Boat of the month: Caribbean Reef Runner Half Cabin

The 21ft Reef Runner has built a long and proud reputation on the Australian market for being one of the most versatile, blue water, trailerable vessels with wonderful sea-handling capabilities.

Built by Victoria's International Marine, the Reefy is well-equipped to delight the fussiest of mariners and is ideal for sportsfishing, diving and family cruising fun.

Standard features include: fibreglass hardtop, walkaround deck, solid windscreen with wipers, underfloor killtanks, livebait wells and long-range 225lt fuel tank.

The Caribbean Reef Runner has a 200hp maximum rating, making it well-powered to suit your individual boating needs.

St Kilda Boat Sales at St Kilda Marina, Melbourne, is the Victorian and Tasmanian dealer for Caribbean boats.

They package the Reefy into several popular configurations. For the budget conscious, they do a Reef Runner, Mackay trailer and Mercury outboard starting from $56,750.

Not surprisingly, their most popular package is a 'Reefy with the lot'. This includes a quality Mackay trailer, Mercury 175hp OptiMax outboard, covers and clears, Raymarine electronics, VHF radio, boarding platform with ladder, hardtop mounted stainless steel rocket launcher, full-flush marine toilet located behind a bulkhead with lockable door, bunk infills, navigation lights, Victorian rego, and safety gear.

The 'Reefy with the lot' usually retails for around $76,835, however, St Kilda Boat Sales says it has a ripper drive-away special offering all this and much more for only $69,990.

For further information, phone: (03) 9525 5500 or visit www.stkildaboatsales.com.au