Old Nick

No dramas Boof, you would get a shock how their big banger gear performs Regards Nick

Thanks for theinfo, I am new to this site and appreciate the help Cheers Nick Thanks for the photos, will pass them on for interest sake. Looking at the photos, being a big bloke I am sure he is on the right track going a bit bigger boat. Cheers Nick-ps hope to be able to put some photos of our catches up one day!!

Thanks for the info Shaun. We thought it would be better to look for something a bit bigger due to his size. by the time you take a couple of kids, I don't think you would want anything smaller. I was just wondering how the 4.55 handled a bit of breezy wind slop etc.

Wildfish, He was built like that when he came into the family 8 years ago. Never been in a situation where his size would handy - cause those situations never seem to happen when a man as big (and strong) is around.

Macka, I agree with you. Just look around the cray boats in WA. and SE of SA and you will see a lot of the big 50 and 60 footers powered by Yanmar diesels, and they are one of the most economical motors built so I was told. Go down to Botany Bay and have a look at a lot of the freighters etc. coming in there, many have massive Yanmars powering them. No affiliation with Yanmar- just heard only good reports Reagards George

Son inlaw is looking at buying a Stacer Seahorse 4.55 second hand in Adelaide powered by a 40 hp two stroke tiller steer outboard. The whole setup is only about 3 years old and apparently in good as new nick. Has anybody had, owns or knows any thing about these tinnies (good or bad) please let me know. He is a big bloke, 6 foot 7.5 inches in height and weighs in at 28.5 stone. Thanks George

All you blokes dunno when your well off with your ramps. I live in country S.A. and still pay the levy but we get nothing. We have to tow our boats over sandhills to launch them with Landcruisers, then launch in swell on the beach, when we can. Anyway, we don't want roads and ramps, cause we keep the area to ourselves. Selfish, but worth it !! They can (the Govt) can take the facilities tax off us though. KG