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I know kiwi is best but I'm comparing prices of 2 second hand boats. Engines and trailers are the same but the stabi is about 6k cheaper.
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Originally posted by Jelliman Jelliman wrote:

Could the stabi go everywhere the kiwikraft could go at different speeds tho?
Yes. The 509 is still a good boat. It just doesn't ride as softly.
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Is there a big difference in handling capabilities between kiwikraft 505 and 550?
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Bigger is generally better. A lot more room in the 550
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505  the same hull as my 495 aqualine, pretty awesome ride, but still a small boat and I don't reckon there is much diff between a 7 mtr and a 5mtr in rough conditions, it is still s..., you can handle it better if you are younger and more brazen
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I have just got a custom made Osprey 550C but yet to go out in her - on paper they look the goods...
 
23deg rise - high sides - 5mil bottom etc (Meant to be the most boyant pontoon boat on the market)???
 
a 495 - 505 maybe worth finding???
 
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know that is a nice looking pontoon 1st cousin to the kiwi kraft
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