After a few thoughts on thes different brand hulls in the 4.7 - 5 mtr range in a side console , I know they are not all plate , just want some feedback from owners on fors and against , any help would be really valuable , thanks guys
After a few thoughts on thes different brand hulls in the 4.7 - 5 mtr range in a side console , I know they are not all plate , just want some feedback from owners on fors and against , any help would be really valuable , thanks guys
I had a bluefin, loved the boat and only complaint was the floor in it wasnt marine ply and had to be replaced by year 3. I dont know if the dealer does that part of it or it it is bluefin themself but I hear that complaint a lot about them.
Mate I currently have a bluefin wildcat and absolutely love it. Haven't had any trouble with the floor yet except for a bit of minor warping on one hatch. It lives in a shed though and is always dried out with hatches open. In years to come I would upgrade to a bluefin tomcat or cobia once the kids get bigger. The brands you mentioned all make good boats, it comes down to whoever gives the best price.
Cheers.
I have had my 4.5 bluefin predator since 04 and replaced the floor last year and still love the boat , it has been everywhere and I have done 760 hrs in it now . Any other questions feel free to ask ... Matt
A bad days fishing has got to be better than any day at work......
Tabs. The reason is that they have stringers and bulkheads welded on the bottom and have a pretty good shape. The 4.95m Seajay looks good also. Not the Blue fin because of their very blunt wet hull shape. I absolutely hate my brother-in-laws boat so much I bought cheap reels to fish with him bceause everything in the boat gets drenched everytime we go out. Formosa have come a long way but much too high in the sides for me. Allison, not to fussed on welding ribs straight to the bottom. I have seen other brands crack with that same construction.
Originally Posted by Mudlicker
I have a 4.55m Sea Jay Territory and love it, great ride for its size and very dry for an open tinny. Just my two sense but none of those are real plate boats , Sea Jays Plate Extreme range , Origin ,AMM Blue water, Vindicator ect are real plate boats. Not saying the others are bad but there not real plate boats.
I believe tabs is in receivership, according to the local chandler their quailty of build went up and down like a yoyo. For this reason i chose to order a new allison amazon 4.7m with a centre console & an engine well. Post some pics when i get her!
I owned a tabs 5.7 territory pro, tuff as nails n fished all offshore !' tabs hands down for value for money
If bluefins get that wet who needs rod and reels to catch the fish? Shouldn't they just end up in the boat anyway.
Would be super keen to see some pics of the rig
Thanks
Alison every time over all those others. The 4.95 Arafura will fit the bill very nicely.
Got a Formosa 5.5 center cab about a year ago. Been a great out fit. Get into the easturies now and then but mostly offshore. If I had to pick a fault, the Honda 135 is a bit heavy and she wants to porpoise a little, but can still correct it with a trim. No doubts theres beter boats but I found mine good for what I wanted and the price.
TABS are not broke, people love rumours
You wouldnt buy a allison if you went for a ride in one, and then stepped in a tabs
take your tape measure and measure how wide from chine to chine, and how long the planing plank is, you wont buy allison
I HAVE been in both (don't own either, so no bias) and I reckon the Alison is the best for the size/money.
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