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  1. Here is a Quintrex 4.75 Bay Hunter Caprice with a level floor, not all of them have this but this one does: Its nearly identical to the first pic I posted except for the higher front floor.
  2. Hey boys, thanks for your replies I have seen a Quintrex 455 with a level front floor and more foot room but most have the lower floor, does anyone know if this was an option? Or did some models come like this? Otherwise yes I would need a side console or a bow rider as both have their driving position further back and thus have more foot room. So, Im still looking. Cheers
  3. Guys, I sat in a 4.6m boat the other day with a view to buying it and I was surprised to find my right foot up the side of the hull, how is it that a boat that size has no place for the drivers right foot .... looklng into it more I see its very common but why? I know they lower the front floor which makes the front floor narrower so what do you guys do with your right foot? Put it behind your left foot? Sit with both legs facing towards the centre of the boat? Dont flame me please, Im 6'1 and this is a legit question. I don't want to buy a bigger boat or a bow rider just to be comfortable while driving. Example pic from the net (sorry if its your boat, no harm intended)
  4. Yeah maybe the boat I want does not exist, I guess I will have to buy one I like and get used to dealing with the weight. Cheers boys.
  5. To be honest I was looking at a cheap quad bike with nobby tyres and a towbar attached to the front, then I need space to store that too. Lets look at my questions a different way: What is the lightest 4.5m (non tiller steer) boat I can get? Does any of them have a weight advantage or are they all in a similar weight bracket? 350-400kg without motor, trailer and accessories? A Stacer 429 Outlaw is listed at 371kg bare, the tiller 429 is 351kg. My old Stacer 3.9 tinny was 110kg surely a floor and casting deck doesnt add 200-250kg? I would be happy with a bare tinny with a side console added, I dont need car-like luxury on the water Cheers
  6. Thanks for the advice boys and fair enough, I'm not looking to overload anything, I was hoping to find an outfit that is legitimate. It looks like they are all heavier than I thought, so maybe a trailer mover will be needed.
  7. Thanks mate, lots up to 4.75 area have no brakes so I just have to pick and choose. I guess my main question is which outfit is lightest overall, or are they all in the same weight bracket? Cheers
  8. Hey guys, I need some help. I am looking for a used boat that meets the following criteria: 1. Length around 4.4-4.5M but will consider a little smaller or larger if it suits the purpose - forward steer or side console - no tiller steer this time 2. Seating for 3 adults minimum 3. Mostly river and occasional harbour use only - wont be going outside 4. Light weight - we have to push it by hand/foot across grass into its parking spot 5. Under floor tank if possible 6. Used for fishing and exploring the waterways 7. I was looking strictly for a closed transom boat (offshore transom) but I will forgo this for a weight reduction 8. Price - less than $15k if possible. 9. No trailer brakes - I want to renew rego without a pink slip 10. if its a runabout then I would prefer that it has a decent rear bench seat. Some smaller boats seem to weigh a tonne and some larger boats seem to be relatively light, so can someone suggest a good boat to look out for? Would an aluminium trailer help much with overall weight? Would I be better off converting an open boat to side console? We have been boat-less for 3 years so we would love to get back on the water. I recently missed out on an Ally Craft 4.35 with a 60HP EFI Merc on it for $12k, and there is currently a Clark Sea Hunter 475 for sale locally (but I cant see it yet as the owner is away on holidays), is this a heavy boat? It doesnt look heavy and it doesnt have a rear bench either. I have looked at various trailer movers and I dont think they will work for me unless I spend alot on a fancy one (not feasible). Any help would be greatly appreciated.
  9. Hi all, my son is living in Melbourne for the next year for work, he has tried a few land based spot with no results. If anyone needs a fishing buddy or can share a spot or two then please post up or pm me. Cheers
  10. Have any of you had a confrontation with an above mentioned "irate, stubborn and sometimes armed" landowner? That might make a good discussion in itself.
  11. ok so this hasnt happened yet but I have some time off next week so we might go to Oberon then. Can anyone tell me how the recent and ongoing rain affects fishing at Oberon (and freshwater in general)? Will the dam be dirty/muddy?
  12. Thanks Dave, I appreciate the tips. Cheers
  13. Hi everyone, I will be in Batemans Bay for a few days soon and am hoping to wet a line as much as I can. I searched on here and most advice relates to boat fishing so are there any land based spots worth a try? I will probably fish the breakwall (its very close to our accommodation), has anyone here fished in that area? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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