Boat Tests
Whittley SL25HT with 200hp Volvo Penta inboard
by Steve Morgan • Every time I get into a boat that’s powered by a 240hp Volvo Duoprop, it brings a smile to my face. Plenty of power from the V6 block is readily translated […]
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Anglapro
Anglapro Sniper 444 Pro with Suzuki 60hp 4-stroke
by Peter Jung • Anglapro has a reputation for producing boats that are firmly targeted at anglers and their specific needs. The layout of the boats has been refined over the years, so many of […]
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Quintrex Trident 650 with 200hp Mercury 4 Stroke
by Steve Morgan • For all of the Telwater Yellowfins I’ve tested over time, I’d never done a Quintrex Trident, so we were pretty excited when Mandurah Marine arrived with a 650 Quintrex Trident Hard […]
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Two smaller Stacer boats with a lot to offer
by Peter Jung • Testing boats for the magazines can at times be hard work. Poor weather can affect our ability to get a feel for how a boat performs, time limitations also prevent us […]
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Extreme 605 Game Fisher with Yamaha F130
by Steve Morgan • My first visit to Bunbury’s Sportsmarine was impressive for a number of reasons. Firstly, the dealership is as neat and well stocked as any I’ve seen around Australia. They sell plenty […]
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589 Stacer Ocean Ranger with 115 Yamaha
by Gary Brown • The 589 Stacer Ocean Ranger Centre Cab Hard Top is not only impressive on the trailer or sitting in the water, it’s also a weapon when underway. The F115LB 4-stroke Yamaha […]
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Stessco Bowrider 520 with Yamaha F90HP
• by Steve Morgan Stessco’s Adrian Biel reckons that when your hull is a good thing, you don’t change it. And that’s exactly what Stessco has done with their 520 Bowrider hull. They’ve kept the […]
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Horizon 515 Northerner with Yamaha F115hp
• by Wayne Kampe If there’s a better place in South East Queensland to review a boat than the Southport Broadwater, I’m yet to find it. The launching is easy thanks to several sheltered ramps, […]
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Haines Hunter 585R with Yamaha F200 4-stroke
by Steve Morgan • We hope for windy days while boat testing, but not at the speed that Port Phillip Bay dished out while testing this Haines Hunter 585R (runabout), fitted with a Yamaha F200 […]
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Horizon Scorpion 485 a great entry-level rig
by Steve Morgan • If you have a family and like fishing, you always seem to be confronted with a series of compromises. What may be the ideal fishing boat for dad may be totally […]
