Surtees 495 Workmate Just Listed

John Crawford Marine has just landed, another sensationally presented and optioned, bespoke listing - a Surtees 495 Work Mate that was delivered new in July 2024!

Powered by an upgraded, 23 hour old, 1.8l, 75Hp Yamaha EFI four stroke that sips a misery 1l of fuel approx. Every 3km - providing exceptional range with the underfloor 70L fuel tank.

The 495 Workmate offers the user a highly capable, quality-built alloy boat under 5 meters that is highly capable to fish both inshore and offshore waters.

Cleverly designed by boaters and anglers that have combined class-leading performance, ease of handling, a small storage footprint, and easily handled at the boat ramp solo.

Surtees webpage is quoted as stating "Safety comes as standard on the 495 Workmate with airtight pressure tested flotation compartments incorporated into the Tough Deck(TM) hull design. Surtees iQ(TM) technology is built into every square inch of the 495 Workmate, from a smooth, non-pounding ride to incredible stability at rest - you won't find a smarter fishing boat for the size. "

The original owner of this package has owned numerous trailer boats and with this experience, knew at the time of order exactly what options and upgrades were needed to ensure a balanced, suitably powered and trailered package would make the rig near perfect. (no such thing as a perfect boat ?)

With 2 adults aboard and the days gear, a standard 60Hp or 70Hp outboard with a small 1l engine capacity just wouldn't cut it and he didn't want a laboured and slow cruise at 18kn to 20kn with little power in reserve, so the motor was upgraded to a 75Hp Yamaha (detuned 90Hp) that is almost twice the capacity at a 1.8L engine.

Delivering exceptional performance, an under worked RPM rev range and cruises comfortably sipping approx. 1l for every 3k's, now that's exceptional fuel economy and offers great range with the underfloor 70L fuel tank.

The motor was also fitted with an Ultraflex hydraulic steering system upgrade, a Yamaha CL5 MFG engine gauge and has only recorded a low 23 hours of use since new. Further backed with buyers reassurance of engine factory warranty remaining to July 2028.

As pictured, the owner also did not want the large and cumbersome driver and passenger bucket seating that robs the cockpit of valuable space. Rather optioned the factory installed fold away side seats with squabs.

The helm is functional and fitted with an array of quality electronics including the Furuno FCV 600 colour screen fish finder, a Garmin Echomap UHD2 95sv touch screen combo sounder/GPS. The Furuno is linked to an Airmar P66 transducer and the Garmin to the 3:1 style transducer.

Anchoring is made easy as the boat was upgraded with a 12v LSM GX1 drum winch and fitted to a #2 Sarca anchor. Detail abounds as the chain is housed inside a sock and even a safety drop cable made to attach to ensure the anchor is secured when underway. A Garmin VHF radio is installed for on water communications and safety.

Overhead, a quality fabricated bimini top is installed along with front and side clear curtains. Check out the clever design feature of the side curtains as they can wrap back in the cabin side to free up space along the cockpit coaming. Further a crabbing apron has also been fabricated to slide into a receiver on the starboard coaming to protect the side of the boat from scratching when pulling the pots up alongside.

If storage height is a concern, the bimini can fold down out of the way and the windscreen can fold back on itself, reducing the total height considerably.

The cockpit and transom area is so well thought out, from a plumbed live bait tank, well engineered dual battery storage hold and switching, quality bait prep table with storage and inserts for knives and lures and the like, saltwater deck wash, underfloor kill tank, 16 fishing rod holders throughout... To a well designed transom ladder.

