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The iconic line of CruiseCraft Explorer quality family fishing boats has expanded with the release of the new Explorer 485 model. This is an exceptionally neat and compact fibreglass boat that bears all the hallmark attributes of the CruiseCraft marque. Measuring 4.95m long (including bowsprit) the Explorer 485 is a well balanced, pretty boat. In basic configuration it features a cuddy cab with open vee storage bins, big forward walk-through deck hatch and expansive cockpit for heaps of family fishing space. This is the kind of boat which is equally at home performing a whole range of activities on the water. It’s a great cuddy cab fishing boat for open waters, lakes and bays. When the fish are off the bite, why not have some family fun with a tube out the back. Or you can take the boat away on a camping weekend, just load it up with your camping gear and head to the horizon. The boat is rated to carry four adults with the maximum power on the transom limited to 90hp, in either two stroke or four stroke configuration. The recommended power is 70hp. The Explorer 485 is packaged with a single axle galvanised trailer, and with a kerbside weight of (approx) 1100 kgs, the boat is easy to tow, back and store. And best of all is the price. As a fully rigged boat/motor/trailer package ready for the water, the suggested price at the dealer yard begins in the early $30,000 region. Inside the boat the features and appointments are typical of those found in any CruiseCraft model. There is plush upholstery, including padded coamings, a walk through transom door and a big walk through deck hatch that affords the superior access to the bow sprit and anchor. At the helm there is ample dash space for engine instrumentation as well as marine electronics by way of a fish finder. The helm and passenger seats are fitted to elevated pedestals while additional seating is provided across the rear of the cockpit with the optional full width fold down rear bench seat. “This is the boat that will introduce many families to the CruiseCraft brand,” said Peter Benston, National Sales & Marketing Manager of CruiseCraft. “When we reviewed our product line up we felt there was a glaring omission and that was with the entry level family fishing boat. Our product line-up of Outsiders, Explorers, Resorts and Executive boat is very comprehensive, but we felt that the CruiseCraft brand was lacking a model to offer the first time boaters.” “Our dealers were telling us that new boaters were very comfortable with the CruiseCraft brand, but felt that we didn’t have a boat small enough to suit their level of skill and confidence.” “The Explorer 485 is the answer. We believe that once new boaters, or those moving up from a dinghy, experience the CruiseCraft brand through the Explorer 485, they will go on and further their boating with the bigger CruiseCraft models.” Everything about the CruiseCraft Explorer 485 remains true to the CruiseCraft philosophy of quality. While the Explorer 485 may target entry level customers, there are no corners cut with this boat when it comes to design or construction. The hull is foam filled for integral strength, buoyancy and quietness. And like all models in the CruiseCraft range, the Explorer 485 is fully backed by a 7 year structural guarantee on the hull. The styling fits beautifully with the fundamental CruiseCraft Explorer range, the gel coat finish is typically flawless and super shiny while the fixtures and marine fittings are the same as those used throughout the CruiseCraft line up. Specifications (CruiseCraft reserves the right to change specifications without incurring obligations whatsoever.) CruiseCraft is a wholly family owned, third generation Australian boat manufacturing business, operating from their Brisbane manufacturing facility. CruiseCraft boats are distributed exclusively through a network of Authorised Dealers throughout Australia and selected international markets.
For further information on this story contact: Peter Benston
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