Looking to buy a tinny :)

[laney]

to be honest mate i dont think a brand new motor is all that important. your big brands like mercury/mariner, yamaha in the 15hp to 25hp range will go for years and years with no dramas as long as you give it a good service once a year. they are tought little motors and wont give you dramas. something about 3.8m is ideal for what you want. i picked up a 2005 3.85 quintrex explorer used once, 2003 15hp merc and 2005 model oceanic trailer for $4150 with the added bonus of extruded gunnels.

start buying the trading post every week anything that sounds ok mark it and ring up. it could be the first or could take up to 3months to find the right 2nd hand tinny but itll be worth it.

good luck mate

[johnny roger]

Hey! I'm currently looking for a tinny. I'm a total newby when it comes to boats and i was wondering what engine HP would be suitable. What size(so that two people can fish)? I heard that there is alot of problems with the motors on boats these days and that i should just go to a brand new motor but unfortunately ive only got around $4,000. New or Second Hand? AUSFISHERS HELP

Thanks

hey azzure,
I picked up a 3.7 M stessl a few months ago with a 19 HP tohatsu. it came with a 2 year old redco trailer, and all the extras for $2500! it was a good buy. So there are a few out there mate, just need to keep looking at all the web sites like boat point.com, trading post.com, and look around on you local community bulletin boards. i actually found my boat on the woolworths bulletin board one day when i was shopping.
good luck,
John

[JEWIENEWIE]

[quote=laney;807068]to be honest mate i dont think a brand new motor is all that important. your big brands like mercury/mariner, yamaha in the 15hp to 25hp range will go for years and years with no dramas as long as you give it a good service once a year. they are tought little motors and wont give you dramas.



The problem i have in buying a second hand motor is you dont know the history of it. I might start ok seem ok and be a great price then a couple of runs and you start having troubles. Up to the buyer i guess, but i would rather spend my money on a new motor for piece of mind, or at least get it checked, warranty etc. Dont want to be admiring your nice hull for hours while you wait or a tow.
Jewie

[laney]

[quote=JEWIENEWIE;808037]

to be honest mate i dont think a brand new motor is all that important. your big brands like mercury/mariner, yamaha in the 15hp to 25hp range will go for years and years with no dramas as long as you give it a good service once a year. they are tought little motors and wont give you dramas.



The problem i have in buying a second hand motor is you dont know the history of it. I might start ok seem ok and be a great price then a couple of runs and you start having troubles. Up to the buyer i guess, but i would rather spend my money on a new motor for piece of mind, or at least get it checked, warranty etc. Dont want to be admiring your nice hull for hours while you wait or a tow.
Jewie

thats fair enough too, just my personal opinion, my biggest rule when it comes down to buying boats/motors is if the seller does not seem genuine and i doubt it one bit i walk away and it has paid off as the last 3 motors ive had on different boats have been perfect and havent had any problems and i havent had any checked by mechanics either luck maybe im not sure.

[For Steve]

I bought my current tinnie (Allycraft 395 Avalon, 25hp 2 stroke twin carb Yamaha, Redco HD trailer) new from George at Wynnum Marine in October 2006. It was $6400 including safety gear, rego and insurance. It's possibly the best experience I've had buying a boat - no pressure, no bullsh*%t sales talk, just honest advice. I later spent about another $700 to make a floor, and fit a sounder and HH GPS.

It's been fantastic. After using it around the Broadwater and Pin, I now regularly venture to the Bay islands as well. I guess what I'm trying to say is that it gives you options. I realise it's above your current budget, but thought you might find it interesting and something to consider.

Cheers
Brad