Help!!!!

[corey]

Ok I have a tight budget of up to $8000
I cant seem to find a boat thiws cheap new!!!
Can any one sugest anything in my price range.

Quintrex 400 hornet wide body is just a lil too pricy at this stage.
any one know how much a 385 explorer is?
other options
Stesel 400 threadfin, DohDohDoh told me just over $7k but i can only find them for $8.5k.
Edgetracker?
Stacer Seahorse?
Any advise welcome (other the plate Vs pressed debate)
Independent or comercial...
Cheers
Corey
0439 984 594

[dantheman]

A while back some one was asking about tinnies,
a brand that i thought was awsome was the elegant boat,
have a look at the 410, im not so sure on price but worth a look,
im sure someone can tell you the site,:D :D good luck, all part of fishing

cheers Dan

[bubba]

Heya mate,
While there is obviously a debate between Plate and pressed get what you feel comfortable with.
Personally I bought a 2000 model Hornet 390 with a 25 Johnson and I love it.. I got it for a great price (5700)
From there you need to take into account the added extras that you need.
Electric motor, Livewell (if not fitted) seating, flooring etc.
If your budget is 8000 you are going to need to limit your spending to around 6000-6500 to add this stuff on. There arent alot of new boats out there that you can get for that price.
Second hand doesnt always mean 2nd best :).. Ive had quite a few people in my boat and they have all commented on how stable it is and how well it performs for Bream fishing :)

[Davo28]

hey corey,
I have to agree with bubba.
I used to work for a quintrex dealership in Albany and although I was never overly impressed with the quintrex range (personal opinion) I have to say I havent seen a better boat than the hornet. You could still find a second hand boat in great condition for between $5500 and $6500 Im sure. The hornet out performed any other boat I have ever tested time and time again and Im not only talking about quintrex ...the dry ride, thanx to the tri hull design, stability and it can be easily fitted out to anyones personal preferences...thats just to name a few highlights. I demo'd a 435 hornet (slightly bigger i know) with 3 other big, and I mean BIG blokes and it went like a dream... couldnt fault it as far as stability etc and powered by a 40hp 4stroke tiller controlled Merc it when like of shower of sh!t very impressive indeed. My advice would be to look out for a second hand one..remember that a boat is just an aluminium hole in the water that ya throw money into and they never hold their value so if its cheap and second hand it doesnt nescessarily mean its a crap.
Beers :cool:

[corey]

Just spoke to Mark Brown @ Millards
The 400 wide body is now a very serious contender.....

[Bear]

Corey,
The last prices I have for the Edgetracker are:

3.85 Edgetracker
25hp honda
Trailer $9530
Add $550 for electric start

3.85 Edgetracker
25hp Tohatsu
Trailer $7995
Add $580 for electric start

all boats include front casting deck
battery includes a marine battery, battery box and marine battery terminals

If you call Shane I'm sure you could egt something you would like in the Edgetracker.

HTH.

[corey]

just had my finance approverd for the 400 wide body!!!!!!
Any thoughts?
Thanx all for your help.
Cheers Craig S for the call most informative and much apreciated.

[Craig_S]

Nice work Corey. I assume the boys down there looked after you well.

Whats the delivery date? Just need to mark it in my diary so I know when to keep a sharp eye out for a new boating bream maniac
:)

[corey]

Bloody ledgends down there I cant speak highly enough of the service from Mark Brown.
I went in a bit more expensive than I hoped but it was a good deal.

400 Quintrex Hornet Wide Body___
30 h/p Yamaha cv
Dunbier Trailer
4 x life jacket
1 x anchor - rope - chain
1 x flares
1 x flusher
License boat and trailer
transfer in customers name
all stamp duty paid..
_
Total package deal___ $8200.
Be quick they have one more at this price.
the leccy may have to wait

[Craig_S]

Nice one Corey, it'll be a super boat.

Incidentally, the heaviest competition bream in Australia was caught by Craig (Mr Big) C fishing out of one of these. Something to aim for...

[corey]

I dont mind the sound of that.

Corey, I have a 400 Quintrex widebody (first one in WA) and could not be any happier

I was in the same boat as you (excuse the pun) with a limited budget to get into the BREAM comps and the hornet has done the job and then some for over a year ( All WA BREAM rounds, countless S/W trips and even a trip to Shark Bay and all stops in between)

I have a 30 yammie 2 stroke CV on the back and with the money I saved against the 4 stroke I bought a Minn Kota. I looked at ALL the brands before I bought it and for my needs and $$$ the hornet takes the cake.

You cant go wrong getting the boat from the boys at Millard. I drive down there to get my O/B serviced as they are half the price of dealers/bank robbers here in Perth

And no I'm not sponsered by Millard.

Craig C

Craig you must have jumped in there as I was posting.

MR Big, you can call me that anytime baby.

:)

[Davo28]

sounds like u had a win corey..good one. You wont be dissapointed ;)

[Bear]

Well done Corey. No looking back now mate. Enjoy the freedom.

See you on the water.

[corey]

I pick up my hornet tommorrow......
Now I just need a name, lets see.
FAKE BAIT
or
"KEEP THE BREAM ALIVE"
or
THE BROWN HORNET, after a paint job.
Cheers to all who helped with the selection process

Mine was a brown hornet once, busted some air over the Rotto ferry's wake and think I still, only just had one prop blade in the water and shat myself ( not Jackass style )

1 up with the 30hp you will do about 26 knots (gps reading) with the engine pin on the second highest setting. Diddnt try it before putting all the trimmings in it (Minn Kota,Batteries ext) possibly more, but make sure you break the engine in first.

Craig

[Bream Master]

Originally posted by corey
I pick up my hornet tommorrow......
Now I just need a name, lets see.
FAKE BAIT
or
"KEEP THE BREAM ALIVE"
or
THE BROWN HORNET, after a paint job.
Cheers to all who helped with the selection process

How about "Screamin Seamen"

or

"Jump on my Horn...et"

Warren...

[browndog]

For you guys, like young "Corey" that spend twenty minutes looking for us in Mandurah realise that we are actually in Bunbury.. hehehehe Sorry Corey had to tell the lads...

[Bream Master]

Why don't you change the name to Bunbury Bream Centre, Mark. Or better yet, breammaster's boating centre. Of course the second option will attract a substantial fee. :D :D :D

Warren.

[dantheman]

How about "Screamin Seamen"
...''thats what my Quintrex 475, is called
cheers Dan

[Craig_S]

Corey. lets have some road test results mate...

[Angry]

I finally settled on a name for my future rig. Its "______" a secret thats what. tehehehehe.

Sort of makes this message a waste time dunnit.:p

[corey]

Arrgh I Lurve It I ve allready done 3.5 hours in it the fourth cast saw a 35 cm bream 5th saw a baby but after that no more fishing just boating.
I did the maiden voyage aloan just to get a feel for it.
I hit some big ferry wakes and it loved it.
the out board manual says "after the third hour to hold full throttle for a minute at a time"
The most i managed was 9 seconds its too fast when empty.
More to come.....

[browndog]

Great to hear that you got out in it Corey...Bloody good boats arent they:)
Cheers
Mark

[dantheman]

Browndog

they are indeed