The Veitch 23 Hardtop is a highly advanced 7m trailer boat designed for top performance and capability comparable to larger vessels. It features a deep-vee, warped hull and a 23-degree transom deadrise for exceptional handling in various weather conditions. Whether for offshore game fishing or family adventures, the boat offers great performance, comfort, and stability.

It is compact enough to be towed by a family 4WD yet spacious with an expansive cockpit, intelligently designed cabin, and premium finishes making it one of the best-finished trailer boats in Australia.

Specifications include:

• Length: 7.3m
• Beam: 2.45m
• Base dry weight including trailer: 3000kg
• Dead-rise: 23 degrees
• Fuel capacity: 400L standard, with an option for dual tanks increasing capacity to 550L
• Main kill tank: 300L
• Live bait tank: Two tanks of 60L each
• Water capacity: 80L optional
• Hull warranty: 5-year structural
• Recommended horsepower: 300hp minimum to 400hp maximum
• Height on trailer: 3.1m to 3.3m
• Maximum persons: 6

Standard build inclusions:

• Yamaha single 300 engine with built-in electronic steering
• Resin-infused vinylester hull
• Seakeeper Ride Trim Tab system and Seakeeper ready in-hull structure
• Savage 3.5 tonne bunk trailer with ratchet straps and post winch
• Lone star GX3 drum winch with chain, rope, and anchor
• Heavy duty Veitch bow sprit
• Large fully moulded two-person v-berth with carpeted roof lining and cabin deck hatch access
• Ergonomic helm station and interior design with luxurious helm chairs and port & starboard rear cabin seats
• Twin 250L fully moulded ice boxes
• Complete Eva foam flooring of custom color choice
• Custom stainless steel trims and rocket launcher, safety handrails on rooftop and rear of cabin
• Moulded hinged dive door, 6mm toughened glass windscreens, driver’s side windscreen wiper, sliding side windows
• Salt deck wash system and twin rear 2000 GPH bilge system
• Six stainless steel drop cleats

Standard electronics and navigation:

• Garmin Empirbus digital switching integrated on Garmin GPSMap 8412XSV screen
• Airmar SS175hw 1kw through hull transducer
• Garmin 115I VHF marine radio
• Fusion RA210 sound system with 2 x 6.5" speakers
• ZGC aerials (vhf & am/fm)
• Dash mounted compass and USB charging ports
• Fully enclosed electrical cabinet

Standard power and fuel system:

• AGM crank battery system plus twin AGM house batteries and Yamaha battery management
• Bluesea battery switches, breakers, and fuses
• 400L fuel cell (diesel or petrol not specified)

Standard lighting:

• Deluxe lighting system including underwater, flood, and night mode lights
• Interior V-berth and cabin LED lighting
• LED navigation and anchor lights

Standard fishing features:

• Three large moulded in-floor kill tanks
• Rear pressurized live bait tank
• Four 15-degree flush mounted rod holders
• Under gunnel 4-gaff holder

The Veitch 23 Hardtop is also designed as a touring boat with range, safety, and endurance to explore vast coastlines with standard 400L fuel capacity and an optional dual tank increasing capacity to 550L, suitable for extended offshore trips or long-distance touring. It comes with a spacious V-berth and the option to rollout dual full-size swags on the back deck.