Ex Aucklander living in Qld here, dream boat would be a kiwi built too, 7.5M Makaira Boat with that Carolina Flare and all the trimmings would be mint!
As a Kiwi, I saw the street at the start and thought you were NZ. I grew up around lakes so the Dominator was a fishing boat for us regular people with a Yamaha on the back it was also good for a ski behind, some ballast bags and ya god to go on the wake board, plus they great in smooth and rough lake conditions! Anyways always been my go to, we had a Magnum when I was younger 140 HP Yamaha on the back, but we stared with as Fireball 14" with a 50HP merc on the back, I learnt to water ski off that and deep water start on a single ski, people said it was impossible, but I always proved them wrong, I could beach start and even get a jetty start now and again but she served me an the old man well skiing and fishing! But the Dominator ow I'm of older age and just a cruise with friends and family nothing to big, i found back in the day we had the most fun with the simplest stuff, wed all have high end jet skis, but me old man and our GFs and the boys would be on that boat all day, while the jet skis would get an hour then sit, not the boat, she went from dusk till dawn! Anyways congrats mate, Kiwi made and you will love it!
In the states, in the FLA panhandle, I am targeting a Center console, Jack plates, power poles, 23-27'feet , that can get into shallow bayous, and still run out onto the Gulf of Mexico.
Look awesome Matt, The Kimberly has to be done. Target for now is Senator 500 SC. Later down the line something bigger with a cabin that can go out further and for longer.
Bloody awesome. One question with only one engine on the transom and heading out remote do you have a backup if your engine malfunctions? Only ask because in some other countries you are legally required to have two engines if you go offshore.
Makaira boats NZ for me 8mm hull with 8mm stringers strongest hull construction in the market with a Carolina flare bow absolute beautiful, workmanship is exceptional and their trailer designs and build is just art something we don't really see here in Australia
I’m not a big fan of boats but I’m happy with my 1992 bay liner quantum that I got for free. Put a couple hours of work on it and it’s been ok for a boat but it has got me on some 70-100 lbs catfish from the river I live on.
Saw this at the boat show, didn't twig at the time with explore offshore on it but was talked about if it could be yours. Cool to have seen it , nice boat.
Haven’t watched many videos then mate 😂 ill jump on a project here and there but I’ll never claim to do all the work on the boats/cars. I can’t afford to have something break on our trips 🤙🏼
Probably not a bad idea considering that they are closing tracks in this country like there’s no tomorrow.It’s going to be one way of keeping the content going. But realistically 99 percent of us would never be able to afford it unless we all had the sponsorship that you do and go and get your self a coxswain ticket 😮
Edit- Halfway though ep, trailer's done. Still good to see you promote Aussie businesses Southern boat trailer's in Melbourne can hook you up. Hit up ziggy. Absolute killers, when it comes to trailer's
Firstly, what a nice bloody boat.. 👌 I have my heart set on getting a Stabicraft 2450 Ultra Cab WT if I can make it work.. Dream boat... As for a name.... Grey Nurse.....🦈 Keep the content coming, and congratulations... 👍👍
Stabicraft 2750 ultra centre cab, it's built to handle rough conditions, it's big and spacious, you can lock it all up and sleep comfortably or you open the front, and step through to the bow easy as..
I really hope that you can Matt .you remind me of my younger days back in the seventies and eighties before the technology they have today I would love to work for some one like you if you’re interested I live in SEQ
Machina 771 would have looked good behind the ram! The high bow and aggressive style just look the goods! You’ve got yourself a nice looking tub though mate, we’ll done!
Sweet boat brother 👌 I looked at offshore NZ but just a bit too much money ended up with a decked out Surtees 650 game fisher built in my home town so it was nice to buy something from my roots living here in QLD Australia
Mate - as a 30year an diver I strongly advise go Yamaha. In all my time on the water the only time I ever lost days working was 25 years ago I swapped to Evinrude because a mate bought a dealership. Fortunately I changed back to Yamaha 9 months later. When I am asked what brand to get I just tell them to go down to the ramps when the boys are working and see what the majority of them are using! Cheers
I have a question for you because I'm considering a touring business around Qld. Did you look into the tax advantages you can get for business purchases. "Pleasure craft" usually are not allowed to be claimed unless you run a business with boats. How does that work for you? Did you get any advice about it? Can you claim back on the boat because it's part of your channel? Cheers mate.
