New Boat ??
Submitted by Fuzz on Fri, 2013-12-20 06:55
Gday fellas, im thinking of upgrading my ali boat to one of three i cant decide amongst?.Im kinda hung up on the Tattoo but have always wanted a new assassin, love the hull design with the oversize chines etc. Tattoos appear very similar but i have never been in one to compare.was also looking at a bit cheaper trailcraft and pocket the left over change. Am looking around 660 range maybe 7 if the misso agrees. Any advice recommendations would be a great help, thanks in advance..
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holth
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if looking at the assassin
if looking at the assassin go direct to the builder. Ian at red line boats in bibralake. at least you can look at build quality before hand.
shonky
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Date Joined: 22/04/12
Trailcraft
Trailcraft are now made in China, not saying that's a bad thing but might pay to check build quality.
This habit is getting expensive!
The_Wanderer
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Date Joined: 24/09/08
Hey Fuzz- We've had a couple
Hey Fuzz- We've had a couple of smaller trail crafts over the last 10 years they weren't bad but the build quality of the later ones was certainly not as good. Also I heard the newer ones are assembled in Maylasia or china.
Cheers
Ben
bundyrum
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Date Joined: 03/08/11
Chivers Shark Series or BarCrusher
If I was going to buy an Ali, they're the 2 I'd go for.
sstevee
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Date Joined: 15/11/11
If I won lotto I'd be looking
If I won lotto I'd be looking at surtees or bar crusher
D_d_001
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Date Joined: 09/03/13
If you have the car to pull
If you have the car to pull it the money to buy it and the missus to endorse it then just go with the best you can get.
the 7m slightly extra length will make a big difference in all aspects. (ride, deck space price etc and (my)golden rule....deck space when boating is KING !
I think better to get exactly what you want(.....like I keep saying ....if you can afford it) than save a few bucks and be constantly thinking "will upgrade soon cos it's not exactly what I want"
but just my 2c.
happy hunting
Fuzz
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Date Joined: 06/11/13
Thanks guys.
Yeah im trying to weigh up weather to buy new and then i will know the boats history from a flat alloy plate being the big upside, thats interesting about the trailcrafts gettkng made overseas now, bit of a shame. they use to hold an alright reputation. This is sure to dwindle, especially as Holth has said I can go and see an Assassin get built from scratch.
Thanks Bundyrum, i will take a good look at the chivers also.
sounds primadonna but i just dont like the look of the barcrushers, they are a great boat though by all reports.
"you can catch all sorts in bed, BUT you can't catch FISH !"
Rig
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Date Joined: 27/12/06
+2 chivers
I really like those chivers shark series. Wider and heavier than a barcrusher or surtee too
psion
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Date Joined: 15/05/12
Surtees
ANother good make, worth checking out... Surtees
Fuzz
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Date Joined: 06/11/13
Thanks Psion for your feedback,
Pretty out there avatar photo too mate haha, good for a laugh and definetly makes you zoom in on the I phone.
"you can catch all sorts in bed, BUT you can't catch FISH !"
Mandy
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Date Joined: 05/03/12
New boat
Hey fuzz I've selling my tattoo 120 hrs awesome boat pm me if you wish
Ajc
catchalittle
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Date Joined: 04/09/08
go a surtees but just dont
go a surtees but just dont buy from the WA dealer as their service is terrible
Nathan
Patto 1
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Date Joined: 02/12/10
Big is better Matt .your
Big is better Matt .your misses will come round,those tatto boats do look sweet .
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Fuzz
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Date Joined: 06/11/13
Happy wife happy life
So they say Patto, im just wondering if me fishing more and more out of a new rig, mite really make her happy, wat are my chances you reckon haha
sunday lookn ok for a fish bud, are you looking at heading out?
"you can catch all sorts in bed, BUT you can't catch FISH !"
Patto 1
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Date Joined: 02/12/10
Monday mate ,going to have a
Monday mate ,going to have a crack at a deep drop ,if the weather holds out but looking good for it at the moment
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Fuzz
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Date Joined: 06/11/13
Taken my brother
For a fish tomorrow, will let you know how we go. Are u working chrissy/new years swing? Im heading down the beach house for 4 or 5 days. We can definetly gee up a bottom bash then if your keen.
"you can catch all sorts in bed, BUT you can't catch FISH !"
Patto 1
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Yeh mate I go back chrissy
Yeh mate I go back chrissy day and home New Year's Day and taken 3 weeks of as of New Year's Day ,will give you a call
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Fuzz
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Date Joined: 06/11/13
No worries patto
Im off untill the 9th so yep im sure we can sort a day, give me a call mate.
"you can catch all sorts in bed, BUT you can't catch FISH !"
petermac
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if you are looking for
if your looking for quality finish go bar crusher or surtees or west aussie made bullet boat , if you want very average finish get a stacer , they are ok as boats but the finish is crap
Fuzz
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Date Joined: 06/11/13
Thanks pertermac
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"you can catch all sorts in bed, BUT you can't catch FISH !"
Fuzz
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Date Joined: 06/11/13
Thanks pertermac
All up in the air at the moment but definey on the hunt, thanks for your advice, was having a coldie with one of the younger Marley boys yesterday, dropped your name and spoke about old times, hope you dont mind haha good laugh.
"you can catch all sorts in bed, BUT you can't catch FISH !"
petermac
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when you see jason M
when you see jason tell him he is long over due for a trip out with me or does he love his greyhounds to much
Fuzz
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The latter i would imagine...
But i shall pass it on
"you can catch all sorts in bed, BUT you can't catch FISH !"
Jorgo500exc
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Date Joined: 07/12/13
Mate - Barcrusher 680 Hard
Mate - Barcrusher 680 Hard Top with twin Suzuki's - absolutley an astounding boat - little pricey but definatley worth the extra coin -
Australiamaid
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Date Joined: 12/11/12
Assassin
Have a look at the new assassin 860 looks good
Ol Tom
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Date Joined: 17/12/13
Hey Fuzz I have a 4.65
Hey Fuzz I have a 4.65 Trailcraft and I still can catch a dhuey like the one you have in yor pic!!
Mason85
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Date Joined: 21/04/13
we just bought a Sailfish
we just bought a Sailfish 6500, great boat, the new version was in the running for trailer boat of the year, pretty sure sportsmarine are the local dealers for them, worth a look