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Rick Huckstepp1 Jun 2004
REVIEW

Trailcraft 5.8 Centre Cab

Proving yet again that West Australian fishing boats are something to behold, Trailcraft's 5.8 Centre Cab delivers value and performance in a package that's built to last. Rick Huckstepp has the story
BORN FREOLADDER'LL THINKINGSWEET PERFORMER

HIGHS


  • Value starter package
  • Great build quality
  • Good base for building your ideal fishing boat
  • BMT includes a high quality Trailcraft trailer

LOWS


  • Perspex, not safety glass screen
  • Storage box seating could do with a folding backrest
  • Windscreen needs a grabrail










































































TRAILCRAFT 5.8M CENTRE CAB
Price as tested (BMT): $43,500
Options fitted: Baitboard
 
Priced from: $43,050
 
GENERAL
Material: Plate aluminium
Length (overall): 6.1m
Beam: 2.55m
Depth: 700mm
Deadrise: 17°
Rec/max hp: 150/200
Weight: 745kg hull only
 
CAPACITIES
Fuel: 250lt
Passengers: Six adults
Water: n/a
 
ENGINE
Make: Mercury
Type: Two-stroke V6 EFI
Rated hp: 150 @ 5500rpm
Displacement: 2507cc
Weight: 194kg
Gearbox ratio: 1.87:1
Prop: 17in Vengeance
 
SUPPLIED BY Saltwater Marine, 221 Hampton Road, South Fremantle, WA, tel (08) 9431 7779, email sales@saltwatermarine.com.au or visit www.trailcraft.com.au
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