Mate one day id love to get into an "image boat" i live in the south of nz these things are unreal flash as micheal jackson but just built for these conditions!
surtees 700 game fisher schmick boat, i used to live literally around the bend from surtees in bay of plenty NZ was a tease seeing some of the boats rolling out of the shed.
Boats get really small real quick,especially if you get a feul leak and fumes,always happens,,!,,,,,,,,,then you'll get a 14 footer heavy plate with sand bags to smooth ride pounding down and a little60 to 115
Ex Aucklander living in Qld here, dream boat would be a kiwi built too, 7.5M Makaira Boat with that Carolina Flare and all the trimmings would be mint!
Stunning Boat Matty, i would name it "Let's GO" !
I'm a simple man ,,a 17 ft centre console is my dream boat
i would love to see a round Australia trip fishing diving exploring every coast line of our amazing country
I think that was smart money spent on the 400 Merc... It's the one thing you'll never want to spend the money to upgrade later. Well chosen 👍
A poor man spends his money twice...
Do it once...
Do it right
As a Kiwi, I saw the street at the start and thought you were NZ.
I grew up around lakes so the Dominator was a fishing boat for us regular people with a Yamaha on the back it was also good for a ski behind, some ballast bags and ya god to go on the wake board, plus they great in smooth and rough lake conditions!
Anyways always been my go to, we had a Magnum when I was younger 140 HP Yamaha on the back, but we stared with as Fireball 14" with a 50HP merc on the back, I learnt to water ski off that and deep water start on a single ski, people said it was impossible, but I always proved them wrong, I could beach start and even get a jetty start now and again but she served me an the old man well skiing and fishing!
But the Dominator ow I'm of older age and just a cruise with friends and family nothing to big, i found back in the day we had the most fun with the simplest stuff, wed all have high end jet skis, but me old man and our GFs and the boys would be on that boat all day, while the jet skis would get an hour then sit, not the boat, she went from dusk till dawn!
Anyways congrats mate, Kiwi made and you will love it!
That's awesome. Can't wait to see more explore offshore!!!
Definitely a 4.5m plate boat 60hp tiller steer for cod fishing in the Murray but also big enough to take north Barra fishing 🤙
The ultimate all rounder 👌
In the states, in the FLA panhandle, I am targeting a Center console, Jack plates, power poles, 23-27'feet , that can get into shallow bayous, and still run out onto the Gulf of Mexico.
Look awesome Matt, The Kimberly has to be done. Target for now is Senator 500 SC. Later down the line something bigger with a cabin that can go out further and for longer.
Gotta love the passion for exploring! I’m in the same “boat” for new boat hunting criteria. Will definitely go to the open day!
Bloody awesome. One question with only one engine on the transom and heading out remote do you have a backup if your engine malfunctions? Only ask because in some other countries you are legally required to have two engines if you go offshore.
We will be traveling with another boat on most of our trips tbh. Back up is anchor 😂
Makaira boats NZ for me 8mm hull with 8mm stringers strongest hull construction in the market with a Carolina flare bow absolute beautiful, workmanship is exceptional and their trailer designs and build is just art something we don't really see here in Australia
They make awesome boats but you deep pockets 😂
@@Seaslayeradventue yes I know that's the dream boat mate when I wishfully win tatts🥹
Congrats on the boat mate. I remember seeing their 850ht with a 425 Yamaha Xto few years back at the same show. Dream boat!!
For what you’re going to use the boat for long trips I’ll be considering twin outboards for a piece of mind 👌👌congratulations mate beautiful boat
Yeah definitely considered it! Will see how this goes
My fave boat is the Haines Hunter 2250SL ski boat because I helped design it and built the prototype.
Offshore boats is what i would pick!
That trailer is something else, wow!
