That looks great - huge respect! When I was a teenager, I wanted to build something like that. Bought the plans, the tools ect, but then never got around to it Ended up just buying a plastic sea kayak instead.
Went out in the old folks kayak the other day at redland bay. Was awesome. This boat idea is happening lol. Im thinking a trailerable sail boat for around 15k. Wind power will save on those ridiculous fuel bills. Plus being on a trailer means no berth fees. After the next refinance im going boat shopping. Burning out with the renos and need a break/something fun.
Lots of nice trailer sailers around for relatively cheap prices . Was all the go 20 years ago but not as much now. My dad had a Hartley TS 16 many years ago . Spent years racing lasers and NS14's . I like the Elliot's but we went with the syndicate on a bigger boat . Cliff
Thanks, appreciate it DT, however that link showcases the 51, not the 48...same outside appearance, though 1m less in length with different running gear.
Ordered this from the states in April, finally arrived last week with production delayed a bit due Covid19. Something to take the kids out on in the local waterway and dash the 20klm to FADs for Mahi Mahi in summer, tops out just on 80/Kmh. Was always super keen on fishing as a kid but dad wouldn’t take me and no boat...I’m clearing the calendar and watching the weather closely!
I've decided to get my boat licence (RMDL) this year on the Gold Coast. My plan was to rent houseboats and party pontoons with friends. However it would be nice to own a little boat to visit South Stradbroke island. What do people think about these Chinese made boats, this one looks ok for US$8k delivered? US $2942.43 |5.2m 4 Seats Half Shed Fiberglass Boat FRP High Speed Fishing Vessel Aluminum Yacht Sea Fishing Ship Boat|Rowing Boats| - AliExpress
Mate, I'm too lazy to take my kids down the road to fish off a jetty let alone gear up a boat, hook it up to a 4WD etc. I'm already exhausted just thinking about it.
Yeah I couldn’t be bothered with trailering..it lives in a marina, walk on walk off! Power and water at the dock, fuel berth etc. Couldn’t be easier. Wouldn’t get much use otherwise if I had to queue at boat ramp with the punters on the weekends