Northbank 600c

bacchusboy · Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 8:49 am Post subject: Northbank 600c

Just wandering if anyone has fished out of one of these boats or owns one.They are suposed to be a soft riding hull and can handle rough conditions ok.Also what is the stability like at rest.Mostly will be used in ppb and some offshore work.

FOF · Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 6:38 pm Post subject:

I fished off one a few times in Wallaroo.
Nice layout, high gunnels and solid. Handled 30knot southerly very well. It reminded me of a Haines 585 i have also fished off. The Haines rode A LOT better but was a little more tender at rest. If it were my money i would choose the haines anyday.
Sorry if that offends any Northbank owners but just my preference.

ribbit · Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 7:53 pm Post subject:

u still looking bacusboy?
boat show is soon
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bacchusboy · Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 9:20 pm Post subject:

Thanks FoF for your honest answer.Yes the boat does look like the 585 just wandering if the Northbank was stable at anchor.

bacchusboy · Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 9:34 pm Post subject:

Hi Peter how are you has it been nearly 12 months since we spoke at last years show.Are you looking for a new boat to I heard you wore the old one out.I will be at the show checking out som gear for the new rig.The Stacer has to go cos there ain't enough room in the shed for both of them.

sully4 · Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 9:42 pm Post subject:

Had a real good look at a 6m northbank a few weeks ago and to be honest wasn't real impressed. I now look for different things in boats than I did years ago, with the main issue being build quality/integrity. The finish was average on close inspection at best.
The northbank for me, is not in the same class as some if it's rivals, but nor is their price tag.

bacchusboy · Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 10:41 pm Post subject:

Yes Sully i agree the finish is not up to some other builders standards but i think the hull design is better than most.Basic boat like the Haines profish.Just add some bling and it is a different boat.

Trailblaze_6.1 · Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2012 8:49 am Post subject:

The Northbank 650 HT is a ripper of a boat. how can you not rate it up there they are quality boats. Now Haines making hard tops Northbank were making them years ago.

FOF · Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2012 11:08 am Post subject:

I would have to agree. There are better options out there for the money.

bacchusboy · Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2012 6:52 pm Post subject:

$56k on the water turn key is not bad with the latest merc 150 4st with all the bling .Sorry havent got money to burn contract out all the work,rockets,bimini,clears,motor fitup,etc etc.Saved about $20k sorry just the tight arse coming out in me.