some bream boats

[yogi]

Hi guys,
I'm seriously considering getting a dinghy to do some inshore fishing participate in the BREAM tournament to have some fun. I've noticed that many on this site have their own boat.
Can anyone post a pic of their breamming ride and maybe recommend something that can be used for inshore fishing, breamming, take 4 (2 average sized, 2 below average ) and is not too had on the wallet?
I was devastated when Millard Marine sold the Savage Jabiru that Craig_S was talking about. :(
Cheers.


Yogi

[jimi]

Yogi, firstly, you will get as many different answers to this as there are different boats out there.

Secondly, I don't think there is such as thing as a boat that is not hard on the wallet (don't just think purchase price, the ongoing costs will be high too). ;)

However, IMHO, the stessco boats that are reviewed in the latest DohDohDoh magazine (particularly the kakadu karrier) are pretty good value for what you get. I must admit to being biased here as I own one of the stessco catcher RV dingies (not reviewed in the mag), but I still think they are not bad for the money when stacked against other brands like quintrex's.

There is always the second hand option too. That increases your options even more.

If you do want to do some inshore fishing (with 4 people) with it as well, I'd be looking at a boat at least 4.2m in size (preferably longer), with a more traditional v-hull style and high sides. This will help make your inshore work safer and more comfortable, and still be fine for breaming.

Go for the tiller steered open dingy style if you want to save money. Forward steering is very common, but will take up a lot of room and and dollars to the boat cost. Also makes the boat a lot less suitable for breaming.

Probably worth visiting the perth boat show this weekend too if you get the chance.

Cheers
James.

[Craig_S]

Absolutely, get on down to the boat show if you havent been.

Millards have got a stand and hot goss is that even the Breammaster will be there on the weekend. Stop in there and have a chat to the boys.

[yogi]

Hi guys,
thanks for all the advice! I just came back from the boat show with a stack of brochues and catalogues for Stacer, poly boat, etc. Saw quite a few nice open boats and even a couple of Zodiacs that fit the size that I was looking for. Will do some more research and shopping around the boat yards before i commit myself. Thanks again.

Yogi

[saltydog]

Hey yogi while your doing your research grab the quokka each week (thurs.) and check out the motor and marine section there's allways hell bargains in there, especially this time of year.

[Aquaholic]

[QUOTE]

Can anyone post a pic of their breamming ride and maybe recommend something that can be used for inshore fishing, breamming, take 4 (2 average sized, 2 below average ) and is not too had on the wallet?



Sorry mate - I don't think there is such a thing !!!

What do you think BOAT stands for ?

Bung On Another Thousand :D

Cheers,

Billy K.

[Bream Master]

Originally posted by Craig_S
Absolutely, get on down to the boat show if you havent been.

Millards have got a stand and hot goss is that even the Breammaster will be there on the weekend. Stop in there and have a chat to the boys.

Tis true...

I will be helping out the Millard boys on Sunday if you want to pop down and say hello. I'm bringing my tackle box with me so I can chat about lures, boats etc etc.

Come over and introduce yourself if you're there.

Cheers

Warren.

[BoofHed]

Yogi, Check out the 4.2 dory wide (quintrex) aprox 3,300.00 boat only. Exelent Bream boat and i've been 30k of shore on good days.
Bruce

[Bear]

Yogi,
FishingWA will be expanding on the Tinnie Test over the coming months and trying to show you as many boats as we can. I have even contacted Mark from JMT and we will be covering his new boats once he gets them under way in a months time.

The best thing I can say is 'Take you're time.' Try and get out with as many guys as possible and see how their boats run and get some ideas on how you want to fit one out. Buying a boat, to me, is as personal as buying a car or rod. What suits one may not suit others.

Go to all the yards and have a look at what they have. DON'T just go to the main names, go to them all. There are some real surprises out there.

I'm at the Boat Show all Sunday with DohDohDoh. Hope to catch up with a few guys there.

[OTTY]

Have a look in the trading post, i picked up my boat for 700 bucks

its a 11ft savage tinny with a 7.5 hp motor and a trailer (the trailer needs replacing but)

its pretty easy to get a good boat for around $1500
just shop around and ask atleast $200 of what they are avertising, if they say no, then dont worry about it, but most ppl just want to get rid of old tinnies n such so they ussaly say yes

[yogi]

Thanks again guys for all the invaluable comments and suggestions. I just got back from Dinghy World at Como looking at some of their boats there. Will get a copy of this week quokka to have a look as well.
After looking at some of the 4m plus dinghies last night at the boat show, I was thinking about all the bream gear that can fit into one. :cool:
Does anyone on this site fish with a Zodiac? If so, how 's the ride? Thanks.

[Evan]

Hi Yogi

i used to fish out of a 3.8m inflatable but sold it a couple of months ago. they are wicked boats to fish out of stability wise but the problem is that they are inflatable and inflatables dont take to well to sharp objects. mine had a slow leak and when i took it to get repaired it had 8 nice holes along the sides presumably from bream spikes!!! also when retrieving a snagged lure you also had to be very careful not to run over any submerged logs incase they spiked your boat. another con is that they are pretty pricey as well - youd be far off better going for other options

did you check out the polycrafts at the boat show? they do a 410 and a 455 model which you would be interested in. the open boat is quite reasonably priced as well.

[dingy]

Hi Yogi
Mate it comes down to the dollars.Set yourself a budget and stick to it the best you can.
If this is your first boat sit down and think about what you want to use it for.
Dont be in a hurry to buy have a good look at whats around, there are some real bargins out there be patient.
I picked up a near new 3.7 clarke for $2500 with safety gear.
A woman won it in a raffle she sold it to a bloke dirt cheep that didnt use it and so on until i grabed it now its never of the water.

[yogi]

Thank dingy for the advise... Just bought myself a copy of quokka to check out all the bargains. I guess I'll have to realistically think about how much I can spend on the boat.
Can anyone confirm that the min size for the BREAM tournament is 3.75m with 20hp? Thanks.

[Bear]

Yogi,
My advice would be to go for a boat as big as you can afford. I know a smaller boat is more affordable, but you'll thank yourself as you cross the Nornalup Inlet, Melville Waters and so on during the rougher weather.

[Evan]

hey bear- i agree especially if you want to take the boat offshore but if the water is that rough you prob wouldnt be going out in unless it was a comp anyway...

what boat do you have now??

[dantheman]

and there is talk of making the size bigger so i'm told

Hi

The 2003 Rules say 3.7m and enough power to plane - with 2 passengers and full live well. And 20 hp is considered minimum.

BUT

Steve Booth - on the official web site has mentioned that this will be increasing over time.

Read the forum at www.fishingmonthly.com.au for comments - though no firm rule yet.

Having said that there are different rules in WA - eg size of live well. So Maybe send a pm to Ira and ask his advice to be posted here.

Personally I would not be buying below 4m and maybe 30 - to ensure the rules do not overtake my purchase.

Hope this helps

Gary

[Bear]

Hi Evan,
True enough I suppose, but then I was talking about comps. Still, it also means a bit more freedom out of comps as well.

Don't have a boat at the moment. Not sure what I'll be doing for the comps this year.

The Last (official) word on boat size from ABT cab be found at

http://www.fishingmonthly.com.au/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=198


At least thats what I could find

Steve Booth will soon be opening up debate on the rules for 2004.

Gary

[browndog]

Hey yogi have plenty of trade in via the show..give us a pm of your budget and wot u require and i am sure i can help you out
Cheers
Mark