Tasman Boats at the Melbourne Boat Show

The Tasman 80 is an impressive 8.0-meter trailerable sportfishing boat designed to meet AS1799/AMSA commercial standards. Built with efficiency, range and comfort in mind, it features a resin-infused vinyl ester hull and 100% composite components, ensuring durability and performance. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or new to game fishing, the Tasman 80 combines cutting-edge design with practical functionality, making it a standout choice for serious fishing enthusiasts, while also being a very family friendly social boat. She is very pleasing to the eye. Like a true blue water game fishing boat she can be fished hard in Bass Strait or up and down the east coast of Australia and be parked up in a marina berth entertaining family and friends in comfort and style.

Key Features:

Engine & Efficiency: Powered by a Yanmar 8LV370 diesel engine, the Tasman 80 has an economical cruise speed of 24 knots while consuming just 34 liters of fuel per hour. It showcased exceptional fuel efficiency during a three-day marlin fishing trip, using only 176 liters over 30 hours of operation.

Design & Stability: With a generous internal freeboard, significant bow flare, broad chines, and a 21-degree deadrise at the transom, the boat is purpose-built for rough conditions, such as those often encountered in Bass Strait. Sea trials revealed its excellent stability and comfort even in 20-25 knot winds.

Range: It boasts a remarkable 400 nautical mile range with a 600-liter fuel tank.

Maintenance: The Tasman 80 requires servicing only every 250 hours, and owners can perform their own maintenance using genuine parts while retaining the warranty.

With its blend of efficiency, range, and robust construction, the Tasman 80 is tailored for avid sport fishermen and social boater seeking adventure in Australian waters. A 10.0-metre version is also in development, promising to expand its offerings further.

You will see it available at the Melbourne Boat Show for a special price of $385K Boat Motor Trailer and very comprehensive list of standard inclusions, with a fully equipped version available for $395K, including features like a swim platform, Garmin MFD, autopilot, refrigeration the list goes on.

About Tasman Boats

Creating an exceptional sports fishing boat isn’t outlined in any manual, but Jason Hutchins and Paul Bury, the founders of Tasman Boats, have adopted a comprehensive, ground-up approach to every design. With expertise in boat building, naval architecture, aerospace engineering, and a strong background in commercial fishing, as well as experience crewing in the prestigious Sydney to Hobart yacht races, their passion for offshore game fishing informs every aspect of their work.

Founded in 2021, Tasman Boats aims to engineer the most advanced and fuel-efficient game fishing boats in Australia. Each vessel is crafted to the highest specifications and built to withstand the toughest marine conditions, ensuring outstanding performance for sports fishing enthusiasts. 

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