Cross over boat

[NAGG]

Chris,

There was a TABS Bass Star up recently on FM, probably gone by now at that price,

http://www.fishingmonthly.com.au/bb3...hp?f=8&t=14647

Matt

Not really ready to buy yet Matt ...... just getting my head around the options
Do they still make the Bass Star - ? I thought the wildfisher took over

Chris

[NAGG]

have you thought about a panga style long boat, like a hooker or a poly? they're a pretty good crossover and cheap to run with smaller power needed.

A banana boat ? .... nah not really
I really want a quicker boat (70-90km/hr ........ for the long runs up at places like Hinchinbrook / Curtis Is or the top end . But then have the bow design the be able to punch into a sea if the need arises or conditions allow.

Chris

[business class]

Hey Matty,

I looked on Clark's website and could not find a Dominator 510.I know Ally craft (RIP)made a Dominator 510 side console which was an awesome set up.Do Clark do a custom?

GAC

PM sent about the clark 510 dominator and yes they do make one

[business class]

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Here are some pics of an 18foot Bass Cat Sabre. Fully kitted out with electric motor, sounders,115 proXS, live wells, Custom Bass cat trailer and then all the nav lights etc. Is a cracker of a rig. This boat is actually the prize boat of this years bream comps. Kinda makes me want to chase bream LOL. Maybe someting like this will suit you mate?????

[PADDLES]

from what you are saying you want to be able to cover, i'd not bother with anything with a low steering position, ie. tiller steer, runabout or side console, as you'll want to be able to stand up when the going gets rough, especially over longer distances. but on the other hand if it's good conditions and you cover long distances a seat makes things more comfy.

i'd be looking at centre consoles, centre cabs or cuddies that have a stand up helm. also consider fishability as a trade-off against protection from the elements if you have to cover large distances. ie. the protection of a cabin vs. the fishability of a centre console with a seat box.

i'd be going fibreglass too for longer distances in rough conditions, you want weight, it won't handle being banged around on a rock bar like alloy will, but in my opinion it'll be more comfy over long distances in rougher conditions. that's why i suggested something like those hooker centre console style long boats or if you don't mind something a little older, haines hunter used to make a pretty cool centre console around the 5m mark, i can't rmember it's model number but someone on here will know what i'm talking about.

[LoungeLizard]

A banana boat ? .... nah not really
I really want a quicker boat (70-90km/hr ........ for the long runs up at places like Hinchinbrook / Curtis Is or the top end . But then have the bow design the be able to punch into a sea if the need arises or conditions allow.

Chris

Seriously doubt that you're going to get a sub 5m boat that can do 40+ knots AND handle chop. Happy to proven wrong.

[matt fraser]

Not really ready to buy yet Matt ...... just getting my head around the options
Do they still make the Bass Star - ? I thought the wildfisher took over

Chris

Yes you are right, this boat is two to three years old. Pretty similar though. It'd be nice to find the right rig second hand, but getting the fitout how you want it is always hard to find.

I see you are leaning towards a platey, make sure its a genuine platey, not a plate sided tinny - or go glass!!!

Cheers,

Matt

[NAGG]

Seriously doubt that you're going to get a sub 5m boat that can do 40+ knots AND handle chop. Happy to proven wrong.

it doesn't have to be at the same time ....... A Tabs 480 wildfisher with a 150Hp Verado will apparently hit 93km/h Can handle a bit of chop too .
As for size if the boat pushes up and over 5M + that is something I need to consider.

Chris

[NAGG]

Yes you are right, this boat is two to three years old. Pretty similar though. It'd be nice to find the right rig second hand, but getting the fitout how you want it is always hard to find.

I see you are leaning towards a platey, make sure its a genuine platey, not a plate sided tinny - or go glass!!!

Cheers,

Matt

Yeh Matt ... It is hard finding what you want in a second hand boat - but since it is a boat that I would keep through the next decade ( with luck) I might as well get exactly what I want.
Thats part of why I'm asking opinions .........
Plate is what I'm probably more comfortable with ....... I've hit things with my hornet that make me shudder to think of what would have happened to a nice glass boat

[deckie]

Nothing made of alfoil that will rattle your teeth out.
Nothing with a mamby pamby pinko lezzo commo marketing name on it.
Nothing too heavy.
Nothing too flashy...as a general rule if the upholstery has more than 2 colours, then it cant handle any sort of sea.
No silly carpeted yankee catfish skateboards. You need a tub not a balance beam.

Maybe something with some fwd protection, even a small cabin.

yeah a 4.6-5m glass cuddy. Does everything.

[TheSaint]

I know a couple of Frenzy owners ...... I've also known of someone with a very bad experience

but thanks anyway

Chris

This is a interesting comment & it would be good to hear the bad experience????

[Horse]

Just remember that if you are crossing Moreton Bay regularly then an wide light tincan under 6m is going to cause a world of hurt. I would put up with a few grazes and let a keelguard earn its keep. It all depends on what you really want most out of the boat.

[business class]

Nothing made of alfoil that will rattle your teeth out.
Nothing with a mamby pamby pinko lezzo commo marketing name on it.
Nothing too heavy.
Nothing too flashy...as a general rule if the upholstery has more than 2 colours, then it cant handle any sort of sea.
No silly carpeted yankee catfish skateboards. You need a tub not a balance beam.

Maybe something with some fwd protection, even a small cabin.

yeah a 4.6-5m glass cuddy. Does everything.

For a second there i thought you had an idea about boats then you started to type . Some of these yankee catfish skateboards you refer too would surprise you in the rough stuff...

[krazyfisher]

got to be glass... do you plan on hitting things???

[Kewy]

I'd buy one of these Yankee catfish skateboards tomorrow if I had the cash! Skeeter ZX20 Bay - 90km/h easy, stable in the swell & stealthy around the snags. A shit hot crossover!

http://www.fishingmonthly.com.au/Art...-Aussie-Waters