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Sea Library

Boat Tests

All boat tests are listed alphabetically. There are two types – the renowned, in-depth “hands-on” full F&B boat tests, and the shorter ‘write-up’ or PR style of test which we do when time, or the weather, or boat availability does not permit a full report.

The previews are designed to help you make sure it’s the exact boat you’re after, so you can quickly decide whether it’s the one you want to download or not. Please Note: to download (or just read) an article,  just click on the RED ARROW where it says “View Complete Article”.

Importantly, all tests and reports are time and magazine dated. How? Easy – just check the little black panel across the bottom of each page. This tells you the year/month/magazine the report was first published, and note all prices have been left as they were when the report was first published.

Please remember this when making comparisons – especially as tests in the Library can span upwards of 15 years, so EVERY PRICE shown needs to be carefully re-checked to ensure they are relevant today.

 

Boat Tests
ADM 6.0 Platey (F&B Project Boat)

Engine: Yamaha Eng. Type: 4 Stroke Outboard HP: 115 HP
Type: Cuddy Cabin LOA: 6.0 M Fuel Trial: Yes
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 9  
Allycraft 475 CCab

Engine: Honda Eng. Type: 4 Stroke Outboard HP: 50 HP
Type: Centre Cabin LOA: 4.7 M Fuel Trial: Yes
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 8  
Allycraft 5.5 Centre Console (Yates)

Engine: Honda Eng. Type: 4 Stroke Outboard HP: 90 HP
Type: Centre Console LOA: 5.5 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: John & Sam Yates Pages: 5  
Allycraft Kakadu 4.35 (Yamaha 40 Report)

Engine: Yamaha Eng. Type: 4 Stroke Outboard HP: 40 HP
Type: Open Dinghy LOA: 4.3 M Fuel Trial: Yes
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 5  
AMM 5.2 CC Deluxe

Engine: Evinrude Eng. Type: 2 Stroke Outboard HP: 115 HP
Type: Centre Console LOA: 5.2 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 2  
AMM 5.2 Centre Console

Engine: Johnson Eng. Type: 2 Stroke Outboard HP: 90 HP
Type: Centre Console LOA: 5.2 M Fuel Trial: Yes
Author: Jeff Webster Pages: 5  
AMM 6.4 WA Platey

Engine: Yamaha Eng. Type: 2 Stroke Outboard HP: 200 HP
Type: Walk Around LOA: 6.4 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Jeff Webster Pages: 5  
AMM 7.4 Platey Steyr (Sterndrive)

Engine: Steyr Eng. Type: Diesel (sterndrive) HP: 212 HP
Type: Half Cabin LOA: 7.4 M Fuel Trial: Yes
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 7  
AMM 9.1 Tournament Platey

Engine: Yamaha Eng. Type: 4 Stroke Outboard HP: 200 HP
Type: Half Cabin LOA: 9.1 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 2  
Arvour 20 FG Cuddy

Engine: Nanni Eng. Type: Diesel (shaft) HP: 85 HP
Type: Cuddy Cabin LOA: 7.0 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 8  
Avon 3.11 Inflatable (roll up)

Engine: N/A Eng. Type: N/A HP: 0 HP
Type: Inflatable LOA: 3.1 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 3  
Barcrusher 6.1 Cuddy

Engine: Yamaha Eng. Type: 4 Stroke Outboard HP: 115 HP
Type: Cuddy Cabin LOA: 6.1 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 7  
Barcrusher 6.4 Hard Top Cuddy 640C

Engine: Yamaha Eng. Type: 4 Stroke Outboard HP: 150 HP
Type: Cuddy Cabin LOA: 6.4 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Jeff Webster Pages: 7  
Barcrusher 6.7 Hardtop

Engine: Yamaha Eng. Type: HPDI Outboard HP: 150 HP
Type: Half Cabin LOA: 6.7 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Jeff Webster Pages: 5  
Bass Strait Boats Offshore 24 (F33)

