Runabout boat full#
While we didn’t back up on any fish, this full transom was tested as I stood at the back of the boat while a good-sized wash from another boat I was photographing pushed up against the back of the Aquamaster.Īnother feature I liked was the centrally opening windscreen, which allowed easy access to the anchor well. It is also worth noting that a full transom has become standard for Aquamaster boats, which adds to the feeling of safety and is ideal when young children are on board.
These measurements combined with a full carpeted floor gave you a large, stable platform to walk around or fish from. This feeling of space was probably aided by the decent beam, which stretched 1.95m, and the depth of a whopping 1m. With all the essentials safely stowed, what feels like a lot of floor space can be used for crab pots, a tube for towing the kids or an Esky. The glovebox would be a top spot for your phone and wallet, and is fitted with two drink holders. As for storage, which is always important in a smaller boat, two good-sized side pockets are complemented by an area forward of the helm that would be ideal for life jackets, and room under the rear seats for tackle bags, soft-style Eskies and the like. In terms of seating, the 420 Aquamaster has two seats at the helm and two at the rear, which rounds out the seating capacity of four. Yes, we did get a little spray from the odd bigger wave, but the windscreen protected us and left us dry. Initial thoughts as we met the beam-on chop were the 3mm bottom and topsides really give this boat a solid feeling, which was reinforced by the number of ribs used during construction of the hull. While this boat is probably better suited to the southern bay, it was going to be a good test. It is important to remember this is only a 4.2m boat and we were heading out through the often-average part of Moreton Bay between Cleveland Point and Peel Island. As we launched and kicked the Suzuki into gear, I was reminded how quiet these engines are, with the 4.2m Aquamaster jumping easily onto the plane with two people on board and sitting at the helm. Like other Aquamasters I’ve seen, first impressions were good as the fully welded top deck and gunwales look clean and straight, which was easily identifiable with a coat of white paint contrasting the blue side sheets. As luck would have it, we were met by a 10-knot northwester at the ramp as we launched the Aquamaster 420 Runabout fitted with a 40hp Suzuki four-stroke. Not only did a boat test allow me to get out of the office, but we decided to launch from Cleveland and duck over to glorious Horseshoe Bay on Peel Island, which is an absolutely beautiful place. THOUGH I had seen plenty of Aquamaster boats over the years at ramps and boat shows, I had not had the pleasure of testing one out, so when Rod from Australian Marine Centre asked the question, I jumped at the opportunity. Even at 6’2” the author found a comfortable driving position. Two seats at the stern are comfortable due to all the Note the area under the dash where you could put life jackets. The helm had room for big-screen electronics. The 40hp Suzuki and 420 Aquamaster are, as Greg Evans would say, “a perfect match”. The 3mm hull and top decks give you a solid feel when darting across the bay.
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