Haines Hunter 565 R - BoatAdvice (press release)

Haines Hunter has a cult following among fishermen with its impressive range of boats gracing the driveways and garages of many and the new Haines hunter 565R is sure to continue that appeal. This mid-sized trailerable vessel ticks all the boxes for keen anglers offering ample cockpit space, a genuinely fantastic ride and the option to spec up your boat in any way you see fit. The ‘R’ series combine usable space with a sport design and by reducing the cabin space by about 30cm and lowering the cabin height, they have increased on board space and maintained a sporty design. The usable cockpit space on this boat has to be-seen-to-be-believed. I would be hard pressed to recall another fibreglass boat in this size range that has similar space. This makes it excellent for fishing and the test boat, owned and set up by Haines Hunter owner John Haber, has been set up for just that. At feet level, there is a recess beneath the moulded side pockets that enables you to get you feet under it, meaning no awkward angles when fighting fish. You can opt to fit a full-width seat across the stern of the boat, which has a beam of 2. 40m, but John opted for a flush finish at the back to maximise space. Up above John has opted for a small bait prep/cutting board arrangement that is smaller than many I’ve seen but again maximises space. Source: boatadvice.com.au