Savage
Hi,
Anyone know or heard anything about Savage runabouts? Good or bad? I have only looked at the pics on the web, and have noticed that the runabout series has the anchor bay sort of added on. i am assuming that it is a glass bay. they claim to use only stainless fixtures etc, but am a bit dubious about the anchor bay leaking one day.
Last edited by johnny roger; 04-04-2008 at 05:32 AM. Reason: add to it
if all you have to worry about is a leaky anchor Well during your Boating life, then you are a very lucky guy/girl/person, Savage have been making Boats of one kind or another for a long time now, so I guess they should have it sorted out (perhaps)
Good day,
Savage would have to be in the top echelon of boat manufactures in this country.They have been making both fg and allys out of Victoria for decades.
One of the best. Have a look on the water and count the number of old Savages you see still going strong (hull).
Cheers
Reidy
Savage have been around for over 100 years,
Godd quality build, and all the ally boats do have SS as do the FG Boats, unlike most ally boats whom have ally rails etc, Savage have genuine SS fittings etc and there finish in my opinion is superior to any other ally manufacturer, there glass boats are great to look at too.
I should know I brought a brand new Savage 4.8m Ranger runabout brand new then upgraded to a Cruise Craft later to get a bigger boat.
If you need any info feel free to message me or post a reply.
Ryan.
yes hey are an extremely stable and strong boat! i used to own one, and i still would have owned it if it wasnt stolen! so someone else must have thought it was ok also! i never had problems with leaking anchor well! mine was 1980 model fibreglass 16ft runabout! had a 55hp johnson on it! and we took that thing everywere! handled the rough stuff really well! i would buy another given the chance again!
hey thanks for all your input guys. i will definately look into them somemore.
John
Savage a good brand? I don't think so. My little Savage 12ft tinny tender 1965/66 model sprung a leak last year. Okay, so it was a little pin hole but that's not so great for a boat that's only 41 years old.
They were great,in the past ,so I dont see why that would have changed.My brother has a 1980 Savage Pacific.What a great looking boat,even today.Built like a brick dunny.
David
Good day,Originally Posted by dnej
I'll second that.Used to own one back in the mid 80s.Tough old thing she was,good ride Savage through and through.
Is she the old riverted rounded transom model tigermullet.She will last another 41 years and may well become a family heirloom
Cheers
Reidy
Last edited by reidy; 07-04-2008 at 09:36 AM.
No, Reidy the transom is welded. Seats are riveted though. I cannot believe how strong it is and it has had a dreadful life with me. No chance of her becoming a family heirloom - no one else would be seen dead in it.
untill recently had a 4.5 savage tinny runabout 1999 outfit and it was superb. Got rid of it to go bigger only.. top outfit with a fibreglass top very swish..
Beauty tigermullet.they dont make um like that anymore. Mate if the family do not want her youll have to use her as your coffin when the time comes as shes good good to waste.No, Reidy the transom is welded. Seats are riveted though. I cannot believe how strong it is and it has had a dreadful life with me. No chance of her becoming a family heirloom - no one else would be seen dead in it.
Cheers
Reidy
Now there's an idea Reidy!
I'd mention it to my wife but she is always giving policy guidance to God and might be able to arrange the use of the Savage dinghy well before my due time.
Now there's an idea Reidy!
I'd mention it to my wife but she is always giving policy guidance to God and might be able to arrange the use of the Savage dinghy well before my due time.
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