I deliberately avoided commenting on that one! My mate is a proper boatie with 30 years bar crossing experience. He is currently running three boats with newish four stroke Yamaha, Honda and Suzuki...
Liked On: 17-10-2024, 10:42 AM
Looks like a nice boat. I don't have any experience of the brand, but they seem to have a good reputation. I'd go for an engine upgrade, the cost difference is minimal and one of the main things...
Liked On: 17-10-2024, 09:47 AM
Have sent you a PM re my 6m sea ranger which i have for sale at bow to stern marine in havelock. Searangers were made by a havelock based business Newman marine specifically for the sounds. 260874
Liked On: 10-10-2024, 09:08 PM
We fish the west coast of the NI in an older 5m stabi with 90hp Honda 4 stroke on it. They’re light and tend more to smash rather than slice through chop so won’t be as comfortable as a heavy glass...
Liked On: 10-10-2024, 07:19 PM
Silicone spray on all buckles normally stops the squeaks
Liked On: 10-10-2024, 12:57 PM
Buy a Senator with a 4 stroke, you will never regret it! I have and know plenty of mates that catch 20lb+ Snapper in 8 meters or less of water in alloy pontoon boats.... noisy alloy boats......
Liked On: 10-10-2024, 12:48 PM
Very good local knowledge comments from AMac. As a Marlborough Sounds boater and someone who works in the Maritime industry, I've seen too many underestimate the "bad Sounds day". Any 5m tinny will...
Liked On: 10-10-2024, 12:47 PM
FC Boats are worth a look.
Liked On: 10-10-2024, 12:47 PM
If you decide to go ali then make sure you look at Surtees. Very good boats. Have a central ballast flood chamber which gives added stability at rest. Ride in a sea or chop way better the Stabi
Liked On: 12-08-2024, 03:34 PM
Check out Ollie Craig and RoKKiT KiT on YouTube and see what they get up to on Senator and Stabicraft boats respectively. My boat is a fairly traditional V hull, but I'm impressed by what these...
Liked On: 12-08-2024, 01:43 PM
Hi Uk Exile Exciting times moving from CHCH to live in/near Havelock and Pelorus Sound! Our plan is to retire in Blenheim as we have our boat in Havelock and a Bach around 27 Km down the sound. ...
Liked On: 11-08-2024, 10:11 PM
Ok so here's something to ponder. You looking at a fishing boat that you can ski behind...but you love your skiing. Maybe you will be happier with a slightly more ski friendly boat that you can fish...
Liked On: 11-08-2024, 10:09 PM
Small boats can be tippy at anchor if for example everyone onboard stands on one side. Unless it's a small tinny, tipping it over is not an issue, but it can be uncomfortable. Pontoon boats and cats...
Liked On: 11-08-2024, 10:08 PM
2s vs 4s... Fours are usually more expensive as you have noted - but they are the way of the future as shortly under the new rules for environmental protection no manufacturer will be able to fit a...
Liked On: 11-08-2024, 10:08 PM
Island pass isn't a national highway so not under nzta
Liked On: 07-08-2024, 09:49 PM