Haines 485SF build

[ozskippy]

Hey guys so i dropped into the factory today to check out my new boat as i heard the hull was out of the mould. Cant wait to get it!! Not much to look at yet but give it time

[e-fish-n-sea]

looking at the photos it looks like nothing much has changed since i was there in the late 90s

[ozskippy]

Hopefully their boat design has.. Hahaha!!!!

[marty]

I really like this hull - what style fit out did you choose?

Marty

[ozskippy]

Mate I went for side console with extended front and rear casting decks, rod locker, and a 90 hp Suzuki four stroke with hydraulic steering.. Hoping to get outside on a good day so I thought the extra hp would be a good option

[marty]

Sounds sweet - very envious

[Drabsie]

Hi Ozskippy,

I am waiting on my new 485sf hopefully get it this Thursday, Looks like you went for plain white as I have but mine has a 90 Etec mainly due to not having a Suzuki dealer in the area and having a good Etec Dealer. I have Gone for Side Console,front and rear casting platforms, fuel tank,rod locker. I am also put a 6" setback bracket on it be interesting to see how high I can run the engine. Can't Wait. Just have to sell my Blue fin Tomcat now.

[e-fish-n-sea]

m8 you will love the Etec good on fuel and quiet!!! happy boating

[Drabsie]

I have a 150 Etec on the half cab 4 years old 1 service and total cost lest that $300. I doubt any 4 stroke can better that per year and certainly can not match the performance and power/weight so I expect my 485 to be a true pocket rocket. I haven't heard of one with an Etec yet.

[Bri The Pom]

m8 you will love the Etec good on fuel and quiet!!! happy boating

+1 for the etec.

[ozskippy]

Drabsie, where are you located?.. Mate I am dying to get mine, still a couple of weeks away!!, you will have to let me know what it is like when's you get it please... I went for a demo in one with a 90 Suzuki four stroke and the think was unbelievable the way it handled was out of this world it was literally like a go kart on water.... What do you intend to use your for?...

[Leighton]

What sort of $$ are we looking at roughly for the 485 set up?

I'm with Marty, I do like the concept of the 485 but a little reserved with the lack of free board compared to other Bay style of boats

[ozskippy]

Mate I hear what you are saying it was one of the reasons why I almost bought a pioneer, that was Until I went out in one and realised it wasn't an issue!!! Trust me one ride in one and you will see it is not problem

[Drabsie]

In the Whitsundays I have lived here for 23 years Great area. Not being insulting but I expect the Etec to be much like a Rotax gocart than a Clubman. I can,t say enough about Springwood Marine where I bought the boat from, They delivered it to DJ freight Yesterday so they can bring it up to me. When I ordered the boat they told me 7-8 weeks and it is with the delivery company in 8 weeks. I mainly bought the boat to through lures for Barra. I can assure you this boat will spend more than one day in the next 12 months at Line Reef 50 miles offshore and I have spent a lot of time out there over the years. I will keep you posted.

[Drabsie]

Hi Leighton, The boat Fitted with the 90 Etec will be $36,000 I will be doing the fit up myself with the dealer connecting the engine as the dealer needs to commission it for Bombadier. I have the Greatest respect for Darryl & Leanne at Cannonvale Marine & very happy to work with them as with Springwood Marine who supplied the boat & Trailer. I would suggest having a very good look at the perceived low free board and consider the construction process of this boat, remembering the hull is foam filled. I did give the local Signature dealer a go but found them nothing but rude and refused to itemize the price of Boat, options & trailer. No such trouble with the people I dealt with. As I said earlier this boat will be seen well wide of the Whitsundays as well as throwing lures up the creeks.

[Drabsie]

By The way great Jack

[Drabsie]

I have purchased some Aussie Flags (in the form of Decals)for the side of it as I believe I will be very proud of this package, remembering the hull is Australian made not a over priced Import. I sure there are a few people surprised how little money I have spent to setup this boat.

[ozskippy]

What model trailer did you go with- I am assuming you got a dun bier???

[Drabsie]

Dunbier 4.7m13br was recommended by Springwood Marine.

[ozskippy]

Is that the sports series or the full rollamatic trailer?? When do you think she will be ready to go out in, Bet you are as excited as I am to get out in her.. Did you end up going hydraulic steering

[shortie]

36k seems a lot of $$ when importing a 6 mtr bay reef boat with every conceivable option from key west for under 50k is possible

With 250 Suzuki 4 stroke

[Scope]

36k seems a lot of $$ when importing a 6 mtr bay reef boat with every conceivable option from key west for under 50k is possible

With 250 Suzuki 4 stroke

That is one awesome machine, have you got a quote for one shortie?

[shortie]

It's on order a mate bought it

Delivered to tassie just under 50k

Aluminum trailer

Will be delivered this month

[Drabsie]

Yes the trailer is rollamatic, and I have got hydraulic steering as you need it for trolling. I have bought it from my local dealer for $950. I should be out on Friday arvo. Yep like a dog with 2 you no what.

[Drabsie]

Yes the key west is great looking but I can assure you your freing will not get any warranty from the Haines group on an outboard imported from the states.

[Drabsie]

Sorry the freing should be friend

[aussie123]

Yes the key west is great looking but I can assure you your freing will not get any warranty from the Haines group on an outboard imported from the states.

Warranty means nothing when your saving probably 50k on a boat

[ozskippy]

Mate you will have to stick some photos up of the rig

[Drabsie]

Yes you are corrst but I am buying a $45,000 Australian boat with warranty for $36,000 and am supporting an industry like your s which is in alot of trouble in this country. I have owned a tackle shop and am very pleased that I have sold it as we are in for a lot of hurt that up till now we have dogded.

[Drabsie]

Yeh mate as I progress I will and I am very much looking forward to giving it a run. I am heading home tomorrow night and we be lost on Wednesday waiting for it to turn up on Thursday.

[ozskippy]

Think a 50k saving is a bit of an over estimate !!! .. If we all bought from overseas then a lot of Aussie companies would be struggling including the one you are promoting in your footer Aussie

[Drabsie]

Yes Oz I laughed at that bit and I bet the Keywest would not follow me where I Chase Barra & Mudcrabs. I guess if you can afford to spend $50,000 then there are some manufactures in this country would assist.

If I wanted a bigger boat I would have gone for a Lewis Typhoon which I could complete for around 50 and I have previously owned a Southwind Stealth (same boat but is now rated to 150hp) but I wanted to replace my Bluefin Tomcat which I have for sale. I have a 20 footer in the shed for my reef trips if I wish to go wide.

[Drabsie]

Oz you still online

[Drabsie]

Have just checked out the site do not reconnise any of the brands, mayby all imported product (mayby China)I like to support the country that supports me & provides jobs and a life for my family.

[shortie]

Warranty lol

All he has to do to get a written quote for repair from a local service agent at it all covered in his agreement with key west

[ozskippy]

Anyway moving right along, mate I am sure the key west is a great boat in fact I know they are, but for me I was chasing a 5m boat that was capable of estuary, bay and offshore , that I could launch by myself and would fit through a single car garage door to my shed... This seemed to tick all the boxes

[AFO]

Please keep it on topic

[ozskippy]

starting to make some progress now

[Damien2Rad]

Well, I think I've found the new object of my affection. Saving starts tomorrow.

[ozskippy]

Why do my photos keep posting upside down???