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batto65

28-04-2010, 13:15

Hi guys as I previously stated I am or will be new to the Poly. I have my eye on a 5.99 cc it has a 140 Suzuki on it, What is the general consensus regarding engine size ? The boat is the right price so it is more than tempting to me. I wont be crossing bars that much and my main fishing grounds will be Northern Bay and around the front of Moreton and out from Caloundra, Travelling from Scarb or Bribie. I look forward to reading your opinions.
Regards
Noel

Polyphonic

28-04-2010, 17:45

Hi batto65
IMO don't settle for less than max hp recommended on the polys we bought a 5.3 package with a 90hp and had the expense of upgrading to a 115 within 12months (agro)
Polyphonic

batto65

28-04-2010, 19:08

IMO don't settle for less than max hp recommended on the polys we bought a 5.3 package with a 90hp and had the expense of upgrading to a 115 within 12months (agro)

Yeah thats what every one on here is saying about the smaller poly's and I was kinda hoping that the bigger ones might be alright with the middle of the range in the horse power rating. I have my heart set on a 5.99 cc and one in particular and you know I haven't seen a 5.99 for sale with a 175 on it yet.
R,
Noel

Giffo

28-04-2010, 19:47

I am test driving a 5.99 CC in the morning with a 130 hp 4 stroke, so I will let you know my thoughts.

batto65

28-04-2010, 19:51

I am test driving a 5.99 CC in the morning with a 130 hp 4 stroke, so I will let you know my thoughts.

Thanks Giffo that would be great if you could do that. Is it a private sale ? The one I will be looking at is in NSW and it is a private sale and I hope to be going down there next w/end all things going to plan.
Noel

Poly_Hustla

28-04-2010, 21:12

I have a5.3 with the max on 115Johno on the back....I have to admit that some times the 60kms top speed and the holeshot speed is somewhat dissapointing....go with the max 175hp...and go with the etec as it has the best ooommmppphhhh!!!!! anything short of this will only make you feel inadequate!!!!!!!!!

Cheers Adam.

chin

29-04-2010, 10:19

BGM04 just sold his 5.99 C/C (which coincidentally was also green) which had a Tohatsu 140 on it. Speaking to him several times in the chat room, he seemed to think the 140 was pretty good.
Send him a PM, he may not get on the forum much now that the boat is gone.
http://www.polyboatowners.com/2010/vb/showthread.php?t=307

Dreamin

29-04-2010, 22:25

batto65

30-04-2010, 08:08

Hi Noel
I have a 599 cc with a 130 honda, it does 30knots WOT and 20knots at 4200 revs.Generally this is more than fast enough I have had it about 5 years and can say due to the NQ conditions offshore Ive only had it WOT maybe half a dozen times, at 4200 revs it lopes along in all but the worst conditions. I think if the area you fish is glassed out and you need to do 40 or so knots with a 175 go for it but I will go against the general view and say you dont really need it.I generally average a bit better than 1 nm per litre at 20 knots and find this important as I travel a fair way.A 175 at 20 knots eg lower revs will maybe be better on fuel use but when the hammer goes down so does the fuel load.

Thanks for the input Dreamin, I would prefer the higher end of the HP rating but unfortunately cant find a 5.99 cc 2nd hand with a 175 on it. And like every one there is a budget to try and stick to. I have even thought of buying the one with the 140 on it but have not looked into the cost of a 175 upgrade or trade in value of the 140.
Noel

batto65

30-04-2010, 08:10

I am test driving a 5.99 CC in the morning with a 130 hp 4 stroke, so I will let you know my thoughts.

