The new fishing machine

[Dylan]

Picked up the new boat yesterday.

Pioneer 180 Sportfish. An 18ft American made center console, so the quality and finish is excellent.
On the back is a 135 Verado, which should see the boat going along nicley.

We wanted a stable boat that was capable of going offshore and still being able to fish the shallower rivers and dams.

Total lengh: 18ft(5.5m)
Beam: 7'7''(2.3m)

[ruski]

Awesome looking rig! Hope it serves you well

[Alex]

Great looking rig! Congrats on the purchase.

[BloodWorm]

Very nice, enjoy.

[Dror]

Very nice boat. I really like the Pioneers and very nearly bought one of the Cape Island's before the Trophy came up at the right price. It should serve you very well.
Did you import the boat yourself or buy it through the Aus dealer?

Cheers, Dror

[Dylan]

Thanks for the comments

Originally Posted by Dror

Very nice boat. I really like the Pioneers and very nearly bought one of the Cape Island's before the Trophy came up at the right price. It should serve you very well.
Did you import the boat yourself or buy it through the Aus dealer?

Cheers, Dror

Thanks mate, we got it through BL Marine in Melbourne.

[Piscateur]

Awesome allround boat there Dylan. Congrats

[Dylan]

Heres some of the electronics/accessories that we're going to install.
Still have trim tabs and electric motor to come.

HDS 10 and Vessel view display are going to be flush mounted in the dash.
HDS 5 is going to be mounted on the bow in front of the casting deck.

[DaiwaFreak]

Wow, awesome looking boat mate. When you do give it a run, tell us if you can hear the supercharger

[Breamkid]

You lucky son of a ...
Very very shmick looking rig and you better take me out in her ;D

[Dylan]

Originally Posted by Breamkid

You lucky son of a ...
Very very shmick looking rig and you better take me out in her ;D

Thanks man, Once we've fitted it out we'll take u for a ride.

Originally Posted by DaiwaFreak

Wow, awesome looking boat mate. When you do give it a run, tell us if you can hear the supercharger

Cheers mate, i'll let you know how it goes

[slick41st]

that is an excellent looking boat, I saw one recently and they fitted a removable screen to the front, it would have made it a bit more comfortable for pax when a long way offshore
Cheers, Damien

[Dylan]

Originally Posted by slick41st

that is an excellent looking boat, I saw one recently and they fitted a removable screen to the front, it would have made it a bit more comfortable for pax when a long way offshore
Cheers, Damien

Thanks Damien, we're thinking of getting a removable screen to put up between the t-top rails, in front of the console. It will be good to stop a bit of the spray and wind when offshore down south.

[gtxrally]

Nice one Dylan,

Hope you get to christen it soon.
Cheers Dale.

[IceManDude]

Thats one sick looking rig Dylan...if ya ever need a deckie just swing past and pick us up...i'm just down the road...haha