Vindicator 680HT

(Bad weather is hindering the photo shoot, please note new photos will be retaken, unless sold prior)

The team at John Crawford Marine have found the "Marine-Unicorn" and are excited to present to the discerning market one of Australia's finest plate alloy boats - the Vindicator 680HT.

This one owner rig was wetted in March 2018 and when not in use has been stored in a shed away from sunlight and the weather. Upon inspection, you will be second guessing if it's a new boat....

Set up with a suite of quality electronics that will allow for both offshore and inshore fishing and the comfort of ride provided by the plate alloy construction featuring Vindicators' Vortex Hull design.

JCM has completed the annual servicing on the dual Yamaha F130XA 4 stroke EFI outboards that effortlessly push this rig both economically and reliability. With an ECU verified 164 hours on each outboard, freshly serviced and further backed by a BIA engine warranty, buyers confidence is assured.

The Yamaha's spin stainless steel props, steering is made light via the Hydrive Admiral series hydraulic steering and this is linked to the Garmin Reactor Autopilot system at the helm. With 400l fuel capacity under the floor, range is assured.

As the photos depict, these boats are huge for their size and in most cases would be referred to as a 720! The presence of the rig when you stand next to it on the trailer or jump aboard is immediate. Generous beam, high internal freeboard for offshore fishing, fine entry and with raised sheer line are just some of the Vindicators strengths that make this brand so sort after by the offshore fisherman.

The helm is comfortable, loads of headroom under the lined hardtop and the dash is fitted with an amazing array of quality electronics. Including a Furuno FCV588 sounder linked to a 1Kw through hull transducer, a 12" Garmin touch MFD linked to Radar, Autopilot and a side/down view transducer. Zipwake 300 trim tabs, Maxwell electric anchor winch controls and press button flush switching.

On the underside of the hardtop, a GME stereo and VHF radio are neatly installed and we like the dual hard top ventilation hatches that have been incorporated. LED lighting, large storage boxes under the seats, fold down dickie seats and a large glove are further thoughtful features in the helm area.

For those that enjoy overnighting and fishing the daybreak / sundown bite, the cabin is huge with upholstered bunk cushions fitted and loads of storage under neath. There is plenty of room for a chemical toilet to be fitted! Shade is a must when offshore fishing and the cockpit has an extension sunshade built that joins the rear of the hard top.

Fishing is always and foremost at the front of the minds of the Vindicator design team and the transom / cockpit is a tremendous work area and battle station fitted with a huge bait prep/filleting table with built in storage and 6 rod holders fitted. The transom has fitted a large live bait tank, a saltwater deck wash system, transom scuppers to hose out the gunk to keep a clean work area, underfloor kill tank. The transom also has a door fitted to the port side for ease of reboarding after a swim or pulling the catch of the lifetime through and the family will love the freshwater shower linked to a 80l freshwater tank.

Other features and accessories are listed as follows:

Both Yamaha engines serviced by JCM April 2025

Garmin GPSMap 7412xsv MFD 12" touch screen

Garmin GMR18XHD Radar

Garmin GHC20 Reactor autopilot

Garmin GT Series transducer with Side/Down Vu

Furuno FCV588 Series sounder

Airmar 1Kw through hull transducer

GME VHF radio and aerial / GME am/fm stereo

Touch pad with 12 x switching on dash

Hard top roof with lining on the underside and 2 hatches

Captains chairs atop storage boxes with doors and shelves

Live bait tank / Saltwater deck wash

Cabin privacy curtain and insect screen

Maxwell electric anchor winch with Sarca anchor

Rear transom door / Freshwater shower with 80L tank

Approx underfloor 400L fuel tank

New fuel /water separator fitted with engine service

Hydrive hydraulic steering / Solar panel

Triple battery system and emergency paralllel

Large bait prep/filleting table with 6 rod holders

Underfloor storage hold

4 x life jackets / V sheet / Torch / Inshore flares

Fire Extinguisher, Electric bilge pump

GME MT600G EPIRB (exp 06.2026)

Drive on/off with experienced skipper

Trailer "Latch-n-Catch" system fitted

Trailering is made easy as the rig sits atop a Vindicator WMT720/15TEHB tandem trailer that is fitted to the millimeter to marry to the hull. The trailer has also been thoroughly inspected and serviced prior to sale and accompanied with a RWC. The rig will weigh within the vicinity or early 3t and a suitable tow vehicle will be required to tow it. Set up with 4 electric over hydraulic braking system and includes a matching spare wheel.

With a little experience the trailer will allow the skipper to drive on/off at the ramp making this task simple and quick via the catch-n-release clasp fitted.

If you are in the market for a quality, high-end plate alloy fishing battle station then make a bee line to JCM as quality plate rigs like this are very hard to find.

Price is firm.

Did you know this JCM Certified, Vindicator 680HTpackage is backed with:

Pre- sale mechanical reports have been completed
Buying from a dealership that has been in business for over 60 years.
Sold with an on-water orientation on handover day.
Backed with a BIA outboard warranty.
Workshop serviced trailer, refurbished hull.
Sold with a workshop backed trailer/hull and motor!
Guaranteed title and certificates supplied!
Qld buyers - have the remaining registrations transferred into your name.
Insurance available
Trade-ins are considered

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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!