Engine: Yanmar Eng. Type: Petrol (sterndrive) HP: 240 HP
Type: Cuddy Cabin LOA: 7.3 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Trevor Stowe Pages: 1  
Black Watch 26 with Tower

Engine: Volvo Eng. Type: Diesel (sterndrive) HP: 230 HP
Type: Half Cabin LOA: 8.1 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 6  
Blue Fin 5.25 BR

Engine: Mercury Eng. Type: 2 Stroke Outboard HP: 90 HP
Type: Bow Rider LOA: 5.2 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 4  
Brooker 410 Fisherman Open

Engine: Yamaha Eng. Type: 2 Stroke Outboard HP: 30 HP
Type: Open Dinghy LOA: 4.0 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 2  
Cairns Custom Craft 5.7 Cat (F&B Project Boat)

Engine: Evinrude Eng. Type: 2 Stroke Outboard HP: 70 HP
Type: Centre Console LOA: 5.7 M Fuel Trial: Yes
Author: Peter Webster & Ruth Cunningham Pages: 10  
Cairns Custom Craft 6.80 Cat (F&B Project Boat)

Engine: Suzuki Eng. Type: 4 Stroke Outboard HP: 140 HP
Type: Walk Around LOA: 6.8 M Fuel Trial: Yes
Author: Peter Webster & Ruth Cunningham Pages: 9  
Cairns Custom Craft 7.2 (F&B Project Boat)

Engine: Yanmar Eng. Type: Diesel (sterndrive) HP: 240 HP
Type: Cabin Cruiser (Mono) LOA: 7.2 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Peter Webster & Ruth Cunningham Pages: 5  
Cairns Custom Craft 8.0 (F&B Project Boat)

Engine: Yanmar Eng. Type: Diesel (sterndrive) HP: 300 HP
Type: Cabin Cruiser (Mono) LOA: 8.0 M Fuel Trial: Yes
Author: Peter Webster & Ruth Cunningham Pages: 8  
Clark AF530 Centre Console

Engine: Suzuki Eng. Type: 4 Stroke Outboard HP: 90 HP
Type: Centre Console LOA: 5.3 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 5  
Cresta 900

Engine: MerCruiser Eng. Type: Petrol (sterndrive) HP: 300 HP
Type: Sports Cruiser LOA: 9.4 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 8  
Cruise Craft 4.75 Lure Side Console

Engine: Johnson Eng. Type: 2 Stroke Outboard HP: 60 HP
Type: Side Console LOA: 4.7 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Jeff Webster Pages: 5  
Cruise Craft 600 Explorer

Engine: Johnson Eng. Type: 2 Stroke Outboard HP: 150 HP
Type: Cuddy Cabin LOA: 6.0 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Jeff Webster Pages: 4  
Cruise Craft 625 Explorer

Engine: Johnson Eng. Type: 2 Stroke Outboard HP: 150 HP
Type: Cuddy Cabin LOA: 6.2 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Darren Shiel Pages: 5  
Cruise Craft 625 Outsider

Engine: Yamaha Eng. Type: HPDI Outboard HP: 175 HP
Type: Cuddy Cabin LOA: 6.2 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Jeff Webster &F&B Team Pages: 7  
Cruise Craft 685 Explorer SF

Engine: Mercury Eng. Type: 4 Stroke Outboard HP: 135 HP
Type: Cuddy Cabin LOA: 6.9 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 8  
Cruise Craft 685 Outsider

Engine: Evinrude Eng. Type: Ficht Outboard HP: 225 HP
Type: Cuddy Cabin LOA: 6.8 M Fuel Trial: Yes
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 8  
Cruise Craft 700 Executive

Engine: MerCruiser Eng. Type: Petrol (sterndrive) HP: 260 HP
Type: Sports Cruiser LOA: 7.0 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Peter Webster & Ruth Cunningham Pages: 8  
Cyclone 680 CentreConsole

Engine: Mercury Eng. Type: Optimax Outboard HP: 200 HP
Type: Centre Console LOA: 6.8 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Peter WEbster Pages: 2  
Dominator 4 Side Console (Cat)

