leigh123

Thanks everyone.
So far I'm really happy. Only taken it out once so far.
Now to start on some Mods! 
Need to put some more storage in it.  Going to get it buffed. 
Add a second battery and LED lighting for night fishing. 
I'm sure the list will be endless.
Biggest thing though is learning how to reverse it properly and launch / retrieve myself! Brother in law is an experienced boatie and will come out with me while I learn the ropes. 
 

I finally got a boat! 
17ft Mustang. 
Transom and floor rock solid. Motor pretty old but seems good.
Took it out Saturday and it ran awesome. Caught a few fish as a bonus.
Needs a bit of a tidy up but I'm really happy with it :)s
 

I finally got a boat! 
17ft Mustang. 
Transom and floor rock solid. Motor pretty old but seems good.
Took it out Saturday and it ran awesome. Caught a few fish as a bonus.
Needs a bit of a tidy up but I'm really happy with it :)s
 

I finally got a boat! 
17ft Mustang. 
Transom and floor rock solid. Motor pretty old but seems good.
Took it out Saturday and it ran awesome. Caught a few fish as a bonus.
Needs a bit of a tidy up but I'm really happy with it :)s
 

I finally got a boat! 
17ft Mustang. 
Transom and floor rock solid. Motor pretty old but seems good.
Took it out Saturday and it ran awesome. Caught a few fish as a bonus.
Needs a bit of a tidy up but I'm really happy with it :)s
 

I finally got a boat! 
17ft Mustang. 
Transom and floor rock solid. Motor pretty old but seems good.
Took it out Saturday and it ran awesome. Caught a few fish as a bonus.
Needs a bit of a tidy up but I'm really happy with it :)s
 

Hi Drop Bear,
Thanks for the response.
I would mainly just want to use it out in Moreton Bay. Fishing areas like Peel Is etc.
Would mostly just be me and a mate fishing . occasionally 2 mates. And every so often take the wife and 3 young kids for a day to Coochie or Horseshoe bay or something like that.
Would be good if it could get across to Moreton Island but guessing I might not get something good enough for the money I have.
 

Hi guys.
Firstly thanks for the replies to this thread and apologies for not replying. Things changed just after this post and the hope of getting a boat went out the window.
Now it's looking good again. Only have between 3 and 5k to spend though.
I am now thinking of a fiberglass half cab. I'm thinking would be better suited to when I take the kids out with me. .
I'm looking at these 2 at the moment. Would anyone have any thoughts on either of them ?
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-view-details.html?adId=1211086952
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-view-details.html?adId=1217569493
 
 
 
 

Hi all. I'm new here. After some advice/ recommendations.
 
I'm wanting to get my first boat. There are so many options out there it's overwhelming.
Will be looking at spending between 5k and 15k. (Mrs wants me to spend 5k. I want to spend 15k. Hopefully we can meet in the middle )
I will mainly be fishing places like Moreton Bay, Brisbane river. occasional trip to Moreton Island.
I'm thinking I would need a tinny or similar around 4m minimum..
Most of the time it would just me me and a mate fishing but need to be able to take wife and kids for fun as well occasionally.
Being able to get in and out easily is essential.
stable / Safe for kids.
Would like Electric Start /Trim and Tilt.
Comes with or able to bow mount an Electric Motor.
Easy to fish from / Stable.
Not sure if Tiller or Side Console or Center Console.?? Pros / Cons ?
Easy to launch / retrieve.
 
Is there any brands to steer clear of ? 
How old is too old ? Whats the maximum age of a boat/motor that you would steer clear of ?
 
Any recommendations or starting points on what I should be looking at that meets the above would be much appreciated.