Yeah i was looking at 4.8 Minimum as it would be a royal pain to have 1 on all the time ...

Thanks for all the info everyone, much appreciated.

Might be of interest. I think its down your way too.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/HAINES-HUNTER-49 ... 286.c0.m14

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Thanks mate will have a look for sure

LOL !!! Found that boat on Boatsales he has $15K on it ... Bit outa my price range and also seems Very over priced ...

Lol, hes dreaming at 15K. As far as a setup goes, something like that probably is pretty good if you can get it at the right price. Have a chat to a few guys in the business, you will find that there are plenty of good hulls out there without the haines logo that would do just as well at a much better price. Trick is knowing what hull designs work and those that don't. You may be able to find some stuff in the boats forum of www.fishnet.com.au/forums/

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Thanks for the tips Claymore, Will be looking @ Fishnet for sure ...

i recently bought a haines 16R and its by far one of the best riding boats iv ever driven, shits all over a 6m eden craft. 17L is another fantastic boat. problem is for you that 6 grand will strugle to get one in top shape. so in my opinion i wouldn go past a haines being a diver.

Whats the minimum Engine size for a 15-17 ft half cab you guys would recommend considering i will be going off shore on certain flat days ...

75 + id recon, id be more worried about reliability than horse power though. iv got a 115yamie fourstroke on the back of a 16 and thats over kill i recon.

First of all I would say buy a PWC (JETSKI)best ones are SEADOO you could pick up a 2 stroke one a few years old for that sort of money. Other wise an old swiftcraft brigand or sea otter both are excellant sea boats and soft riding. But a seadoo would be more fun and faster than most things on the water. Just ask Brett about his.

I did consider a Jet Ski when i realised how cheap you can get a descent one ... But the Boat will be more practical...

This might be worth a look
http://boatpoint.com.au/boats-for-sale/ ... ?R=7488685

Hey thanks Nuts but looking @ spending 6k max. He wants an extra 3k for the trailer ... LOL !

So i ended up with a 5.5m swiftcraft half cab with a 115hp Merc...

Sweet

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