To my way of thinking I would prefer the tinnie not the punt. Because it is
true that the punt is not as good in a sea way. However it does depend an
your engine size too. If you are using a small engine as you suggest then
you may not reach plaining speed. If this is the case then unless you get
caught out in some really rough stuff then the stability of the punt might
be an advantage.
I know this just gives you more to consider but at the end of the day it
really comes down to personal preference. In Lakes, rivers and estuaries a
punt is ideal. In the sea the boat is a better choice the compromise is what
will matter in the practical use of whichever one you choose... every boat
is a compromise... If you choose the V nose punt then your sea fishing will
be limited. If you choose the boat there will be less limitation on your sea
fishing but some of the smaller rivers may be a problem.
Good luck and I hope you enjoy your trip and catch lots of fish in lots
of beautiful locations.

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High Country Houseboats
www.ahch.com.au
ph: (03) 5777 3899
"quietguy" wrote in
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Hi All

Soon I will be off touring (Oz) in a 4WD and caravan, and want to take a
car
top boat to do some fishing and waterway exploring.

However, I am not sure which shape boat is best, and am getting
conflicting advice from the several dealers I have approached.

Some tell me the VNose punts are best because they are stable for
fishing while the Vnose makes them OK when the waves come up a bit

Others tell me the vnose punts are only good for rivers and lakes as
they wil not handle the chop and waves that you get in bays and esturies

Buggered if I know which way to go, and the boat mfgs don't give out
info, they say talk to the dealer.

Due to weight restrictions (top of Prado) I am limited to something
around 50 to 80kgs, and since health is poor I can't carry a big motor.
I will use a roof top loader to get the boat up and down from the roof.

I will mostly be fishing in rivers, lakes, bays, and esturies (eg
Forster lakes, the Hawsbury, the Murray, Botany Bay, Sydney harbour,
etc) - maybe the ocean some times but only
if it is VERY VERY calm, and not far from shore.

Advice most welcome and appreciated

David

PS launching should not be a problem as I will take a folding trailer on

the back of the van