Yeld 21ft

cram

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I had a quote in May this year and the Hull with basic fittings and nothing else was around R290k
 

QuQ

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cram wrote:
I had a quote in May this year and the Hull with basic fittings and nothing else was around R290k

Cram, did that include a trailer? Also emailed them 2 weeks ago for a quote and have received nothing back. Business must be going well.
 

QuQ

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Is the ride of the 21' Yeld on par with an equivalent sized Butt Cat (in terms of softness)? I don't have the opportunity to test a Yeld.
 

cram

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QuQ, the trailer was another R86k, I've found that its best to phone them and ask all your questions than send an email.
 

cram

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I have not been on the Buttcat, but was told by a friend that fished on both types of hull at the Game fish Nat. that he preferred the Butt? (wave dancer) I'm also trying to get info from Nauti-Tech on that new 25ft shown at the recent boat shows and it seems they too are busy....
 

QuQ

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Thanks for the feedback, appreciate it.

I am in the S/Cape so Butt in PE is MUCH closer to me and easier to arrange. Its been my default choice but started thinking about Yeld. Given the prices you have listed, I think I will probably end up with the Butt.

I think you are referring to the 760 (25'). There is also a 750 XL option which is their 685 hull with hull extensions (not out-mounts). This boat planes on a single Suzuki 90hp and reaches 22knts on that single motor. Top speed with both is 33knts. It's available as a CC, "convertible" and with a wheelhouse.
 

cram

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Thanks QuQ, yes the interest was in this boat, my other choice was the 760 gamefisher, I've been kicking tyres about a possible upgrade from 21ft to 25ft to use along the KZN coast line earlier next year, only two boats seem to be around thats Tomcat 747 and the Butt cats, I like the width of the butt cat 760. 
 

QuQ

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I've never been on the Tom 640 or 747, but a very knowledgeable ski-boater (also a naval architect), says that although the 747 is a lengthened 640, they are very different boats, insinuating that one was good and the other not. I'm not sure which one he thought was better though.
 

cram

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There are quite a few Tomcat 747's in KZN, seems to be a lot more popular than the 640. I have not been on the Tomcat 747 either but would prefer a slightly wider beam for more stabilty, thats why the interest in the Buttcat 760 and new 25ft.
 

QuQ

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Another option for you then is the Titan 255 built by Magson Marine in the cape. Runs well with 115's and will fly with 140/150's.
 
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