
The Haines Hunter 675 Offshore Hardtop was deemed the winner in the Fibreglass Fishing Boats division at Australia’s Greatest Boats 2015. The brand has a tradition that goes back more than half a century and can rightly lay claim to building some of the best known fishing boats in the country. Of course, that fact that it’s fully trailerable and still capable of outfishing much larger (and even more expensive) gameboats should not be forgotten.įew serious anglers in Australia haven’t heard of Haines Hunter boats. It’s not cheap and it will require a serious tow vehicle and matching trailer. It goes without saying that this hardtop fishing rig is a big, heavy muscle boat. The ride is unbelievably smooth and stable - as good as it gets on a boat this size.
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We’re talking about professional boat operators who may very well spend more time on their boat than they do on land during peak season. Quite simply, the fibreglass hardtop White Pointer 263HT is the kind of hull that a commercial operator would choose. We tested one earlier this year, fitted with twin 250hp Suzuki outboard motors, and the performance was mind-blowing. It comes with a very large deck, deep freeboard, a superb layout and an extraordinary selection of accessories to choose from. The White Pointer 263 Hardtop is derived from the famous Formula 233 hull. The company specialises in commercial boats for charter, abalone and dive operators, as well as premium fibreglass fishing boats for serious recreational boaters. White Pointer boats are built by White Pointer Marine in Bairnsdale, Victoria. The White Pointer 263 is, without exaggeration, one of the best-riding trailerable boats, we’ve ever been on. 10 of the best fibreglass hardtops White Pointer 263 Hardtop

This is Part I - so look out for Part II, coming soon. With so many new hard tops, we couldn’t fit them all here. Here are 10 of the best new fibreglass hardtop boats recently released in Australia.
