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 Mar 28 2008, 06:52 PM
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Garfish  Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 27-March 08 From: The Shire Member No.: 2,574  |
Hi All
I am looking at getting a larger boat, possibly a centre cab Trailcraft, Fisher or a Jopalo. Only discovered the Jopalo today in a Qld Fishing News. Has anyone heard of this boat or have any friends who own one. They look very good on the company's website. (www.jopaloboats.com) Cheers |
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Mar 28 2008, 07:15 PM
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 *Back Better* Group: Donator Posts: 394 Joined: 29-February 08 From: Sylvania NSW Member No.: 2,560 |
QUOTE (Haji @ Mar 29 2008, 01:52 PM)  Hi All I am looking at getting a larger boat, possibly a centre cab Trailcraft, Fisher or a Jopalo. Only discovered the Jopalo today in a Qld Fishing News. Has anyone heard of this boat or have any friends who own one. They look very good on the company's website. (www.jopaloboats.com) Cheers That red K'oss looks pretty good indeed --------------------  |
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Mar 28 2008, 07:40 PM
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BEN 10kg Group: Members Posts: 1,024 Joined: 14-August 07 From: Sydney Member No.: 370 |
Hi Haji
its good to see you on this forum you love it here the guys are great ... this is where i spend all free time on the internet now ... now with the boats .... i do not know how much you want to spend but for plate boats i reakon you can not go pass a bar crusher ... top plate hulls .... and my second favorite would have to be the trailcraft .... those 2 boats are top hulls ..... p.s what are you gonna go with the poor old sea fairy  can i get a fish in it before it goes mate
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Mar 28 2008, 09:28 PM
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 Jewfish Group: Members Posts: 141 Joined: 12-March 08 From: Sutherland shire Member No.: 2,564 |
another option is Cairns Custom Craft.
-------------------- A Pirate by name, A Pirate by nature! I support FILLET and RELEASE! Botany Bay PB's; nil to date Port Hacking PB's; Flathead 47cm, Bream 36cm, Flounder 32cm (these are not big PB's but its a start) Northern Australia PB's; Shark 1.6m(whaler), Spangled Emperor 60cm, Spanish Mackerel 1.45m |
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Mar 28 2008, 11:09 PM
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 the wizz kid Group: Members Posts: 693 Joined: 14-April 07 From: manilla,kingstown Member No.: 9 |
you could allways try a poly ,,theres a few guys here that love em ,,hahhaahahah
-------------------- allways in the shit ,its just the depth that varies
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Mar 28 2008, 11:37 PM
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Garfish Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 27-March 08 From: The Shire Member No.: 2,574 |
QUOTE (flattie_hunter @ Mar 28 2008, 07:40 PM) Hi Haji its good to see you on this forum you love it here the guys are great ... this is where i spend all free time on the internet now ... now with the boats .... i do not know how much you want to spend but for plate boats i reakon you can not go pass a bar crusher ... top plate hulls .... and my second favorite would have to be the trailcraft .... those 2 boats are top hulls ..... p.s what are you gonna go with the poor old sea fairy can i get a fish in it before it goes mateHi Daniel Of course you can come and have a fish from the Seafairey, but you never turn up? Joking aside, the boat is at Ulladulla at present to avoid the temptation of taking it out until I finish painting inside the house. I do intend to sell it, probably minus the motor which I plan to transfer to the new boat. As I see it the Seafairey is in A1 condition with a heap of custom built features and first class gear that make it a great fishing boat so I should not have any trouble selling it. As to the Bar Crusher, gee they are an ugly boat, they may go well but the aeshetics leave a lot to be desired. Trailcraft are good but they will not do any mods from their standard options. As I want to get a wide console (or small centre cabin) I dont think that they will suit. But, might change my mind in the end and talk to DC or Frank to get some advice on fabricating and fitting a wide custom built console to the Profish or Tournament model Trailcraft. That could be awesome! Cheers mate and thanks to all for the welcome to the site. Haji |
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Mar 29 2008, 12:16 AM
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BEN 10kg Group: Members Posts: 1,024 Joined: 14-August 07 From: Sydney Member No.: 370 |
double post bugger
This post has been edited by flattie_hunter: Mar 29 2008, 12:21 AM |
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Mar 29 2008, 12:20 AM
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BEN 10kg Group: Members Posts: 1,024 Joined: 14-August 07 From: Sydney Member No.: 370 |
hey mate i be trying to send you a few text messages but i do not think there getting throught to you ???? by the way if you are keeping the 90hp i am guessing you are looking at a boat around 5.2 meter mark ????
