My New Bluefin Firecat

[markas76]

Well after asking advice from bream master members on boat brands and engines and getting plenty of helpful feeback I finally ordered my new BLUEFIN FIRECAT 4.95 about a month ago and the build stage is finished, now off to Lismore Outboards to get fitted with a 90hp Suzuki 4 stroke, Minn kota I-pilot and a HDS-7 touch, cant wait to get my hands on it.
Here's a few pics of the build.

[markas76]

A Few More Pics

[HVBfishaholic]

Looks like it is going to be a fish catching machine.
Look forward to seeing the shots of the finished boat.

[smackmaa]

Looks sick dude.. how come all the way to Lismore outboards from brisbane waters for engine and leccy fit?

[markas76]

With The Custom Wrap On

[markas76]

Originally Posted by smackmaa

Looks sick dude.. how come all the way to Lismore outboards from brisbane waters for engine and leccy fit?

Thanks mate, Lismore is the closest Bluefin and Suzuki Dealer to where I live. So the boat was built on the Gold Coast then they'll send it down to Lismore for Suzuki fit out, then when its ready ill be driving up to Lismore to pick it up. There is closer Bluefin dealers to me but they sell other brands of engine but I really wanted a Suzuki.

[Bronco T]

Nice looking boat mate, looks like a real solid build.
Only heard good things about Bluefin boats.

[markas76]

Originally Posted by Bronco T

Nice looking boat mate, looks like a real solid build.
Only heard good things about Bluefin boats.

Thanks mate, as I said in my original post, the reason I ended up going with a bluefin was because of all the good feedback I got about them on this forum. And the internal layout of the firecat was exactly what I was after, front and rear casting decks with a rod locker down the side at the same height as the cast decks.
I"ll put up a few more pics once its fitted out with engine and electrics.

[Rustness]

The boat looks awesome. I was tossing up between one and the renegade. Ended up with the renegade which I'm happy with cause none of the dealers near me could get me a water test in one. Still waiting on that after 2 months lol. Good choice with the Suzuki. Great outboard.

[Timmah]

I borrowed one a few years back on the gold coast and they are one awesome boat, can't remember which model I had but was awesome on the water. Moved along nicely too once I got used to the controls. You won't be disappointed. have fun with your new rig. Do they does it come with a livewell as well? They were fitting them with Flow-Rite systems previously

Cheers
Tim

[markas76]

Originally Posted by Rustness

The boat looks awesome. I was tossing up between one and the renegade. Ended up with the renegade which I'm happy with cause none of the dealers near me could get me a water test in one. Still waiting on that after 2 months lol. Good choice with the Suzuki. Great outboard.

Thanks rustness, im stoked with how its turned out, it looks awsome.. Im sure you'll be happy with your renegade also, did you go with a Suzuki on yours aswell???

[markas76]

Originally Posted by Timmah

I borrowed one a few years back on the gold coast and they are one awesome boat, can't remember which model I had but was awesome on the water. Moved along nicely too once I got used to the controls. You won't be disappointed. have fun with your new rig. Do they does it come with a livewell as well? They were fitting them with Flow-Rite systems previously

Cheers
Tim

Hey tinmah, I think you were one of the guys who originally gave me good feedback about Bluefin boats a few months ago when I asked about them, I got heaps of great feedback from yourself and other BM members which helped me decide to go with a Bluefin and I havent regretted it, Brad and the staff from Bluefin could not have been more helpful.
And yeh mate it comes standard with a 90ltr flowrite livewell .
Cheers.

[sexton]

Sweet looking rig mate!

[markas76]

Originally Posted by sexton

Sweet looking rig mate!

Cheers mate, 12 more days till I pick her up...Not that im counting down the days or anything

[Rustness]

Originally Posted by markas76

Thanks rustness, im stoked with how its turned out, it looks awsome.. Im sure you'll be happy with your renegade also, did you go with a Suzuki on yours aswell???

No I ended up with a 70 yamaha. Wanted a Suzuki as my last motor was the 90 Suzuki and was my favourite engine I've had.