After a short drive to the Burnett Heads boat ramp. I had my first opportunity to take in the features of the 670 Trojan HT. Sea Jay’s Samurai Hull offers several standout features. Including; reverse chines, capped keel, variable deadrise and a high swept bow section. With a 5mm pressed bottom and 4mm plate sides. The standard dry hull weight of the 670 Trojan HT without motor, comes in at a respectable 1,195kg.
Fitted with a Yamaha F225 24-Valve 4.2 Litre V6 outboard. The maximum hp rating for the 670 Tojan HT. This boat looks big and inspires confidence to head offshore. Any concerns I had regarding the swell height that was being pushed into Burnett Heads by Tropical Cyclone Linda started to ease.
First Impressions
Prior to launching I decided to explore the layout of the 670 Trojan HT. Which is best described as a standard cabin layout. As I have mentioned in previous articles. I have questionable balance and a large frame. So, for myself, the make or break. Of any boat layout is how easily I can move around the boat without falling overboard or getting stuck.
Starting at the bow. I found it easy to climb out of and around the cabin, using the inbuilt grab handles located on the hardtop. Coupled with the generous top side coating of non slip paint. I felt quite comfortable making my way forward to inspect the anchor well where the stress-free anchor was mounted.
The Cabin
Entering through the cabin hatch. Which is fitted with a support stay, from the top side was too much of a squeeze for myself. However, once in the cabin, poking my head and shoulders through from below to inspect the anchor well was quite achievable. The cabin bunks come in at a generous 1.8m with lots of under bunk storage available. There is also an option for a bunk infill if required.
Moving Aft
Emerging from the sleeping area and into the cockpit. You are greeted by two offshore bucket seats mounted on seat boxes. The driver’s side seat box has a tackle storage arrangement to suit 6 x Plano tackle trays. The passenger seat box has a roomy storage hatch and shelf. Behind the sports steering wheel the dash has ample room for your electronics. On the passenger side there is a handy glove box. There are footrests, handrails, cup holders, an overhead radio console and the list goes on and on.
The Practical Stuff
Visibility is not a problem with a 3-piece windscreen and a glass sliding window on each side. The floor is all 3mm checker plate to make washing down the boat super easy. Assisted by 2 x scuppers for a self-draining deck. While the cabin roof and cockpit roof and sides are lined.
There are 8 x rocket launcher alloy rod holders at the rear of the alloy hard top. An inspection port located in the cockpit floor. A self-flooding kill tank leading to the 25” filled in transom. Which comprises of enough space for a plumbed live bait tank, more tackle storage. An optional folding double bench seat with back rest, dual battery and electronics storage. Dive door, a bait board with another 6 alloy rod holders and finally a folding heavy duty boarding ladder.
There are plenty of other standard hull inclusions on the 670 Trojan HT which you can check through the seajayboats.com.au website.
On The Water
It was time to get this offshore fishing platform wet. Launching the 670 Trojan HT was incredibly easy. The boat felt stable and strong with plenty of room to move around. On board with myself was William Lee from Yamaha Motors. Who was busily gathering performance data for the fitted Yamaha F225 24-Valve 4.2 Litre V6 outboard.
We made our way slowly out of the Burnett river and quickly found an area with plenty of wind and swell and started to put the boat through its paces.
Handling
The 670 Trojan HT handled it all with ease. This was certainly not one of those days on which you could hit the throttle, punch out of the hole and get onto the plane and just cruise around. The responsiveness of the hydraulic steering and throttle to the Yamaha F225 certainly made it a comfortable ride though. Allowing us to aim the Samurai Hull into the swell allowing the hull it to do its work.
The Samurai Hull cut through the swell while also cushioning the boat incredibly well as we completed several turns, figure eights and high-speed runs with and against the swell. As anyone who has ever ridden in an alloy boat would know. There are times when alloy boats simply hit a wave at the wrong angle and the result is a stiff, bone jarring crunch where by you feel like your spine has been compressed.
Well, looking at the conditions on this day. I was sure my back was going to hate me at the end of it. But, I can honestly say I only felt a crunch once or twice. A result of us deliberately turning the boat into and against the swell at the wrong time in a bid to get a good photograph.
Final Thoughts
My final thoughts on the 670 Trojan HT. As I mentioned previously. Sea Jay have taken their Trojan HT cabin boats up a notch. But, at the same time, what you get, is a no nonsense offshore fishing platform.
The 670 Trojan HT is a strong boat. When you cast your eye over it, you can see the strength and quality of workmanship. It has all the bits and pieces you need to take the family out and to keep them comfortable. But, at its core it is a highly effective fishing platform which inspires confidence to head offshore.
Key Stats
Construction – Aluminium Plate
Length – 6.90m
Beam – 2.48m
Weight – approx. 1195kg (Hull Only, Standard Boat)
Engine – Yamaha F225 24 Valve 4.2 Litre V6 (Max Hp – 225 / Weight – 295kg)
Burn Stats – The sweet spot was at 3000 rpm travelling at 39 km/h burning 24 litres per hour giving you 1.6km per litre.