Matty the boat looks incredible, really like the trailer ideas for stone protection.
cant wait to see the reveal mate, well done
“Little bit carried away” seems to be the running theme here 😂
I’m not a big fan of boats but I’m happy with my 1992 bay liner quantum that I got for free. Put a couple hours of work on it and it’s been ok for a boat but it has got me on some 70-100 lbs catfish from the river I live on.
Saw this at the boat show, didn't twig at the time with explore offshore on it but was talked about if it could be yours. Cool to have seen it , nice boat.
Name has to be " Letz Go "
Or “understatement”
After all these builds YOU do, I’ve still never seen u build anything. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ever seen u with a spanner!
Sorry I didn’t build a boat 😂
Haven’t watched many videos then mate 😂 ill jump on a project here and there but I’ll never claim to do all the work on the boats/cars. I can’t afford to have something break on our trips 🤙🏼
@@theexplorelife😂😂😂 how dare you buy a boat matty!!!! When you could build one with your bare hands
What a wanker 😂
F the haters Matty
Congrats Matt, fantastic looking boat
Great boat mate, awesome content . you should name it lifetime as you’ve waited a lifetime to get your dream boat .
That is one gnarly boat. Far out. I’m not a boat person but now, I want one.
Love it matty....
It will Look great behind the big Ram.
Well done mate.
Full trip planning and gear episode for sure !!
2100 super cab stabicraft really can’t beat it
what a good lookin boat matty, congrats!
Probably not a bad idea considering that they are closing tracks in this country like there’s no tomorrow.It’s going to be one way of keeping the content going. But realistically 99 percent of us would never be able to afford it unless we all had the sponsorship that you do and go and get your self a coxswain ticket 😮
My dream is to open as much country as possible and keep it open mate! Will need some good coin to make it happen but hopefully one day 🙌
The nz off shore boat is the best on the market the amount of storage it’s got is next level they thought about everything it’s my boat of choice
Can’t wait for the next vid, your boat is epic, congrats mate
Cheers legend
Edit- Halfway though ep, trailer's done. Still good to see you promote Aussie businesses Southern boat trailer's in Melbourne can hook you up. Hit up ziggy. Absolute killers, when it comes to trailer's
Freeman 47’ with quad 600 Verado’s, but your boat is a monster🤛
780HT Bar Crusher would be my dream boat, but that thing looks unreal!
Firstly, what a nice bloody boat.. 👌
I have my heart set on getting a Stabicraft 2450 Ultra Cab WT if I can make it work.. Dream boat...
As for a name.... Grey Nurse.....🦈
Keep the content coming, and congratulations... 👍👍
Good choice with the outboard. Those v8s are unreal
Except it's a V10...
Nice boat Matty, I am happy for you. 👍
I was hoping it was a Machina but the Offshore 750ht is still an awesome choice and I'm looking forward to the walk around video
Looking forward to the video showing the planning of the upcoming trip.
Surley you gotta name it "Knot Bad"
What a beast
Ahh mate you are winning at life. Congratulations on the new boat, she's a beauty 🤙
Stabicraft 2750 ultra centre cab, it's built to handle rough conditions, it's big and spacious, you can lock it all up and sleep comfortably or you open the front, and step through to the bow easy as..
Incredible boat mate!
I really hope that you can Matt .you remind me of my younger days back in the seventies and eighties before the technology they have today I would love to work for some one like you if you’re interested I live in SEQ
Congrats on the new baby!
Machina 771 would have looked good behind the ram! The high bow and aggressive style just look the goods!
You’ve got yourself a nice looking tub though mate, we’ll done!
Very happy for you and a bit jealous
Congrats cuz kiwi hulls the best hands down epic build 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Never been this early, excited to watch this. That’s it, that’ll all
Looks great and makes us Kiwis' feel proud, call it either Sycho or Aquaholic,
Purekraft 730, 750 or 770. Nothing compares!
750 white pointer but I’m loving what yours is
That’s my platey in the back ground🤙
Congrats on the new Boat Matty 🤙🏼🤙🏼
Great vid, keep 'em coming.
