BassXpress 498

The BassXpress 498 includes a variety of angler-friendly features to make the day on the water a pleasurable one. Features a large forward fishing platform with heaps of storage and full size rod locker. All storage compartments feature compressions hatches, re-enforced hatches painted on the underside and all forward storage compartments are lockable with keyed-alike 316 stainless steel locks. Rod locker features LED lighting, individual rod tubes for up to 8 full length rods and butt supports with bungee straps. Forward battery boxes pre-wired to the Push n Lock connectors for reliable electric motor connection. Step and rear storage boxes can be used as ice chests if so desired and are plumbed for drainage. A plumbed 59L live well is standard. A generous steering console can accommodate analogue instruments as well as up to 12” MFD. German-made UV-stable marine carpet over aluminium decking for comfort under foot. No timber used in our boats anyway!

A 65L under-seat fuel tank, really comfortable and durable seats with storage under, and rear storage bay for cranking battery, fuel filter, battery switch and fuse box plus heaps of room for extras like spare fuel. LED navigation, anchor and interior lighting is standard. Whether you’re fishing for bream, murray cod and whatever else you fish for, this is a great all rounder. And every BassXpress hull is filled with expanding marine grade flotation foam to provide Level flotation that ensures your boat is unsinkable, should the worst ever happen. It features all-welded construction, welded box stringers on the bottom plate, cross members, risers and gussets for rigidity, strength and smooth ride.

A lot of boat at under 5.0 metres