Advice on boats

Submitted: Saturday, Dec 03, 2011 at 08:10

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Roof Toppers

This article looks at the features of the ‘roof topper’ and provides a guide to selecting, fitting out and carrying a roof top boat on your travels.

Danny 1

Thinking of getting a boat to put on top of the cruiser.would like some advice on preferred model for a bit of barra fishing.have looked at 370 dart,snipe,jabiru etc and all look pretty much the same to me.also boat loader & trailer.
Cheers Danny

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Reply By: Michael J1 - Saturday, Dec 03, 2011 at 12:16

Saturday, Dec 03, 2011 at 12:16

Hi Danny,
I've just gone down that path mate, Purchased the custom boatloader, 3.85 tinny, New 15ph Yamaha o/b/motor with a cover, also a 38kgs light weight Mangrove Jack trailer.
I'm very happy with the package and all the systems work magnificently.
Email me if you requirer photo's mickandval6@bigpond.com
See ya
Mick

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Follow Up By: hazo - Saturday, Dec 03, 2011 at 12:45

Saturday, Dec 03, 2011 at 12:45

I'll second the Mangrove Jack trailer !

I originally bought a cheaper Dunbier folder, very heavy, took ages to assemble and a pain in the butt.

Now have the ally one and its just brilliant, and it all mounts on the back of my caravan in one place ready to go. ( the Dunbier was too heavy for this)

I also have a Bermuda 3.75 dolphin and Merc 15hp. o/b on a Rhino rear boatloader.
Looked at the Custom b/loade, excellent gear but was nearly 4k for my Troopy !

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Follow Up By: Dennis Ellery - Saturday, Dec 03, 2011 at 13:16

Saturday, Dec 03, 2011 at 13:16

Hi Danny and hazo,
They look ideal for my situation - whats the Mangrove Jack Trailer worth?
Regards Dennis

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Reply By: Member - neville G (QLD) - Sunday, Dec 04, 2011 at 07:13

Sunday, Dec 04, 2011 at 07:13

Danny, Have a look in the classifieds, I have the whole rig listed, give me a call if you are interested.
Cheers, Neville G.

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Reply By: Member - Tony (ACT) - Sunday, Dec 04, 2011 at 14:36

Sunday, Dec 04, 2011 at 14:36

We have a Seajay Nomad 3.5 on a Auto boat Loader. Don't worry about a trailer cause with the Auto loader I mostly drop it straight into the water.

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Reply By: Member - bungarra (WA) - Sunday, Dec 04, 2011 at 15:19

Sunday, Dec 04, 2011 at 15:19

Ditto as one of the other posters....searched all the options and purchased this

Mangrove Jack Trailer
Custom Boat Loader
Bluefin "Varmiant" tinny
15hp Merc. Motor (18hp actually)

The boat and loader are on the Landcruiser 79 series. The trailer and motor arfe behind the caravan if we take the 'van

Otherwise we drop the boat straight into the water and the o/b motor is in the back of the 'cruiser..the rest of the "boat stuff" tank, life jackets etc sit in the tray of the loader under the boat....stays there during loading / unloading