The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Best 'small boat' for fishing? https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:25:43 +0000 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 21:46:45 +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=61307 <![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[Best 'small boat' for fishing? : it depends where you will go,i...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61307&PID=878253&title=best-small-boat-for-fishing#878253 Author: carryanne168
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Posted: 10 Jan 2011 at 9:46pm

it depends where you will go,i think.]]> Mon, 10 Jan 2011 21:46:45 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61307&PID=878253&title=best-small-boat-for-fishing#878253 <![CDATA[Best 'small boat' for fishing? : I&#039;d go with the mac 360....]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61307&PID=878008&title=best-small-boat-for-fishing#878008 Author: worksux
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Posted: 10 Jan 2011 at 6:54pm

I'd go with the mac 360. you will get one with a 15hp under 5k. Iv'e had one for 10yrs and would'nt swap it for anything else of similar size, just take a rain coat with you cause they are pretty wet boats.]]> Mon, 10 Jan 2011 18:54:44 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61307&PID=878008&title=best-small-boat-for-fishing#878008 <![CDATA[Best 'small boat' for fishing? : Heh heh heh - all of us: &#034;get...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61307&PID=877951&title=best-small-boat-for-fishing#877951 Author: PJay
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Posted: 10 Jan 2011 at 5:16pm

Heh heh heh - all of us: "get what I've got".
 
Just the same as with tackle....
]]> Mon, 10 Jan 2011 17:16:07 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61307&PID=877951&title=best-small-boat-for-fishing#877951 <![CDATA[Best 'small boat' for fishing? : I have a 2.7m inflatable (Aakron)....]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61307&PID=877949&title=best-small-boat-for-fishing#877949 Author: letsgetem
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Posted: 10 Jan 2011 at 5:14pm

I have a 2.7m inflatable (Aakron). So far - I've learnt - it bounces around a lot in a choppy sea, but does not appear to be in danger of capsizing because of the low centre of gravity. Its light enough to carry on the back of my ute, so no trailer needed - a crucial advantage to me - and it can be carried always inflated (major plus). Any bigger, would be too heavy to lift inflated.
However - room is very limited inside, as the pontoons take up  much more space than the sides of a conventional boat - I tried to launch it from a surf beach (very low surf), but gave up as I couldnt hold it properly in the waves, and water came over the side. That would apply to any boat I suppose - think two people needed really. If there was a sheltered place to launch, I would be happy to take it a few km offshore - but in the BOP there isn't. The only places to launch are in rivers, which have dicey bars.
]]> Mon, 10 Jan 2011 17:14:47 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61307&PID=877949&title=best-small-boat-for-fishing#877949 <![CDATA[Best 'small boat' for fishing? : Those blackdog cats are 18k&#039;ish...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61307&PID=877884&title=best-small-boat-for-fishing#877884 Author: JW
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Posted: 10 Jan 2011 at 4:08pm

Those blackdog cats are 18k'ish for the hull I think or 18k all up. Either way it's pricey. Used an inflatable for years rolled up in the boot of 4wd. Quicksilver 3.4m. Went like a bullet with one person and 15 HP on the back. Could still plane with 3 POB loaded with land based gear. Whole package from Mr Boats in Chch is in your budget. As mentioned they are easy to puncture with spines and hooks but after you've put a few patches on it and bought a net you'll soon stop doing it. My little boat went everywhere from the Kaipara to the Cavelli Islands. Everything is a compromise with small boats. Having said all that, if you can afford it, I'd get a stabi 349 as someone else mentioned. I have a similar boat now in the 4m range and what a bonus not having to pump the thing up every trip.]]> Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:08:58 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61307&PID=877884&title=best-small-boat-for-fishing#877884 <![CDATA[Best 'small boat' for fishing? : What about the Blackdog Cat ? ]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61307&PID=877754&title=best-small-boat-for-fishing#877754 Author: Silent Assassin
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Posted: 10 Jan 2011 at 12:06pm

What about the Blackdog Cat ? ]]> Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:06:07 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61307&PID=877754&title=best-small-boat-for-fishing#877754 <![CDATA[Best 'small boat' for fishing? : I&#039;d have to say that the...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61307&PID=877750&title=best-small-boat-for-fishing#877750 Author: Cbro
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Posted: 10 Jan 2011 at 11:59am

I'd have to say that the best small boat would be a FORCE4 (or similar) inflatable with alloy hull, I say this as I have been fishing out of one and it is honestly the best ride for its size,
Its light as, easy launching, easy on the gas, great fishing platform with plenty of room, best performance in rough weather, stable as ( 3 people on same side and still no problem).
Also its surprisingly a dry ride, unlike the macs ive had the pleasure of swimming inWink
]]> Mon, 10 Jan 2011 11:59:18 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61307&PID=877750&title=best-small-boat-for-fishing#877750 <![CDATA[Best 'small boat' for fishing? : Monty wrote:I have had a 360...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61307&PID=877689&title=best-small-boat-for-fishing#877689 Author: gromph
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Posted: 10 Jan 2011 at 9:58am

Originally posted by Monty Monty wrote:

I have had a 360 macboat with a 15hp for 7 years & it has been used extensively but it really needs a 25hp to help it get up & go when it isnt flat. It would be one of the cheaper options, but is quite heavy. Sam Mossman has talked about his upgrded one in the fishing mag, but it is also in the Saltwater Fishing "How To" articles on this site.


I second this - also had one with 15hp which was fine for what I needed it for. Was my 1st boat and was fine going 6 or 7 km offshore. Highly recommended.]]> Mon, 10 Jan 2011 09:58:19 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61307&PID=877689&title=best-small-boat-for-fishing#877689 <![CDATA[Best 'small boat' for fishing? : I have hada360 macboatwith a 15hp...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61307&PID=877494&title=best-small-boat-for-fishing#877494 Author: Monty
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Posted: 09 Jan 2011 at 9:52pm

I have had a 360 macboat with a 15hp for 7 years & it has been used extensively but it really needs a 25hp to help it get up & go when it isnt flat. It would be one of the cheaper options, but is quite heavy. Sam Mossman has talked about his upgrded one in the fishing mag, but it is also in the Saltwater Fishing "How To" articles on this site.]]> Sun, 09 Jan 2011 21:52:19 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61307&PID=877494&title=best-small-boat-for-fishing#877494 <![CDATA[Best 'small boat' for fishing? : I bought a Stabi 349 18 months...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61307&PID=877405&title=best-small-boat-for-fishing#877405 Author: Tickled Kipper
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Posted: 09 Jan 2011 at 8:36pm

I bought a Stabi 349 18 months ago. Awesome little boat. Heaps better than my old Fyran 12. Great ride but a little under powered with a 15 Merc and 2 bigs lads on board.   ]]> Sun, 09 Jan 2011 20:36:15 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61307&PID=877405&title=best-small-boat-for-fishing#877405