Barra Rig Build Update – Boat, Motor & Trailer Coming Together

Seajay 3.98 Creekmasta With Some Nice Options

Barra Rig Build Update – Boat, Motor & Trailer Coming Together

Exciting times here as the barra boat build kicks into gear. The team at Stones Corner Marine, just on the outskirts of Brisbane's CBD, have my 3.98m SeaJay Creek Masta order well underway and I am pushing for delivery asap now.

This hull is the perfect size to slip into tight creeks and shallow estuaries where big barra love to lurk. It’ll also double as a solid crab-catching platform. I opted for a white exterior and a grey fleck interior to help reduce glare from the harsh Queensland sun—a practical choice after years on the water.

The setup includes a wide side deck for stability and storage, and two rear boarding steps for easier access when wading or jumping in.

The engine side of things is looking just as good—from Brisbane Marine, my 30hp Mercury 4-stroke with electric start and power lift has arrived and is ready to bolt on. Reliable, quiet, and fuel-efficient. It’s exactly what I was after for solo or two-up missions.

The Swiftco off-road trailer is waiting on the hull’s delivery so we can get straight into the fit-out. It's built tough to handle dirt roads and long hauls into the Territory or Cape without rattling to bits.

Swiftco Off Road Boat Trailer With 15 Rims

Next on the install list:

• Sounder package (still deciding between Garmin and Lowrance)

• Minn Kota 12V Spot-Lock electric motor

• Navigation lights

• Railblaza accessories for rod holders, bait boards and other modular add-ons

I’ll also be fitting a stone guard to the front of the trailer to protect the hull from rock chips and red dirt damage on outback tracks. Last but not least, a heavy-duty boat and motor cover is on the list—to keep the dust out and the gear in good shape between missions.

Can’t wait to get this rig wet and start chasing metre-long barra, jacks, crabs from impoundments at Lake Monduran, to the Daly. Murray cod are on the menu when i head south too. Stay tuned—I'll post photos of the build once the hull arrives at the shop.