New Mclay Boats 531 Fortress Wide Body for sale
5.3m
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$28,646 NZD
MakeMclay Boats
Model531 Fortress Wide Body
Length5.3m
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The 531 Fortress Wide Body (formerly known as the 511 Fortress Wide Body) is an open aluminium fishing boat within McLay’s Fortress range. At 5.3 m overall, it combines a wide-beam hull with high freeboard, delivering a very stable, soft-riding platform that has become a strong export seller, particularly to Australia and Europe.
Available in tiller, side-console or centre-console layouts (as a range), the Fortress series is built with heavy-gauge plate alloy, extensive underfloor and foam buoyancy to meet Australian and CE standards, making the boats virtually unsinkable. The 531 Wide Body is aimed at anglers seeking a tough, open layout with a strong emphasis on safety and durability.
Key features & construction- 3 mm marine-grade alloy sides and tops with 5 mm plate bottom chines.
- Welded 4 mm tread plate floor with underfloor buoyancy.
- Spray chine for a drier ride.
- Transducer plate and bracket provision for a live bait pump.
- Casting deck with drains (including hatch drain), hatch and provision for routing fuel line to transom.
- Bow keel wear strip, bow sprit with rope guides and rails.
- Foam buoyancy gunnels plus air buoyancy for compliance with Australian and CE standards.
- Rod bars on port side and storage rack on starboard.
- Multiple blind sockets (up to five) for removable seats.
- Live bait tank on port side, storage bin on starboard, and flush transom with splashwell on tiller-steer versions.
- Self-draining anchor locker recessed into casting platform with hinged lid and rear steps/rails.
- 1100 GPH bilge pump, navigation and anchor lights.
- Nyalic protective coating inside and out.
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MakeMclay Boats
Model531 Fortress Wide Body
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Length overall5.3m
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