the hull’s extremity formed a reversed chine that deflected water well away from the hull, helped to dig into turns, and assisted stability at rest. In the calm conditions experienced out from Redcliffe, I was able to assess the ride only by charging hard over our own wash. However, even crossing 0.5m high waves (caused by turning deliberately slowly) the Trailcraft’s plate hull rode extremely well, without any significant amounts of spray or displaced water and without any banging or pounding. In short, a very satisfactory and quiet ride. FISHABILITY With an exterior freeboard of 700mm mated to an interior freeboard of some
600mm – which extends from such a solid hull almost to the full height transom 500kg in weight. With 2 astern – the Trailcraft 500 people on one side there was PF is a quite high sided craft, little difference to lateral making it suited to all manner stability. of fishing pursuits. Offshore FINISH AND fishing would not be any real PRESENTATION issue in sensible conditions, The finish was excellent while bay and estuary work in most respects in that all would be very much par for welds were smoothed and the course. appeared to be full, while One of the things I liked upholstery and painted about the rig was the smoothly surfaces appeared to be of a rounded fore deck area at high standard. the extremity of the forward On the other hand, the cast platform, which ensured carpeted floor up front did there’d be no bumping into not appear to have been fitted sharp corners. Similarly, in evenly, but that may have A look at the Trailcraft’s hull as it powers out of a turn the vicinity of the bait station been just an irregularity with shows the fine entry, reversed outer chine. and aft boarding gate, all the test boat. The carpet also edges were rounded in a looked a bit thin, but that Size: 600mm(w) x 900mm(h) + 3 Job Name: comfortable manner. doesn’t necessarily mean it were somewhat unusual in floor rather than the circular and plenty of room to work. Stability at rest was wouldn’t wear well. that they looked like sections based style of spigot normally On an Oceanic trailerD/Sided the rig Print: UV Digital Press 1 J014546 excellent,Job as Number: we’d expect The floor spigots for seats Proof: of pipeNo. mounted into the seen. The seats sat rigidly, as reviewed, with registrations Material: nonetheless and didn’t feel 5mm and all Coreflute safety gear supplied Date: 8 Oct 2013 Sales Rep: Troy Meade any different from other seats by Cunningham Finish: Half Cut VelcroMarine of Designer: Neetish Parmar in similar style boats. Redcliffe, would come home SUMMING UP for $30,900. Cunningham Trailcraft boats have Marine can be contacted on Despatch: collect Machine: FB 6100 FB 7600 XP 2750 SEIKO gained a wide acceptance in Client (07) 3284 8805 or at ian@ our country and if the reviewed cunninghammarinecentre. craft is an indicator, nothing com.au. much will change. Note Quoted performance that hull warranty has been figures have been supplied extended and prices reduced, by the writer in good The faith. Performance of BOAT SHOW BOAT SHOWaccording to Trailcraft. BOAT SHOW B ride and general sea-keeping individual boat/motor/ BONUS OFFER!! BONUS OFFER!! BONUS OFFER!! BON ability of the reviewed craft trailer packages may differ point to it being an excellent due to variations in engine all-round fishing craft for up installations, propellers, to 5 people to enjoy. The hull configurations, options, freeboard, general layout and hull loading and trailerBonus O Bonus Offer Includes: Bonus Offer Includes: Bonus Offer Includes: Left: Like to sit up front to fish? Easy in the Trailcraft. Right: A large forward- Deluxe Bimini Canopy overall style are matched by specifications. - Deluxe Bimini Canopy with - Deluxe Bimini - De hatch is suited to many storage chores, including the catch. a quality ride, easy- handling - Front & Side Clears Rocket Launcher Front & Side Clears with Rear Awning Ro
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