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It is obvious that there is a bit of confusion about JBS (Joshua Boats). My younger son Wayne decided to move to the Sunshine Coast, and has been building JBS hulls up there for the re-named Joshua Boats.
Malcolm (my elder son) has remained at the existing factory at Slacks Creek, and is building the newer design Joshua Boats, as well as completing the JBS boats that Wayne has built to hull stage.
Both boats are from my original designs, and Malcolm and I have been working on some improvements on the design manufactured by Joshua Boats at Springwood, resulting in 100mm higher sides which has improved the self draining capabilities, and increased the degree of the deadrise from 12 to 15 degrees, which improves the ride. We have also reduced the sharp shoulders on the chine, resulting in better slicing through choppy water.
We have been building aluminium boats since 1975 and we are constantly fine tuning our designs to improve safety & performance.
By the way, trim tabs are a good idea if the passengers won't sit still while underway.
jbs or joshua boats are a great hull, they love a bit of the choppy stuff.even though they may be built by two different people albiet brothers, they are still built to the same design and quality and sold under the one banner!!!
For what it is worth, I believe that the 5.5mt JBS (Joshua) boat that I have been researching and admiring is one of the best in the business.
I have a quote for the above with all the bells and whistles, which, compared with what you would get in other similar boats is very, very competative.
Fit and Finish of the boats leave a lot of boats for dead.
At the end of the day it's very much a personal choice, the intended use of the boat differs from person to person and that is why we have so many stlyes out there. The most important thing is that you injoy yourself and be safe.
Ive got a 5.5m c/console J.B.S. 2yrs old very dry boat true about the ride, a bit rough needs a bit more deadrise in the rear 18 degrees might make the ride a bit better, but very stable at rest. was for sale will still sell at the right price, just remember when dealing with the guys there they are very busy so right down every thing you want on the boat a bit forgetfull sometimes, I had some issues but still good to deal with got any questions feel free to ask.
I have finally decided upon a 6.0m Centre Cabin design. They have just developed a new model with higher sides and I am going for a 15% deadrise which should suit my local conditions. I am fitting a 250l fuel tank which should give me a decent range. I am however moving away from the 140hp Suzuki and going for a Honda.
Am not sure if a 135 or 150. I believe they are exactly the same motor with the same features except the 150 has the VTEC active where the 135 has the VTEC earth wire removed and the Computer Control Unit replaced. If this is the case it is possible to have the VTEC activiated on the 135 at a later stage if needed?
Has anyone had any experience with the 135. If a Suzuki 140 would push the boat I can't see why that there would be a dramatic drop in performance with the 135 Honda with its bigger displacement...any thoughts?
The money I save on the 135 over the 150 could go towards my electronics...am looking at a FURUNO GP7000F.
Any advise would be nice. Will post a seperate engine thread.
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