Boat for Spearfishing with a budget

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    Posted: 27 Jul 2017 at 6:30pm
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Hey guys first post just wanting your thoughts about what sort of boat to get for spearfishing with a budget of around 2.5k

Would also do a bit of trout fishing on lakes and things too. I was thinking along the lines of either a zodiac style one that the surf lifesavers use or a similar sized aluminium hulled boat with a 5-7 horse outboard?

What sort of rig are you guys running?

Cheers in advance! Wink
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2.5k is not going to buy you a lot of boat, if at all.
Maybe go halves with your buddy? a Mac 360 would be good value
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Pontoon is a must if you ask me. Alloy is best for spearfishing but at least get a alloy hull.
I have a 4.2 alloy pontoon. Has 40hp on it. Goes like a rocket. A 6 ot 7 HP will be a slow trip anywhere. Go at least 15hp
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Cheers guys thanks for the advice! I'll have a wee look on trademe...
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