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Post Options Post Options   Likes (0) Likes(0)   Quote Capt Asparagus Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Jun 2014 at 9:53am
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Hi Ferk, just post your question up on the main Briney Bar board for maximum exposure, I am sure someone could help. As well, perhaps trying to email Rayglass direct would put you onto the folks you are looking for?
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Can I ask what you did end up with please
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Originally posted by feeder feeder wrote:

Yea the review on the boat that I eventually ended up with made the statement that, no matter what the test driver did there was no way he could get 1 spot of water on the windscreen, he's never been on the west coast LOL.
 

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     Hi just wondered what boat you have please ? Im looking for one at thr moment and cant make my mind up .
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not sure if anyone else is having this problem but when I click on the link in the first post it takes me to the maori calendar (which is good info regardless :) ) 

However if anyone is trying to find the right link it is http://www.fishing.net.nz/fishing-advice/boat-reviews/ 

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Yeah, I'm finding the same issue.  Would be good to browse a decent collection of older trailer boat reviews.

Thanks for the page address Twosix.
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Stolli - There's around a hundred boat reviews in that section so plenty of light reading....
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Hey Guys lm looking to buy a pontoon boat between 20 to 25 k l have a bad back so a good ride is essential!!! I like pontoons for safety especially when u have a family what are your recommendations ??
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Hi Et Welcome to the forum.
I personally have not owned a pontoon type boat best advice is to try a few different ones out.  A mate of mine has a 589 Stabicraft hardtop awesome family boat, has high sides and rides well. Unfortunately is more than double what your budget is.
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Welcome aboard. A Mac 570 could be within the budget. I've been out in a few and found them really stable/safe but not the most comfortable ride IMO. Esp if you've got a bad back. Others may disagree so keep an open mind.
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How big is your family and what kind of boating are you wanting to do?  ie fishing on lakes harbours, going out wide, towing toys for kids as well?
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If you have a bad back.. Dont sit down while travelling. Stand.
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There is four of us. Manly fishing l live in nelson so l'd be fishing up and around durville island 
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Thanks but this does not help if u have a back back it is easy to slip a disc when u are in a boat banging through chop
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if youre nelson based you should be able to find an Osprey to suit
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Sorry but pontoon = bad back. Buy something glass and over 6m
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What can you tell me about kiwi kraft ? l've heard good things about them that they ride really well ?? the hulls are built strong??? . But they lack in space & seem like they are more suited to diving where l'd be fishing most of the time ?? bummer i guess it's pretty hard to find the perfect boat

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Oh great post. thankyou so much for sharing this...
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