Striper-Sea Swirl Boats
Submitted by kelsea on Wed, 2013-01-02 07:12
I have been looking at boats and have come across the above mentioned. Does any one have any info on them? I have also been looking at the Trophy 2359 Hardtops with the diesel inboard. I am looking to change from my centre console to a dryer boat as my two little ones and wife are normally with me. As a family we mainly use the boat for fishing, but weekenders aren't out of the question.
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Braxi
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Date Joined: 11/12/09
I have the 2301 W/A
It is a great, dry boat. It has a fair bit of room down the back for a fish, good sized caving for the little ones to take a hard earned nap after winding in all the big ones. Got a spot up the front for the misses to sit. Well built boat with good quality fittings. It rides well and with the 500L fuel tank it can cover some ground. I love mine and I'd recommend to others in the market. I have a couple of mates with the 2601 and they are happy with theirs. Both sizes are big boats and aren't awsome if you are looking to save some fuel costs but overall for their size they compare well to others.
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mullows
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Date Joined: 25/12/08
I have the 2601 with a turbo
I have the 2601 with a turbo diesel and it is really good on juice but servicing is a killer up here that evens it out. I rate the boat and they will do what you want and then some, great family boat. A mate has a smaller trophy and it is amazing when it comes to how much fuel it doesn't use.
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Jc85
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Date Joined: 18/07/11
2601 striper
Hey mate.
Ihave a 06 2601 striper. Twin 200hp Yamaha four stroke
I have had it 9 months and had no problems. I am currently in exmouth on a 2 week trip
been inside the reef west side in 1m of water fishing the bombies. The ride is good. Very dry. Good boat for overnighters. Or out wide
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pricey10
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Date Joined: 07/01/12
yeah go for the diesel if you
yeah go for the diesel if you can. we do the big miles up here! Ive i a Proline 26 evan with a 300 suzi these big boats still love the fuel. feel free to come and check mine out if you want something to compare to. I probably would of got a stiper at the time (mainly for apparence) but couldnt find one with the hard top at the time. i still love my proline tho
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kelsea
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Date Joined: 14/02/12
Inboard Vs Outboard/s
I have 18 months of decision making and researching before i get get the green light for the other half. My concerns with an inboard is the lost room right in the fishing area and the motor sitting in a moist area. Whats everyones opinion on that?
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glastronomic
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Date Joined: 16/02/11
My point of view; Inboard
My point of view;
Inboard sits in middle under cover in board and low on the waterline, nice and dry and protected.
either back corner is accesable and the hatch is a seating place or baitboard area.
Balance of boat is also more towards the middle / centre.
Outboard hangs out the back getting seawater over it all the time.
And is in the way of fighting a fish that drags the line across the stern.
Rob H
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4stroke outboard or diesel
4stroke outboard or diesel inboard, but Id stay away from a petrol inboard especially if buying used.
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glastronomic
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A modern, well maintained
A modern, well maintained petrol inboard should not catch fire nor does an petrol powered outboard where the fuel tank breather hoses and outlets & fuel lines are inside the boat!
How many petrol car engines catch fire (that are propperly maintained/looked after?)
till
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How many cars are vapor-proof
How many cars are vapor-proof underneath?
glastronomic
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Calmday
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Date Joined: 17/08/11
There are safety and
There are safety and reliability concerns with a petrol inboard. A agree with four stroke outboards or diesels.
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pricey10
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Date Joined: 07/01/12
In that size of boat the
In that size of boat the inboard doesn't take up much space
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mullows
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Date Joined: 25/12/08
Pricey is right. Barely
Pricey is right. Barely enough room depth wise to put a pair of plyers but in saying that, it is a bloody good place to put a pair of plyers. Glastro is also right further up in saying that barely any water gets in and it gets a good wash down at home later anyway, and no outboard to lean over when fishing. Works for us.
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alfred
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Date Joined: 12/01/07
I would go diesel inboard
I would go diesel inboard anytime if I could afford it. It sips fuel and allows for really long range trips. The down side is the exhaust fumes when going down wind. The new CRD however will be a major improvement in terms of exhaust fumes, but at the moment, they might cost more then the hull.
The engine hatch is really useful as a seat, dining table, prep bench, rigging station, suit up platform for diving, casting platform and doing naughty things if you have the right company, when in the middle of the ocean with no one around.
seaswirl
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Date Joined: 29/08/10
2601
I had a 2601 pilot house, with Volvo petrol stern drive. I would highly recomend the diesel, much better fuel economy, or go for twin 4 stroke outboards.