UK_Merlin

Any particular trailer you could recommend for a 4.2 for beach launching? Bit of a noob here! LOL

OK thanks I'll look at the Trigger as well. You are right about the cost; I look at that fairly decent motor and it would cost so much more to buy the full Outlaw/Renegade package.

Sorry I realise how my OP is a bit confusing. If I decide the Busta with my 25 is a no go a then I will sell what I have in the photo inc the Mercury OB and have to bite the bullet and spend more and get a Renegade or Outlaw or something, and yes, you are right I'd need a 40 or 50. I guess my real question is how easy is it to beach launch a Renegade 420, Fishabout Pro 430 or an Outlaw 429?

Hi, newbie first poster, and proud new owner of a 1972 25hp 3.6m runabout that I saved from scrapping. The hull is pretty poor, so is the trailer but the outboard is very good. My first idea was to buy a Quintrex Busta 420 hull, fit a side console and transfer the outboard. That would give me a decent little fishing boat to launch off Aldinga Beach on good days, but will cost $8,000 for a new hull and trailer, money I could be putting into something bigger. I could be tempted to raise my sights and get a 4.2 Renegade or 4.29 Stacer Outlaw, or maybe a 4.3 Fishabout Pro. That would give me a small day boat for family outings / river trips. Anyone able to comment on the suitability of any of these boats. Fishing and beach launching the first priority, family use is the bonus. Budget $8,000 to 25,000... Thanks 🛥