Engine: Honda Eng. Type: 4 Stroke Outboard HP: 50 HP
Type: Side Console LOA: 4.0 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 5  
Dominator 4900 (Cat) Canyon Runner

Engine: Mercury Eng. Type: 2 Stroke Outboard HP: 60 HP
Type: Cuddy Cabin LOA: 4.9 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 5  
Dominator 5 (Cat)

Engine: Suzuki Eng. Type: 2 Stroke Outboard HP: 55 HP
Type: Cuddy Cabin LOA: 5.0 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 2  
Dominator 560 Cuddy (Cat)

Engine: Honda Eng. Type: 4 Stroke Outboard HP: 90 HP
Type: Cuddy Cabin LOA: 5.6 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Jeff Webster Pages: 6  
Dominator 7 Canyon Runner (Cat)

Engine: Honda Eng. Type: 4 Stroke Outboard HP: 150 HP
Type: Cuddy Cabin LOA: 7.0 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 9  
Dominator 7 Mk 11 Canyon Runner SP (Cat)

Engine: Honda Eng. Type: 4 Stroke Outboard HP: 150 HP
Type: Cuddy Cabin LOA: 7.0 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 6  
Dominator 7.0 Patrol Canyon Runner (Cat)

Engine: Honda Eng. Type: 4 Stroke Outboard HP: 150 HP
Type: Cuddy Cabin LOA: 7.0 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 7  
Fisher 6.20 Maxi Centre Console

Engine: Suzuki Eng. Type: 4 Stroke Outboard HP: 175 HP
Type: Centre Console LOA: 6.2 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 5  
Glacier Bay 2270 Isle Runner (Cat)

Engine: Honda Eng. Type: 4 Stroke Outboard HP: 90 HP
Type: Cuddy Cabin LOA: 6.7 M Fuel Trial: Yes
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 6  
Glacier Bay 2270 Isle Runner (Cat)

Engine: Suzuki Eng. Type: 4 Stroke Outboard HP: 115 HP
Type: Half Cabin LOA: 6.7 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 5  
Glacier Bay 2670 WA Isle Runner (Cat)

Engine: Suzuki Eng. Type: 4 Stroke Outboard HP: 150 HP
Type: Cuddy Cabin LOA: 7.9 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 8  
Glacier Bay 2685 Cat

Engine: Honda Eng. Type: 4 Stroke Outboard HP: 150 HP
Type: Cabin Cruiser (Cat) LOA: 8.0 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 7  
Goldstar 6000 Platey

Engine: Yamaha Eng. Type: 4 Stroke Outboard HP: 115 HP
Type: Cuddy Cabin LOA: 6.5 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Steve Jones Pages: 4  
Haines Hunter 585SF Seeker

Engine: Evinrude Eng. Type: Ficht Outboard HP: 150 HP
Type: Cuddy Cabin LOA: 5.8 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 7  
Haines Hunter 585SF Seeker Major FICHT Report

Engine: Evinrude Eng. Type: Ficht Outboard HP: 150 HP
Type: Cuddy Cabin LOA: 5.8 M Fuel Trial: Yes
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 9  
Haines Hunter 635SF Challenger

Engine: Evinrude Eng. Type: Ficht Outboard HP: 90 HP
Type: Walk Around LOA: 6.3 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 6  
Haines Signature 460C Cuddy

Engine: Honda Eng. Type: 4 Stroke Outboard HP: 50 HP
Type: Cuddy Cabin LOA: 4.6 M Fuel Trial: Yes
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 7  
Haines Signature 460R Runabout

Engine: Mercury Eng. Type: 4 Stroke Outboard HP: 50 HP
Type: Runabout LOA: 4.6 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 5  
Haines Signature 460SF Side Console

Engine: Suzuki Eng. Type: 4 Stroke Outboard HP: 70 HP
Type: Side Console LOA: 4.6 M Fuel Trial: Yes
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 7  
Haines Signature 470DF

