Post your Dream Boat

[fedu]

mo-manack wrote:

btw came across this tomcat while searching for pics..anyseen it? its 36"

There is one here in Luanda I see it every time I go to Mussulo, I'll take some pictures next time I go there.


You have been talking about the Triton 351 CC (that I think is a great boat) but there is also an express version of the boat here is it's pic.

 

[Hammertime]

For me it would have to be Dr Fish in the big 30 foot plus.
I've fished the Rodmans too and they also nice.
But Dr Fish all the way. Would just change that middle window so I can see where I'm going.
Or stand on a crate or something.

Then in the smaller 21ft arena, as ugly as it is I have to say I have the most versatile boat I've seen in the Cape. Just hope it floats...

 

[t-time]

BigVan wrote:

Hi Guys

I have tested a 8m Leecat this weekend at Cape Town. Ideal conditions to test. We had a 4-5 m swell running and little wind on Saturday. What impresses me of the boat. Firstly was i worried if the 150 Suzis would get it quickly on the plane. Well this happened immediately when you gun the throttles down. The next worry was that if it would plane on one engine. Well it did easily and could get a speed of up to 35 km/h with one motor trimmed out. Next worry was broaching. It did not broached at all. I even tried to run it into a hole but steered precisely out of it. Well to make a long story short I bought it. The workmanship of the Atlantic Marine and Leecat guys are good. The boat we used belongs to one of their customers and I want to thank him for the use of his boat whoever he is.

Cheers mates

Glad you like it mate...

you wont be disappointed by their service

 

[tkei]

time out is a mate of mines boat. lovely boat that.

in the 30ft class, got to be cabo 32 express. most beautiful fishing machine I have seen, but then i will need a place in kenya or bom bom etc to keep her.

int he 20ft class my 21 butt cat is it. got space, solid, rough as hell and can take the punishment the transkei (with limited fresh water to wash and maintain herO) dishes out.

 

 

[fedu]

Beatifull that Cabo 32.

 

[tkei]

sorry, i am poor, I can only afford the one in the thumbnail pic. LOL
One day when I am big.

 

[fedu]

This is my current 30ft class dream boat, the Triton 351 Express with triple 300HP Mercury Verados.

If you look properly it has a center console driving position that allows the skipper to fish a bit.

It has also a "in front" of the skipper seating/lounging area that allows the skipper to look and talk with his guest while their are running for their destination, unlike the usual layout where all your crew is behind you and you can hear them but not see..

In the Cabin 5 people can sleep that can be usefull for a long fishing trip, it's fuel range is +300 miles.

 

[fedu]

Here is a view of the front of the cabin, it has an extra sleeping area under the lounge area and a WC on the right and a small kitchen on the left.

P.S. - And it cost half the price of the Cabo 32 express.

 

[fedu]

On the 20ft class probably this 24ft Yellowfin Bay boat, great for fishing at Mussulo and the shallower areas.

 

[fedu]

A pic of the Yellowfin bay boat on the water.

Can you see that beautifull casting platform up front ?

 

[fedu]

Last but not least, as a trailerable boat to explore remote locations and hable to do surf launch a small cat like the Z-Craft F200 or if properly finished an around the same size Butt.

 

[tkei]

Fedu, you got it all sorted in your mind, now get out there and win the euro millions lottery.

 

[fedu]

For the price of your cabo i coul almost get this 3
we both need the euro lotery

 

[mo-manack]

i love those tritons!

 

[benniejordaan]

fedu wrote:

Last but not least, as a trailerable boat to explore remote locations and hable to do surf launch a small cat like the Z-Craft F200 or if properly finished an around the same size Butt.

Fedu, not Ayoba! I'm confused all over again!

Your mail got me thinking too and I might now want the F200! Was thinking about the trailer too, single axle makes it cheaper and more manoeuvrable with less maintenance! Smaller motors/power requirements, lighter on fuel, easier to tow. But, but, but....

I got a quote for a 21' Butt cat. I will post a pic for you tonight, you are going to love it! NOT!

 

[shagnrelease]

benniejordaan wrote:

fedu wrote:

Last but not least, as a trailerable boat to explore remote locations and hable to do surf launch a small cat like the Z-Craft F200 or if properly finished an around the same size Butt.

Fedu, not Ayoba! I'm confused all over again!

Your mail got me thinking too and I might now want the F200! Was thinking about the trailer too, single axle makes it cheaper and more manoeuvrable with less maintenance! Smaller motors/power requirements, lighter on fuel, easier to tow. But, but, but....

I got a quote for a 21' Butt cat. I will post a pic for you tonight, you are going to love it! NOT!

Thats aint no lie, the double axle is great for towing but the manouvering to park and turning on the beach is crappy!!

 

[Glider]

Hi Bennie, I'd like the info on the Butt Cat if you don't mind sharing, the only problem with the single axle is as you well know the trailering to Moz. I noticed you'll be doing a bit of that. I personally wont go for single axle again, every pothole makes one shoot up a silent prayer..

 

[benniejordaan]

Glider wrote:

Hi Bennie, I'd like the info on the Butt Cat if you don't mind sharing, the only problem with the single axle is as you well know the trailering to Moz. I noticed you'll be doing a bit of that. I personally wont go for single axle again, every pothole makes one shoot up a silent prayer..

No problem bud! Keep an eye out for it! It is a stunner!

 

[Glider]

Hi Bennie I said Butt Cat not Buttcrack !Lol

 

[benniejordaan]

That tub is finished off just slightly better than the Butt cat. and in this case a better colour! LOL.