Northbank 650 Cuddy

South Australia's growing boatbuilding reputation is sure to be enhanced by the latest weapon from Northbank Marine, writes Mark Bracks

NORTHBANK WALTZTOWER OF POWERMORE THAN SKIN DEEPJACK BE NIMBLEWhich bank?

The company recently sourced dealers in other states, as there never used to be a dealer network. Hirecraft Marine in Toronto is now the NSW dealer.

HIGHS

Manoeuvrability and offshore form
Standard features and storage
Well-designed and very usable cuddy
Brilliant performance with Verado engine

LOWS

Some may consider hull a bit heavy
Windscreen frame needs repositioning
Price may scare off some punters

NORTHBANK 650 CUDDY

Price as tested: $82,990 with 250hp Verado, trailer

Options fitted

Engine upgrade, rocket launcher, bimini, transom door, stainless steel bowrail, swim platform, ladder, seatboxes and hatches including tackle trays, cushions, rear 3/4 lounge, padded coamings, carpeted floor, cabin and cockpit lights, Navman 6600 sounder/GPS plus fuel flow, 27 Meg radio, compass, heavy-duty trailer and more

Priced from: $63,990 w/ 200hp EFI Mercury with some options

GENERAL

Material: Fibreglass composite

Length (overall): 6.50m

Beam: 2.41m

Deadrise: 22°

Weight: 1300kg (hull only)

CAPACITIES

Fuel: 250lt

Passengers: Eight

Rec/max hp: 200/250

ENGINE

Make and model: Mercury Verado

Type: Inline six-cylinder supercharged four-stroke

Rated hp: 250 @ 5800rpm

Displacement: 2.6lt

Weight: 295kg

Gearbox ratio: 1.85:1

Propeller: Revolution 19in stainless steel

SUPPLIED BY Hirecraft Marine, Victory Parade, Toronto, NSW, tel (02) 4959 1444 or visit www.hirecraftmarine.com.au. For your nearest dealer, call Jaan Lindsaar, tel (08) 8242 6644, or email northbank@esc.net.au

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