Hi folks,
Classic newbie here.
I grew up with boats but haven't owned one for years. Looking for the cheapest option to put to test my girlfriend's expectation that "it'll be another toy gathering dust".
I want something that I can take spearing and take out through the surf reliably / skurf behind. These are most important and comfort / spray less so. I also live in Joburg for my sins and want to be able to do the odd dam weekend.
2nd hand RIB seems to fit the bill but up here it seems Gemini / Infanta / falcon are like hen's teeth. I come across quite a few buccaneer and the odd wildcat / pro-duck though.
I can't find independent opinions on how these rank in terms of build and ride quality. Are any of you guys familiar with these? If you can provide specific examples of compromises I might make with these brands that would be really great - some I might be able to live with.
Also I want to get a duck with ctr console and I'll try it out in the surf. If I don't have the manoeuvrability / space I want then I might pull out the console / steering and throw a tiller 50 on it (hence prob gonna go for 4.8m max) Seems pretty straightforward and shouldn't impact hull integrity from what I've seen but if anyone has advice on that it would be appreciated.
btw I have all licenses req'd and experience in surf etc etc
Thanks!!
Classic newbie here.
I grew up with boats but haven't owned one for years. Looking for the cheapest option to put to test my girlfriend's expectation that "it'll be another toy gathering dust".
I want something that I can take spearing and take out through the surf reliably / skurf behind. These are most important and comfort / spray less so. I also live in Joburg for my sins and want to be able to do the odd dam weekend.
2nd hand RIB seems to fit the bill but up here it seems Gemini / Infanta / falcon are like hen's teeth. I come across quite a few buccaneer and the odd wildcat / pro-duck though.
I can't find independent opinions on how these rank in terms of build and ride quality. Are any of you guys familiar with these? If you can provide specific examples of compromises I might make with these brands that would be really great - some I might be able to live with.
Also I want to get a duck with ctr console and I'll try it out in the surf. If I don't have the manoeuvrability / space I want then I might pull out the console / steering and throw a tiller 50 on it (hence prob gonna go for 4.8m max) Seems pretty straightforward and shouldn't impact hull integrity from what I've seen but if anyone has advice on that it would be appreciated.
btw I have all licenses req'd and experience in surf etc etc
Thanks!!