cpt-Dan

Oldy also have a look at this thread mate - sounds like we're in the same position! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The general view seems to be that you will get wet going to Tangalooma in a Bowrider. It is just such an ideal family/fishing/in-shore/estuary/river configuration, which keeps me wanting it. Any other thoughts ... c'mon you old salties!

This is a really tough one and I invite the experience, knowledge and opinions of my fellow forumers to help solve this ... or at least to make some interesting reading for others that are sure to follow! I have scoured the market for a family friendly bay islands cruiser that is also suitable for water sports and in-shore fishing - and have, for a variety of reasons which is not material in this thread, narrowed my choice down to a +-5.2m Bowrider from either Bluefin or Formosa. Both are locally manufactured, provide a choice of models (e.g. Bluefin Sports, Formosa Tomahawk or Sea Rod etc.), and have a list of custom options to please and deplete anyone's wallet. They are both really good looking, well made, good quality brands, with each one produced being unique, almost custom. Sadly you will be hard pressed to see one on a vendor floor, let alone test drive it, as they are manufactured and delivered to order. That is good for the brand, not so good for me, looking to make up my mind! Who out there has had experience with these specific bowriders and can please provide any views and facts that can help me get off the fence on this one? Thanks in advance!