![]() ![]() If fishing is your thing you’ll find some side storage racks flanking either side of the cockpit that can fit some small rods as well as flares, EPIRBs and other safety gear. They are capped to prevent water entering the bilge or the cockpit. Above the drinkholders, accessible to the lounge, sit rod holders. The glovebox itself is lockable and has ample room for valuables and sundries like sun cream and sunglasses. There are also two drinkholders that fold out of the glovebox door. They fold out, so when not in use remember to fold them up as a stray leg or arm could easily render them redundant. So no matter which way you need to lie to catch the sun’s rays, a coldie is not too far away. Plastic drinkholders are located at either end of the lounge, fixed into the coamings. It’s supported by two alloy legs that fold up, dropping the lounge to create more deck space for fishing or on-deck socialising. It will hold four adults at a squeeze and offers a nice spot for a bit of individual lounging with a book or to listen to your iPod. KICK BACK AND RELAX A folding rear bench seat is where most backsides will be parked when this boat’s on the water. The bins are fairly large and could be used for a variety of purposes including the storage of wet gear, bait or beer if you’ve left the family at home for the day and are out fishing with the fellas. Two self draining storage wells lie in the transom mouldings and lids are secured with stainless steel hinges. The ladder fixes neatly into a plastic clip when it’s not required. However, if you live up north where the water this time off year is a little more conducive to swimming, there’s a hinged telescopic boarding ladder to haul yourself out of those warm coastal waters. As brave as I’d like to think I am, not even I was foolish enough to consider a dip in Hobsons Bay in the middle of a Melbourne winter. But let’s start with the meat and potatoes. ![]() They come at a price, of course, and we’ll take a look at what’s available a little later. There are plenty of options that can be added to the 1750 Runabout and once you’ve got the basics covered you can customise your boat to some degree. But it should be noted that this hull did perform incredibly well on our test, which took place in a lumpy Hobsons Bay just off Williamstown in Melbourne.ĪLL BASES COVERED It was a case of what you see is what you get with the test boat, the only options fitted from a wide range available being the cockpit carpet. Local manufacturers might need to come up with some new selling spin down the track. With the influx of American boats into this segment of the marketplace that seem to go okay in local waters, this may no longer be a moot point. One of the big selling points of a Mustang is that they are built on the Gold Coast with Australian conditions in mind. Its focus is more on being a family day boat where if fishing is not your cup of tea, you’ll still get some enjoyment out of using the boat for fun-on-the-water activities. While it can definitely be used for the odd spot of fishing, the 1750 Runabout is not a dedicated fishing boat. While they do have boats in the less than 20ft range – namely the 16 Tournament – these boats have a definite fishing focus. Known more for their 20 to 24ft sports cruisers and fishing boats Mustang Pleasure Boats’ new 1750 Runabout is something of a new direction for the company. ![]()
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