Thread: I need advice for buying a fishing boat

Originally Posted by uk_exile

Will do

Two mates had Surtees. The larger one (model forgotten) was good but the smaller ‘Workman’ model? Suffered from bow steer the owner said.

Furthermore, I’m seriously looking at quitting my Stabi 509 with 70hp Two stroke Yamaha. Had it from new (2006 or 2008 - can’t recall). Fresh use only last 5 years. Compression on all cyls the same. New plugs, gearbox oil. Impeller good - pumps extremely well. Always stored under cover. Excellent trailer.
Reasons: getting old. Probably away caravanning Nov, then Jan. Currently in van on West Coast, so can’t provide pics sorry.

Originally Posted by chainsaw

If you decide to go ali then make sure you look at Surtees. Very good boats. Have a central ballast flood chamber which gives added stability at rest. Ride in a sea or chop way better the Stabi

+1 for Surtees, have had both popular pontoon boats and can't fault a Surtees

Workmate was towing a ski tube/biscuit with a Surtees. In a turn it rolled the boat enough for water to pour over the transom and the boat sunk.

Originally Posted by Ingrid 51

Furthermore, I’m seriously looking at quitting my Stabi 509 with 70hp Two stroke Yamaha. Had it from new (2006 or 2008 - can’t recall). Fresh use only last 5 years. Compression on all cyls the same. New plugs, gearbox oil. Impeller good - pumps extremely well. Always stored under cover. Excellent trailer.
Reasons: getting old. Probably away caravanning Nov, then Jan. Currently in van on West Coast, so can’t provide pics sorry.

I could be interested in a few months.