Fitted with a 110hp Yanmar diesel engine, the 5.05m craft can reach 35 knots, has great stability on and off the plane, and can carry seven passengers.
After testing a lot of craft in the size range and style he had in mind, Shane said he climbed onboard the Bar Crusher 640HT on a nasty day off Adelaide and knew from the outset this was the boat he needed.
Nautitech users know exactly what the advantages are to having a twin helm to the stern: visibility, the pleasure of steering, the ease of manoeuvring unaided, view of the entire team and cockpit space.
The vessel is the first Riviera to be syndicated in WA as part of the long-running Riviera Syndication program
Encouraging figures had already been recorded by the Boat Show organisers even on the eve of the exhibition: 2,400 boats on display and 1,450 participating companie
Mr McLaren said he selected the Seakeeper Gyro “because it seems to be the best product on the market”.
Made from UV-stabilised marine fabric and available in black or navy, the covers not only add to the appearance of every boat, but serve a very functional purpose.
Maritime spokesman Neil Patchett said there were a number of incidents today that highlighted the need for all boat owners and skippers to always be on guard.
At Echuca we had an incident where a near new ski boat hit a semi-submerged tree that was floating down the river. No injuries were reported but the boat was badly damaged.