Quintrex vs Savage. which it better?

[smile0784]

hi all
still looking for a boat that is perfect and will be trouble free if possible
found 2 more boats to you you guys to review
i like the quintrex better but does everything add up?

main thing i would like to upgrade on are size from 5.2mt, get a anchor whinch, newer 2005 so will last 10 more or so years, fuel capacity 120+liters, and can get more comfortable fishing bermagui on rougher days and upgraded for game fishing from my 5.2mt.


SAVAGE 580 BLUE WATER
Length (ft): 19
Hull Year: 2008
Only 164 hours on gauge...

Powered by a Mercury 115 hp 2 stroke outboard on a Dunbier Trailer.

Include Canopy with front and side clears, Navman tracker 5380 & fish 4380 and much more. A great family boat that has all the rough water capabilities to impress the serious fisherman.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/seaford/ ... 1131657082

or
Quintrex 570 spirit 2006, 135 hp Evinrude

Millennium hull with high sides makes it very safe and capable boat.

Twin underfloor tanks around 180 lit

Underfloor kill tank/storage

Plumbed live bait tank/bait board

S/steel rocket launchers with quality Narva led spotlights

Led light in the cabin and under gunnel

New electric drum winch

New bimini with clears

New floor and marine carpet

Quality marine epoxy paint

New Lowrance Elite 7 f/finder GPS combo
with downscaning

New comfortable seats

Twin axle trailer in very good condition with new brakes and is safe to travel long distance

The motor is Evinrude 135 hp d/inj.made by Bombardier and fully serviced by qualified mechanic at Southside marine few hours ago

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/seaford/ ... 1133352642

all help is appreciated
cheers ricki

[Tackleberry]

take them both for a spin and you will never get in a savage again plus the savage is way under powered for a 19' boat ally or glass

[Nude up]

neither go glass for the rougher days

[barra mick]

I have millium hulls and there great.....the problem is the best ones have the seats further back.

I dont like the savage boats.

[canned_tuna]

If you are after a boat to fish in comfort at Bermagui then steer clear of aluminium. I have had a lancer 530 and also a HH580sf both out of Bermie and my back still feels the lancer and this was over 20 years ago!
Good luck in your search but if you are looking aluminium due to towing weight then I would be looking at glass haines v17l which wouldn't be too much heavier than your larger tinnie

[skronkman]

The millennium hull is pretty good for an alli hull. glass will always give a better ride in chop due to the achievable hull shapes and extra weight but makes up for it in requiring a bigger donk, more fuel and more capable tow rig. Horses for courses. I also prefer the quintrex out of the 2 you have presented. They both still seem a bit pricey to me but perhaps it's just the time of year. I don't know much about the evinrudes but should be better than the 2 stroke Mercury on fuel I think.

[skronkman]

I reckon that the outboards on them are ever so slightly on the undersize for serious offshore work. Fine for odd trips on good days out there and in the bay's. Both hulls probably have a max HP of 135 or 150HP anyhow. The usual advice for an alli hull is to get the max HP it's designed for. You'd have to take one out for a spin to get an idea. I only have a 115 4 stroke on my boat, similar size at the waterline but probably a beamier, heavier boat overall. I can do over 30 knots but hole shot leaves a bit to be desired. It's never been a problem for the days I go out but if I was regularly heading offshore in less than perfect conditions or crossing bars I'd prefer to go up to a 150 HP. The 2 strokes will have better holeshot though.

[Mattblack]

I went through this scenario recently (wanted aluminium to keep the weight down)...the Quintrex's seemed to have a better build quality over the Savage. I um'd and ah'd for months and ended up buying a Stabicraft... I reckon it handles almost as good as a glass boat.

[frozenpod]

Pass on both for your application IMO.