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

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

another option is Cairns Custom Craft.

you could allways try a poly ,,theres a few guys here that love em ,,hahhaahahah

Hi 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

double post bugger

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

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

ah bugger it buy a poly

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.

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

Hey Haji !

Which were the ones we were looking @ ???????????

Jumpy I guess these:

http://www.trailcraft.com.au/boats/model.a...model=centrecab

I'll see if this link post works
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Hi Jumpus

We looked at both the Fisher and the Offshore Marine Master boats.

Cheers

Haji

Hi It'l Do

Thanks for the welcome, much appreciated.

Haji

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.

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

Hi Haji

Yes Tom Is On This Site .... I Will Call You Later On

Hi Haji

First post, but I have a 5.5 Jopalo CC, awesome boat, let me know what you want to know. Good people to deal with too.

Mick

Gday Haji if your still hanging arond this site.
Just found this post!
Sorry i havent been in contact but i have lost your mobile number, i will have to get it off you or somebody else and give you a phone call!
Cheers

Darn Tom... haha, id never seen this post either.. lost in the woods it musta been?

Yer mate! Probabley happened the week i was at sydney royal..

What something you have not seen? Now I am very disapointed.