will mostly only be the 2 of us, sometimes only me and occasionally there will be 4 of us. I will know know pretty much the moment I see it if it is the one. I have had a look at a couple of other boats which haven't had the special something that grabs me, hopefully this one will, tomorrow will tell.
Oldie has hit the nail there.Originally Posted by oldie
That model Savage has a GRP front deck, so they look good and they were finished pretty well too. That era 75 Honda is a de-rated 90hp. Very heavy for its hp (note the foil), but a good solid reliable donk (the 90 was near bulletproof if you listen to the experts). The Trailcrafts are a big boat, so the weight shouldn't be too much of a problem. 2 up she will be fine, still OK with 4 but she will definitely be no sprinter.
Happy buying!
stevel3 you have not stated what you will be doing with the boat will it be used for cruising, fishing,sking etc.
An alloy runabout style boat in Moreton Bay can be very bumpy if the bay turns nasty. Sitting up the front you will be pounded.
C/C's are a better option in the chop as you sit mid ship and are much better to fish out off IMO.
I brought a 5m alloy C/C with a 2 stroke 60h/p merc last year brand new and fitted it out for around that price.
Cheers Axl
when you say its a de rated 90 can it be changed up to a 90 again, or would it be very costly, cheers Steve. ps I have also seen a lot of these sized boats with 60 four strokes on them so I thought I should be right with a 75.
the boat will be mainly used for fishing around the bay and day trips around the broadwater. The wife doesnt like the centre console layout and the seating is usually not as good in them compared to the runabouts. Our last boat was a 3.75 edge tracker with a 25 Mariner, so I think the ride would be fine in the Trailcraft compared to it. We are fair weather boaties and dont like going out in rough or windy conditions.
after talikng to bloke again this morning he now tells me that he found a compliance plate on the motor and its a 2000 model. I am not going up today to look until I find out some info on the difference between what I though was 2006 motor to a 2000 motor, any help here would be great. Might have a look at the Savage today instead.
the old "sorry motor is 2000 model not 2006 as stated" trick, check that savage am sure you'll be a fan if its been cared for and maintained
went for a drive to Toowoomba to see the Trailcraft today, very nice boat and the motor sounds good but being 11 years old doesnt suit to well with me, ohwell keep looking I suppose. The person who owns the Savage didn't answer their phone today.
is the trail craft hull year 2000mod? pretty sure there s same hull and later model down here around the goldy for sales for similar money but 06 or so yr model if i find the link ill post it.
thanks, I couldnt find a build date on the boat, it has a compliance plate but only has the max hp and model number. On the rego form it states its a 2006 model. The trailer is a 2006, it is the best trailer I have seen made from I beam instead of channel. I rang the bloke who owned it before this fellow and he changed the engine. When he bought it, it had a 06 model 60hp 4 stroke but he said the boat was very under powered with it. He sold the 60 and put the 75 on it and reckons it transformed the boat, pity he didnt fit a later year one.
Thats fair enough mate she who must be obeyed must be obeyed.
C/C's arent for cruising the Broadwater although im sure many do and if you pick your days on the Bay you'll have no dramas.
Happy hunting.
Cheers Axl
MAte I recently sold my old girl with a 95 model 75hp Honda and until the day I sold it I had no issues taking it out 40nm to the reef. A 10 yr (or 15 in my case) old 4stk is nothing to get worried about particularly against an older Merc 2 banger.
Mate I think the last digits on the model number is the year of manufacture.
thanks but I have decided not to go ahead with the Trailcraft, I have lost confidense in it, and the owner of the Savage wont answer his phone so maybe its sold. I will just have to keep looking, something will turn up sooner or later in my price range
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