Formosa Sea Rod 520 Classic V2 Plate

John Crawford Marine has just landed this one owner, since new Formosa 520 Searod Classic "V2 Plate" centre console.

If you are in the market for a late model, solid alloy boat that can take you fishing both in comfort and to all corners of the bay, then make some time to come down and consider this solid package.

We aren't sure how Formosa "measure" their boats, as a result, we have deliberately placed it on the sales display yard away from many 510 / 540 and 585 competitor models as its simply dwarfs them in comparison!

Volume, volume and volume, check out the beam, internal freeboard, room for and aft of the console and the presence this hull exudes with 4mm bottom and topsides! Allowing plenty of room to fish comfortably.

We all desire four stroke economy and reliability, this hull is powered by a Yamaha 130Hp F130XA that was upgraded from a standard 115Hp Yamaha at the time of order, delivering exceptional performance and backed with Yamaha's known reliability.

The Yamaha has also been JCM workshop tested prior to sale and is fuelled by approx. A 110L underfloor fuel tank providing huge range, steering is made light as the rig has also been upgraded with an Ultraflex hydraulic steering system.

The helm is comfortable with a twin seat box for two people to enjoy being at the helm, and the dash is well laid out with 2 Yamaha engine gauges, a Lowrance Elite 9Ti2 9" colour screen combo GPS/Sounder unit that links to a "side view transducer. The Lowrance also includes the mapping card as a buyer bonus.

Overhead on the underside of the hard top, neatly installed is a GME VHF radio and the EPIRB. The hard top / T-Top is beautifully finished with and further houses an overhead 6 rod storage rack and folds down on hinges if storage height is an issue.

Centre Consoles are all about fishing, and the transom area on this Formosa is very well set up! Quality bait prep table with a tank under to keep the livies (not recirculating), includes 4 rod holders, battery housing, fold down transom door and saltwater deck wash system is fitted.

The "V2 Plate" hull is the upgraded version that has a X4 chamber water ballast system. This design enables the chambers to fill with water when at rest that in turn lowers the centre of gravity and increases lateral stability. Then as you power up the water freely drains and reduces weight for fuel economy.

Other features and accessories include:

Minn Kota Terrova I-Pilot 80lbs 24v 72" electric motor
Batteries to run and hand held remote
Lowrance Elite 9 Ti2 colour screen GPS/Sounder MFD
Lowrance "side/down" view transducer
GME MC616B VHF radio and aerial
Formosa T-Top with built in rod storage rack and hinged
Ultraflex hydraulic steering system fitted
Approx 110l underfloor fuel tank and fuel filter
Twin seat box with reversible back rest
Walk through transom with fold down gate
QUAD 4 ballast system built into the hull
Fomosa bait prep station inc 4 rod holders and LB tank
Fully welded side coamings with 4 rod holders
Stern transom storage compartment
4 x Adult PFD 1 life jackets / V-Sheet / Mirror
GME MT600G EPIRB (exp 12.2028)
2 rung dive ladder
Sand anchor kit, chain and line
Compliant anchor and navigation lights
Underfloor bow storage compartment
Dual Yamaha engine gauges
V-Loader trailer with spare wheel and brakes fitted

Trailering
The original trailer was upgraded in 2022 where this offroad Mackay KR5000T HD tandem axle trailer was fitted. The Offroad features include multidirectional coupling, full keel roller, mesh walk way and horizontal stone guard, 15 inch LT tyres, Landcruiser bearing hubs etc as pictured.

This model from Mackay also makes retrieving at the ramp a simple affair and for the experienced boatie will allow them to drive on and off at the ramp. Fitted with mechanical over ride disc brakes and includes a spare wheel for further on road towing safety.

Like all trailers sold through JCM they are workshop tested/adjusted and roadworthy prior to handover.

Where will you take this rig? Weipa? Sandy Straits? Hinchinbrook? Moreton Bay?

Options are endless!

Why would you ever risk buying a boat privately?

Did you know JCM offers our buyers the reassurances outlined below?

o Buying from an established dealer that has led the Used Boat market for over 60 years!
o Sold with an on-water orientation on handover day (Mon to Fri).
o Re-assurance the Yamaha will be freshly workshop serviced
o Re-assurance the trailer will be serviced and road worthied
o Sold with a BIA limited engine warranty
o Guaranteed title and certificates supplied!
o Qld buyers - remaining registrations are transferred to your name and transfer fees paid
o Insurance and Finance options available
o JCM will consider a late model boat as a trade-in or a trade-down
Are you receiving the above reassurances if buying somewhere other than at JCM?

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About JCM - Why we have been in business for 60 years!

You can have confidence in buying a boat from John Crawford Marine, Queensland's Used Boat Specialists.

Since 1964 we have been buying, consigning and selling only the best range of quality used trailer boats.

For guaranteed personal service, call us to avoid the traps of a private purchase or from an Auction and read why John Crawford Marine leads the Used Boat Trailer market.

At JCM, the advertised price includes our industry leading reputation for our pre-sale due diligence reporting, ensuring we only on-sell warranted and simply the best quality pre-owned trailer boats.

Unless otherwise advertised, our trailers are sold in roadworthy condition, right down to tyre pressure checks and an R- clip being supplied on the trailer coupling!

Other benefits include the supply of the PPSR certificates to guarantee title, complete the administration and pay the associated fees to transfer the balance of QLD registration on the hull and trailer for Qld buyers and back our outboards with a Boating Industry Association warranty.

As part of the delivery process, enjoy the confidence as we share our knowledge on the "how-to's" and some boats are offered with "on-water" tuition and some with a "dry" handover to assist you in familiarising yourself with your boat.

Do you have a trade-in or thinking of financing and considering insurance - again, we have you covered!