Anyone Like This?

[Drop Bear]

Ok I hope this isn't too annoying. I am on my quest to get a boat and not F#$% it up again like I did last time. 

And in my defense of putting up an annoying thread with no real content... the adds now appear on this page and drag me in... Stupid Gumtree and there clever targeted marketing!!

But all of a sudden there seems to be a stack of boats that would suit me! 

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/windaroo/motorboats-powerboats/centre-console/1141764689?utm_source=criteo&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=MF-motorboat_powerboat

[Drop Bear]

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/caboolture/other-boats-jet-skis/6m-centre-console-130hp-boat/1143151340

or this?

[Drop Bear]

I think I like this one... seems to fit everything I want and is cheap..

 

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/jimboomba/motorboats-powerboats/quintrex-4-7-60ph-yamaha/1143506014

or this

[Drop Bear]

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/redland-bay/motorboats-powerboats/clark-abalone-4-5m-centre-console-50-hp-and-2015-trailer/1143442085

wow all of a sudden there are lots of center consoles available

 

[Drop Bear]

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/redcliffe/motorboats-powerboats/centre-concole-aluminum-fishing-boat/1142661250

[Drop Bear]

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/mango-hill/motorboats-powerboats/4-5-m-stessl-centre-console-50hp/1142062844

 

[Luvit]

I like the third one and the last one based on the photos. Condition and seeing it in the flesh can be quite different.

The last one does not specify if the Yammy is a four or 2 stroke. If it was a 2 stroke for the similar money I'd go the 4 stroke on the third one.

The driving position on the third one is quite a lot forward and expect the ride would be a bit rougher than others with the position further back. If you're going out in good weather probably not a concern. The extra clear floor space a good advantage for crabbing and prawning.

I'd base my decision on what would suit the fishing I do  90% of the time. Good luck.

[Drop Bear]

2 hours ago, Luvit said:

I'd base my decision on what would suit the fishing I do  90% of the time. Good luck

Yep mostly around the bay and in rivers. I like to crab but want to be able to get out to the group on a nice day. 

[Drop Bear]

2 hours ago, Luvit said:

The driving position on the third one is quite a lot forward and expect the ride would be a bit rougher than others with the position further back.

In my last boat I found this was ok as I was standing up? I suppose it is still a consideration.

I like how the third boat already has an electric motor mount. 

3 is looking good at this stage. will go and have a look at it... Jimboomba... sigh

[kmcrosby78]

Is the third boat 4.2m or 4.7m? What length do you think you'd ideally want Rob? Nice looking rig and getting a 4 stroke with it helps. Geez 110L fuel tank, you could go to NZ .........

[Drop Bear]

9 minutes ago, kmcrosby78 said:

Is the third boat 4.2m or 4.7m?

4.7m and that is exactly what I'm hoping for. Small enough to get around estuaries and easy to trailer but big enough to push through some bay slop or head to the group on a nice day. Yep tank sounds great and 60hp 4 stroke would be great too...

I have sent seller a message and hope to go have a look today or this week. It's gonna be hard to organise a sea trial from Jimboomba....

[kmcrosby78]

With regards to the forward position of the centre console, I'd get @tugger or @aussie123 opinion on how it would go crossing SPB. Looks a good package but given it has no current boat or trailer rego it may prove quite tricky/problematic to test first and therefore buy with confidence - good luck mate.

[Drop Bear]

11 minutes ago, kmcrosby78 said:

it may prove quite tricky/problematic to test first and therefore buy with confidence

yep... offer him $3k sight unseen? haha