Haines 485SF build

[fishingnut]

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

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nice!

[Drabsie]

Well hopefully mine looks that good, I will know tomorrow arfternoon. You would have agree for an Aussie built thing looks just as good as the keywest.

[ozskippy]

Mate yours will look better cause it is finished !!!!! And the right way up...hahahah .. Have no clue why my picture s are doing that

[ellicat]

Why do my photos keep posting upside down???

They're the right way up on my screen. Are you on a phone ? :whistle:

[ozskippy]

Nah I am on my iPad....does that make a difference to how you view pics?...

[Carter]

I had a 485 Haines

in CAirns and loved it, actually regret selling it, I had a 60 o the bck ad it did 39 knotts,

[ellicat]

Nah I am on my iPad....does that make a difference to how you view pics?...

Not that I am aware of.

Maybe turn your phone up the other way :silly:

If it still keeps happening, maybe report the issue in the Website Problems forum.

[ozskippy]

Ellicat I do but it keeps spinning upside down!!! So frustrating!!!! Hahaha

Carter that looks old school, what year is that, did you take it outside, how did it handle if you did

[Drabsie]

Hi Oz, just called it quits for the night didn,t get it home until 5.00pm then started the fitout. Will have it back at the Etec dealer in the morning for Commisioning. All looks good so far the trailer looks fine but when I run her tomorrow afternoon I will let you know. The dealer only has a 18"prop in stock I feel it will be at least 2"to small mayby even 4". We will find out.

[Carter]

Yeah it was old school 90'd model they called them a Haines Sequel then but now remake them or possibly never stopped making them an call them a traveller but basically the 485 hull, it was awesome out side for a smaller boat and in the estuaries, the first photo was in the transition of setting it up as a centre consol, very stable and could go in very shallow water. I ended up having 2 electric motors on it front and back. Highly reccomend it and would buy aother one. Attached are a few photos of some other sequels, They were very big in the fly fishing community

[ozskippy]

Yeah I have heard of them they were a bit smaller 4.5 ish is that correct?? A forward leaning post now that is what I need for offshore!!!!

[Drabsie]

Yeh Oz had a friend had one and loved it, Had a 90yammy on it and it got along very well.

[Drabsie]

Had the 485 out this afternoon to play and I would have to agree with all the hipe. I have a 90 Etec on the back and only got a 18"viper on it the moment but spins it up to 5600rpm the dealer would like the revs to come back so I guess a 20 is on order. Haven't got the GPS on her yet but it is Eye watering fast. We had a good 20knot South Easterly blowing good bit of chop and not one drop of water over the side.

I will have a go at down loading a couple of photos.

The Trailer seems fine as well.

[Drabsie]

Take note of the Engine Height and no Slip

[Drabsie]

The set back bracket allows for a bit more height due to clean water. Solas Propellers have them in stock.

[e-fish-n-sea]

have fun with it -i love my etec

[ozskippy]

Mate I am so jealous... Looks the goods, glad to hear you were happy with how she performed .... Would love to see a few Pics of the layout inside if you get a chance ... So she just ate the chop up hey!! That's what I like to hear... Any water when you where in a cross wind??

[Drabsie]

Yeh I have a 150 Etec as well and great thing. Had chop from every direction (I kept looking for it in 20-25kts of breeze not hard to find) and wash from a couple 35-40 footers had a ball & general just played around, the dealer was surprised I was still able to get grip with the prop as high as I had set her up, but I guess good boats you can go to extremes. I will get some of the Inside over the week end, I am doing the windscreen myself as I am not wrapped in the Haines one(personal preference).

[Drabsie]

New Rego & Name Stickers to come(to Match the theme,haha)

[Drabsie]

A few Internals

[Drabsie]

[ozskippy]

Mate looks unreal.... Those seats look like lounge chairs.. So comfortable, where did you get them?? Can't wait to see it all stickered up!!!

[Drabsie]

Just had another run 84.2kph on GPS The seats come fca1989 on Ebay the pair landed for $280 plus bases.

[big al]

Just had another run 84.2kph on GPS The seats come fca1989 on Ebay the pair landed for $280 plus bases.

i would like to see you doing that speed out on moreton bay with a 15s/e blowing :woohoo: :woohoo: al

[ozskippy]

Haha yeah that would be interesting especially for the passenger !

[fishingnut]

Just had another run 84.2kph on GPS The seats come fca1989 on Ebay the pair landed for $280 plus bases.

i would like to see you doing that speed out on moreton bay with a 15s/e blowing :woohoo: :woohoo: al

Have done well over that speed in the bay with similar conditions, the sound of a 225 evinrude HO coming out the water at full song is truley awesome

[Drabsie]

hey guys are we talking about a 4-5 metre barra/bream boat or a total off shore rig that is unlimited to what ever we come across or mayby the yank boats cant keep up.

[Drabsie]

If you have a tin boat it would not be out there in the first place

[fishingnut]

You sir have my new dream boat drabsie

[fishingnut]

how I roll

[big al]

If you have a tin boat it would not be out there in the first place

you recon a tin boat couldnt handle a 15 s/e al

[ozskippy]

Fishingnut that's a nice looking rig!!! Some bloody good looking boats in this post!! And some money too!!

[Drabsie]

Hey guys I am not saying this is the best boat in the world but hey it is a nice boat & it is Australian made and as you have heard me say Australia has a lot of hurt coming it's way just like America has had over the last 5 years, and after all up until 5-7 years ago no body in this country owned an American boat because they could not afford one. The Australian Dollar got out of control which hurt Australia in a lot of industries Including tourism and now like the red boat we have a lot of these things in the country and yes they are great boats(population does strange things to being competition and Australia has a lot to learn about quality & service). But hey lets help our great country. I love being Australian and I think there is a lot of great product at a fair price in this country.

[Drabsie]

There are some great tinnies in this country and they little guys keep the big guys honest.

[Drabsie]

Thommo (passenger) was looking for a handrail

[Drabsie]

I would love your boat but it does not suit my needs and I have a reef boat

[shortie]

It's not only about manufacturers

When an 8 k saving can be made on an outboard alone by bringing it in yourself there is serious issues elsewhere

[Drabsie]

There is no such thing as the allrounder

[Drabsie]

Hey Shortie the wholesalers of this country have a lot to answer to

[shortie]

Yep lack of competition certainly hits the pockets of the end user