Signature 500F

The team at John Crawford Marine are excited to offer the next family this heavily optioned Haines Signature 500F that was delivered new in February 2021.

The Signature 500F offers an excellent balance of stability at rest and responsive handling when cutting through chop, making it one of the most popular 5-meter family and fishing rigs in Australian boating history.

At the time of order, the purchaser ticked nearly every factory option and upgrade available, as outlined below:

• Signature deluxe bait prep table
• Seastar hydraulic steering system
• Plumbed recirculating live bait tank
• Two tone gel coat – full sides and part deck
• Stainless steel split bow rail
• Bunk infill cushion
• Stainless steel removable ski pole
• Matching “Predator” alloy spare wheel and bracket
• Dual battery system and isolation switch
• Passenger seat grab rail
• Permatrim engine foil
• Upgraded propellor to a Suzuki stainless steel prop
• GME VHF radio and black aerial
• Stainless steel transom installed ski hooks
• XDeck soft floor foam flooring installed
• Fusion RA55 Bluetooth stereo and speakers
• Upgraded Simrad to a GO 9 touch screen MFD
• Dual swim platforms, portside with a ladder

The Haines family have built the Signature range of boats here in the SE corner of Qld for decades and build a sensational family trailer boat. In many people’s minds, the main feature of a Signature is not just its suitability for fishing and boating; it is about its sea kindliness, its ability to make lousy weather tolerable, and mediocre sea conditions comfortable underway.

This package is powered by a 220 hour old, Suzuki 100Hp DF100B EFI four stroke that is a perfect power and weight match on the transom of this hull delivering exceptional fuel economy and the known Suzuki reliability. 

The annual engine service will be completed by JCM prior to your handover, saving you this cost until next due, 12 months from now. Like all outboards sold through JCM, they are pre-tested to ensure you are buying a quality and reliable JCM Certified outboard, backed with the assurances that the JCM Certification program provides.

Saving you the anxiety of potentially buying from the private market and taking risks.   

The dash has the “Signature” touch of class with a beautifully presented array of quality electronics, like the touch screen Simrad GPS/Sounder GO9 MFD, linked to the Simrad 3:1 transducer that offers Side-Vïew” capabilities. No excuses now for not finding the fish or knowing where you are!

The dash also houses the Fusion Bluetooth stereo head unit and the GME VHF radio, switching and a 12v power outlet.

Overhead quality weather covers are fitted with a bimini top offering shade and reprieve from the midday sun and easily lowers for highway speed towing and or overhead storage issues.

F - for Family and F - for Fishing and the cockpit can do both perfectly with a folding rear lounge, cockpit safety grab rails, genuine Haines Signature bait prep station, saltwater deck wash, soft floor foam flooring and so much more as outlined and listed in detail further below.

The cabin is light, airy thanks to the white upholstery and the large cabin hatch. Plenty of storage for the safety gear and days items can be placed either in the large side pockets found throughout the cabin and cockpit. The vee berth also has the centre infill squab making a comfy place for the children to catch a nap after a big morning on the water.

Other features and accessories include:

• The annual engine service will be completed prior to handover ($700 value)
• The trailer will be serviced – approx. $1,800.00 of value
• Upgraded Simrad GO9 XSE 9” touch screen unit MFD
• Simrad 3:1 Active Imaging transducer with side-scan
• GME MC750B VHF radio and black aerial
• Fusion MSRA55 Bluetooth stereo and 2 speakers
• Upgraded Suzuki 403 MFG digital engine gauge
• Gas lift skipper and copilot seat bases
• Full width rear lounge (folding)
• X-Deck soft floor flooring fitted throughout
• 2 tone grey gel coat hull upgrade
• Upgraded Seastar hydraulic steering
• Plumbed live bait tank and second tank for storage
• Saltwater deck wash system installed
• Approx 75l underfloor fuel tank
• Upgraded dual battery system and switching
• Stainless steel bow rails fitted
• Stainless steel removable ski pole
• Stainless steel transom mounted ski hooks
• 3 bow sports bimini / Genuine Suzuki cowl cover
• Genuine Signature fiberglass bait prep table
• 2 x Adult PFD 1 life jackets / 2 x Fenders
• V-sheet / Mirror / 2 x Paddles
• Inshore flare kit (exp July 2027)
• GME MT600G EPIRB (exp Feb 2031)
• Bilge pump / Fire Extinguisher /
• Anchor kit / Navigation and anchor lights
• Upholstered bunk cushions inc bunk infill cushion
• Telescopic SS boarding ladder with dual swim platforms
• NB -Underwater transom lights do not work
• And so more…………………

Trailering.

Trailering is made simple as the rigs sits atop an Australian made Redco Sportsman RE150-MO mutliroller trailer.

Fitted with upgraded “Predator” alloy wheels and a matching spare wheel is included.

Like all trailers sold through John Crawford Marine prior to handover they go through the workshop to be serviced/repaired/adjusted where needed to ensure roadworthy compliance and your towing safety.

This trailer will is also scheduled to have fitted prior to handover:

• New trailer springs and fishplates
• New brake discs
• New brake pads
• New brake cable and turnbuckle

With labour, some $1,800.00 of servicing included, so you can tow away with confidence. You don’t get this buying privately!

The Time for fishing is NOW – gentle seas and excellent fishing, then as summer arrives, swap the bait table for the ski pole, and enjoy some family fun times skiing and tubing!

If you are in the market for a quality, Australian made trailer boat that is exceptionally  optioned with family and fishing features, then make a bee line to JCM to inspect this “JCM Certified” listing at only $49,995 tow away as advertised.

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