Hi Fellas and after some boat advice.

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Anthony M
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Re: Hi Fellas and after some boat advice.

Post by Anthony M » Sat Apr 21, 2018 7:12 pm

Saw that but it's already been sold. Not surprising given the price. Everything else I've seen like that is at least double the price. Hopefully there's nothing wrong with it for the buyer.

I've had a look at some more boats and have been down to the boat ramp a couple of times and spoken with some boat owners about their boats. Now after the advice I've received here and from other boat owners I think something a bit bigger around the 4.6-5m might be the go. It might mean having to save a bit more money and wait a bit longer but I'm not really in a hurry. For what I want to do it does seem like the sweet spot for being great on the bays but still small enough to get out into enclosed waters. Still going to keep my options open and see what comes up though.

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Re: Hi Fellas and after some boat advice.

Post by cobby » Sat Apr 21, 2018 8:29 pm

barra mick wrote:
smile0784 wrote:That looks too good for the price
Agree......way to good

Be something wrong
Ad said some rust in trailer. Without a photo some rust could mean it's absolutely rooted

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Re: Hi Fellas and after some boat advice.

Post by ango » Sat Apr 21, 2018 8:52 pm

Hi Anthony,
I see you like chasing bream so you have to consider that you will need an electric motor for this, or maybe keep the kayak for enclosed waters & use the boat for WP, PPB & Offshore, I would recommend a runabout, you will sure appreciate the shelter when the sea breeze kicks in when you are out snapper fishing in the evening. Also I would suggest, go and check out the boat ramps where you intend to fish during peak season E.g., Mordi during November, if good weather is forecast you will not get a car park after around 3.30 am which is why I fish the evenings but the sea breeze comes up pretty strong, and there will usually be a bit of a queue down the creek to get on the dock when you come in, I think most boat ramps around PPB & WP have similar issues . A runabout is better if you need to cross bars to fish offshore, I see you like to get down to the Gippsland lakes, there is good gummy fishing offshore from Lakes Entrance. Unfortunately there is no such thing as a perfect all round boat, compromise is the name of the game, I think a good estuary setup with electric motor will not be so good on WP, PPB, and offshore.
Cheers
Ango

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Re: Hi Fellas and after some boat advice.

Post by smile0784 » Sun Apr 22, 2018 8:12 pm

How about something like this
Plenty of casting room

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 3075156005

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Re: Hi Fellas and after some boat advice.

Post by Lightningx » Sun Apr 22, 2018 8:57 pm

Anthony M wrote:Saw that but it's already been sold. Not surprising given the price. Everything else I've seen like that is at least double the price. Hopefully there's nothing wrong with it for the buyer.

I've had a look at some more boats and have been down to the boat ramp a couple of times and spoken with some boat owners about their boats. Now after the advice I've received here and from other boat owners I think something a bit bigger around the 4.6-5m might be the go. It might mean having to save a bit more money and wait a bit longer but I'm not really in a hurry. For what I want to do it does seem like the sweet spot for being great on the bays but still small enough to get out into enclosed waters. Still going to keep my options open and see what comes up though.
I think getting something a bit bigger would be a good idea.
Like you said save a bit more and wait a bit longer and get something that you really want :thumbsup:

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Re: Hi Fellas and after some boat advice.

Post by bowl » Thu Apr 26, 2018 2:09 pm

This looks worth a look possible
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Re: Hi Fellas and after some boat advice.

Post by Lightningx » Thu Apr 26, 2018 2:15 pm

Looks like a beauty :thumbsup:

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Re: Hi Fellas and after some boat advice.

Post by repspec » Thu Apr 26, 2018 3:12 pm

^ that looks way too good to be true...
4.5mr side console, 60 yamaha 4stk (with low hours), min kotta electric...

seems about 8-10k too cheap...

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Re: Hi Fellas and after some boat advice.

Post by purple5ive » Thu Apr 26, 2018 3:48 pm

/\ agreed , too cheap
id pounce on that provided it all checks out ok

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Re: Hi Fellas and after some boat advice.

Post by Mattblack » Thu Apr 26, 2018 3:51 pm

bowl wrote:This looks worth a look possible
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Nice boat...be good to have some shade on it like this one..

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