410 Utility

[yeboants]

Hi All,
In the market for a small boat to cruise rivers with.. mostly Bushmans. Thinking about a 410 utility with a 15-20hp motor..
General use for fishing and cruising the river with the kids (don't need speed)

I know in PE they used to make a Utility 410 but for the life of me cannot remember the name/company who made them.. any ideas?

Alternatively. any suggestions as I am new to the boating scene

requirements:
easy to launch / maintain / clean  - like asking for the perfect wife
open boat wanted no cabin requPost a New Topicired
stable - still undecided re flat botom vs v shaped monohul - EC being windy at times... might opt for monohul instead?
motors - which are considered good value / reliable ?
budget - around 50k

Ideas welcome.
Rgds
Ants

 

[FishFood]

Hi yeboants have you had a look at the cathedrall hull boats built in bushmans by jamiesons boats and kayaks?

 

[gully master]

Hi yeboants
It is a Utility 401.
Here is the link, but not sure if they are still moulding them. Saw the moulds are up for sale on Gumtree.

http://www.gumtree.co.za/a-boats-jet-skis/uitenhage/the-new-versatile-utility-401/1001623297990910003455409

 

[yeboants]

Thanks.. will check them out..
other one i am looking at is the orca which is made also in PE
Rgds

 

[gully master]

Not sure what the max size is you looking at. Give Justin Dent of Orca Marine a call. He has a 14.5ft Island Runner mould. He is super helpful and does an awesome job.
Justin Dent
0769198151
orca@live.co.za

 

[Limpopoking]

Orca are awesome boats but pricey. Look at the Bandit 380 and 410 by Mark Jamieson in Kenton. Good value and nicely laid out.

 

[QuQ]

You can also look at Indigo Boats in PE - they built a 4m called the E400 (I think) which is a cathedral hull.

 

[QuQ]

Tait Marine in Knysna are also building the Witblitz / Riverblitz 430 again. Its a famous little cat previously made by Supercat in Port Alfred.