The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Scorpion tinnies, any good? https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Thu, 28 May 2026 06:26:12 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2014 21:46:21 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=100906 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Scorpion tinnies, any good? : tossing up between a tinny or...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=100906&PID=1446410&title=scorpion-tinnies-any-good#1446410 Author: FizFisho
Subject: 100906
Posted: 09 May 2014 at 9:46pm

tossing up between a tinny or a cheap sea nymph, but at that price most of them have older engines and very old hulls, so its always a risk.
]]> Fri, 09 May 2014 21:46:21 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=100906&PID=1446410&title=scorpion-tinnies-any-good#1446410 <![CDATA[Scorpion tinnies, any good? : Mate I can&#039;t really see a...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=100906&PID=1446351&title=scorpion-tinnies-any-good#1446351 Author: Kandrew
Subject: 100906
Posted: 09 May 2014 at 7:45pm

Mate I can't really see a problem with them, I have a scorpion myself and for where if fish it's fine. Lots of knockers on here when it comes the different manufactures. Had a 12 foot quintrix with a 8hp on the back went real good, very light boat and you couldn't move around to much in the boat at anchor. Would look more at things like seating anchoring and bait board setup. My quintrix didn't have a middle which made it great for 2 guys with a fish bin in the middle with a bait board mounted on top the fish bin. A 15hp would be heaps.]]> Fri, 09 May 2014 19:45:58 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=100906&PID=1446351&title=scorpion-tinnies-any-good#1446351 <![CDATA[Scorpion tinnies, any good? : yeah i think 3mm all over john....]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=100906&PID=1446331&title=scorpion-tinnies-any-good#1446331 Author: FizFisho
Subject: 100906
Posted: 09 May 2014 at 6:56pm

yeah i think 3mm all over john. i read a couple of bad reports on here and it put me off them, dont know why though as they have a decent beam for their size compared to a fyran and thicker ally.
]]> Fri, 09 May 2014 18:56:42 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=100906&PID=1446331&title=scorpion-tinnies-any-good#1446331 <![CDATA[Scorpion tinnies, any good? : i had a 4m ramco which is a 3mm...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=100906&PID=1446288&title=scorpion-tinnies-any-good#1446288 Author: CanadianJohn
Subject: 100906
Posted: 09 May 2014 at 5:39pm

i had a 4m ramco which is a 3mm bottom and a little bit heavier then the fyrans and quintrex. the 15 hp on it was plain scary one up. with two it was more then adequate. mever had three up but imagine it would have been sufficient.
 
the scorpion is 3mm bottom but lighter guage sides no? i'd reckon 18hp tohatsu  or similar would be a good match.
 
should be looking at something like this myself in a few months time.
]]> Fri, 09 May 2014 17:39:52 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=100906&PID=1446288&title=scorpion-tinnies-any-good#1446288 <![CDATA[Scorpion tinnies, any good? : yeah good point catchelot, but...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=100906&PID=1446280&title=scorpion-tinnies-any-good#1446280 Author: FizFisho
Subject: 100906
Posted: 09 May 2014 at 5:17pm

yeah good point catchelot, but ive seen a 12ft scorpion under way with 15hp 2up and seems to do fine.

think if i go tin ill settle for a dime a dozen fyran 12 (even though they are not really 12ft which annoys me).

i wish the manufacturers would increase their beam as a standard. 1.5 on a 12ft boat is tippy.
]]> Fri, 09 May 2014 17:17:28 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=100906&PID=1446280&title=scorpion-tinnies-any-good#1446280 <![CDATA[Scorpion tinnies, any good? : And with the weight of these heavier...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=100906&PID=1446263&title=scorpion-tinnies-any-good#1446263 Author: Catchelot
Subject: 100906
Posted: 09 May 2014 at 4:46pm

And with the weight of these heavier solider Scorpions you'll be looking at a 25-30hp motor versus up to 15-18hp on the Fyrans.]]> Fri, 09 May 2014 16:46:15 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=100906&PID=1446263&title=scorpion-tinnies-any-good#1446263 <![CDATA[Scorpion tinnies, any good? : hi denny, thanks for that. im...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=100906&PID=1446212&title=scorpion-tinnies-any-good#1446212 Author: FizFisho
Subject: 100906
Posted: 09 May 2014 at 2:40pm

hi denny, thanks for that. im refering to the little open dinghies.

the fyrans seem really low in the transom. scorpions definitely have thicker ally, 3mm vs 1.8ish i think. quintres and fyrans seem a similar build but i think quintrex has a better name and sometimes better features.

end of the day im only looking at $3k used tinnies, not expecting the earth.
]]> Fri, 09 May 2014 14:40:22 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=100906&PID=1446212&title=scorpion-tinnies-any-good#1446212 <![CDATA[Scorpion tinnies, any good? : Hi FizFisho-in my days of owning...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=100906&PID=1445492&title=scorpion-tinnies-any-good#1445492 Author: Denny Boy
Subject: 100906
Posted: 07 May 2014 at 12:38pm

Hi FizFisho-in my days of owning a Scorpion I was told by the dealer that the hulls are all the same on the Fyran/Scorpion and Bluefin. What does vary between boats is from the hull upwards as the cabins and top gear can differ. For example I had a 6.1 Scorpion HT that I could fit under comfortably (I am 6'6") but couldn't on the 6.1 Fyran and 6.1 Bluefin HT's. That was 4-5 years ago-they may be different now. These boats are cheaper than most of their rivals and for a reason. The welding mostly is spot/patch welded with not too much in the way of long-run welds and on the one I had the welding was crappy as well with a lot of arcing and heat stress around the welds. However for an entry boat they are a great way to start fishing and then if you like move on to another make. Cheers]]> Wed, 07 May 2014 12:38:02 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=100906&PID=1445492&title=scorpion-tinnies-any-good#1445492 <![CDATA[Scorpion tinnies, any good? : they certainly look like a solid...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=100906&PID=1445451&title=scorpion-tinnies-any-good#1445451 Author: CanadianJohn
Subject: 100906
Posted: 07 May 2014 at 10:21am

they certainly look like a solid boat. would be nice to hear from some owners.]]> Wed, 07 May 2014 10:21:18 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=100906&PID=1445451&title=scorpion-tinnies-any-good#1445451 <![CDATA[Scorpion tinnies, any good? : yeah i was referring to the 12ft...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=100906&PID=1445449&title=scorpion-tinnies-any-good#1445449 Author: FizFisho
Subject: 100906
Posted: 07 May 2014 at 10:12am

yeah i was referring to the 12ft open tinny, i see them now and then used for sale and around the same price as a fyran tinny, but they look more solid. i just wasnt sure how well they go.
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