New 2024 Infiniti Bass Xpress 498 Tournament bass fishing boat powered by a 60hp 996cc EFI Hidea 4-stroke outboard engine.

            A great all-rounder for the inshore fisherman!!

The Bass Xpress series includes a variety of angler-friendly features to make the day on the water a pleasurable one. Every Bass Xpress hull is filled with expanding marine grade flotation foam to provide ‘Level Flotation’ that ensures your boat is unsinkable, should the worst ever happen. It features all-welded construction, welded box stringers on the bottom plate, cross members, risers and gussets for rigidity, strength and smooth ride. No timber is used in these boats!!

The 498 series feature a large forward fishing platform with heaps of storage and a full size rod locker. All storage compartments feature compression hatches, re-enforced hatches painted on the underside, and all forward storage compartments are lockable with keyed-alike 316 stainless steel locks. The rod locker features LED lighting, individual rod tubes for up to 8 full length rods and butt supports with bungee straps. Forward battery boxes are pre-wired to the Push’n’Lock connectors for reliable electric motor connection. Step and rear storage boxes can be used as ice chests if so desired and are plumbed for drainage. A plumbed 59ltr aft live well is standard. A generous steering console can accommodate analogue instruments as well as up to a 12” sounder/finder. German-made UV-stable marine carpet overlays the aluminium decking for comfort under foot.

Other features include a 65ltr aluminium under-seat fuel tank, really comfortable and durable seats with storage under the drivers seat, and a large rear storage bay for a cranking battery, fuel filter, battery switch and fuse box plus heaps of room for extras like spare fuel. LED navigation, anchor and interior lighting is standard.

The Bass Xpress 498 is for serious fishermen who prefer a mid-sized stable fishing platform with heaps of room and storage. With a beam of 2.2 metres and 3.0mm aluminium construction including decking, the 498 offers very generous deck space and stability. It has all of the same features as its bigger brother, the 548 model.

The Infiniti aluminium boat trailers are built to suit Australian conditions and optimised for launch and retrieval particularly in shallow water. This trailer features torsion suspension which ensures a smooth ride even over rough dirt roads, whilst concurrently enabling the hull to sit lower on the trailer. This all bunk version trailer is built with heavy duty I-beam construction and HDPE clad cross members which makes for easy launching and retrieval. It is fitted with alloy posts and 316 stainless steel fittings, including a 316 stainless steel winch which ensure many years of trouble-free use. Standard features include 14″ alloy rims, light truck tyres, frame mounted spare alloy wheel, waterproof LED lights and is fitted with hydraulic override disc brakes. So you can be confident with an Infiniti Trailer no matter where your fishing adventures take you!

Whether you’re fishing for bass, bream, murray cod and whatever else you fish for, this is a great all rounder!!

This is a ‘Hull-Motor-Trailer’ package and the following warranties apply:-

* Hull – Two (2) Years Limited Structural Hull Warranty

* Trailer – Two (2) Years Structural Warranty

* Engine – 3 + 2 Years Nationwide Warranty

Please note: Electronics including sounders & trolling motors are not included, however all wiring for such is in place. This allows you to customise the boat to your requirements and preferences.

FEATURES:-

• All welded aluminium construction w/ .125 gauge (3mm) hull
• 5052 grade aluminium
• Welded box-section stringers to floor
• Unibody injected marine grade foam w/ ‘Level Flotation’ rating
• 510mm (20″) transom height
• Marine grade carpet
• 2 x carpeted lockable front deck storage compartments (keyed alike)
• Large carpeted lockable rod storage compartment w/ LED lighting
• Built-in electric motor foot controller tray & tool holder w/ removable cover
• 2 x carpeted bow battery compartments for TM & sounder
• Under-drivers seat storage
• Gelcoat finished helm console w/ removeable windscreen
• 2 x 3-way console switch panels
• Casting seat w/ height adjustable pedestal (F or R)
• 2 x aft storage boxes (plumbed)
• Aft 59ltr livewell (pre-plumbed)
• Built-in 65ltr aluminium fuel tank (under passenger seats)
• Aft cranking battery & fuse box storage
• Battery isolator switch
• 3 x stainless steel cup holders
• 4 x stainless steel folding mooring cleats
• Casting deck rod straps
• Rubber gunnel fender
• Automatic bilge pump
• Pre-Wired for electric trolling motor & sounder/s
• LED navigation & anchor lights
• LED cockpit & rod locker box courtesy lights
• Built-in cockpit step w/ cooler box, cup & tool holders
• Front double hole eyelet & rear stainless steel trailer eyelets
• Infiniti aluminium single axle bunk trailer w/ hydraulic override disc brakes, LED lights, alloy wheels, torsion suspension & spare alloy wheel

OPTIONS AVAILABLE:-

• Non-slip EVA liner on bow, transom wings, step & cockpit floor
• Fold- down fishing seat w/ 13″ folding backrest (additional seat)
• Manual 6” (150mm) jacking plate
• Hotfoot pedal (complete with throttle cable)
• Hydraulic steering
• Passenger side console wing