Which 6m boat?

[ozscott]

Stangy how can anyone "back up" anything. It's the net. You can't. For all I know you haven't been in any 6m boat. It's just not feasible to look for proof. Besides I can tell you I am an experienced commercial skipper who has driven your favourite and my favourite through similarly awful conditions and prefer the sea keeping abilities of mine...how does that help you. Opinions are like arses and everyone has one.

One of the best ways to see what a quality boat is is to go to the ramp and see what 20 to 40 year old boats are coming in from out wide...they wouldn't keep going out if they were not good.

Cheers

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[stang69]

Exactly, its the net, anyone can say anything. At least give a few examples if you make a claim.

[lembo]

Wow this thread has some aggressive posts, Stang69 you are been quite attacking of Noelm. the man is simply saying his opinion the exact same way you are saying yours. opinions are like arseholes mate, everyones got one.
As for the best sub 6m boat, what may suit the needs for one bloke may not for the next bloke. I'm in mackay and frequently run 120+ km offshore chasing reds, my mate lives in cooktown and does 20km runs and casts for gt. my other mate is in Brisbane he does family trips to Tangalooma. all requiring very different boats, and all see vastly different ocean conditions.

I can only comment on boats ive been in and to what suits me. I like a cabin that can sleep 2 comfortably, has 2 motors for peace of mind, lots of deck space, stability at rest and most importantly to me can travel at speed in sometimes poor ocean conditions.
heres a list of boats ive been in so you can understand me been able to "back it up"


sea swirl striper 2101 (centre console I believe is a haines mould not sure on which one)
Haines Hunter 585r, v19,v17,773,680 patiot,635 (both 680 patriot and 585r having serious build issues)
cruise craft 625, 585
formula 21
fisher 580 platey
kevlacat 6.2 (centre console) 5.2, 2100, 2400,3000
sharkcat 2300, 18ft sportsman ( my current boat podded model)
grady white 180, 228
coota craft gun shot
edencraft 6m offshore
quintrex 610 ( broke some welds while in it)
noosa cat 5.2, 660, 2300

theres a few more but I'm struggling a bit to rack my brain. now I know that a lot are over 6m. now I'm not going to say any are better then others ( except the quintrex it was awful ). but for what suits me doing long runs at speed, stability at rest and the safety of 2 motors the cats that I mentioned beat all of the monos hands down. even the little 5.2 kevlacat can travel at speeds that better any sub 6m mono ive ever been in. calmer water is a different story monos hammer.
the 23 sharkcat, 6.2 kevlacat, 2400 kevlacat, 660nc, 2300 nc are truly in a field of there own.
sub 6m the 5.8 sc and 5.2 kc are true performers and I have on many times out run much larger boats in rough seas.
so for my situation my current boat suits me, it may change but I will never say my boats better then yours or is the best.
my boats has downfalls like tunnel slap at trolling speeds. 2 motors to service, tows like crap, uses a bit more fuel,needed to rebuild the old arse thing.
but I believe it has great positives huge deck space, handles rough very well, stability at rest, ability to run on 1 donk for safety.
my mate in brissy has a 585r and it suits him perfectly and the 1 donk is so much more suitable for him.
its a simple pros and cons of each boat dependant on your own situation. just have an open mind (unlike some of the members on here)

[stang69]

So lembo, which mono 6m metres or under was best handling/softest riding in your opinion?
On your list, once you go over 6m the Formula 21 takes the cake, but 6m and under..... it's still the 585R..... in my opinion, and many others'.
The thread after all is "which 6m boat?"

[ozscott]

Stangy mate I think we have the message that you love a particular boat (I won't specify which cause it's just adding to the mindless Google bots totals...).

Cheers

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[Skusto]

Stang69 if you clearly can't tell lembo said the quintrex was the best boat out of them all! It's in the same class as the 585r so you should be proud!


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[stue2]

Wow this thread has some aggressive posts, Stang69 you are been quite attacking of Noelm. the man is simply saying his opinion the exact same way you are saying yours. opinions are like arseholes mate, everyones got one.
As for the best sub 6m boat, what may suit the needs for one bloke may not for the next bloke. I'm in mackay and frequently run 120+ km offshore chasing reds, my mate lives in cooktown and does 20km runs and casts for gt. my other mate is in Brisbane he does family trips to Tangalooma. all requiring very different boats, and all see vastly different ocean conditions.

