Ideal Boat ? Options

[Jumpus GooDarus]

Thought this Q might arouse a bit of interest

Was out last sunday in the bay & could not help noticing the amount of tinny's on the water reckon they out numbered glass boats by 8 : 2

Also saw a few plastic bags floating in the water & I assumed they were polycraft in the making cause they looked like they were having a soft ride

pulling your leg there poly

OK here's the Question

We're talking about traler boats not LardydeDah boats

You may even list your fantasy goat

We all fish different so go ahead & list what motor/'s & features you would like in your Dream Goat as well

[Spudly]

I am starting to lean towards a glass boat that I can use as a fmaily boat as thats th way I see things going in the next few years.

Cruise Craft Explorer 625, All Accessories With larged Capacity 4 stroke it can have
Rod holders, Bait board, Bait tank, Fridge and Ice Box, All the Gear..

Very Nice looking boat, Capable of fishing outside as well as a nice cruise of the bay or pulling the tube with the kids, in the future! haha

[poly]

this is quite a question J G, as u know i am more than happy with the poly as u are with the big boat.
if i were to change any thing it would be to add a bit more storage up front that way i could use one of the 90lt bins as a live well.
now if we are talking fantasy boats just stretch out the 4.1 to about 6mts ad a cuddy cab and a 150hp four stroke a couple of 15kg outfits a good days fishing and that will do me



This post has been edited by poly: Sep 18 2007, 01:20 AM

[Jumpus GooDarus]

Like I said think this will be an interesting topic.

Rum my Sparky has got that Landcruisercraft you like he's just had a 140 HP 4 stroke Honda undoo fitted to it

[Spudly]

yep, If i won lotto tomorrow, Id have one, with the rockets filled with
4 tiagra 30's and my kingy snapper and light gear nicley stowed up under the front.
The esky would be full, and I would be off, no stopping me!!

you would probably never hear from me again because i would be to busy making love to my boat, and the nwe V8 Crusier in the shed next to it.

[xtosea]

My Dream boat would be a Sea Swirl Striper in the 23ft Range with enclosed cabin, or maybe an Arvor.
THat Cruisecraft, i have fished on one,"YankeeDoodle" and must say it is underpowered with a 150 4stroke Honda, and is also ass heavy? It was on the second top hole the engine, then they moved it to the last hole as it was cavitating, it stopped that but now is bum heavy. THey are an awesome boat though.
If iwas to get a plate boat it would be a Noble Super V, these things are awesome, ive seen them in action, noteably the boat "Billistic", andthey have pulled some really nice fish out of her, Marlin to 700lb's out of a 6m Plate!
Kamil

[SUMOFISHIN]

Yes I can picture my dream boat in my head at this very moment, by the time I finish writing this I should have the pictures developed, My dream boat should have plenty of fishing room all round, it should have a nice cleaning and eating table and a nice kitchen, yes thats right it should be set up like my tent.
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[Spudly]

good work sumo!! hahahaha

that kinda looks like a ladidah boat! hahahaha

:drop the daks:

[catchnrelease]

As a first ever boat, a Makocraft Frenzy 470.

-Makocraft Frenzy 470
-75HP Evinrude E-Tec

Extra Features:
-100L tournament live well
-Minn-Kota Riptide electric motor
-Lean seat
-Hydraulic steering upgrade

This is more realistic. Good thing is it comes with all the extra goodies already. Good for bream and other estuary work along with zooming around the harbour and if I'm lucky and experienced enough, get out offshore to the FAD's or something. ;)

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BUT

If I was gonna go crazy on all of you guys, I would go a Haines Hunter Patriot 800. B)

-Haines Hunter Patriot 800
-Twin 225HP Evinrude E-Tec's

Extra Features:
-Outriggers
-Live bait tank
-Deck wash
-Toilet
-Kill tank
-All the other fancy pants accesories that make life easier

Yep, full blown game vessel and also an offshore rig for jigging, bottom bashing ect. But also a bit sportier and more deck space for mates and multiple lines out. Pity it costs so many $$$.

[poly]

young catch u should do your research with a bit more vigor as i fell this is a much better vessel try reading up on edencraft, hear is a taste.

[catchnrelease]

Is that thing made out of plastic too???

Only heard pro's from the patriot series. What's wrong with them?

[Jumpus GooDarus]

SUMO ! you bloody Ninkompoopy the sign said *trailer boats*

Bloody Malteso's

poly you're a Mini SUMO

The formular 223 is a Edencraft

They both come out of the same mould

Haines sold the mould to Edencraft

[SUMOFISHIN]

Sorry Jumpus I forgot to include a shot of the TRAILER.

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[xtosea]

The formula 233 is a top boat too! Twin Verados on it.
I hate etecs!!!
Kamil

[poly]

J G why do u think i told him to look more closely, u are quite wright they do come out of the old haines molds the difference is the Edencraft are much better built and have none of the crap u would get with most glass boats.
Eden seem to be building for the fisherman and not the family boater, i will be taking a 6mt for a test in the next couple of months, it may not be as good as the poly in the same size but i will post my impressions as honestly as i can
Centre length 6.2 M
Max beam 2.4 M
Hull dead rise 22 °
Hull draft 0.35 M
Cockpit area 6.0 M²
Fuel tank capacity 240 L
Hull dry weight (approx) 1100 Kg
Outboard power (Max) 1 x 250 HP
or 2 x 130 HP

[Jumpus GooDarus]

J G why do u think i told him to look more closely, u are quite wright they do come out of the old haines molds the difference is the Edencraft are much better built and have none of the crap u would get with most glass boats.

I cant see how you can say that ??

The 233 was originally designed as a race hull & quite a few race them as off shore racers

I know 2 guys who own the 233 one of them is actually up for sale twin 200 hp Yams on the back.

Now if both boats come out of the same mold how can you say that Edencraft build a better boat than Haines did ???????????????

The Chop took delivery of his edencraft not that long ago & yep it's a nice boat but not my cup of tea.

Not even going to attempt to reply to your comments Edencraft versus polycraft

[quintrex101]

i like the arvor, seen one of these boats at the boat show, what a weapon, its a good boat,


or the makocraft 610 CANYON RUNNER and a big 150hp the one and only yamaha 4 stroke

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[Smelly]

Well i'm not normaly one to dream,usualy just stick to setting goals that are reasonable and acheivable.

That said my ideal boat would be the one i have now which is a 4.1mtr runabout that a previous owner has done up like a Barra boat,raised casting deck with storage and tiller steer.At the mo i run alittle 6hp on a bracket so i can get into rooly,rooly shallow water.Not much chop in the big rivers but ideal for the little lakes i set it up for.

My poor little boats been neglected for a while now so to make it my ideal boat i would:


Repaint

Repower (40hp)

Maybe fit a side consol

Fit a Lecky

Fix the trailer

and she'd be sweet

Now if i was dreaming,i'd have me little boat plus a nice big Cat, as i get abit grey around the gills when go'n outside,and it must have a thumper sound system.Of course it'd be called 'Smelly Wet Pussy'


SMELLY

[poly]

Now if both boats come out of the same mold how can you say that Edencraft build a better boat than Haines did ???????????????

J G i would have to say that when Hains were using those molds, some of the best boats in there size and type were being built to worlds best practice wright hear in oz BUT THEY NO LONGER USE THOSE MOLDS and that is why i suggested young catch look a bit further.

Not even going to attempt to reply to your comments Edencraft versus polycraft

why don't we leave that one for another time and another thread where i can debate u to a stand still again :TazSpin2:

[SUMOFISHIN]

After some searching I found POLY"S DREAM BOAT

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