Boat Choice
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Boat Choice
Hey everyone im in the market for a 4.5 m all rounder and would like some input of what sort of boat to get. Itll be for lure casting. Thanks.
- Fruity
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Re: Boat Choice
Go a Topender, Reasonable dry ride, in rough Chop.
Cheers
Fruity
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Fruity
Fishing is a condition of mind wherein you cannot possibly have a bad time.
Zane Grey.
- theodosius
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Re: Boat Choice
Top Ender or similar does pretty much everything
Mine's a 490, I've done 5 day trips, been to the top of the Tiwis, down to the Moyle etc but manageable solo, good eco and can fish small creeks too.
Cast deck is great if you're into casting lures, and an electric motor with spot lock os a must-have
Mine's a 490, I've done 5 day trips, been to the top of the Tiwis, down to the Moyle etc but manageable solo, good eco and can fish small creeks too.
Cast deck is great if you're into casting lures, and an electric motor with spot lock os a must-have
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Re: Boat Choice
I'm going to be a little biased as I have a 6.35 Formosa so I'd recommend one
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Re: Boat Choice
Would a Stacer 449 proline with full side rails be ok in croc country for a cheap option do you think?
- theodosius
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Re: Boat Choice
Yeah, plenty. it would be a great boat for casting the flats
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Re: Boat Choice
Thankyou Theodosius cheers.
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Re: Boat Choice
This is the boat i bought on a budget with a 60hp merc.
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- theodosius
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Re: Boat Choice
She'll fly with a 60!
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Re: Boat Choice
Gets along pretty good 

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