Topender -- not just another tinnie!

The Sea Jay "Topender" is designed for those wanting maximum deck space with minimal clutter. The Topender series of boats have eliminated the largest space-hogging necessity in every boat, the Esky! This has been achieved by raising and lengthening the front casting platform creating a cavity underneath large enough to hide not just the esky, but lifejackets, tackle boxes, casting nets or anything else you may need for a great day out on the water.

This model is available in 4.55, 4.85, 5.0 and 5.4m and is fitted with a side console that can house all the required gauges and electronics as well as a battery underneath if so desired. The only exception is the 5.4m as it has the larger console positioned in the middle towards the rear of the boat.

An external shelf has also been fitted on the front of the console creating a handy spot to hold lures, drinks, glasses, knifes or tackle. This shelf has allowed a vertical rod storage holder to be fitted which can accommodate up to five rods. Rod storage also comes in the form of four plastic rod holders mounted to the side decks and along with the four alloy rod holders on the bait board, makes a total of 13 rod holder positions; More than enough spots to hold you and your mates' fishing arsenal.

The Topender models come standard with Platinum Sides (3mm plate) together with 3mm bottoms with the 5.4m having 4mm bottoms. This creates a tough yet stylish appearance that is bound to turn heads whereever it goes. The hull design features our Sure Trac reverse chine which gives stability at rest, is smooth riding and gives good fuel efficiency with minimum power.

New to the Sea Jay Aluminium Boats range of options is a removable bait board mounted at the transom. This option has now become a standard feature in all of the Topender models. Standard with four alloy rod holders, this bait board is not only functional, but a talking point as well due to the shark pattern cut out of each side. Being removable has never made a bait board more adaptable to different styles of fishing. Leave it in to go bait fishing, take it out to go flicking lures (less to hook a line around), it’s that easy.

Another useful feature standard across the Topender range is an electric motor mount extended off the gunwhale. To compliment this, a large battery rack has also been fitted under the second hatch of the front casting platform to hold the basttery for the electric motor. If you’re not planning to install an electric motor, the battery rack can also be used as another storage area.

The Sea Jay Aluminium Boats range of Topenders can be priced and purchased through their Boat Dealers all over Australia. More information on the Topenders can be found on the Sea Jay Aluminium Boats website at www.seajayboats.com.au/models/console/topender.