2004 Haines Hunter 500 Carnival Bowrider
2004 Haines Hunter 500 Carnival Bowrider, Powered by Honda 90hp 4 Stroke.
This is a versatile, comfortable, easily handled and sporty boat. With its flexible interior set-up and excellent seakeeping abilities, perfect entry level boat for taking taking mum and the kids on a skiing picnic Saturday and backing up for a fish on Sunday.
The Carnival bowrider hull weighs 1450kg and is able to be towed by a smaller family car.
The 5m hull is found on a number of models in the Haines Hunter lineup, but it seems very well suited to bowrider format.
With its fine entry point, prominent chines, twin strakes and aggressive vee, the 500 Carnival slices through stiff chop smoothly, quietly and without any fuss.
Quite beamy at 2.1m, the Carnival is stable at rest and doesntt feel the least bit tippy on the plane, as well as being incredibly soft riding and dry. With the motor trimmed right out and the throttle jammed down, the Carnival sits back on its hindquarters and sprints over the nasty chop like it isnt there. Great fun!
In terms of handling, this hull doesnt a foot wrong. It refuses to stumble when chine riding along steep boat wakes, tracking straight and true. The boat didn't misbehave when chucked into tight turns; instead it felt balanced and predictable.
Overall, a nine out of 10 for performance - a safe, fun ride for first time boat buyers.
CMG at Sydney Boathouse, 2/2 Waterways Court, Sydney, our friendly staff will be pleased to help with your specific requirements.
Specifications
- Mono Hull
- 5 m
