Back In Action

[Cobiaaddict]

Hey All, 

Been a bit quiet this past 12-months, with not much fishing due to lack of motivation & house reno's ,

I think I managed 3 trips in 2022 and didn't catch a fish/ apart from catching live baits & squid,  not sure if that counts,

So I sold the Surtees in October 2022 as it hadn't been used enough and the offer was more than I paid for it, wasn't even advertised, just a random guy at the ramp liked it, so he bought it.   So, I took it with plans on doing something else with money, but after a trip to Fraser Island before easter for a wedding the itch came back to get back on the water soon, 

So last week I bit the bullet and ordered another Surtees, not a Centre console but this time a 610 Gamefisher  with a few tasteful additions along with a 130Hp 4 stroke and Aluminum Trailer.  The Build will start at the end of May I believe and will be completed sometime in August ready for shipping. 

Should arrive early October from NZ and will take about 2 weeks to get fitted out and get her on the water, will be a tough 6 months waiting, but I'm sure it will be worth it. 

If I get any build photos i will try to add them up here once it gets started. 

Cheers Josh <><

[Kat]

Very exciting!  Can't wait to hear about your offshore adventures....

[ellicat]

Hey Josh, You were mentioned with Hamish and Charlie when we were out last week, discussing how we hadn't heard any reports from you for ages. haha   Now we know why.

New boat sounds like a ripper. Looking forward to some build pics.

How lucky to be at the ramp at just the right time !

[Cobiaaddict]

5 minutes ago, Kat said:

Very exciting!  Can't wait to hear about your offshore adventures....

Thanks Kat,  

[Cobiaaddict]

2 minutes ago, ellicat said:

Hey Josh, You were mentioned with Hamish and Charlie when we were out last week, discussing how we hadn't heard any reports from you for ages. haha   Now we know why.

New boat sounds like a ripper. Looking forward to some build pics.

How lucky to be at the ramp at just the right time !

I did see that, yes very lucky, probably the easiest sale ever.  

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

Good to hear that you'll be back fishing soon Josh, hope the new boat is great!

[crazywalrus]

Coming from a wet centre console to a dry Mclay cab you will not miss the open boats. 

[Cobiaaddict]

All, 

Few build pics

 

 

 

[Andrew_P]

I wish I could scratch my itch with that!

[Angry51]

Very good, won't be long.

[ellicat]

What a tease, getting those pics through. haha

The end is in sight.

[Cobiaaddict]

few more pics, 

[Cobiaaddict]

Few more pics all,

Floor and Transom is complete

Gunwhale complete.

Hartop hopefully starts next week

Then off to Paint, fit out then shipping

[Angry51]

There's a lot of welding in that job.

[Cobiaaddict]

4 minutes ago, Angry51 said:

There's a lot of welding in that job.

100% @Angry51 

I

[ellicat]

11 minutes ago, Angry51 said:

There's a lot of welding in that job.

Too true. I look at all that and think how I wouldn't have a clue where to start.

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

Looks great. Hope it’s on the water soon! 

[Cobiaaddict]

15 minutes ago, AUS-BNE-FISHO said:

Looks great. Hope it’s on the water soon! 

Hoping mid October Hamish. 

Sorting Electronics package at the moment,  alls I can say is WOW

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

10 minutes ago, Cobiaaddict said:

Hoping mid October Hamish. 

Sorting Electronics package at the moment,  alls I can say is WOW

That’s sounds good. Have you been trying any land based fishing recently? 

[Cobiaaddict]

42 minutes ago, AUS-BNE-FISHO said:

That’s sounds good. Have you been trying any land based fishing recently? 

Very little

Few bait sessions in mates boats

&

Bit of rock lifting for crabs for the summer tusky sessions 

[Cobiaaddict]

 

[Bretto77]

That's going to be a really nice tub.

[Angry51]

Probably won't talk/wave to us pesants after you launch that   (ship).  

Will be a nice boat.

[ellicat]

It's shaping up to be a real weapon.

Have you figured out where you're taking her first up ?

[Cobiaaddict]

27 minutes ago, ellicat said:

It's shaping up to be a real weapon.

Have you figured out where you're taking her first up ?

Haven't decided yet, October is still a bit away.

Probably take the wife & kids to Moreton for some squid & a swim.  

[Cobiaaddict]

39 minutes ago, Angry51 said:

Probably won't talk/wave to us pesants after you launch that   (ship).  

Will be a nice boat.

 

Haha, depends on if I recognize you. @Angry51

I'm hoping it comes up as good as my mind is picturing it.

Hull Color is something new from there range, so I am hoping it comes up a treat.

[Angry51]

Paint it in camo and nobody will find your secret spots.

[Old Scaley]

1 hour ago, Angry51 said:

Paint it in camo and nobody will find your secret spots.

Or notice the squid ink.

[Cobiaaddict]

3 hours ago, Angry51 said:

Paint it in camo and nobody will find your secret spots.

Camo wrap did cross my mind when purchasing my Surtees Centre console 5yr ago

Shhhh don't tell anyone about the secret spot!!!!!  

[Angry51]

I used to have a camo knife once, but can't find it anymore.

[Cobiaaddict]

All, 

Another Update, 

Surtees let me know last night that the boat is in the paint shop, so I'll see some photos very soon.

Next stage is fit out, 

[ellicat]

Yeehaa. Looking forward to seeing the colour you chose.

[Cobiaaddict]

1 hour ago, ellicat said:

Yeehaa. Looking forward to seeing the colour you chose.

So am I, 

Can't wait either, sleepless night's started already. 

[Huxstang]

Looking awesome.  Always amazed at NZ for producing such great boats.  Surtees, Extreme, McLay to name a few.

[Cobiaaddict]

1 hour ago, Huxstang said:

Looking awesome.  Always amazed at NZ for producing such great boats.  Surtees, Extreme, McLay to name a few.

100% @Huxstang, my 1st Surtees was awesome, handled most condition very well for a centre console and it had some serious fish mojo  

3 of my best mates have Surtees now and not one has had a build quality issue in the 4 & 5 years they have had them.

it made my decision really easy ordering this one; Welding and Built quality is A1 for a production boat they offer some good options to choose from as standard, plus they are open to customizing some things personally at good rates. 

There not everyone's cup of tea, they are a little tricky to drive due to the deep vee, but once worked out they perform well. 

[Cobiaaddict]

[Cobiaaddict]

All painted and fit out is underway 

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

Looks awesome!  

[Angry51]

Are you getting a good sleep at night time?.

Or do you have anxious  moments?

[ellicat]

That colour looks great. You must be pretty happy with that.