9/11/2023 0 Comments Fishing runabout boat![]() So after messing with many boats Im now back to owning another Formula 15, which is basically a haines 445 (14.6ft). Its also great being up the front getting splashed by dolphins or simply having excellent all round vision of any wildlife or fish. Having a boat you can happily use up a river when the sea conditions are to poor for heading offshore is a huge bonus when you have a young family eager to head out on the water. Ive owned many boats over the years and always found the smaller easy to town and handle boats get used the most. Launching from the beach or river bank is also on my list. Stability is also important, which is where central mounted underfloor fuel tanks and batteries dead centre all help with this. I like deeper v hulls fibreglass for the softer ride than you can get from most aluminium boats. I like my fuel bills low and also being able to reach 80km offshore on those good days as well as be able to carry supplies for a week off grid camping on offshore islands up north. I also like to be able to fish from all around the boat and be able to cast lures to what ever fish is on offer. I like an all rounder that I can tow all over the country with ease. If you need fishing advice don't ask me as I'm a fish feeder. If staying inshore with a young family a bow rider would be a no brainer for me. Only you know what you want,how much you want to spend,where you want to fish,boat,if you want to tow tubes etc. The best space you'll get in any boat is a open boat.Anything else you lose ALOT OF SPACE FOR THE SAME GIVEN HULL LENGTH!!!īut gain if you want protection from wind,waves,weather etc with say a boat like your looking at.Cuddy. You can tell alot by a motor just looking at it too and with something as simple as a compression test. ![]() If you don't have experience/knowledge get them inspected professionally.(Any one with half a brain) can see gaping rust holes in trailers,bald tyres,dented aluminium, cracked fibreglass etc,etc,etc. Looking at second hand, how old would you go for a second hand fibreglass or aluminium? There are a lot of pros and cons for either, but what would trump the other? Current boat was my first, an old beaten aluminium which is now riddled with corrosion – don’t want to go there again!Īny advice to help me narrow down a search would be appreciated.Īluminium or glass is personal choice as both have pros and cons really.As for age there's boats out there that are 20yrs old in better condition than 5yr old ones and vice versa.įocus more on condition rather than age when buying anything second hand like cars and boats. Don’t wont to go over 5.5m.Īny thoughts from owners of both – suitability of either option as a fishing boat and as a family boat? I like the idea of a cuddy cab but does that restrict space in the back of the boat too much? Ultimately it still needs to be a fishing boat, but comfortable for a family outing as well. So am looking for practical advice on what size and type of boat. However, now have a 4 and 6yr old and it’s not an enjoyable day when we all 4 of us go out on the boat for the day. Size-wise, she has served me great as a good size for 2 people on board fishing. This one’s pretty old and I’m in the market for an upgrade, but really not sure which direction to head. I currently own a 4.5m aluminium runabout.
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