EZONOD - I am with you. If I had to own a 6 - 7 meter boat I would go glass. I throughly enjoy the ride of a glass boat, the smell of new fiberglass and the comfort you feel in a quality glass craft. But my resaons arent the same as everyone elses. Obvious starting point would be Haines Hunter.

Good mate just went through the process of buying one. He and I test drove a number of brands to see how they suited what we would be doing. There are some great options out there but you cant go past the HH. Strangely I didnt have any say on the motor and he decided on Suzuki would suit him best, not all bad as the boat will see most of its days at Lake Tarawera. I also use a mates 6. buccaner and we tested one of these against the HH. Also tried the ramco but for family trout fishing the HH was the top pick

Mate brought a 6.2m Kiwi Craft so we could game fish. He didnt have much sea experience so wanted a boat he would feel comfortable in letting someone else drive so he could gain experience, so he throws me the keys when we head out and he is learning his way around boats and NZ s sea conditions. He wanted a boat that was comfortable for guests to fish from something the a guest would not have a problem getting dirty. Its been a great boat across the manakau bar, aldermans on a bloody rough day and great for strangers to fish from for snapper. It does handle more like a ship than a trailer boat. I must say I love poonton boats and would seriously say to those looking at boats to consider the safety aspects not only for them selves but for guests coming out for a enjoyable day. One thing about boating its such a great thing to share with others that making their experience a good one is important.. The senators are a beautiful boat to cruise and fish from - has anyone ever heard of quaility issues from the brand I would suggest prbably not - definately a option hard to pass up. Anyhow give this same guy a glass boat and he would ding it on the ramp.

I own a Bonito 5.2M but spend as much time on mates boats.