| The Haines name has been associated with building | | | | Some of the features you can expect from the |
| high quality trailer boats in Australia for many years | | | | Signature range of trailer boats include: |
| now. Haines has built a reputation for building durable | | | | · Stainless steel bow roller on moulded sprit and |
| boats at a price that is well within the reach of many | | | | split bow rail |
| keen mariners. Here we take a look at the Haines | | | | · Centre opening windscreen |
| Signature range of boats. | | | | · Deep side storage pockets |
| The Haines Signature range of boats starts with the | | | | · Non reflective dash |
| 5.0 metre 500C. The top of the range Signature is | | | | · Hydraulic steering |
| the flagship 770C. | | | | · Comfortable and fully adjustable helmsman and |
| The Signature 500C | | | | passenger seats |
| The Signature 500C is the smallest in the Signature | | | | · Stainless steel handrails |
| range at 5.0 metres. The 500C is a great day boat | | | | · Stainless steel rod holders and horizontal rod |
| and includes plenty of storage space for a boat of | | | | racks |
| this size, including a small cabin. The boat can handle | | | | · Recessed stainless steel cleats |
| up to a 90hp 4 stroke engine and can easily be | | | | · Moulded live bait tank |
| towed behind the average family sedan or four | | | | · Moulded swimming platform. |
| wheel drive. This is a great entry level boat for the | | | | Tips for buying a one owner Signature |
| young family. | | | | · Check that the engine runs smoothly and that |
| The Signature 770C | | | | there are no vibrations or odd sounds. |
| The Signature 770C offers plenty of room for fishing | | | | · Make sure that boat has been properly |
| or for entertaining. In fact, this trailerable boat looks | | | | maintained. Check that the cabin has been kept clean |
| much bigger than the actual dimensions suggest. It | | | | and is free of sand. Also check that the engine has |
| can sleep four people with two by two berths | | | | been cleaned after every outing. |
| making it a great weekend sleepover boat for the | | | | · Check that the necessary safety equipment is |
| family. It has a stowaway deck table for entertaining | | | | included and make sure that it is all in good condition |
| and at 7.7 metres long has plenty of room and | | | | and working order. |
| storage space. The Signature 770C is capable of | | | | · Check the registration of the boat and the |
| carrying 500 litres of fuel and 200 litres of water. All | | | | trailer. |
| up the boat weighs around 2,200 kg and can handle a | | | | · Do a REVS check using the Hull Identification |
| single outboard of up to 250hp, twin outboards of up | | | | Number (HIN), the engine number and the registration |
| to 150hp each or a stern drive engine of up to 320hp. | | | | number. |
| Some of the features of Signature boats | | | | |