Northbank 490

The Northbank 490 is a South Aussie champion, with a buoyant hull that charges high and dry through the chop and a spacious cockpit to fish a family of four with ease, says Rick Huckstepp

RIDING HIGHWORKING THE HELMFAMILY COCKPITHIGHS

Good-sized cockpit and killtank
Easy access to ground tackle
Well-built bimini
Good build quality, good ride

LOWS

Felt skittish at full throttle
Needs a steering upgrade
Engine remote box mount needs improvement
Restrictive gas strut on cabin roof

NORTHBANK 490C

PRICE AS TESTED: $39,500

OPTIONS FITTED

Split bowrail, bimini, rocket launcher, carpet, spare wheel on trailer, baitboard, rear seats and backrest, cushions in cabin, transom ladder and step, stainless-steel propeller

PRICED FROM: $34,990

GENERAL

Type: Moderate-vee monohull

Material: Fibreglass

Length Overall: 5.25m

Beam: 2.25m

Deadrise: 19&176

Weight: 580kg hull only

CAPACITIES

Rec/max hp: Four-stroke 75, two-stroke 90

Fuel: 60lt

Passengers: Four adults

ENGINE

Make/model: Honda BF75

Type: Carburetted four-stroke

Rated hp: 75

Displacement: 1590cc

Weight: 169kg

Gearbox ratio: 2.3:1

Propeller: 13.5 x 15 inch Solas stainless steel

SUPPLIER: Extreme Marine, 3491 Pacific Highway, Springwood, 4127, tel (07) 3808 2222 or visit www.extrememarine.com.au

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Written byRick Huckstepp

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