QUINTREX 4.2m ALUMINIUM BOAT, TINNIE, TINNY, YAMAHA 25

- WELCOME -

  For sale is a 4.2m (14ft) QUINTREX 'Trevally' Aluminium tinnie well fitted out for fishing.

The boat and trailer are registered - and in VGC

Almost everything you need to go fishing/boating in style

ABOUT THIS BOAT –

I bought the hull and trailer new in 2001 while living in the Northern Territory, with a plan to use it for Barra fishing. However I was so busy with work I only used it twice.

In 2003 I towed it to the Gold Coast and it remained in storage until last year when I fitted it out and put the current engine on it.

The photos show a red colour on the galvanised trailer and wheels, which looks like rust but it isn't. The trailer is a Dunbier, fully hot dipped galvanised with no rust whatsoever - the red colour is a stain from red NT dust. The photos are taken with flash and make it look more pronounced than it is.

I have now bought a sailing boat so this is reluctantly for sale.

THE MAIN FEATURES OF THE BOAT ARE -

• Aluminium floors, the centre is lower for better stability and headroom, the sides carry the fuel tank and eskys
• Side console with remote controls and anti-feedback steering
• Side pockets which provide dry storage and also stiffen the hull for a better ride in rough water
• Swivel seats which are moveable 
• High full length railings with clear spray dodgers which eliminate 90% of spray and still allow good visibility
• High and re-inforced transom which reduces chances of swamping during bar crossings
• New custom-made bimini for shade and also folds forward for transport and when casting
• Extra strong bow roller, samson post and hawse hole which makes anchoring and retrieving the anchor a breeze
• Swim step on transom for easy and safe re-boarding
• Rod holders - one each side at the back 
• There are no dents, cracks or damage on the hull as it has had very little use
• Has always been stored in a shed and so the bimini and clear dodgers have no sun damage and are in perfect condition

EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED WITH THE BOAT -

• VHF marine band transceiver and antenna which folds down for transport
• Echo sounder/fish finder
• Large compass fixed on console
• 12V battery recharged by the engine
• 30 ltr Aluminium fuel tank
• Quality 20 ltr polypropylene jerry can for extra fuel
• Livebait esky with bubbler
• Drinks esky
• Catch esky - see photos, eskys and fuel tank have tie-down straps/bungees
• Lifejackets - old but serviceable
• Several anchors for different conditions, rope and chain etc

THE MAIN ENGINE - is a fairly old Yamaha (at least it's a Yamaha!) 25hp. It was reconditioned by an outboard mechanic last year and runs perfectly. With two people and a moderate load it pushes the boat along at 19-20kts at 90% power which is quite economical.

Good features of the engine are -

• It's a Yamaha
• Has only run about 10 hrs since being reconditioned
• Has electric start and forward controls (ignition, choke, throttle, forward and reverse, safety cut-out)
• Has manual pull-starter in case of flat battery
• Always starts instantly and runs perfectly
• Spare parts are readily available
• Has always been flushed with fresh water after use
• Has 12V regulated lighting circuit to operate the boat's electrics and charge the battery

Bad features of the engine are -

• It does not have electric tilt/trim so in shallow water you have to tilt it manually and put a pin in 
• The top tilt pin is missing so when trailering the boat I use a block of wood to support the leg

The low asking price of this sale reflects the age of the engine and so a budget conscious buyer might enjoy using the boat as it is for a season or two and perhaps later fit a more modern engine, I would suggest a 40hp.

THE TRAILER - is a Dunbier, hot dipped galvanised, no rust but has a reddish colour due to dust from the 'Red Centre'.

Features of the trailer are -

• The rollers and slippers are well set-up for very easy launch and retrieval of the boat
• The manual winch has a webbing strap and is simple to use, even on a steep boat ramp
• Guide rollers at the back of the trailer ensure central boat positioning - magic if there's a current or waves at the ramp!
• The main wheels are galvanised and the tyre treads look new - they have done about 7000km
• There is a new spare wheel and tyre mounted on the front of the trailer
• The jockey wheel is new and is the tilt type - no need to remove it when towing, just pull handle and rotate - see photos
• Wheel hubs have 'bearing buddy' self greasers to expel water and prevent bearings rusting.
• Tie-down straps and bow chain are included
• It tows really well, you don't even notice it's there until you look in the mirror.

FREE GIFTS THAT COME WITH THIS PURCHASE -

• Auxiliary engine that runs as is but needs a little work and a new carby
• 4 ltrs of 2 pack epoxy paint with white, yellow, orange, red and tan tints. I was going to paint the hull - cost $120 
• Quite a bit of fishing tackle, handlines, quite a few used lures that will still catch fish
• Oars if wanted
• Selection of fishing rods - used but serviceable
• Other fishing/boating related items that I'll find as I clear the shed out

PRIOR INSPECTION -

Prior inspection is invited and recommended. Please email me (Alan) via ebay or call  (07) 5593 9344 or 0418 731 903. The boat is in Currumbin on the southern end of the Gold Coast, Qld.

PLEASE MAKE AN OFFER -

I am moving interstate and this boat must be sold - so all offers will be considered

TERMS -

Payment within 48hrs of agreement to purchase please. In event of some problem with payment which will exceed that timeframe please contact me before making the purchase.

COLLECTION -

The purchaser will need to collect or take delivery of the boat within 7 days of the sale. I can deliver the boat a reasonable distance if that assists.

PAYMENT OPTIONS -

The buyer may make payment by any of the methods described below, funds must be cleared prior to collection/delivery. Thanks