PowerCat 2500

[TimiBoy]

Tim , a couple of facts here .

The gacier would be a bigger boat than the powecat ( she is 28 foot) and she will be over 4.5 t on a trailer thats for sure. I don't know the specs , their web will have them but as a rule USA built fishing boats have huge tanks , my 21' Trophy holds 320 lts !!

I don't know about the 3.5 t ready to fish for the 2500 PC Is that on a gal trailer ? trailer alone would be close to 1000 kg !! I think loaded and fueled you are looking at or close to 4000kg !!

The glacier is to wide for our roads but you can do short tow with a permit . As long as its under 4.5 T you can tow with a large Yank tank.
You can get a new ally tailer with S/S brakes in USA for well under $10 K us.
When you import from USA ( must made in USA) new or old you don't pay import duty just 10% GST on evything including land costs and sea freight.
No international used warranty for most but you can check with manufacturers.
If you buy new , most will offer a warranty though.
Electronics are much cheaper there than here but again warranty can be a problem.

Shipping cost depends on the cubic metres but about $160 per cubic is about right if on trailer RO-RO+ a couple $k at your local port charges .

If you need more info on importing feel free to contact me .

Good luck with whatever you decide ..

They're quoting me 3.4 ton hull and trailer. So I'll fuel up close to the ramp. The Glacier Bay 2680 carries 180 gallons (750 litres) so about a par with the 2500 (700). I will also be looking into an alloy trailer, as I would like to be able to drag her with at least some fuel aboard.

To go to a yank tank is not desired. I'll stick with the Cruiser - I can't see Mumsy parking a Seppo thingy in the carpark at Woollies... So I must keep it in the 3.5 ton arena.

Cheers,

Tim

[insideout]

Piccies or linq timi?

[No Tiller]

Hi Timmy,
Went for a trip in a 30ft Cabriolet with 2 250 suks. A pleasure to drive. Fuel economy was a surprise around 1.1km/lt Trim was effective the balance of the boat felt good. Internal layout is great. Only downside was trying to sleep with tunnel slap. And with a 1.5m short swell doing 22knts it will bang a bit' Regards Brett

[wags on the water]

If someone has their sights set on a particular boat and wants to know more about said boat, then why do you suggest he buy something else??

I think the forum could do with more positive comments...

My 5c.........2c just wasn't enough.

[wrxhoon]

They're quoting me 3.4 ton hull and trailer.

Even if thats so , don't forget you will have some gear in it and some fuel , what about a couple big batteries and so on ...

. I will also be looking into an alloy trailer, as I would like to be able to drag her with at least some fuel aboard.

That will save you 100 or so ks

To go to a yank tank is not desired. I'll stick with the Cruiser - I can't see Mumsy parking a Seppo thingy in the carpark at Woollies...

I agree with you there, the LC200 is big but like a limo to drive.

[finding_time]

That will save you 100 or so ks

It will be more than that i reckon an alloy trailer on that size cat will save you at least 250 kg maybe a lot lot more!

Ian

[TimiBoy]

Who knows, I could do worse than just getting a new CC685...

Missing my old boat atm, she was a mighty rig.

Cheers,

Tim

[Black_Rat]

Who knows, I could do worse than just getting a new CC685...

Missing my old boat atm, she was a mighty rig.

Cheers,

Tim

Small sacrifices now will lead to bigger and better things down the track.

I felt the same way after selling my rig



Damo.

[reel dreams]

Hi Tim i dont think my message got to you re a ride so call me some time on
0408459055
Regards Trevor

[Lovey80]

If someone has their sights set on a particular boat and wants to know more about said boat, then why do you suggest he buy something else??

I think the forum could do with more positive comments...

My 5c.........2c just wasn't enough.

Timi didnt say he had his sights set on this boat just that it had gone up the list of possibles and others are just giving food for thought. I think these are positive comments actually. Helping a bloke make an informed decision of a big dollar purchase is pretty positive I think?????? For me it's very good to make a purchase knowing you have weighed all the options and made a decision. Nothing worse than thinking you have just spent big dollars fighting the perfect boat for your needs then the week after finding something that is even better and possibly at a cheaper price. That would shit me to tears.

I am glad that I found the Seatrek Marine Supersports Cat 5900 as I thought a KC was the best boat for my needs. The Seatrek knocked the KC off the top pretty damn quick and is plenty cheaper. Now I just need to save the dollars to purchase it. And in the meantime Ill still keep looking around.

Cheers

Chris

[TimiBoy]

Darn, it's like you push so far, but just can't make it...

Sadly The PC will be too heavy on the trailer. I have no interest in breaking the towing laws, and with full fuel, bait and kit, she'll push well over 3,500 kg, even on an alloy trailer.

So it looks like plan B, whatever that is. Very possibly a CC685 Explorer, with a 300 V-Rod on the back. Mmmmm, time for a new thread?



Cheers,

tim

[finga]

Would you like a lend of a boat for awhile Timmi.
I have a few spare lying about.

I reckon this one would be suitable and I'll even put the Honda on it.
It's call sign is Donald and he's unsinkble.
He is 2.4m long and has a beam of ??. But you can't sink him

Do you reckon Mr Softy the 'cruiser would be able to tow him??

Cheers then
Scott
(I'm going to cop it later aren't I??)

[Sandman]

Actually I've never driven a cat. Had never even driven a boat until 3 years ago. But I've driven just about everything else and at the end of the day it's all the same, imo. Different, but the same.

The feature level and "shiny" of the Powercat is next level up from KC, NC and so on. So is the price, but huh, money schmoney. You can't take it with you, and you'll always blow it on something. And if you don't there's always some $%^& in the wings trying to rip it off you.

Finga, I already own 5 excavators, and planning five more in the next 2.5 years. I need some fun too, you know. And excavators are no fun at all. Bobcats are fun.

Cheers,

Tim

Timi i have photoes to prove it to Will have to jump on as deckie when you decide to purchase.

Mick

[Black_Rat]

HH 760 Patriot !

[TimiBoy]

HH 760 Patriot !

Checked. Way too 'eavy.

Cheers,

Tim