as to the sea fairy .... that sell quick its perfext fishing boat decked out great some lucky person will have a top boat 
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Mar 29 2008, 12:39 AM
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 the yack man Group: Donator Posts: 2,165 Joined: 13-April 07 From: paradise beach Member No.: 4 |
mate i did a lot of looking before i got my poly,
and thease boats were high on my list, but never got to test drive one, the mob that build them will build to your spects as far a layout goes have a good look http://www.fisherboats.com.au/coppermine/t...ils.php?album=6 
-------------------- bugger it's sold,got meself a house instead
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Mar 29 2008, 12:41 AM
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BEN 10kg Group: Members Posts: 1,024 Joined: 14-August 07 From: Sydney Member No.: 370 |
ah bugger it buy a poly
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Mar 29 2008, 02:36 AM
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 *Tooth Fairy* Group: Donator Posts: 203 Joined: 15-February 08 From: The Shire Member No.: 2,553 |
HAJI GOOD to hear from you again
WELCOME Barcrusher look VERY industrial (yes that means ugly) Was out in a trailcraft 4.7mtr runabout today. The overall finish is very good but as you say they do not customise them, no need they sell all they make. The ride was very smooth considering it was not a big boat. What did surprise me was the 60hp 4stroke. Gutless, slow, no torque but it was quite. I too am considering a trailcraft 5.7 trailblazer but if I go a 4 stroke it will be the maximum size they give warranty. I will also consider anybrand secondhand but love the transom door so that is a must and have not seen a lot come up. -------------------- Don't tell anybody but my name is Fushin Freddie
 I don't exaggerate...I just remember BIG! |
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Mar 29 2008, 02:45 AM
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the wizz kid Group: Members Posts: 693 Joined: 14-April 07 From: manilla,kingstown Member No.: 9 |
there got some nice boats on the link that poly posted ,,,keep us updated mate on what ya find as im lookin as well ,,,,soon
-------------------- allways in the shit ,its just the depth that varies
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Mar 29 2008, 03:04 AM
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 His Eminance Group: Administrators Posts: 5,725 Joined: 13-April 07 From: Sydney Member No.: 2 |
Hey Haji !
Which were the ones we were looking @ ??????????? --------------------  Save The Fish, Eat a Pussy |
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Mar 29 2008, 03:10 AM
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*Tooth Fairy* Group: Donator Posts: 203 Joined: 15-February 08 From: The Shire Member No.: 2,553 |
Jumpy I guess these:
http://www.trailcraft.com.au/boats/model.a...model=centrecab I'll see if this link post works Centre cab[/url]/model.aspx"]http://www.trailcraft.com.au/boats/model.aspx[/url] -------------------- Don't tell anybody but my name is Fushin Freddie
I don't exaggerate...I just remember BIG! |
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Mar 29 2008, 04:53 PM
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Garfish Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 27-March 08 From: The Shire Member No.: 2,574 |
QUOTE (Jumpus GooDarus @ Mar 29 2008, 03:04 AM) Hey Haji ! Which were the ones we were looking @ ??????????? Hi Jumpus We looked at both the Fisher and the Offshore Marine Master boats. Cheers Haji |
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Mar 29 2008, 04:55 PM
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Garfish Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 27-March 08 From: The Shire Member No.: 2,574 |
QUOTE (It'l Do @ Mar 29 2008, 02:36 AM) HAJI GOOD to hear from you again WELCOME Barcrusher look VERY industrial (yes that means ugly) Was out in a trailcraft 4.7mtr runabout today. The overall finish is very good but as you say they do not customise them, no need they sell all they make. The ride was very smooth considering it was not a big boat. What did surprise me was the 60hp 4stroke. Gutless, slow, no torque but it was quite. I too am considering a trailcraft 5.7 trailblazer but if I go a 4 stroke it will be the maximum size they give warranty. I will also consider anybrand secondhand but love the transom door so that is a must and have not seen a lot come up. Hi It'l Do Thanks for the welcome, much appreciated. Haji |
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Mar 29 2008, 05:06 PM
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Garfish Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 27-March 08 From: The Shire Member No.: 2,574 |
QUOTE (flattie_hunter @ Mar 29 2008, 12:20 AM) hey mate i be trying to send you a few text messages but i do not think there getting throught to you ???? by the way if you are keeping the 90hp i am guessing you are looking at a boat around 5.2 meter mark ???? as to the sea fairy .... that sell quick its perfext fishing boat decked out great some lucky person will have a top boat Hi again Daniel Yep, you guessed right, 5.2 or 5.4M it is. Want to have one of those electrical thingies on the front if I can figure out how to get a long enough lead (from home that is) I hope that you are right about the Seafairey, it is a great boat and will suit anyone wanting to safely fish offshore. I am including the game chair etc etc. Still trying to work out a fair price but think that (without the motor) it must be worht not less than $10K. The new trailer alone cost close to $3.5 K only months ago. Don't know why your text messages are not getting through. Give me a call on the mobile to check details. Cheers Haji PS; Do you know if Tom is on this site? I miss his dry posts and enthuisiastic comments. |
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Mar 29 2008, 05:58 PM
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the yack man Group: Donator Posts: 2,165 Joined: 13-April 07 From: paradise beach Member No.: 4 |
have u though about a second hand boat like this one, the trouble is its in W.A.
http://www.boatlocator.com.au/for-sale/trailer/13194 THIS IS A WHAT U ARE LOOKING FOR AND SAVE HEEPS TRAILCRAFT 6M CENTER CAB http://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats/ed.html?de=34470
-------------------- bugger it's sold,got meself a house instead
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Mar 29 2008, 07:11 PM
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Garfish Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 27-March 08 From: The Shire Member No.: 2,574 |
QUOTE (poly @ Mar 29 2008, 05:58 PM) have u though about a second hand boat like this one, the trouble is its in W.A. http://www.boatlocator.com.au/for-sale/trailer/13194 THIS IS A WHAT U ARE LOOKING FOR AND SAVE HEEPS TRAILCRAFT 6M CENTER CAB http://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats/ed.html?de=34470 Thanks Poly Top looking boats and should only use around 15,000 liters of fuel to bring them through the bight to Sydney. Seriously though, I have a head height problem with my garage which means that boats set up with non- collapsible hard tops/screens are a no no. That is why I favour the Fisher or a modified Trailcraft Tournament. They can be built to clear the garage. Cheers Haji |
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Mar 29 2008, 07:24 PM
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BEN 10kg Group: Members Posts: 1,024 Joined: 14-August 07 From: Sydney Member No.: 370 |
Hi Haji
Yes Tom Is On This Site .... I Will Call You Later On |
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