Genesis craft boats do it for me, unreal built boat👌🏼
I commented this prior to seeing your boat mate, but woah u may have changed my mind! What a stunner
@@AshtonJones-m7i😂 I think you will 👌
Mate Jaktar 30 absolute weapon of a boat. Not sure when they’ll be available in Aus
Such a Shallow entry on the Beam
No video of it it a 2 mtr rough sea ?, I question this.
love your new boat mate dream boat Malibu m242
Good choice!
I was at that boat joint checking motors and seen a tag on it saying "explore life" I said to the oldman that blokes a youtuber 😂
I recon 'dreamtime' for the boat name.
Awesome build well done
Caribbean 2300 with a yamaha 350. Was my dream and I just took delivery of it. Better than I hoped for
Sweet boat brother 👌
I looked at offshore NZ but just a bit too much money ended up with a decked out Surtees 650 game fisher built in my home town so it was nice to buy something from my roots living here in QLD Australia
Mate - as a 30year an diver I strongly advise go Yamaha.
In all my time on the water the only time I ever lost days working was 25 years ago I swapped to Evinrude because a mate bought a dealership.
Fortunately I changed back to Yamaha 9 months later.
When I am asked what brand to get I just tell them to go down to the ramps when the boys are working and see what the majority of them are using!
Cheers
Wow what a beast. Would be a dream come true. Ya Kidding as the boat name surely 🤙
Sweet boat... I'd name it The Critter Getter. or Vitamin Sea. lol.
Boat to look at is a Moda M7500 or M8000 dream boat would be a C-2900, name it explore-afloat or float-life.
I have a question for you because I'm considering a touring business around Qld.
Did you look into the tax advantages you can get for business purchases. "Pleasure craft" usually are not allowed to be claimed unless you run a business with boats.
How does that work for you? Did you get any advice about it? Can you claim back on the boat because it's part of your channel?
Cheers mate.
590 cruise about pro would be my dream boat
Great episode, boat name “Sea Men “ lol kidding. I think Let’s Go! Is a great option
Beautiful boat man wow. Congrats 🤙🏽
Dream boat would be an aluvan razor 😍
Stunning 🙌🙌🙌👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️
You should have bought a Makaira Boat. Hands down, one of the best 👌
TBH I would just love a little 4m boat and go up the creeks and chase the barra
Mate one day id love to get into an "image boat" i live in the south of nz these things are unreal flash as micheal jackson but just built for these conditions!
Unbelievable quality hey!
Mate it never seases to amaze!
surtees 700 game fisher schmick boat, i used to live literally around the bend from surtees in bay of plenty NZ was a tease seeing some of the boats rolling out of the shed.
So what's our codeword to win that bad boy Matty? 😂😂 Xceptional mate.
Cheers, dd
Nice boat alright. Can you tell me why you have a tow ball instead of a pin like you have on a caravan.
WTF Matty!! Absolute weapon!
Is this the next Dream giveaway?😅😜 Haha, love it!! Enjoy mate👌
Maybe one day 🙌
Your boat is my dream boat
Lewis CVX-21 Ski boat with a 370hp mercruiser. Fishing boat would probs be Noosa Cat 4100 twin Yammie xto 450hp.
dream boat is for sure the makaira 950 outboard
Offshore boats 8 ml hull and transom would suit us Aussies ruff nuts .
Get yourself a Raden boat out of Santa Barbara CA. They are work horses with a sleeping area.
Sick Boat!! Let’s go, Name it
El Capto
name it glen. looks awesome!
Boats get really small real quick,especially if you get a feul leak and fumes,always happens,,!,,,,,,,,,then you'll get a 14 footer heavy plate with sand bags to smooth ride pounding down and a little60 to 115
It's and awesome boats.. was onit at the boat show.. Mean as…enjoy
Surtees 8m gamefisher is the best boat out there
Fantastic boats, built in my home town
Matty name the boat 'wet dream'
My dream boat would defiantly be a makaira 1000 Outboard
Stunner 🙌
StabiCraft 2250 walk thru ❤️
My favourite boat is the CPG Racing F1 Tunnel Boat with the Mercury 250 APX but i might be abit bias 😅
“Grey bullet” 🔥🔥
Dream Boat - bar crusher
Love to see Iron Maiden making an appearance