Bring this to America?

[Yachter Yat]

   Hey guys;  Take a look at the lower shaft casing on that Evinrude 40, hanging on that Zenith boat I linked earlier.  Ever seen anything like that?  Almost looks like they put a 25" motor on a 20" transom??  Also seems to look like that motor shaft had some kind of "extension kit" installed.   What's with the "fins" on that housing, just above the cav plate?  Go figure!

   One thing I do like though, is the clear vinyl across the front of the canvas.  Great for visibility.  Hey...maybe I should call Arima and suggest this as an alternative?   Aah....on second thought...think I'll just cut my toenails instead.


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[headduck]

Looks like the motor is mounted high (gap at transom) and and shaft is long. Attempt keep the power head dry?

[Yachter Yat]

     headduck:  Yeah....that's the only thing I could think of as well.   I'd go with a 20" Honda 50 on that thing. 


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[Yachter Yat]

    Just had to show you this:  I call it, an "informal launch of my favorite puppy". Ha       https://www.naturespic.com/newzealand/image.asp?id=48163   I don't know, but I think that Merc looks a bit overkill on that hull.  IMO, the Honda 50 would be "the" motor of choice for that boat. 


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[AJFishin]

Yeah it does seem to be a little bit of an over kill 

[Fisherdv]

Yeah it does seem to be a little bit of an over kill 

[Wiley]

I thought you might go for twins ?

[Yachter Yat]

   Now there's a rig you'd never screw with!   Haha


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[ohmytodd]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMnjF1O4eH0

[croaker stroker]

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https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bod/d/anaheim-big-sale-2020-reflex-485/7214158128.html

[AJFishin]

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https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bod/d/anaheim-big-sale-2020-reflex-485/7214158128.html

They're the 2nd or 3rd SoCal dealer to be selling them. From what I've read, they're selling well, hard not to for the price and what you get standard.

[Yachter Yat]

     This Ca. dealer is importing boats from New Zealand?   I wonder if they'd be interested in handling the Zenith??  Still have to get it to New England.   


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[amazing grace]

That is a nice set up. I do like how they have set the boat up. Excellent job of doing so and refreshing to see. Not a huge fan of the transom design though. 

[Danno]

That is a nice set up. I do like how they have set the boat up. Excellent job of doing so and refreshing to see. Not a huge fan of the transom design though.

Why not? It's pretty much a copy of the Arima design

[AJFishin]

     This Ca. dealer is importing boats from New Zealand?   I wonder if they'd be interested in handling the Zenith??  Still have to get it to New England.   


Yat

The warehouse for Reflex is in Chino, about 30 minute drive from me. They first came to the US back 2017 I believe, and when I first took a look at them back then, they reminded me of Arima's in a way, if Defiance redesigned them to be more modern in design. This model and 19 foot model is kind of like a mix of the Sea Chaser and Sea Ranger without the protruding cabin on one side.
Last year the first dealer to be selling these boats is South Mountain Yachts in Dana Point, where they have the full line including the pilothouse boat.
https://youtu.be/PKpneBQjjGg

Personally the name "Chianti" doesn't go to well with boating, maybe a good name for a vineyard 

[amazing grace]

it is similar, but is more sloping and seems lower cut at the stern to me. maybe it is just me. 

[Yachter Yat]

   Reflex appears to be pretty well built.  That said, what bothers me is seeing that rub rail seam so close to the waterline.  Additionally, that transom does seem a bit "busy".  As with Arima, I suspect those curvatures add a bit of weight back there.  I also believe, having that motor "indentation" decreases the amount of potential buoyancy, aft.  It's quite possible this could very well be what contributed to Arima's reputation for being "butt heavy".  I'm more of a Haines Hunter fan.  Like this one:  https://www.haineshunter.com.au/565-offshore   Scroll-down on their site and you can 'slide' for more pics.

   Of the boats I owned, the best transom design was on my old 77 Silverline 17 Nantucket....simple, yet effective.  Seemed to hold that 150 Johnson up like it wasn't even there.   


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[Yachter Yat]

   I need look no further than this.   https://www.facebook.com/616811875118219/photos/the-40-fisher-the-ultimate-light-weight-family-pleasure-craft-nz-boats-built-to-/619513291514744/   Now....how to get it here. 


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[Yachter Yat]

   What's that?........You want more?..........Okay.............Here's one in progress:  https://autoinsiders.co.nz/autofair/sales-ad/13689/4.01metre-4.1-metre-Fisher-NZ-Boats-2018   Now, if I could just get them to answer my emails.  Hey.......maybe they think we have too much Covid. 


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[Fisherdv]

   What's that?........You want more?..........Okay.............Here's one in progress:  https://autoinsiders.co.nz/autofair/sales-ad/13689/4.01metre-4.1-metre-Fisher-NZ-Boats-2018   Now, if I could just get them to answer my emails.  Hey.......maybe they think we have too much Covid. 


Yat

Put on your mask when you email them. Then they might respond 

[rclark4179]

   What's that?........You want more?..........Okay.............Here's one in progress:  https://autoinsiders.co.nz/autofair/sales-ad/13689/4.01metre-4.1-metre-Fisher-NZ-Boats-2018   Now, if I could just get them to answer my emails.  Hey.......maybe they think we have too much Covid. 


Yat

Even with the 33% exchange rate this one seemed very affordable @18grand USD. When I looked up the exchange rate I got a sense of how our Canadian nieghbors must feel.

[Yachter Yat]

   RC;  Yeah,  current exchange rate is approx. .66.  So........66x$11,500 is $7590.  Not bad!  Course, I don't want to talk about shipping.  Ha   Can you guess why I might be just a bit exited?  Haha 

   Fisher;  If I told them Jacinda Ardern. was a close friend of mine...do you suppose that might help?  Ha


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[rclark4179]

   RC;  Yeah,  current exchange rate is approx. .66.  So........66x$11,500 is $7590.  Not bad!  Course, I don't want to talk about shipping.  Ha   Can you guess why I might be just a bit exited?  Haha 

I read the exchange rate as one NZD=66 cents US?

[Yachter Yat]

    Yes; that's what it appears to be at this time.   That said, these exchange rates are always subject to change. 


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[Yachter Yat]

   I wonder how receptive this dealer in Chino would be to importing some of the other boats from New Zealand.  Not just the Zenith, but maybe the Haines Hunters, or perhaps the Frewzas as well.    Anybody know these people? 


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