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by WiseMax
Tue Nov 16, 2021 7:56 am
Forum: Boating
Topic: Sea Devil 520 vs Signature 580rf
Replies: 2
Views: 784

Sea Devil 520 vs Signature 580rf

Hi guys, I’ve narrowed my boat search down to one of these two years to budget/towing/space limitations. My question is which boat will be the better offshore fishing boat? I expect the 520 may ride slightly better, but the 580rf will have higher gunnels and more space inside. Any more specific opin...
by WiseMax
Mon Oct 25, 2021 3:47 pm
Forum: Boating
Topic: What ever happened to the V17?
Replies: 11
Views: 2763

Re: What ever happened to the V17?

Fair enough, but this is confusing. All I see about the V17L for example says that it was a 5.2M boat. The 525F is apparently 5.35 metres... Are they measuring different things?????????? New boats have starting using overall length instead of hull length which is confusing. A 525F is not as big as a...
by WiseMax
Mon Oct 25, 2021 1:28 pm
Forum: Boating
Topic: What ever happened to the V17?
Replies: 11
Views: 2763

Re: What ever happened to the V17?

That's interesting. Looking at the 525f from Haines Signature (which seems closest to the v17 in dimensions?) compared to the 545 or 545 from signature, would there be a leap in performance in the bigger model, or would sticking to the 525f give me enough offshore performance? Looking at saving some...
by WiseMax
Sun Oct 24, 2021 11:39 am
Forum: Boating
Topic: What ever happened to the V17?
Replies: 11
Views: 2763

Re: What ever happened to the V17?

Good to know! Is seydelcraft now out of business ? Can’t find them online
by WiseMax
Sun Oct 24, 2021 9:30 am
Forum: Boating
Topic: What ever happened to the V17?
Replies: 11
Views: 2763

What ever happened to the V17?

Hi all, The V17 was a legendary hull. Now we only see them second hand. I’m curious, does anyone still make the v17? I know that the gunshot is based on a v17, but what other boats are based on or descended from the v17 hull? What about the signature 543f and the Haines hunter 530? I’d love to get a...
by WiseMax
Thu Oct 21, 2021 6:06 pm
Forum: Boating
Topic: Which 5.5m boat for offshore?
Replies: 24
Views: 4376

Re: Which 5.5m boat for offshore?

I’ll check out the Caribbeans too. I like the look and layout of the seafarer. I’d buy their 6m without question If I can afford it but it may be a stretch cos I’ll need to get a new tow vehicle. I’ve been curious about the 19 degree dead rise on the Viking when compared with a deeper v on other gla...
by WiseMax
Thu Oct 21, 2021 3:48 pm
Forum: Boating
Topic: Which 5.5m boat for offshore?
Replies: 24
Views: 4376

Re: Which 5.5m boat for offshore?

To be honest I can handle helm and layout issues. What I’m really after is good build quality and a hull that handles the sea well and provides good ride quality
by WiseMax
Thu Oct 21, 2021 12:51 pm
Forum: Boating
Topic: Which 5.5m boat for offshore?
Replies: 24
Views: 4376

Re: Which 5.5m boat for offshore?

I’m happy to look at other recommendations you guys have also. I’ve heard lots of mixed reviews about new Haines Hunters so that has confused me - there’s also so many different models. Which would you recommend? I could also consider a signature 580rf but too much bigger throws me over budget. If I...
by WiseMax
Thu Oct 21, 2021 7:34 am
Forum: Boating
Topic: Which 5.5m boat for offshore?
Replies: 24
Views: 4376

Re: Which 5.5m boat for offshore?

Is that a savage streaker? I’m looking at buying new so I don’t have the headache of rebuilding etc. i want to look it after from new because I’m pretty meticulous with my boats
by WiseMax
Thu Oct 21, 2021 7:07 am
Forum: Boating
Topic: Which 5.5m boat for offshore?
Replies: 24
Views: 4376

Which 5.5m boat for offshore?

Hi everyone, I’ve seen some awesome advice on this forum so thought I’d try it out myself. I currently have a quintrex 4.5 runabout and I’m looking to upgrade to a glass boat for offshore fishing, generally going to reefs or hugging the coast. I’m at a price point where I’ve narrowed it down to the ...

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