Bonito 500
The Bonito 500 comes in three designated models; Centre Console, Tiller Steer and Side Console. The Bonito 500 is the perfect boat for trips up estuaries chasing crabs, prawning trips out in the bay and venturing offshore when the weather permits. The Bonito 500 is fully customisable to you and how you fish, with options such as; large and small cast platforms, through hull transducers, electric motor mounts, internal side pockets, under gunwale rod storage, leaning posts, live bait tanks, unfloor water fresh water tanks 125L to 150L underfloor fuel tanks etc. The Bonito 500 is also able to transform from a sports fishing boat into a family boat with the addition of a T - top, split and folding rear lounge and front console seat. The Bonito 500 is constructed the same as its larger brother the 560, this means same tough laminates consisting of woven rovings, double knitted double bias cloths, fibreglass stringer system, full composite construction and air tight underfloor compartments, making it an extremely safe boating experience.
Bonito 500 Hull Specifications:
5m Hull Length
2.05 metres Beam
13 degree Deadrise
115Hp Rated
Draft 0.35m
120 & 150L Fuel Tanks
Internal Free Board 610mm (minimum)
550Kg Hull Weight + Options
Bonito 560
The Bonito 560 also comes in the same configurations as the Bontio 500, centre console, side console, and tiller steer. Slightly larger than the 500, the 560 has a shallow draft enabling navigation of small creeks like the 500 chasing crabs and prawns, but with its additonal waterline length is a more at home in the bay and offshore chasing pelagics. The Bonito 560 is fully customisable to you and how you fish, with options such as; large and small cast platforms, through hull transducers, electric motor mounts, internal side pockets, under gunwale rod storage, leaning posts, live bait tanks, unfloor water fresh water tanks 150L to 300L underfloor fuel tanks etc. The Bonito 560 is also able to transform from a sports fishing machine into a family boat with the addition of a T - top, split and folding rear lounge and front console seat. The Bonito 560 is constructed incredibly tough, with the laminate consisting of woven rovings, double bias knitted cloths, fibreglass stringer system, full composite construction and air tight underfloor compartments, making it an extremely safe boating experience.
The Bonito 560 is available with the XT performance pack. The XT performace pack upgrades the power from 150HP to 200HP. The additional power is an absolute thrill to experience and allows for considerably higher top speeds and cruise speeds with amazing fuel economy.
Make sure to check out the walkthrough video of the 560XT fitted with a 200HP Yamaha 4 cylinder
Bonito 560 Hull Specifications:
5.6m Hull Length
2.05 metres Beam
13 degree Deadrise
150Hp Rated
200Hp Rated XT Hulls
Draft 0.35m
150L,190L & 300L Fuel Tanks
Internal Free Board 610mm (minimum)
620kg Hull Weight + Options
Bonito 620
The next model to join the Bonito fleet is finally here!!
The 620 is the perfect upgrade for fisherman that want to step into a larger more serious offshore fishing machine. The Bonito 620 Is available in both centre console and express with Wave Breaker. The express is the perfect boat for fisherman who want a sports fishing boat with the added protection and comfort of a cabin.
Bonito 620 Hull Specs:
6.2m Hull length
2.4m Beam
22.5 Degree Deadrise at transom
190L to 380L fuel tank capacity
900Kg Hull Weight+ options
225Hp Rated
Deep 0.7m Internal Freeboard
300Hp Rated XT Hulls
Make sure to check out the 620 CC in more detail on the Bonito Boats Youtube Channel :
Bonito Boats Australia:620 Centre Console Full Walkthrough - YouTube
Bonito Boats Australia 620CC In Action In Moreton Bay - YouTube
Bonito Boats Australia- Fitting the Wave Breaker to the New Bonito 620 Express (youtube.com)
Bonito 660 Big Ram and Centre Console
The Bonito 660 comes from a long line of incredible high performance offshore racing and fishing boats. The 660 is one of the softest riding offshore fishing machines available. The 660 has a deadrise of 53 degrees at the bow and 25 degrees at the transom. Same as the 500 & 560 the 660 is customisable to you and how you fish. With fuel tank capacities ranging from 360L to upwards of 550L+, through hull transducers, underfloor fresh water tanks, side pockets, bait tanks, bait boards, targa and t -tops etc.
The 660 Big Ram is the first half cabin available from Bonito and has a fantastic fishing cockpit to fish 4 people and amazing cabin which is 2.4m long which makes overnighters easy. The Big Ram is avaiable with both a clear windscreen and fibreglass wavebreaker.
The 660 Centre Console is coming soon and has all the great features of the smaller 500 & 560 such as recessed bait tanks, recessed cleats, recessed bow roller and anchor well and large console with the ability to flush mount twin 16 inch screens all of which making for a seamless boating experience.
The Bonito 660 is also available with the XT Performance Pack. The XT Performace Pack upgrades the HP rating from 300HP to 450HP. The XT performance pack allows for higher top and cruise speeds. to increase the HP rating we strategically laminate additional strucutal fibreglass on the base of the hull below the waterline, in the transom in the hull sides and in the stringers system.
Bonito 660 Hull Specifications:
6.6m Hull Length
2.45m Beam
53-25 degree deadrise at the transom
360-500+ L Fuel Tank Capacity
1150kg+ options Hull weight
Deep 0.7m Internal Free Board
300 Hp Rated
400+ Hp Rated XT Hulls
Make sure to check out the Bonito Boats Youtube channel for vidoes on the 660 BigRam and the 660 Centre Console
All New Bonito 660XT & 560XT In Action - Extra Tough Offshore Fishing Machines - YouTube
First look at the Bonito Boats 660 Centre Console - YouTube
Bonito Boat’s new 660XT deep-vee machine - YouTube
Bonito 660 Big Ram Review
2022 Bonito 660XT Big Ram review - boatsales.com.au
760 CC coming September 2024!!
Register your interest now to secure an early build slot!!
The next model coming to Bonito Boats in 2024 is the 760 (25ft). The 760 going to be the ultimate in Australian Sports Fishing centre console. The 760 hull will have a walkthrough transom, large live bait tanks, ultra long range fuel tanks 600+ Litres 400+ Hp Rated, flooding keel and will be trailerable with a boat motor trailer package weight under 3.5 tones
760 Hull Specs:
7.6m Hull length
2.48m Beam
24 degree deadrise
400+ Hp Rated (400Hp V10 Mercury going on hull No.1)
