Extreme Game King 795: Fishing Trailerboat Review

The Extreme Game King 795 is an unstoppable plate-boat destined to turn heads. Built in New Zealand to high standards, the big Game King has a cabin that's accommodating of a family for day or for overnighters, while up to six blokes can pack aboard for serious fishing in the wide cockpit.

OVERVIEW
- A sharp hull with broad beam and loads of fishing space
As a full-time marine mechanic working for the family business in Brisbane, I get to see a lot of boats. Some you see for a bit too long, in that there are protracted servicing issues. Others, like this Extreme Game King 795, pass through all too quickly.

After performing the Suzuki DF300AP engine fit-up, I got to take this extreme beauty for a test drive. Sorry to say, there was no camera boat. But I didn’t want to let this opportunity pass, so here’s my take on this impressive plate boat. My apologies for no running shots. I was shorthanded.

The Extreme 795 Game King is a premium aluminium trailerboat built in New Zealand with terrific workmanship. Looking at the quality, it’s 'boat money' well spent. The design is an all-rounder for work and play, although the Game King range has more of a fishing flavour than other models in the line-up.

Taking things further, our test boat was fitted out as an ultimate fishing combo, with high-end Furuno electronics, upgraded battery and steering systems, and that brand new 300hp Suzuki.

But above all, width is this boat’s key point of difference. It’s got a 2.80m beam, so there’s a heck of a lot of boat. It's still towable, too, with oversized signage and a permit and a 3.5t-capacity 4WD. Ah, the value of plate alloy.

With a sharp entry in the bow and large reverse chines, this is a very dry boat and enjoyable on the water. The large reverse chines are deceiving, suggesting a firm ride, but it’s far from it!

During the test, the wind was howling at 25 knots, yet we were able to sit a passenger on the bench seat comfortably while doing 23 knots straight into the sea. Impressive! Almost like there was no sea at all.

With the 300hp Suzuki outboard, the Extreme 795 Game King has a very economical troll, sweet cruise speeds, and a nice top end.

The acceleration curve during the test with three aboard and full of fuel and water was great, creating an unstoppable long-range plate boat perfect for my area of South East Queensland and pretty much any other offshore Aussie fishery I reckon.

PRICE AND EQUIPMENT
- A loaded fishing package with extra comforts
This ultimate trailerboat and dream fishing package has the Suzuki DF300AP, Furuno Navnet electronics, and all the standard accessories including the 12V toilet in the cabin, 40lt Isotherm fridge, salt and fresh water pumps, high-quality wiring and dash switching, and hydraulic steering, plus standard equipment like VHF, safety gear and EPIRB.

Pricing for this package as is $199k including heavy-duty aluminium trailer. The base price for a hull only is around the $150k.

LAYOUT AND ACCOMMODATION
- Sleeping space and cruising amenities
You can sleep on this big plate boat via the forward V-berth and convertible table. Together you can create three comfortable sleeping positions, plus there’s a stove (the LPG bottle stowed in a transom locker) in a storage unit for cooking dinner or brekkie.

The boat comes with a 12V marine toilet that families and overnighter fishers will appreciate, too.

Of course, the spacious cabin has an escape hatch, but like most modern boats it also had a windlass so there’s no need to manually reach out to the anchor locker.

While it can double as the ultimate family boat, fishing will be on the agenda more often.

The spacious cockpit has a live bait tank, bait board, underfloor kill tank and loads of rod storage. There’s weather protection at the helm and shade via the rear awning and hardtop.

On deck, stability at rest — thanks to the wet-keel or water-ballasted design and the wide 2.80m beam — makes this boat a pleasure to fish. That stability is the reason I mentioned you could put six big blokes aboard. And, after fishing, there’s a heap of room for family days with a pile of kids.

Taking the family across a windy bay or out for an overnighter just won’t be an issue, so long as you can prise the boat away from its fishing role.

HULL AND ENGINEERING
- Over-the-top build for a tough and quiet ride
The hull, with a sharp 20.5 degrees of deadrise for a plate boat, is engineered in New Zealand and, I reckon, designed to move the ocean not let the ocean move it!

The over-the-top build includes a 6mm thick bottom and sides and a 4mm thick structure from the gunwales up. It feels indestructible. When I fitted the outboard, the transom was over 20mm thick of solid aluminium.

The heavy-duty hull creates a safe boat for heavy seas and dealing with any impacts. The plate-alloy thickness also quietens down the cabin, to the point when, underway, it almost doesn’t sound like an aluminium boat. All that weight is a just a great thing to have in a plate boat.

As mentioned, the build quality was exceptional and the paintwork is 100 per cent. I couldn’t fault the decals, windows, doors, upholstery and so on.

ON THE WATER
- Unstoppable with fibreglass-boat-like performance
The boat passed all tests — in following sea, side on, and straight into it — and I got to the point I couldn’t fault it for an aluminium boat. Thanks to the weight down low, it was performing akin to a fibreglass rig rather than a big tinny.

I stopped in the rougher conditions to check stability and my sea legs weren’t required. At low speed in the windy conditions, manoeuvring in and around the ramp wasn’t too bad for a boat of this size. The quick response of the 300hp engine lets you take command and put the boat in the right spot.

Underway, the huge trim tabs are handy. When punching into the sea, you can tuck the nose down so it’s virtually ploughing and not moving at all. This will be great on those bumpy days with the wife or young children, as you can smooth the ride right out.

VERDICT
- Something special in the plate-alloy world
There are now three of these 795 Game Kings in Australia that I know of and they are something special. You will pay a premium but the exceptional quality is well worth the money.

This rig is giving the larger non-trailerable boats a serious run for its money. With a permit, it can be put towed behind a SUV or 4X4 with a 3.5 tonne towing capacity and parked in your shed, backyard or workshop. This will help keep maintenance costs in check and the portability increases your boating and fishing options. Swordfish?

Bottom line: this is a great combo, an ultimate plate-alloy boat, and I wouldn’t hesitate in owning one.

LIKES
>> Exceptional quality
>> Well powered and finished
>> Hull design is something special

NOT SO MUCH
>> Gas cooktop inside the cabin
>> Kill tank in centre of the cabin

RATINGS
Overall Rating: 4.8/5.0
Mechanical Rating: 5.0/5.0
Packaging Practicality: 5.0/5.0
On-Water Performance: 5.0/5.0
Value for Money: 4.5/5.0
X-Factor: 4.9/5.0

PERFORMANCE DATA
Suzuki DF300AP speed to fuel Information
(Recorded in Test)
1000RPM  8.5km/h  4.1LPH
1500RPM  11.5km/h  8.4LPH
2000RPM  13.5km/h  10.6LPH
2500RPM  15km/h     17.5LPH
3000RPM  20km/h     25LPH
3500RPM  36km/h     30LPH
4000RPM  42km/h     37LPH
4500RPM  50km/h     50LPH
5000RPM  55km/h     60LPH
5500RPM  61km/h     75LPH
6000RPM WOT 68km/h   98LPH
Propeller: Three blade right-hand 17in pitch Suzuki prop

Specifications: Extreme 795 Game King
Price as tested $199k including Suzuki DF300AP, High End Furuno Electronics, Fishing package, anchor winch, fridge, toilet and Dunbier aluminium trailer.
LOA: 7.93m
Beam: 2.80m
Hull thickness: 6mm
Side and deck thickness: 4mm
Hull Deadrise 20.5 degrees
Recommended HP: 150-250hp
Max HP: 350hp
Standard Towing Weight: 2550kg
Length on Trailer: 8.90m
Height on Trailer: 3.20m
Width on Trailer: 2.80m

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