I can only comment on boats ive been in and to what suits me. I like a cabin that can sleep 2 comfortably, has 2 motors for peace of mind, lots of deck space, stability at rest and most importantly to me can travel at speed in sometimes poor ocean conditions.
heres a list of boats ive been in so you can understand me been able to "back it up"


sea swirl striper 2101 (centre console I believe is a haines mould not sure on which one)
Haines Hunter 585r, v19,v17,773,680 patiot,635 (both 680 patriot and 585r having serious build issues)
cruise craft 625, 585
formula 21
fisher 580 platey
kevlacat 6.2 (centre console) 5.2, 2100, 2400,3000
sharkcat 2300, 18ft sportsman ( my current boat podded model)
grady white 180, 228
coota craft gun shot
edencraft 6m offshore
quintrex 610 ( broke some welds while in it)
noosa cat 5.2, 660, 2300

theres a few more but I'm struggling a bit to rack my brain. now I know that a lot are over 6m. now I'm not going to say any are better then others ( except the quintrex it was awful ). but for what suits me doing long runs at speed, stability at rest and the safety of 2 motors the cats that I mentioned beat all of the monos hands down. even the little 5.2 kevlacat can travel at speeds that better any sub 6m mono ive ever been in. calmer water is a different story monos hammer.
the 23 sharkcat, 6.2 kevlacat, 2400 kevlacat, 660nc, 2300 nc are truly in a field of there own.
sub 6m the 5.8 sc and 5.2 kc are true performers and I have on many times out run much larger boats in rough seas.
so for my situation my current boat suits me, it may change but I will never say my boats better then yours or is the best.
my boats has downfalls like tunnel slap at trolling speeds. 2 motors to service, tows like crap, uses a bit more fuel,needed to rebuild the old arse thing.
but I believe it has great positives huge deck space, handles rough very well, stability at rest, ability to run on 1 donk for safety.
my mate in brissy has a 585r and it suits him perfectly and the 1 donk is so much more suitable for him.
its a simple pros and cons of each boat dependant on your own situation. just have an open mind (unlike some of the members on here)

Thanks lembo. Its what the thread is about. Reason for your particular boat that suit your fishing.
PS.
Would your mate have room for a freeloader to chase a few gt

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[Ocean_Spirit]

Let's just agree that the Quinnie Spirit is the best Aussie boat under 6 metres...

I have to laugh at the build of the 585. In 2017, why is a builder still using aluminium step tread to cover the transom join...? Doesn't speak loads about the build of the rest of the boat. Too busy worrying about the doph doph music system than building a proper boat.

[wirlybird]

Let's just agree that the Quinnie Spirit is the best Aussie boat under 6 metres...

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A Quinnie Spirit sold on facebook market place for $1500 last weekend.

[FisHard]

A Quinnie Spirit sold on facebook market place for $1500 last weekend.

Good result!

[Cape Crusader]

G'day
I'll agree that you get plenty of bang for your buck with a quinnie
Seriously, never been in one, just kidding
I did used to have a northbank 600C, that was a good boat I reckon and never heard any build quality issues like other brands. Was at the boat wash next to a 585r one day and the HH looked quite insignificant next to the 600C.
I was going to buy a northbank 750ht but when we walked in to the dealer and said, we want to buy this boat, he said it's sold, turned around and walked back inside.
So, we jumped on a plane to queensland and bought a kc2400, which was our first choice anyway
Cheers
Rod

[lembo]

stang69 we get you really really really love the 585, youve made your point numerous times. I think you missed the point of my long winded post (took me forever to write). since the post says best '6m boat' and not' best riding 6m mono' i went on to say whats best for one is not best for another. now we get your 585 is perfect for you. but your 585 is not best for me, and is probably not best for the next bloke.
Choosing the best boats is a simple pros and cons list that suits the individuals needs, budget, local conditions, use and lots of other things.
Even if i did mention another mono ive been in that rode better you wouldnt believe me anyway. so if you want me to say the best ever 6mboat, its your mates boat. bit of fuel money and help fillet the fishsounds like the best 6m boat to me!!

[Mark Andrews]

Bass straight ocean pro would have to be the best 6m boat going around build quality and ride are exceptional.
So glad I didnt buy a seafarer haha.;

[stang69]

If you read my earlier post, maybe my first, I said for me the ride is the highest priority. So I am not sure why everyone got all weird about that. I don't own a 585R, just been in a heap of boats, most of the ones mentioned so far, and for 6 metres I haven't been in a better riding one. I never mentioned layout, style, build quality or anything else, just ride. So when someone says there are better riding/handling 6m boats out there, I want to know what they are.
My opinion is totally unbiased, so I guess thats why everyone gets all butthurt.

[Ocean_Spirit]

Rod, KC 2400 is a nice rig. Plenty of boat for your dollar. Happy with it?