which tinny?
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Hi Folks,
Looking for some advice re which tinny to buy for my trip. Not a roof top model but on a trailer and something solid and stable enough not to scare the sh--t out of the wife!
Cheers
Johnny D
Reply By: Member - Crazie (VIC) - Thursday, Aug 24, 2006 at 18:44
Thursday, Aug 24, 2006 at 18:44
Hi Johhny
We have a 3.9m Stessl edged V. Has a sharp bow to cut through the waves and a faily flat bottom with 2 big v channels down either side a the rear which makes the boat so very stable. We regularly drag it with us to fraser island and
kangaroo island. We also used it heaps down in
melbourne. We have a 30hp tohatsu on the back and we can manage about 40 knots.
cheers
Adam
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Reply By: handy - Thursday, Aug 24, 2006 at 19:00
Thursday, Aug 24, 2006 at 19:00
what size boat you thinking of
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Reply By: Mr Z - Thursday, Aug 24, 2006 at 20:49
Thursday, Aug 24, 2006 at 20:49
i'm considering a quintrex 385 explorer
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Reply By: pete - Thursday, Aug 24, 2006 at 21:43
Thursday, Aug 24, 2006 at 21:43
I had a Stessl Edgetracker 3.7m with a 15hp which was goof for tight spots being light enough to drag around on the trailer. Took it up to
Weipa where it was OK for estuary work but not big enough for more open waters. I think Stessl are one of the better brands around. Now have 475 Quintrex Hornet with 60hp - its just what I need - great quality finish, big enough for just about anything and tows on a heavy duty off road trailer really
well. The handbrake loves it - very stable, with a great ride. I don't think you can go wrong with any size Quintrex - just a matter of picking the right size and shape for your needs.
Good luck!!
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