Northbank 600C vs Cruise Craft Explorer 625

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Squidman84
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Northbank 600C vs Cruise Craft Explorer 625

Post by Squidman84 » Sat Jul 16, 2022 10:41 pm

Hi All,
First time posting, I'm looking at purchasing a new boat and would like to hear from anyone with either a Northbank 600c or Cruise Craft Explorer 625.
I have 2 young boys 7 and 9 so looking for something that we can grow into as a family and safety is a must.
Would be primarily fishing in Port Phillip Bay but would like to venture out to the Heads and eventually out from Portland one day.
Pros and cons Northbank built with timber stringers and Cruise Craft no timber at all. Cruise Craft has a beautiful finish with the Northbank not far behind. The freeboard is quite low on the Cruise Craft compared to the Northbank, Kids won't fall out with the Northbank.
Lastly Cruise Craft has 20 inch dead rise and Northbank 21 inch.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated if there are any owners on the chat.
I would love to know how they handle in the rough and stability at rest.
Thanks in Advance

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Re: Northbank 600C vs Cruise Craft Explorer 625

Post by fishnut » Sun Jul 17, 2022 9:14 am

All I can say mate water test in 15 -20 south East wind on Port philip bay

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Re: Northbank 600C vs Cruise Craft Explorer 625

Post by frozenpod » Tue Jul 19, 2022 11:21 am

Northbank would be my pick.

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