Haines hunter SF485 - a genuine 'big' little boat.
They say good things come in small packages, and that couldn’t be more true with the Haines Hunter SF485. The smallest model in their range measuring 5.2m overall, the SF485 is a great boat for a wide variety of kiwi boaties.
Not only have Haines Hunter designed it to appeal to the experienced boat owner who may want to downsize to something smaller for inshore fishing and general boating but it’s a great boat for those who are new to boating. With the SF485 coming equipped with a single axle multi roller trailer, it weighs just 950kg with drum winch and Bimini top, making it an incredible easy boat to tow, launch, retrieve, and store! Storage is something that a small boat often lacks, but the SF485 has plenty of space to stow all gear. There are full-length side shelves that come complete with rod racks either side and a generous moulded storage bin in the sole, running the entire length of the cockpit. This is covered with twin lids and can be used as one large wet locker or optioned with an underfloor stainless steel fuel tank. There’s also space aplenty for fishing rods, water skis, wakeboards or even dive bottles.
The standard boat comes with twin soft rider pedestal swivelling seats, however Haines do offer an option of their famous and comfortable back-to-back deluxe seats. Or there is an option for a combination of the two! Added to that, there are the twin rear moulded jump seats in the aft corners of the cockpit.
For added protection from the elements be it the sun or rain, Haines Hunter recently added a fold down Bimini top with built in rocket launcher as an option. It provides extra rod storage, yet is versatile enough to fold down if you want to store the boat in a garage or shed. Another great option offered is Ultralon U-Dek Marine Decking which gives a softer feel underfoot, is durable and very easy to clean and maintain.  The SF485’s 17-degree hull is incredible efficient, and with that, doesn’t require lots of horsepower. In fact the SF485 can be powered by as little as a 50hp four-stroke and can also handle up to 70hp.
