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Haines 455 Project Ideas Etc
Hi Bream Masters.
After 2 plus years of research deliberation decisions, not able to find exactly what I wanted in OZ etc etc I have purchased a Haines 455 Hull as a Project Boat. In Conjunction with a Boat Builder in East Gippsland the Project is now underway, using the Haines 455 as the starting point. All the Top Deck will come off and the Transom and all the floor removed giving us a Blank Canvas. Trying to get the Layout 100% correct at this stage. There are so many options. I would like a Forward Casting Platform and a Rear Casting platform with a Low Floor Height section in the middle for possible light off shore work i.e. Snapper, Red Emperor , So Basically a Casting Boat with a Offshore Soft Option. This Boat will be used as a Traveling OZ Boat down the track. Will also be fitted with Hydraulic Jack plate so I can get into super shallow areas with ease. Ive added Few Pics below. 1st is the 455F Hull, 2nd is Where Im headed in design 3rd the under gunnel Rod Storage I found on Net. Question 1: My biggest Question is getting Rod Storage Correct. Im wanting Storage for 8 Rods , 2 at least 8ft 6 inchs for Salt water Fly Rods , the rest standard Spin Rods Say 7ft. The only way I can see of doing that is Under Gunnel Rod Storage with Tubes going under the casting platform etc. Has anyone seen or have any great Rod Storage ideas that could assist me in getting it correct in a 4.55 Metre Boat Cheers Nordy
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Why did you sell the Skeeter (I think it was) and go for this? I reckon the 445 is a ripper boat, just interested?
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i cant suggest for the storage for the rods, but can for a few other things.
If you are rebuilding from ground up, think about putting an underfloor tank in the middle of the boat for weight balance. But make the fuel tank accessable ie dont seal the floor edencraft/bass strait boats style. I had this discussion with a friend who did this, warned him about glassing over the fuel tanks...he got a fuel leak... a few grand later the floor was cut up and tanks repaired and then not sealed in again (thankfully) Also build the transom up to suit a XL motor as the old Long transoms dont suit the heavier new motors of today. We have repowered a few haines of that era and the first few we did, sat too low at rest and would take water in the well in bigger seas. With that, if you plan on modifying the engine well, make sure its big enough to hold the cables etc for the engine you are going to run. Small engine wells can create bad kinks and dramas in the future for control cables, fuel lines and steering cables/hoses. If it is going to be a Centre console, think about putting in hydraulic steering or making access to the console easy for when the steering cable wears out and needs replacing. Make sure you get thing built to look good and to be practicle for whoever has to work on the boat! This coming from a marine mechanic who hates poor boat building choices ie hiding batteries, transom mounting fuel filters with self tappers etc. Thinkk carefully about your choices and it will make the use of it so much more enjoyable. wow, sorry for the wall of text, hope some of that helps. |
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I own a V20 Legend Bass Style Boat with a 250hp Sho on the back The V20 is a Awesome Boat don't get me wrong I love it 150%. But it does not suit a lot of places I like to fish, small shallow systems etc, Plus going Off shore is a no go etc etc. Im planning to do fair bit of Travelling around Oz in Future years , Bream, Barra, Bass , Permit, Snapper, Red Emperor, Mangrove Jacks, etc etc etc. The V20 Legend Dosnt suit that. Its a purpose built boat and it does that excellently. So after a lot of Research, I mean a lot I'm bit full on when deciding what to do. No one in Oz is Building what I want, Or do it properly IMO. Ive gone with the Legendary Haines 455 Hull. To me this Hull seems to be the best hands down in its size class. Can hand rough water it history speaks for itself there, its very stable at rest, its not too big, it draws 1 foot of water , easy to tow, etc etc. So Hence the Project has Started in conjunction with Local Boat Building Firm, they are super keen on this Project also so that makes it easier. But getting all the details Correct is where we are at now., Design Design. Ie: Thinking Mine will be 70 hp Yamy Tiller Steer With Hydraliic Jacking plate. In the USA Tiller Steers are Huge, they even have 250Hp Tiller Steers LOL They are Hydraulic Assist of Course. So any ideas at this stage are welcome. Locked in Ideas so far: Water Proof Hatches that drain as well, why is this so uncommon in OZ , All Hatches and Rods Lockable, 80 lt Live well, esky, kill tank, Casting Deck Front Back, Small Centre Section for Light Off Shore Work, Rod Locker for 8 Rods, Hookless Carpet, See Pic Below, Im liking this sort of thing. Note the 130hp Tiller Steer Yeah haaaa. Bit Bigger than 455 though so 70 - 90 hp is what Im thinking. Cheers Nordy
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There's a company at coomera on the gold coast jackaroo boats. I'm pretty sure they use the old mold for the Haines hull you have. Was looking at them just the other day. If you look up jackaroo boats may help with some ideas..
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If i had a spare 80k for a full fit out a Haines 543SF would be my dream boat i cant think of anything that tops it in australia at the moment.
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Really that's the first negative review I've heard from industry and the public.
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Nordy, Google Scott Mitchell Haines 543. He's already done it but slightly bigger. I'm really looking forward to following this thread and seeing what you're doing first hand. I'm convinced, though, that to achieve your aim it would be a lot easier to just buy a Key West 189FS. I'll show you mine when I can convince my wife to work harder so we can afford one as well as the private school fees.
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Lacking Lockable Rod Storage to me very important point, maybe its a option ? . But for OZ Boat not too bad at all. Why are the USA Boats just fitted and thought out better. Im sure we should be able to do the same in OZ Most OZ Boats the Lockers are not waterproof, that drives me mad seriously. Cheers Nordy
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Hi mate,
I will post some photos of our new 455 tournament boat which has basically everything you have listed tomorrow . I have a couple of photos I will post now. This might give you some ideas . These photos don't show it ,but this boat has storage for 8 x 9ft rods , 4 in each side ( I'll put photos up tomorrow ) Scott at Jackaroo Boats Last edited by sjc71; 29-06-2015 at 06:31 AM. |
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Cheers Nordy
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Sensational, Its been doing my head in to get it right. look good, practical etc I have some ideas, but more ideas the better Cant wait
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