Thread: new boat

Originally Posted by cb14

I have ordered a new senator 540. I'm getting the "Davie Hughes" package - https://youtu.be/pvpH0DKprzo Of course i ordered the camo wrap lol

I'm definitely no expert but the sentor seem like a good boat.

Thats my goal boat....but probably without the rear rails and the bimini thing would have to fold down to fit in shed.
The 540 is a fantastic boat....maybe even the best in its size but it really needs the raised full flat floor and raised gunnels.

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Thats my goal boat....but probably without the rear rails and the bimini thing would have to fold down to fit in shed.
The 540 is a fantastic boat....maybe even the best in its size but it really needs the raised full flat floor and raised gunnels.

Yeah, i did a lot of mods and got the raised floor and gunnels. I ordered it in June so hopefully it arrives before end of summer.

Originally Posted by cb14

Yeah, i did a lot of mods and got the raised floor and gunnels. I ordered it in June so hopefully it arrives before end of summer.

I'd love to see some pics and a cost breakdown

Will send you pictures but you might not want to see the price lol

Planning to visit the factory during construction in Napier, so that should be cool.

Just browsing boats. Anyone have any reviews on the extreme range.. 545 sport Fisher etc. Thanks

Originally Posted by Quackers

Just browsing boats. Anyone have any reviews on the extreme range.. 545 sport Fisher etc. Thanks

I test drove one with a 90 merc on the back at the local demo day, it was quite sloppy outside the harbour and the boat handled well ,pretty dry for its size but I still managed to get a face full of water in the guy keeping an eye on me .
While not hard riding the boat was quite lively and Id say that would settle down a lot once loaded up with all the crap one seems to need to have in a boat.
90 seemed well powered.
Moving around the boat while underway did make it lean a bit but not alarmingly so,pretty good at rest.
Well finished boats with custom options.

One thing I didn't like or rather it wouldn't suit my fishing was not being able to lock the water out of the underfloor balast....I launch in tidal estuaries a lot and a reasonably low draft is required for that to keep the tow vehicle and the wedding tackle dry.

Quote: 98% are vinyl wrapped

Only way to go I reckon…. I’ve even had my truck vinyl wrapped…..

My Mclay came with a clear coat of something which seems ok. Not many years on it yet though

Originally Posted by rugerman

My Mclay came with a clear coat of something which seems ok. Not many years on it yet though

I think the Mclays use Nyalic, fairly durable but doesn't like petrol.

Snap!!!

Quote…speaking from experience here

Sure…. Me too….. doesn’t everything get that way…..

Yeah I get that…. I had extra plate on the bow ,the sides wrapped and the bottom left as is….. I anticipate wear and tear… no biggee….. my point it ,when it comes to resale ,…. A re-vinyl job is easy…

Looking at pulling the trigger on a new 1850 stabi Fisher..

Looked at a older one and a new one I. The weekend... Its a night and day difference. New one seems to have plenty more floor space. Any one got one or pros cons. On them

Originally Posted by Quackers

Looking at pulling the trigger on a new 1850 stabi Fisher..

Looked at a older one and a new one I. The weekend... Its a night and day difference. New one seems to have plenty more floor space. Any one got one or pros cons. On them

Great boats mate. I’ve only had the older models but hard to beat for inshore and 30 kms offshore.
The new models are far nicer finished to be sure.
I had a Senator 540 and it rode slightly nicer but we didn’t like it tbh. I have had two 509’s and a 429 I think it was and a 609 HT.


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My brother almost bought a brand new 635 Profile but picked up an almost new one secondhand in the end just before pulling the trigger on a new build so didn't have to wait. He tyre kicked around just about all the major brands and must have been a real pain in the arse! What he did say out of all the yards Profile were best to deal with and bend over backwards for you, loves boat also.

I had a 5m C/C DNA from Jason years ago, their welding was bullet proof and was also excellent to deal with on anything.

Off to pick it up today. Found one that has all the things I wanted. And some. Meant to be 20knots today so the sea trail should be interesting.