Stessl Edgetrackers

[Bassifier]

Can anyone give me some info on these boats.

Whats the biggest they do?
Is the bow able to take a Motor guide size mount, and is it flat?
For the largest model, whats the Max HP, longshaft ? short?
Do they have casting platforms?

Bear, could I get specs for the boat you had made up? or can Dinghy world ship to sydney?!
can I get a quote based on the one you got made up?
Thanks, Richard.

[Bear]

I'm onto it Richard.

[Bassifier]

Cheers mate!

Richard, you probably don't want any advice from me lol, but here goes anyway, the stessels edgetracker have some what of a bad name in NQ mainly because they tend to have a cracking problem in choppy waters and the finish, weld wise leaves a lot to be desired. A mate of mine has one that has had the hull welded three times.
There ok as long as you don't intend use them a lot in choppy waters, there are a lot better boats around then stessel.

Cheers Warren

[Craig_S]

Samurai, interesting observation. What are you recommending in terms of these commonly available craft? I'd heard that cracking comment made about Quintrex too (after I'd bought a Quintrex lol).

Hi Craig, mate I would not reccomend stessel or quintrex lol sorry,
it just depends I guess on how much you can afford, plate boats are the way to go but can be fairly pricey. Savage used to make good boats but I have not checked them out lately. really there is not a big choice in alloy pressed boat, some of the smaller boat builders around do some nice boats.

Cheers Warren

[Bassifier]

No, I appreciate your comments Warren.
Thankyou.
Richard.

[Bear]

Warren,
Interesting comments considering the water both Craig S and I have taken our Explorer and Edgetracker. I have NEVER had this complaint in WA with any of the Edgetrackers.

I think most manufacturers have had this sort of comment at one time or another.

Hi Bear, mate like it or not, Fact 1 there have been a hell of a lot more stessel edgetrackers sold in QLD than there will ever be in WA, Fact 2 quite a large number have suffered cracking problems, Fact 3 stessel edgetrackers have a bad reputaion in NQ for not standing up to our short, sharp shallow water chop and last but not least I think a boat gets more of a work out barra fishing in NQ than bream fishing anywhere in Australia.

These are not just comments made about a certain type of boat these are comments based on fact, it's great that you have not had any problems with your boat ant that your happy with it, but that does not change the facts.

The guy asked for any info on these boat, I can only tell him what I know and have seen, and not just heard.

Cheers Warren

[jimi]

Hey Samarai, what do most people use up there for fishing? Do they go for the more traditional v-hull (I imagine it would be better for short sharp chop) or a v-nose punt style? Any stand out brands?

Cheers

[Bear]

Mate,
I'm not arguing with you and getting a little sick of the attitude towards breamers. You can't seriously say that just because we fish for Bream, we travel less distance and in less choppy waters. Have a chat to the guys who fish places like Walpole, the Kalgan and even the Swan. I'm talking general use, breamin or not. the Swan, Nornalup and other rivers here get as much chop and swell as any NQ river. Lets be realistic here.

Look, in the end I encourage the guys to check out as many boats as they can and make a judgement for themselves. Don't take it just on the word of the guys here.

Go to a few of the second-hand yards and see how certain boats stand up to a few years use. This is an excellent way to see how a boat may be in a few years yime with some good use. Check the hull carefully, that goes for new and used.

Have a look at the welds. If you're not sure about why something was done, ASK. Information is power to the consumer.

Check out the boating magazines and see what other people think. Find out if there are other people in your area that have similar boats and see what they think.

In the end, do your homework and enjoy the following days on the water.

Bear, what is it with you, it seem anyone who has a opion about breaming that you don't agree with, must in your in your opion be putting bream fishing down.
As for bream fisherman travelling great distances I guess you have never fished the likes of say Hinchinbrook channel in NQ, 54 ks long with over 200 sq ks of creeks and rivers just to name on place.
Im in no way putting down breaming fishing, but for christ sake bear be realistic when you make comments.

Cheers Warren

[jimi]

Hinchinbrook channel is a place I dream about fishing. Mmmmmm permit on fly.

I'm thinking of taking some time off and towing my boat over that way some day (via the top end). I have a stessco 4.2m v-hull tinnie with a 25hp outboard, electric etc., would that be any good for that area, or do you normally fish out of something bigger?

[MATTY]

g'day samurai,
i dont know a huge amount about boats as i've only started to have a serious look around.its actually my wife believe it or not who wants one! just curious to know what usage it takes to crack a weld.i assume you use your boat regularily as well as your mate who had a cracking problem.is it only the chop that causes this or is it trailering over dirt roads etc.you have not mentioned what boat you use.is it a custom job?
what is the difference between a plate boat and a pressed alloy hull? i assume if you bought a new boat a warranty comes with the purchase,how long does the average warranty run for and if cracking is a problem have any of these 2 manufacturers stessel & quintrex done anything to rectify this problem?

cheers matt

Hi Jimi, you would love there mate, plenty of permit but mainly in the winter months which just happens to be the best time to fish Hinchinbrook, weather wise anyway.

Your boat would be ok, the point I was trying to make about the diff between boats set up for bream and those set up for barra is mailes apart. any boat over about 4mm is ok for fishing up north but not if your doing it all the time.

There is simple no way your average breamer or bassers boat encounters the types of conditions that a barra boat does on a daily basis, and again I stress the point that in saying this, I am not bagging bream fishing or bream set up boats.

Nine out of ten barra fishermen use plate boat and most have a 4mm plate hull. surely that must speak for it's self.

Anyway Jimi when you do your dream trip look me up ok.

Cheers Warren