Bream Boat under $5000 suggestion

[matthewsiow]

I'm looking at getting my first boat for bream tournament, I know the budget is tight but I would like to have a boat that is tournament ready.

So at least 3.7m, livewell, electrics motor, fish finder (optional) and trailer as well,

With this budget, is this possible?

Any ideas would be great

Thanks
Matthew

[scizz]

yeh m8 you should be able to pick up a decent decked out 4m tinny with a 25/30 hp that is ready to go for $5000,I see them on eBay all the time.

[scope]

I reckon you'd get away with it for that price. You might have to compromise and maybe run an esky/aerator livewell but it will definitely get you started. Keep an eye out and be patient and you'll find what you want.

The only problem with a boat, no matter what size will be the constant urge to upgrade

[brunsbreambo]

You should definetly be able to find something that will fit under that though the key will be patience. I have recently purchased a set up pretty similar 3.7 Edgetracker, 15hp 2 Stroke Evinrude, 55lb Minn Kota, Trailer, B&W Sounder for around $3,500. It took me a while to find everything and a lot of looking around though it was worth. it. I am now going to do a bit of decking out on the boat and once that is done it will be an awesome bream setup! Don't be in to much of a rush to buy everything or you will end up paying too much and will regret it when you look at what you could have had. Keep your eye out on all the standard sites e.g. gumtree, ebay, boatsales, trading post - there are some seriously awesome deals to be had though they can sell pretty quickly. Good luck!
Oli

[Bear]

Checked Boat Online in SA and couldn't find one, but have checked in WA and you'd find it hard. Something along the lines of:

http://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-...-dinghy/114433

would be ideal.

[matthewsiow]

Thanks for the advice guys, is the brand matters in this price range?

Atm, i have my eye set on stacer or makocraft.

Matthew

[yellaterra]

Bought my whole fibreglass boat with almost new 30hp for @$2200 all regd on regd trailer, picked up a 54lb Watersnake on runout sale for $299, HDS 5 sounder second hand for $300, livewell esky for $300.
Goes beautifully!

[yellaterra]

http://www.boatpoint.com.au/boats-fo...spx?R=13068670

[yellaterra]

http://www.boatpoint.com.au/boats-fo...spx?R=13005389

[Bear]

That poly is cheap.

[sarod429]

I picked up a stacer 399 proline angler with a 25 hp Johnson
for $3500 not long ago keep looking mate something will come up

[matthewsiow]

Originally Posted by sarod429

I picked up a stacer 399 proline angler with a 25 hp Johnson
for $3500 not long ago keep looking mate something will come up

This is what i'm after...just hope tht something like tht will pop up in SA..

[special_k]

I could possibly be persuaded in selling this but i'm up in Brisbane



PM me if you are interested

[Chamelion]

Originally Posted by special_k

I could possibly be persuaded in selling this but i'm up in Brisbane



PM me if you are interested

How much mate? I could be interested depending on details and price.