Penty wrote: Downsides are they are expensive to build, heavier to tow, not as great for beach launching and require more HP. |
Don18025 wrote: Penty, I agree that fibreglass Boats are the bee knees. And we do still build some really good ones - Haines Hunter, Buccaneer, Tristram, Rayglass etc. build excellent hulls but they are in the top of the market. No one is building a good work horse like the old Sea Nymph V146 that was the first boat for many kiwi fishers. The market has been taken over by alloy hulls as you have observed.
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Penty wrote: Hi All Just a general question as to why Fiberglass boat builders in NZ are not building boats that are more practical like these boats in Aus? They all produce epic glass boats that are no frills type setup, with no carpet, bugger all cabin (huge positive if just day trips) and that ride great in a sea. Downsides are they are expensive to build, heavier to tow, not as great for beach launching and require more HP. I can understand alloy is cheaper to work with from a labour point of view and that the demand would be considerably lower compared to Aus but I am convinced boats like this would sell well in NZ. Interested to hear peoples opinions. |
Penty wrote: Hi All why Fiberglass boat builders in NZ are not building boats that are more practical like these boats in Aus? |
out2sea wrote: If you really want to see some of these types of boats in action or just to see what Penty is talking about check out some of the videos on a Youtube Channel called "The Captain". |
Penty wrote: Agree with all the comments above. I just really love the look of a 20ft fibreglass boat with heaps of deck space, nice Bimini and rocket launcher and a a great ride to boot. Don’t get me wrong there is some great glass boats around like 650 Haines and Rayglass 2150 etc but they are all a bit “pretty” and “cabin” orientated. Just shows NZ is a totally different market to Nz. Another interesting discussion is older fibreglass hulls with big old 2 strokes (sf600, Rayglass 620, Buccaneer 605) are relatively cheaper as compared to equivalent alloy boat and I know what boat will ride better in a big chop/swell. |
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