My experience with AMM…..

Let’s turn back time ….4 months ago.

I met a couple of guys from AMM………………………Barton and Mathew.
Heard a lot about these boats and decided to check them out.
I’ve been lucky enough to have had over twenty boats in my time.
Started with a 12 foot tinny and ended up in a 34 black watch.
Any way I like to fish and also have the ability to move around not dependant to the weather.
So I asked myself what is the best trailer boat around.

My criteria was this…
Has to have a GVM less than 3500 kg.Two motors…preferably 4 stroke.
Good quality trailer. Built out of heavy plate (6 mm bottom)
Have a good waterline length. A range of 400 plus kms at cruise speed.
Must have good manors in any direction.
And has to be a pocket battleship in all conditions.

What I ended up with was exactly that. It does all of the above and some.
Some people say fiberglass rides the best,
But AMM have move into new territory in striving for the ultimate boat.
I can not even begin to tell you about the quality of this boat and its  capabilities.
I fish 100 plus kms offshore and feel totally at ease in this little battle ship.

Do your self a favor and at least go for a ride in a 7.4 AMM. 

Mark - Mackay

I purchased my 1st AMM in 2001. After five years, I upgraded to a 6800 Cuddy to meet the needs of my young family and still be able to venture off-shore for serious fishing. I had no hesitation in returning to the AMM team for my 2nd boat as I knew we would benefit from the flexibility in design and layout, excellent quality and attention to detail and, most importantly a soft dry ride

A Findlay  - 6800 Weekender

“I recently purchased a new AMM 6.1 metre centre console in May this year and have been very impressed with the performance of the boat as well as the superior level of professionalism and service which the AMM staff have offered both before and after taking delivery of the boat.  I have owned a number of boats with the ride quality and handling of the AMM being second to none.  The hull offers a soft, dry ride (which for a centre console is impressive in itself) while at the same time providing a stable, spacious platform to fish from at rest.”

David Long 6100 Centre Console

I have now tested the AMM in some good Tasmanian seas to 30 knots of wind off shore around the SE coast and it handles and rides better than any of my other boats or those I have been in

C Thomson - 7400 Tournament

 “The Agency”

Being an avid fisherman and boilermaker by trade, I had come to that stage where it was time to upgrade to a new vessel. We had well and truly discovered the range and weather limitations of our 5m Centre console, the thought of being able to fish in comfort without being battered by the elements was high on the agenda. So I set about with the mindset that I was going to build my own plate sportsfisher.

After conversing with other fishos who have built their own boat, I was swaying into looking around to see what other custom plate boat manufacturers were producing for your money. After checking out some of their product it was reassuring to me why I made the decision to build my own boat, poor weld quality and poor finish. I was firm in the belief that I could produce a better quality boat – until I went down and visited Matthew Thomas and the boys at AMM. There it was in front of me, they were building my boat before me. On commencing my tour through the workshops the first thing you notice is that from the fabrication bay through to the fit out bay, everything is clean, organised and in its place. This is an easy way of identifying trades people that take pride in their work. Would you have your car serviced by someone in a junk yard?

For the first time I had found someone that was capable of building a vessel to the standard of build and finish that I required and was interested in building quality and not quantity. We made our intentions clear from the start we wanted the best and if it took a little more time and money so be it… And so “The Agency” was conceived. Throughout the construction process the guys were very adherent to our needs and often invited us down to check on progress as custom features included a raised roof, longer bunks, higher dash (we are a very tall family) and a new high visibility sloped windscreen.

Upon completion of the boat the question still remained, how well is this thing going to swim? Without doubt a boats performance is determined by what lies beneath the water line. Mega horsepower doesn’t equal speed and efficiency if you’re pushing a barge. Have you ever been in a 3.5 tonne plate boat that planes at 8 knots? Well they do exist and there building them today down at Australian Master Marine.

Six months later, many fine fish have come aboard and the teething process has been hassle free. The important question here is will AMM be the builders of our next boat. Without a doubt this will be the case.

Simon and Max Parker – owners “The Agency”  

7400 Tournament

Purchasing a new plate boat was not an overnight decision for us, nor would it be for most other people. We probably spent nearly 10 years thinking about, researching, studying and talking to manufacturers before making a decision to go with AMM.  In these turbulent financial times, entrusting our hard earned money to Barton, Matt and Linda was never a concern, because great boat builders will always be there.
Being fully involved in the build process from start to finish has been a pleasure. I am sure I frustrated Laurie and Bevan in the fabrication shed, as we made changes to the boat as we went along. But they never let on, credit to them.
Frank has done a fantastic job fairing and painting the boat.
Something AMM has all over the competition, is build quality, paint, fit and finish.
Fitting out a boat usually sets the men from the boys. Dave has been “the man”, perfect job.
All this taken into account, the most rewarding part of the whole project, has been getting to know the “AMM Family”.
Without doubt, the finished product has exceeded all our expectations, far and beyond. It IS a privilege to own an AMM boat!
Keep up the great work Barton and Matt.
Cheers!
Craig & Leanne Wilson
“Rehab”

Just letting you know how impressed I was seeing the AMM production line. It was enormous to see the pride and care that is taken in building these quality boats. After seeing this I honestly don’t know how anyone could buy a mass produced factory boat. When I got home Julie said I would not shut up for hours. I just look forward to getting to the boat ramp and seeing everyone trip over their jaws. Once again thanks for the tour of our countries best lolly shop.   

I am so proud to be an owner of an AMM.

thanks heaps,

Peter Diakonow