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Figlass Lightning vs Huntsman Dorado

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Topic: Figlass Lightning vs Huntsman Dorado
Posted By: Aluminator
Subject: Figlass Lightning vs Huntsman Dorado
Date Posted: 27 Jan 2010 at 8:07am
Hi guys,
Took all of 10min on Trademe to sell my kiwikraft 440 so in need of a new boat. I am interested in what people think of these two rigs and which is best suited for me, good or bad. I know every boat is a comprimise.
I need the boat for
1. Fishing
2. Wakeboarding/buscuiting
3. Carrying people to beaches maybe 6 adults or 4 adults 4 young kids.
4. Manukau bar on a good day
5. Solo launching
Either post here or pm me no worries.
Bodget of 30k, would like to spend less, have found a good deal on a huntsman but need to know its the right rig
Thanks for your time
 
Matt


Replies:
Posted By: Pitch'N'Toss
Date Posted: 27 Jan 2010 at 9:01am
Matt, I'm not very fimilar with the lighting or Dorado but IMHO another one to seriously consider would be the relflex chianti 515. Removeable carpets for fishing, a good size cabin for putting the kids in when then it turns rough and they are a very soft riding/capable boat for their size.

Posted By: Aluminator
Date Posted: 27 Jan 2010 at 9:18am
Hi Mate, whats the lenght of those boats are they 5.15m?

Posted By: Pitch'N'Toss
Date Posted: 27 Jan 2010 at 11:56am
Yep 5.15m hull length. Have a look on the reflex website they have a very good rep.

Posted By: empty
Date Posted: 27 Jan 2010 at 10:31pm
mate had one and didnt like the way it handled ,dont know if it was the way he had it trimmed or what but the arse used to feel like it was dropping into the trough .
also the step down into the cabin is in the way when someone stands in the middle under way ,mate used to put his tacklebox there to stand on


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