to go out to the islands around great kepple when i move back up north

[robersl]

You see the odd bluefin 4.5 with 50-60 hp that are more than capable for your needs matt.....

have seen a couple of bluefins and would like one, were you out at smiths rock about 2 weekends ago.

Hi David
i currently work for the N.A.B bank in a back office roll but i have worked in a factory also have a mr licence

shane

[robersl]

I just bought a Brooker 460 freedom centre console + all accessories for $17400 from cunninghams Marine. it's got a Mercury 40hp 2stroke on the back.

i pick it up in the next week or 2 and i'll be using this boat to go out to the islands around great kepple when i move back up north

i have been looking at the brookers at cunninghams but was thinkinh that size boat might be undepowered with 40 HP AND MY WEIGHT OF 135 KG AS I LIKE TO FISH MUD AND WOULD LIKE TO START GOING TO MORETON

SHANE

[bluefin59]

That was me shane if you are on the northside your more than welcome to come and have a look ,it doesn't look like there is going to be too much fishing happening over the next 3-4 days mate...matt

[robersl]

tHANKS MATT
HOW DO THEY HANDLE THE ROUGH STUFF.
WE WERE DRIFTING NEAR YOU AT SMITHS IN A OLDER STYLE CREAM HAINES WITH A YAMMIE ON THE BACK GAVE YOU A WAVE

SHANE

[bluefin59]

Robers it handles the rough stuff well for a open tinnie it doesn't bang like a traditional style tinnie because its 3mm and has underfloor fuel and full length floor with floatation the spray chines are substantial 45mm and deflect the water back down where you want it ,it handles any sesible conditions that you are more than likely to encounter just remember it is still aan open boat so you have to drive to the conditions .I have bought it home when caught at tangas in 25knt morton bay slop and easily come home of the goldie in similar conditions i would not hesitate buying a fin again as it has been more comfortable and more seaworthy than any of the other 4 tinnies i have had and even when i upgrade i will be hard pressed to get rid of it and a big plus is my misses loves it . Iam sure there are others as good but there are a heap that arent these fins are large for a 4.5 tinnie a 50 would be plenty i only got a 60 because it was part of the deal ,there is a bloke on here called dan 5 give him a p.m he has had his for about 6 months now he has vast experience in useing this size of boat his opinion would be worth knowing last i heard he was wrapped in it go down to mr ts at capalaba and have a look . The money you want to spend would get you an almost new one of these easily if you can find one but they do pop up but go quickly usually .this is just my opinion look hard and dont buy the first thing that comes up and most of all try and get a test ride .If you want to talk more or have a look send me a P.M and i will call you to arrange a look or a run if we ever get some decent weather again ...matt

[robersl]

Thanks matt
i have been to mr t a few weeks ago and have checked there prices on the net and have had a few emails back and forth about a 4.5 viking centre console. i will pm you my phone number and if you are going for a bit of a run and have a spot would love to see first hand how they handle

shane

[Dan5]

Hey Robersl the bluefins are a top little boat with good stability and reasonable freeboard for a smaller open boat.Mine is finished off very good,nice neat weld's etc.I'd rather the fuel tank be up forward and the seat spigots be under floor socket type one's instead of the screw in base plate type.All in all they are a well made and good value for money.Fully ribbed and 3mm side's make's them a tough little hull,i've used most of the other major brand's in the same range and it would definatly be the the pick of the bunch with my expriance's.I've got a 60 4strk on mine and it gets along really good you'd get away with a 50 but the 60 is a perfect match i reckon.Cheers Dan........

[Tangles]

Reckon bluefin59's advice is bang on, there are some tinnies in that 4.5 metre range that are big for that size. When i was looking, for me the pick of the bunch in a reasonable price range where the bluefin and the seajay, both big and roomy, have good freeboard, 3mm bottoms and are good value for the price without being over the top.

cheers
mike

[robersl]

Thanks guys

shane

[dnej]

Shane,
Check out all the financial planners around the place.
David