Engine: Yamaha Eng. Type: 2 Stroke Outboard HP: 60 HP
Type: Cuddy Cabin LOA: 4.7 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 3  
Haines Signature 493C Cuddy Cabin

Engine: Suzuki Eng. Type: 4 Stroke Outboard HP: 70 HP
Type: Cuddy Cabin LOA: 4.9 M Fuel Trial: Yes
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 9  
Haines Signature 500C Cuddy Cabin

Engine: Suzuki Eng. Type: 4 Stroke Outboard HP: 70 HP
Type: Cuddy Cabin LOA: 5.0 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Jeff Webster & F&B pics Pages: 5  
Haines Signature 500RF Runabout

Engine: Suzuki Eng. Type: 4 Stroke Outboard HP: 115 HP
Type: Runabout LOA: 5.1 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Jeff Webster Pages: 6  
Haines Signature 530 BR Bow Rider

Engine: Yamaha Eng. Type: 2 Stroke Outboard HP: 130 HP
Type: Bow Rider LOA: 5.3 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 5  
Haines Signature 530C Cuddy Cabin

Engine: Mercury Eng. Type: 4 Stroke Outboard HP: 90 HP
Type: Cuddy Cabin LOA: 5.3 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 4  
Haines Signature 540F Yamaha 100hp Report

Engine: Yamaha Eng. Type: 4 Stroke Outboard HP: 100 HP
Type: Cuddy Cabin LOA: 5.4 M Fuel Trial: Yes
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 4  
Haines Signature 542 RF Runabout Fishing

Engine: Yamaha Eng. Type: 2 Stroke Outboard HP: 130 HP
Type: Runabout LOA: 5.4 M Fuel Trial: Yes
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 6  
Haines Signature 542CC (No Frills)

Engine: Yamaha Eng. Type: 2 Stroke Outboard HP: 115 HP
Type: Centre Console LOA: 5.4 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 1  
Haines Signature 542CC Centre Console

Engine: Mercury Eng. Type: Optimax Outboard HP: 135 HP
Type: Centre Console LOA: 5.4 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 4  
Haines Signature 542F Fishing Cuddy Cabin

Engine: Yamaha Eng. Type: 4 Stroke Outboard HP: 115 HP
Type: Cuddy Cabin LOA: 5.4 M Fuel Trial: Yes
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 6  
Haines Signature 543F

Engine: Suzuki Eng. Type: 4 Stroke Outboard HP: 115 HP
Type: Cuddy Cabin LOA: 5.4 M Fuel Trial: Yes
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 7  
Haines Signature 550C- Mercury Optimax 135 Report

Engine: Mercury Eng. Type: Optimax Outboard HP: 135 HP
Type: Cuddy Cabin LOA: 5.5 M Fuel Trial: Yes
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 6  
Haines Signature 580C Cuddy Cabin

Engine: Suzuki Eng. Type: 4 Stroke Outboard HP: 140 HP
Type: Cuddy Cabin LOA: 5.8 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Jeff Webster Pages: 7  
Haines Signature 580F Cuddy

Engine: Suzuki Eng. Type: 4 Stroke Outboard HP: 140 HP
Type: Cuddy Cabin LOA: 5.8 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 6  
Haines Signature 600BR Bow Rider

Engine: MerCruiser Eng. Type: Petrol (sterndrive) HP: 260 HP
Type: Bow Rider LOA: 6.0 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Darren Shiel Pages: 6  
Haines Signature 600F Fishing Cuddy Cabin

Engine: Mercury Eng. Type: Optimax Outboard HP: 150 HP
Type: Cuddy Cabin LOA: 6.0 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 6  
Haines Signature 600RF Runabout Fishing

Engine: Yamaha Eng. Type: HPDI Outboard HP: 150 HP
Type: Runabout LOA: 6.0 M Fuel Trial: No
Author: Peter Webster Pages: 7  
Haines Signature 600RF Yamaha 150 4 stroke

Engine: Yamaha Eng. Type: 4 Stroke Outboard HP: 150 HP