How much does a Haines Hunter weigh?

Comfortable Utility Cabin The 495 Sport Fish weighs in at approximately 500kg and is rated to 90 horsepower, with a 95 litre fuel tank (optional).

What’s the difference between Haines Hunter and Haines signature?

The boats made by these brands are sometimes confused, due to the fact that they both feature the word “Haines”. Haines Hunter, today based in Victoria, is a separate company to the Signature brand, based in Queensland. The Signature brand operates under the wider Haines Group umbrella brand.

Are Haines Hunter boats good?

The great all-rounder and easy-tow rig is designed to serve equally well as a family ‘runabout’ as it does a serious fishing weapon. And in either role, the deep-vee fibreglass hull from Haines Hunter ensures a great ride in the rough stuff.

What is a Portofino Stern?

The simple definition of a portofino stern is when the gunwale line sweeps down pass the flat transom onto the integral boarding platform. This tends to accentuate the overall length of the boat and is often simply an addition to an already existing flush transom model.

What kind of boat is the Haines Signature 600C?

A 6m offshore fisher that doubles as a family cruiser is one of the more popular types of boat. They are so common that I’m frequently testing them. Because Modern Fishing concentrates on the fishing side of boating, leaning away from the family side, it is only rarely that a boat like the Haines Signature 600C makes it into these hallowed pages.

How big is the Haines Hunter 600 classic?

‘Built tough to take it’ would aptly describe Haines Hunter’s 600 Classic, which is a smaller version of the 650 Classic. There are no holds barred when it comes to the lay up of these hulls, typically weighing in the vicinity of 300kg – heavier than competitors’ boats of similar dimensions.

Where is the ice cooler on Haines Signature 600C?

With the lounge removed, the 600C’s cockpit is unencumbered and open for (fishing) business. In the aft port corner the ice bin (“drinks cooler, Dear”) keeps your bait cool. It can also be plumbed as a livewell.Huge side pockets along the cockpit have a handy set of rod racks incorporated.

What makes a Haines Hunter a classic boat?

The helm and passenger seats are mounted on swivel posts and provide good back support and an angular foot rest off the helm bulkhead supports the legs. Haines Hunter has been incorporating innovative styling in its cockpits for some time, and this has carried over into the Classic 600.