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Hey Willi,

I have an SS64. I looked at the Sig 580BR (now called 620BR) too.

In terms of purchasing advice. I can offer the following.

The SS64 is wider and longer than the 620BR. Neither boat is the length in the name.

The hull of the SS64 is about 6m. The rear steps overhang so . The Hull of the 620 is 5.8 m.

The 620BR has a better hull. That is no surprise because signatures have one of the best hulls going. That said - the SS64 hull is good too. It handles the bay well but as with everything you have to drive to the conditions. Sometimes I have to go 20 kph into a strong wind (40 kph +) to keep the passengers comfortable - other times you can open it up... 

If you do big game fishing neither boat is appropriate because you can't reverse hard in to a chop or you'll take water over the rear - especially the SS64 through the walkway. BUT for general bay fishing, drifting, rivers, estuaries, etc. the layout of the SS64 is far superior. The rear platforms give you heaps of space. The ocean grip flooring means cleaning is a breeze and it is comfortable under foot. I have some pieces to make a casting deck up front and you can make some decking for where the rear seats go. With that set-up - 5 can fitch comfortable casting lures. 2 up front two up the back and one in the cockpit. The SS 64 has more space up front and more at the rear for fishing leaving space for wives etc in the cockpit. A common configuration is me and a mate fishing of the back and the two girls up the front getting pissed....

The SS64 has no timber in the construction. The 620BR has heaps. It is an old design. You can get sea-dek in the floor but they literally lay carpet first then cut it out where the sea-dek goes so you end up with a mix of carpet and sea-dek which really sucks.

If you go with the 620BR anywhere except Sydney they will want to put a Suzuki on it. This is a good engine. Most of the SS64 dealers do Mercury. I have been Yamaha all my life but I got the Mercury 225 HP ProXS on my SS64. This motor is a BEAST! You can't describe the grunt. It blows me away every time. 0- 90 kph in about 5 seconds and it's got plenty more too. I don't have the skill to drive it faster than that yet. It is the single best piece of kit I have ever owned. I would drive to Sydney from Brisbane to get the ProXS engine was getting the 620 but most of the Stejcraft dealers also do Mercury which is convenient.

Bit of an essay but I hope that helps.

There's probably more I can tell you so feel free to ask any other questions.

Cheers

S

PS Mine is being fitted with a Mini Kota at the moment. Which should make it even better. Like a Bass boat that the wife loves too