How would you rate your GS Xtreme as an offshore boat?

adam · Post by **adam** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 2:51 am

Congrats Sconik, welcome to the family

You wont be disappointed

Sconik · Post by **Sconik** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 6:52 am

Adam,
Can't wait mate. Tis a fast growing family indeed.

noundz · Post by **noundz** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 8:45 am

Sconik wrote,

an order will go in for the XM550TC.

Don't be in too much of a hurry, my brother-in-law's 550 took 7+ months

and he opted to pay in full up front

Something to do at the China end of the deal apparently. Then once he got it they didn't even go out with him on sea trials, just told him to drop into Manton Dam on his way to Katherine

So he did and guess what, he ran out of fuel only a short way into the trip

To top if off , his maiden fishing trip, the live bait plumbing had a broken fitting (force feed on the plane) and the boat filled up with water to the point where all the under floor storage got flooded killing the digital camera down there

The story has a happy ending

The company fixed the plumbing, I believe replaced the camera and towed the boat back to Katherine

This is probably a isolated case and it does happen at other dealers but they came up with the goods

Could have all been avoided if the sea trials were carried out in the first place

Not knocking the boats or company probably get one when I move to Darwin

Just a experience my brother-in-law had

Sconik · Post by **Sconik** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 8:53 am

G'Day Noundz,
I think their current average completion time is around 16-18 weeks. Not a concern for me anyway. Am going overseas in a couple months and won't be back until October.

As far as the 'China end' goes, i'm told that everything is now done in Australia, and will likely remain that way.

Sounds as though your brother-in-law was just very unlucky. Good to hear GS Marine came to the party though. Is he happy with the boat now?

Scotty

noundz · Post by **noundz** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 9:09 am

As far as the 'China end' goes, i'm told that everything is now done in Australia, and will likely remain that way.

That is good news, it must only be recent though, cause he only just got it before Chrissy.

Is he happy with the boat now?

Will get back to you on that one, he is on his week off and fishing in it

(the boat only got dropped off while he was working over here) I can't see why not though, is a beautiful boat and finished well

Sconik · Post by **Sconik** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 9:24 am

Yep, I spoke with them just before Chrissy and that was the low down. I was quite happy to hear that too.

Which set-up did he go for?? Centre, Side or Tournament Classic?

Scotty

noundz · Post by **noundz** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 9:34 am

He got the TC in side console. Better for sleeping on

Posted a couple of pics

Sconik · Post by **Sconik** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:07 pm

Pretty sure I saw that particular boat in there when I went down for a chat the first time. Is it just the light or is the paint job 2 tone?

Awesome looking rig. Great name too.

doggies66 · Post by **doggies66** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 6:28 pm

Hey Sconik, Will that be a new boat when you get back, also did you get the Hilux????????????????????/

Sconik · Post by **Sconik** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 10:31 pm

Yep, new boat indeed as per this thread.

Picked the Hilux up a few weeks ago. Flew down to South Oz and drove it back up. 2002 dual cab 3ltr diesel. Just got it back from having 5th gear replaced and also put in a heavy duty clutch whilst they were at it. Goes well.
Very happy indeed. Just need to add some decent wheels, driving lights, long range tank and dual batteries and she'll be ready to rock and roll.

Now you've got me wondering who Doggies66 is.

I don't recall mentioning the Hilux on the Forum.

Scotty

noundz · Post by **noundz** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 8:41 am

Is it just the light or is the paint job 2 tone?

It is just the light, awesome paint job though

Sconik · Post by **Sconik** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 1:46 pm

Did he go for the metallic paint?

adam · Post by **adam** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 2:30 pm

Interesting about the length of time its taking to do them up now as mine from memory took 5 or 6 weeks, they must be busy++++. They also offered to drive mine down to Katherine for me and stayed after work to take me for a test run. Ive found Gary and all the team excellent to deal with, great company, cant recommend them highly enough.

doggies66 · Post by **doggies66** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 7:37 pm

Hey Sconik,

Thought that might get you guessing, I use to work at the some place as you and your wife was working in my section. If you have a look at my latest post you'll see a pic of me..

Crocbit · Post by **Crocbit** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 9:39 pm

Hi just noted the artiucle, i have a 4.8 xtreme, love it. As said here previously can get a bit wet in the chop and a breeze from 10 or 2 oclock but safe as houses (any excess is takjen out by bilge pump. Have the 115 suzuki on it, no worries went to cape hotham on weekend no problems. (Mine is Cols Cords. No1) however trailer is another story.....

cheers