Hey Giffo did you get your test ride in the other day ?? Would be great to hear your thoughts..
Noel

pommy-git

01-05-2010, 08:48

I have a 5.99 Frontier with a 140 4s Suzuki. The best speed I have had is 32kts at 6,100 rpm. I have played with the prop and have the engine up as high as possible. I average just over 1nm per litre fully loaded. I do some very long 100 to 120NM round trips out to the reef and I must admit that it would be nice to travel at 30kts but for around the islands the 140 is fine. If you are fishing only 5 to 10 miles offshore you dont really need to travel everywhere at 30kts. I considered upgrading to a 175 but the 140 is so good on the fuel and the dealers only give you pennies for a trade in.

Giffo

01-05-2010, 12:16

I had my test drive and the boat actually has a 140 Suzi.We had 3 in the boat and it seemed to perform fine.Looks like I am buying it. What sort of dollars is the one you are looking at Batto ?

batto65

01-05-2010, 16:03

I had my test drive and the boat actually has a 140 Suzi.We had 3 in the boat and it seemed to perform fine.Looks like I am buying it. What sort of dollars is the one you are looking at Batto ?
hey Giffo that is great news on the test ride, The one I am looking at has an asking price of $32'500 Pm me if you like to compare the value for the dollar that each of us may get. thanks for the info.
Noel

batto65

01-05-2010, 16:10

I did do the ring around on the 140 to get an idea on what it may sell for 2nd hand and was told buy several dealers it may be worth $9000 to sell or about $6000 to trade. A`175 Suzi is worth about $21000. So I will have to see what the 140 is like I guess.
Noel

JenoNT

07-09-2010, 09:38

Hi guys, I have a 5.99 with a 130 honda 4st. While it is not a rocket ship it gets along just fine. I have had it loaded to the gunnels with camping gear, extra fuel, fridge, esky food and beer and 3 blokes and it still pushed us along just fine. Now I'm not saying I wouldn't love to have a 175 susie on the arse endpiratesign but as my old man used to say "is want or is it need" and the truth is the 130 does the job and is what I bought the boat with second hand. So low hours, reliable and quiet for a good price means I don't really need to upgrade, even though I want to.

Dave

07-09-2010, 13:14

Thats good news for those who are in the market for a 5.99 Jeno.

I have recently seen a 5.99 with a ETC 175 on it for sale up around the Whitsundays, but i think it had high end hours on the motor

mickatbowen

07-09-2010, 19:28

Thats good news for those who are in the market for a 5.99 Jeno.

I have recently seen a 5.99 with a ETC 175 on it for sale up around the Whitsundays, but i think it had high end hours on the motor

Hmmmm.. Thinking of a bigger boat.. didn't spot that one Dave.. Where did you see it?
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Dave

08-09-2010, 08:23

Boatpoint.com has a few listed in the 5.99 range. Do a search.
this is the one I was looking at Mick

http://liveimages.boatsales.com.au/boatpoint/boat/private/bp5185563999291384965.jpg?width=300 (http://www.polyboatowners.com/Tig/UI/PagePopup.aspx?R=8370158&PhotoID=bp5185563999291384965&h_mid=5220877&f_mid=&c_mid=5220874&pid=241228&tabID=302921)

Polycraft 5.99 in 2C survey for 5+1. Full offshore safety gear including 6 PFD1 w/ lights and 406 EPIRB. Top of the range electrics inc. Garmin colour chartplotter, Furuno FCV 600 colour sounder, VHF, pressure washdown, digital Etec guages, dual batteries, New 175hp Etec(300hrs), brand new professionally engineered retractable canopy , 250L of esky space, anchor buoy, floodlights and fishing lights. Trailer fully blasted, re zinced and sprayed before it needed to be done- no rust at all. LED trailer lights. Boat cruises at 24knts @ 3700RPM and approx 25 LPH light approx 22knts 32LPH fully loaded. 38Knts @ 5000RPM. There are too many extras to list. Owner has commitments overseas Available With or without business. $38500 0407350537.

http://www.boatpoint.com.au/boats-for-sale/boatdetails.aspx?R=8370158

I spoke to this guy via email and he was going to charge GST on it as it was a business boat. Ok if you can claim it back!