Best Open Fibregalss Centre Console 5 to 6m

[fishfnq]

Hey Devocean, how's the hunt going for that console boat ? I'm in the market for a similar thing (may go to 6.4m max) and very hard to narrow down. Have you got a list that you have narrowed down to ? I like the look of the seaswirl stripers and looking at that type of thing.

[Pond123]

Hey Devocean, how's the hunt going for that console boat ? I'm in the market for a similar thing

So am I :-) I was out in a Galeforce the other week and was very impressed with how they handle the chop. I want a boat that I can use within Port Phillip bay but that has the ability to head out of the bay on calm days. Ideally, it should not be longer than 5.5m. It is a tricky ask.

Has anyone tried one of the barcrusher plate centre consoles (the 5.7XS)? Their adverts say that they ride as soft as a fiberglass boat. I am guessing that this is not strictly true, but it would be good to hear from someone with firsthand experience......

[pilchardjones]

my dad is selling his converted 17 haines centre console.
he hasn't advertised it anywhere yet - but will do soon.
it's in mackay. 90 saltwater merc. $18k
pm me if anyone interested.
steve

[Pond123]

my dad is selling his converted 17 haines centre console.
he hasn't advertised it anywhere yet - but will do soon.
it's in mackay. 90 saltwater merc. $18k
pm me if anyone interested.
steve

Would be keen to see some photos and some details (how old etc)

[Horse]

There are a host of great boats that fit. A lot were mentioned here
http://www.ausfish.com.au/vforum/sho...d.php?t=171548

I would probably bite the bullet and import but there are great local options as well

Cheers

Neil

[krazyfisher]

How has the search gone? interested in whats out there as I think this is a good around style for NQ

[team_mongo]

For hardcore fishing, I'd second a contender.
A contender 21 is going to be hard to beat for ride, range and fishability.

24.5 degree vee
340 litre fuel tank
over 300nm range.
Vinyl ester construction.

have a look at http://contenderoffshore.com/index.php

[four_button_arnie]

Ive got a 5m Southwind side console, which i think is a bloody great boat, very similiar to the Gale force IMO. They are worth checking out, new they are now made by Lewis and you can stick a 150HO on the ass off it....scary I have a 100four stroke and she fly's.

Im sorry if this is a shame-less plug but check out the classifieds my baby is for sale

Josh

[krazyfisher]

has anyone been in a 5mtr hooker? whats the ride like? etc