The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Scorpion Boats https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Thu, 28 May 2026 07:35:32 +0000 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 08:28:51 +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=92496 <![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 Boats : thanks guys I am looking at an...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92496&PID=1322568&title=scorpion-boats#1322568 Author: Blue Asparagus
Subject: 92496
Posted: 15 Jul 2013 at 8:28am

thanks guys I am looking at an 8.3m one in survey, I had not written her off the list just yet, thanks for the reply's ]]> Mon, 15 Jul 2013 08:28:51 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92496&PID=1322568&title=scorpion-boats#1322568 <![CDATA[Scorpion Boats : mowerman wrote:we have a bluefin...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92496&PID=1322549&title=scorpion-boats#1322549 Author: Jiggy Jig
Subject: 92496
Posted: 15 Jul 2013 at 3:20am

Originally posted by mowerman mowerman wrote:

we have a bluefin 620 hard top..value for the money..only used in the HG or eastcoast.Tend to be a tad rolly but it does the trick so happy as it gets us out there and back safely 

Likewise, 620HT, and happy with it. It did have a few problems with the quality of the sealing between hull and cabin top, but Scorpion sorted this out.  Some of the welding on the battery shelf left a little bit to be desired, but all in all I find it to be a good sea boat and value for money. I've been caught out in the rough stuff a couple of times, and felt the boat was always going to get me home safely as long as I didn't do anything silly. I went with the 'standard' 115 Optimax package and it seems well matched and pretty economical, 1.2 - 1.3 miles/litre once up on the plane. Wink JJ
]]> Mon, 15 Jul 2013 03:20:25 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92496&PID=1322549&title=scorpion-boats#1322549 <![CDATA[Scorpion Boats : I passed a big one on Saturday...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92496&PID=1322538&title=scorpion-boats#1322538 Author: Joker
Subject: 92496
Posted: 14 Jul 2013 at 11:34pm

I passed a big one on Saturday that seemed to have the chines extended right up front that may be the one your looking at - if so this should be a dry, stable boat. Once you get to this size they all go good but with the gullwing plus chines economy could be pretty good. No manufacturer tries to make a bad hull and they keep learning. Price wise they are an affordable hull and engineering wise they put the weight in. Their 6.2 metre hulls are powered with typically a 90hp? and they perform well into the mid 30's and economically - try doing this with a similar sizes hull with the more fashionable, better riding deep v hulls then add another 50hp.]]> Sun, 14 Jul 2013 23:34:11 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92496&PID=1322538&title=scorpion-boats#1322538 <![CDATA[Scorpion Boats : we have a bluefin 620 hard top..value...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92496&PID=1322532&title=scorpion-boats#1322532 Author: mowerman
Subject: 92496
Posted: 14 Jul 2013 at 10:36pm

we have a bluefin 620 hard top..value for the money..only used in the HG or eastcoast.Tend to be a tad rolly but it does the trick so happy as it gets us out there and back safely ]]> Sun, 14 Jul 2013 22:36:09 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92496&PID=1322532&title=scorpion-boats#1322532 <![CDATA[Scorpion Boats : They made some dungers pre -...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92496&PID=1322528&title=scorpion-boats#1322528 Author: Joker
Subject: 92496
Posted: 14 Jul 2013 at 10:27pm

They made some dungers pre - 2007 but have picked up their act since with the new generation hulls with the moderate v with gull wing. In the smaller 5 metre boats they went to a 5mm hull which gave a heavier boat and a better ride. The gull wing hull gave better economy - sometimes as much as 30% over deeper v hulls of the same size. They are a buoyant high sided (and at the back), good value boat that that has a moderate ride, good economy but really safe when you hit the big seas and need to keep the sea out of  the boat. Mine is a 5.35 c/c that has been caught out over the Manukau bar and I was really thankful for the 5mm hull and forward buoyancy.]]> Sun, 14 Jul 2013 22:27:56 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92496&PID=1322528&title=scorpion-boats#1322528 <![CDATA[Scorpion Boats : cheers guys pm sent, there was...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92496&PID=1321906&title=scorpion-boats#1321906 Author: Blue Asparagus
Subject: 92496
Posted: 12 Jul 2013 at 10:34pm

cheers guys pm sent, there was an 8.3 I liked.]]> Fri, 12 Jul 2013 22:34:32 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92496&PID=1321906&title=scorpion-boats#1321906 <![CDATA[Scorpion Boats : Blue Asparagus wrote:what can...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92496&PID=1321897&title=scorpion-boats#1321897 Author: kaveman
Subject: 92496
Posted: 12 Jul 2013 at 9:56pm

Originally posted by Blue Asparagus Blue Asparagus wrote:

what can anyone tell me about scorpion boats say an 8m one.

churrr


dontWink
]]> Fri, 12 Jul 2013 21:56:26 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92496&PID=1321897&title=scorpion-boats#1321897 <![CDATA[Scorpion Boats : Definitely talk with FP Steve~~then...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92496&PID=1321889&title=scorpion-boats#1321889 Author: Uncle
Subject: 92496
Posted: 12 Jul 2013 at 9:41pm

Definitely talk with FP SteveWink~~ then I'll bet you won't buy one]]> Fri, 12 Jul 2013 21:41:06 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92496&PID=1321889&title=scorpion-boats#1321889 <![CDATA[Scorpion Boats : Dont go there (period)&#039;&#039;you...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92496&PID=1321882&title=scorpion-boats#1321882 Author: Fish Pimp
Subject: 92496
Posted: 12 Jul 2013 at 9:36pm

Dont go there (period)'' Thumbs Down you can reach me if needed]]> Fri, 12 Jul 2013 21:36:00 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92496&PID=1321882&title=scorpion-boats#1321882 <![CDATA[Scorpion Boats : Not sure if you seen this BA but...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=92496&PID=1321871&title=scorpion-boats#1321871 Author: smelli
Subject: 92496
Posted: 12 Jul 2013 at 9:14pm

Not sure if you seen this BA but was a couple of topic on here while back,not 8m ones but
chrs dazzz
 
http://www.fishing.net.nz/asp_forums/scorpion-bluefin-boats-any-good_topic52648.html
 
http://www.fishing.net.nz/asp_forums/scorpion-610-hardtop_topic91477.html?KW=scorpion
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