The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Buccaneer vs Relfex Chianti 485 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:54:50 +0000 Fri, 11 Mar 2022 21:36:45 +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=136548 <![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[Buccaneer vs Relfex Chianti 485 : The figlass dominator is another...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136548&PID=1823946&title=buccaneer-vs-relfex-chianti-485#1823946 Author: Kandrew
Subject: 136548
Posted: 11 Mar 2022 at 9:36pm

The figlass dominator is another good boat to look at if the budget is limited.

One other thing smudge if they are looking at new boats the reflex boats are now made in China.]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2022 21:36:45 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136548&PID=1823946&title=buccaneer-vs-relfex-chianti-485#1823946 <![CDATA[Buccaneer vs Relfex Chianti 485 : Thanks Yellafin, I&#039;ll pass...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136548&PID=1823938&title=buccaneer-vs-relfex-chianti-485#1823938 Author: smudge
Subject: 136548
Posted: 11 Mar 2022 at 7:32pm

Thanks Yellafin, I'll pass that on]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2022 19:32:02 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136548&PID=1823938&title=buccaneer-vs-relfex-chianti-485#1823938 <![CDATA[Buccaneer vs Relfex Chianti 485 : What about a 485 Haines Hunter?...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136548&PID=1823933&title=buccaneer-vs-relfex-chianti-485#1823933 Author: yellafin
Subject: 136548
Posted: 11 Mar 2022 at 4:24pm

What about a 485 Haines Hunter? Use to own one. It was a great little boat and only needs a 60/70 to push it along. ]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2022 16:24:11 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136548&PID=1823933&title=buccaneer-vs-relfex-chianti-485#1823933 <![CDATA[Buccaneer vs Relfex Chianti 485 : Thanks Kevin ]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136548&PID=1823903&title=buccaneer-vs-relfex-chianti-485#1823903 Author: smudge
Subject: 136548
Posted: 10 Mar 2022 at 5:07am

Thanks Kevin]]> Thu, 10 Mar 2022 05:07:54 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136548&PID=1823903&title=buccaneer-vs-relfex-chianti-485#1823903 <![CDATA[Buccaneer vs Relfex Chianti 485 : Our last boat was a Buccaneer...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136548&PID=1823880&title=buccaneer-vs-relfex-chianti-485#1823880 Author: Kevin.S
Subject: 136548
Posted: 09 Mar 2022 at 2:08pm

Our last boat was a Buccaneer 510, really nice boat.  We looked at quite a few similar sized boats at the time and this was a better size than some we looked at.  Room in the cabin for two people to sit opposite each other.  It had a 90hp on it which we found plenty of power for the harbour.  Was OK for solo launch and retrieve.  Don't have anything bad to say about it, only changed because we had the opportunity to buy a new boat that was big enough to go out over the bar. ]]> Wed, 09 Mar 2022 14:08:26 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136548&PID=1823880&title=buccaneer-vs-relfex-chianti-485#1823880 <![CDATA[Buccaneer vs Relfex Chianti 485 : Yes absolutely depends on the...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136548&PID=1823860&title=buccaneer-vs-relfex-chianti-485#1823860 Author: smudge
Subject: 136548
Posted: 08 Mar 2022 at 8:49pm

Yes absolutely depends on the total boat package as is always the case when buying 2nd hand. My understanding is that neither of these boats have inherent issues with regard to ride & stability. Is that a fair call? Reading between the lines my friend wants a boat that's easy to launch, is reasonably good in a Manukau short chop and stable enough at rest to not scare his wife. My advice is to go with the package with the best motor and trailer. Fair call? I have only been on one Billfisher, maybe another Buccaneer years ago so not to familiar and have never been on a Reflex
]]> Tue, 08 Mar 2022 20:49:16 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136548&PID=1823860&title=buccaneer-vs-relfex-chianti-485#1823860 <![CDATA[Buccaneer vs Relfex Chianti 485 : smudge wrote:All I know is...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136548&PID=1823859&title=buccaneer-vs-relfex-chianti-485#1823859 Author: Kandrew
Subject: 136548
Posted: 08 Mar 2022 at 8:37pm

Originally posted by smudge smudge wrote:

All I know is it's the same size as the Reflex a 485 I think
It will be either a 495 classic or a 525, both excellent boats.

Buccaneer will have a far better resale than the reflex so you will pay more for it and they need more hp, 495 at least 90hp but more 115 and the 525 will need 115 to 140hp.

Both good boats on the water, the 485 buccaneer is a big volume boat may have more room in the cabin and the 525 comes in the billfisher, no carpet setup for fishing.

I like the 525 buccaneer great boat.]]> Tue, 08 Mar 2022 20:37:57 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136548&PID=1823859&title=buccaneer-vs-relfex-chianti-485#1823859 <![CDATA[Buccaneer vs Relfex Chianti 485 : i think the question is too simple.the...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136548&PID=1823857&title=buccaneer-vs-relfex-chianti-485#1823857 Author: Bounty Hunter
Subject: 136548
Posted: 08 Mar 2022 at 5:51pm

i think the question is too simple.

the package and purchase needs to be assessed in a broader sense.

what is the motor like - age, hours, maintenance history, perceived 'strength of brand'

trailer looked at in the same light - although im not sure if there are preferable brands here?

the hull - what ever suits them really - although i feel that reflex is a bit of a south island lake brand - and buccaneer is better regarded up here - as well as being closer to the factory if you need their support
]]> Tue, 08 Mar 2022 17:51:17 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136548&PID=1823857&title=buccaneer-vs-relfex-chianti-485#1823857 <![CDATA[Buccaneer vs Relfex Chianti 485 : All I know is it&#039;s the same...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136548&PID=1823849&title=buccaneer-vs-relfex-chianti-485#1823849 Author: smudge
Subject: 136548
Posted: 08 Mar 2022 at 2:46pm

All I know is it's the same size as the Reflex a 485 I think]]> Tue, 08 Mar 2022 14:46:51 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136548&PID=1823849&title=buccaneer-vs-relfex-chianti-485#1823849 <![CDATA[Buccaneer vs Relfex Chianti 485 : What model Buccaneer are you looking...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136548&PID=1823848&title=buccaneer-vs-relfex-chianti-485#1823848 Author: Malcolm in the Middle
Subject: 136548
Posted: 08 Mar 2022 at 12:56pm

What model Buccaneer are you looking at?]]> Tue, 08 Mar 2022 12:56:35 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136548&PID=1823848&title=buccaneer-vs-relfex-chianti-485#1823848