The Surtees design team mustn't rest as they develop unique concepts like:

o Anti-Roll(TM) Stability Ballast Technology - 180l in hull water ballast
o Anti-Roll Lock(TM) Shut-off Gate
o Safety Buoyancy Airtight Flotation Compartments
o Tough Deck(TM) Super Rigid Hull Construction

Other features, options fitted and accessories include:

Upgraded Yamaha from a 1.0L F70Hp to a 1.8L F75Hp
Upgraded trailer to a Redco Sportsman RS480M0
Upgraded engine gauges to a Yamaha CL5 MFG
Furuno FCV600 colour screen fishfinder
Garmin Echomap UHD2 95sv touch screen MFD
Airmar P66 and Garmin 3-in-1 transducer
Garmin VHF radio and aerial
LSM GX1 electric drum anchor winch
Anchor kit with chain sock and Sarca #2 anchor
Ultraflex hydraulic steering system fitted
Underfloor 70L fuel tank and filter
Dual batteries and switching
4mm bottom plate and 3mm plate sides
Bimini / front and side clears
Underfloor kill tank-storage hold
Plumbed live bait tank with viewing window
180l under hull water ballast system with flap
Quality Surtees bait prep table inc draw
Salt water deck wash system installed
GME MT600G EPIRB (exp 05.2034)
2 x Paddles / Inshore flares (04.2027)
V-sheet / Mirror / Bilge pump / Fire extinguisher
Compliant navigation and anchor lights
2 x Upholstered drop down/fold up seats
Vertical side pocket rod storage rack
16 rod holders throughout / 2 step dive ladder
12v power outlet at the helm / 2 x Drink holders
Walkway fitted to the trailer frame
Matching spare wheel inc Hub assembly
"C" section galvanised trailer frame

And so much more..........................

Trailering

As aforementioned, almost everything on this rig has been upgraded from a standard package and this also extends to the trailer!

The trailer has been upgraded to a top of the range Redco Sportsman RS480MO model featuring a solid galvanised frame made in with a "C" section which makes cleaning salt water off simple and thorough.

Further features and options fitted to the trailer include:

o Predator alloy wheels
o Matching spare wheel and mounting bracket
o Spare wheel also includes a hub and bearing kit
o Walkway fitted for ramp convenience
o Winch post step fitted
o Plus a "Latch-n-Catch" system installed

The hull marries to the trailer like a glove and this new V-loader design with the pack of keel rollers allows the experienced boatie to simply drive on and off at the boat ramp.

If you are in the market for a superbly appointed, as new Surtees, fitted with quality upgrades and fishing friendly features, then make a bee line to JCM as this well optioned, JCM Certified package won't last long!

Did you know, JCM stock includes the below re-assurances?

o Pre- sale mechanical and engine ECU reports are completed.
o The annual Yamaha engine service was completed July 2025
o Balance of Yamaha factory warranty to July 2028
o Buying from an established dealer that has led the Used Boat market for 60 years.
o Sold with an on-water orientation - Mon - Fri, between 9.00am and 2.30pm
o Sold with a workshop backed trailer/hull and motor.
o Guaranteed title and PPSR certificates are supplied.
o Qld buyers - have the remaining registrations transferred into your name and fees paid.
o Insurance and finance available
o Trade-ins and trade-downs are considered.

On behalf of the team, we look forward to getting you on the water.

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About JCM - Why we have been in business for 60 years!

You can have confidence in buying a boat from John Crawford Marine, Queensland's Used Boat Specialists.

Since 1964 we have been buying, consigning and selling only the best range of quality used trailer boats.

For guaranteed personal service, call us to avoid the traps of a private purchase or from an Auction and read why John Crawford Marine leads the Used Boat Trailer market.

At JCM, the advertised price includes our industry leading reputation for our pre-sale due diligence reporting, ensuring we only on-sell warranted and simply the best quality pre-owned trailer boats.

Unless otherwise advertised, our trailers are sold in roadworthy condition, right down to tyre pressure checks and an R- clip being supplied on the trailer coupling!

Other benefits include the supply of the PPSR certificates to guarantee title, complete the administration and pay the associated fees to transfer the balance of QLD registration on the hull and trailer for Qld buyers and back our outboards with a Boating Industry Association warranty.

As part of the delivery process, enjoy the confidence as we share our knowledge on the "how-to's" and some boats are offered with "on-water" tuition and some with a "dry" handover to assist you in familiarising yourself with your boat.

Do you have a trade-in or thinking of financing and considering insurance - again, we have you covered!