Our home is on the waters of Lake Macquarie in NSW and I regularly go boating with my wife Mel and daughters Audrey (4) and Hazel (2).
We were in the market for a new small boat for fishing and general running about when I first noticed the JOMO. Lake Macquarie is a large body of water connected to the ocean which is rough and windy often, so safety and capability were key. I have owned and operated several small (and large) boats both for work and play and the JOMO is by far the best allrounder I have come across.
Small aluminium boats whilst nice and light can be unstable and give a harsh, noisy ride. In my experience they are also prone to cracking and corrosion. Inflatable boats have excellent stability but typically minimal storage or freeboard, and require constant care / maintenance in regards to the tube materials. Other poly boats I have operated in this size have a high level of stability but are prone to a wet, rough ride in adverse conditions, do not corner well and have minimal storage.
Our JOMO has the inherent stability / buoyancy of the poly material combined with a relatively deep v hull design, meaning it handles choppy conditions with ease and corners like a speedboat. I love that the hull feels solid as a rock and never bangs or rattles even in very rough water, the high freeboard and long shaft transom height also give an added sense of security and ensures you don’t take water over the back.
It is a very well thought out design, with loads of built-in storage and the flush mount accessory attachment points. With the 20hp four-stroke outboard installed, our JOMO planes quickly with four people on board and it is extremely economical. I enjoy using it in all conditions and love that it is designed to be “virtually indestructible” and it will always float level, no matter the situation. In all it is just a hassle free, very fun boat that brings our family many happy memories.
Adam Shaw has 13+ years of boat ownership experience, in that time he has owned 20 various boats. His current boat is the Jomo 300.
ABOUT JOMO – The JOMO is an Australian designed, developed and made polyethylene boat that eliminates the anguish and irritation commonly associated with small boats. Designed by a naval architect, the hull was created to be stable both at rest and on the move. The boat is roto-moulded using the latest materials and techniques.
This creates a double skin that makes level flotation possible and provides a soft enjoyable ride.
Very little hull maintenance is required due to the sheer durability of the material. The JOMO hull has the world’s highest safety rating. The JOMO can plane quickly and easily due to the unique hull design. With the rear tabs, steering is smooth and precise even in choppy conditions. The JOMO is legally allowed to use up to a 20hp motor, and it planes with a 6hp motor, making it ideal for young water enthusiasts.
There is plenty of leg room and handles that are positioned to ensure easy reach by passengers when underway. The large cockpit has a solid, non-slip floor, the gunwale is flat rather than round, providing a stable surface to step on when boarding or disembarking. There are also steps at the stern to assist with boarding from the water. Available as a tiller steer, side or centre console.
The JOMO is extremely versatile and can be modified for almost any use, from a tender to a fishing boat, it’s an all-rounder. The JOMO comes with a five-year warranty for private use and one year for most commercial uses.
FEATURES
• Tiller or forward steer
• Licensed to carry four people
• Solid level non-slip floor
• Built-in lifting points
• Two large areas for dry storage
• Dedicated space for fuel tanks
• Anchor locker with cleat
• Easily accessible handles
To find out more, visit www.JOMOboats.com.au
Me Tender Boats at Coomera Marine Precinct
QLD – Wynnum Marine (07) 3396 9777
www.wynnummarine.com.au
NSW – Johnson Bros Enterprise Marine (02) 9999 5558
www.jbem.net.au
Published in print April-June 2023
