Guide • Brisbane • Gold Coast • Sunshine Coast
A professional, practical framework for assessing listings, requesting verification, and structuring a safe purchase across South-East Queensland.
Potential repair cover-ups.
Control: request pre-paint photos; proceed with inspection conditions.
Spongy deck, flex near motor well.
Control: independent structural inspection or avoid.
No cold-start/compression.
Control: verification pack first; strict conditions if proceeding.
Poor planing; high fuel burn.
Control: check plate rating and comps; adjust price or pass.
Reliability risk.
Control: budget for re-loom; use as a negotiation lever.
Documentation uncertainty.
Control: require matching IDs and PPSR; tighten conditions.
Brakes/bearings/plate issues.
Control: prefer single-axle with mechanical/override brakes; plate photo set.
Hook/dents or cracked welds.
Control: specialist report; price the repair or avoid.
Cosmetic vs structural matters.
Control: differentiate via inspection; avoid structural repairs at retail.
Too cheap or unjustified premium.
Control: benchmark against recent sales; align price to findings.
Safeguards blocked.
Control: proceed only with conditions, or walk away.
Hi, keen on the boat. Please share:
• HIN/rego + engine serial (photos)
• Last service invoice + major receipts
• Cold-start video from stone-cold (tell-tale + idle)
• Compression numbers per cylinder (photo/video)
• Trailer compliance plate photo; brake type
Available for inspection and a short sea trial?
Thanks
| Hull / Type | Typical HP | Indicative Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seafarer ~5.0–5.2 (glass half-cab) | 90–115 | $16k–$24k | Drier bay ride; check transom/floor/stringers |
| Haines V16R (glass runabout) | 70–90 | $12k–$20k | Compact; verify compression & charging |
| Quintrex/Stacer ~4.8–5.0 (ally runabout) | 60–90 | $13k–$22k | Easy tow; clears reduce spray |
| Polycraft 4.8 Cuddy (poly) | 70–90 | $16k–$24k | Quiet, stable; mind weight distribution |