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Australia · Tier 2

Sea Jay Dinghies in Australia

Premium car toppers and creek boats

Australian manufacturer Aluminium dinghy Punt Car topper
24Models listed
3.0–4.4 mSize range
4Model families
AustraliaOrigin

Brand profile

Sea Jay at a Glance

Sea Jay positions the smaller Nomad models as premium car toppers, and builds the Creek Masta HS series specifically around shallow-creek, estuary, lure fishing and crabbing use. The Punt range covers marina utility and protected-water work from 3.0 to 4.1 m.

An unusually extensive Australian small-boat range.

Market position
Premium car toppers and creek boats
Best matched to
Estuary and crabbing · Cast nets · Marina utility
Australian access
Australian manufacturer
Range footprint
4 families · 24 models · 3.0–4.4 m
Boat types
Aluminium dinghy · Punt · Car topper
Main markets
Tinnies & Poly
88Editor score

Our take

For a marina or mooring workboat that will be abused for twenty years, the Punt range is hard to beat on cost per season.

Editorial fit scores

Brand-level scores against each job. Individual models are scored separately — see any model page. Methodology.

Yacht tender 72
Fishing 88
Club / rescue 74

Range architecture

How the Sea Jay Range Is Organised

Use the family structure to eliminate the wrong part of the catalogue before comparing individual models.

Family Role in the range Models Length band Primary market
Nomad / Nomad HSThe smaller Nomad models are positioned as premium car toppers.73.20–4.38 mTinnies & Poly
Creek Masta HSBuilt around shallow-creek, estuary, lure fishing and crabbing use.63.50–4.38 mTinnies & Poly
PuntEstuary, crabbing, cast nets, marina utility, protected-water fishing and shallow water.53.00–4.10 mTinnies & Poly
Other rangesSwift HS, Angler, Allrounder, XPack, Magnum 2 and Ranger families.6Confirm dimensionsTinnies & Poly

Buyer due diligence

Buying Sea Jay: questions to ask

Before choosing a model, ask the dealer to confirm availability, the complete package weight and local service support. Get the answers in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis.

  • Which Sea Jay models are physically stocked in Australia now, and which are special-order only?
  • What is included in the quoted package, and what will the complete ready-to-use weight be with propulsion, fuel or battery, safety gear and normal accessories?
  • Who performs warranty assessment and supplies replacement parts in the state where the boat will be used?
  • What hull thickness, construction method and flotation arrangement apply to this exact hull?
  • Can the boat be trialled with the intended trailer, roof-loading or launching system?

Take the answers into the comparison tool, then use the sea-trial protocol or, for sailing boats, the sailing dinghy buying guide.

Sea Jay

Nomad / Nomad HS

The smaller Nomad models are positioned as premium car toppers.

Range guide
Model Length Max power Persons Hull weight
320 Nomad
Premium car topper
3.20 m———
350 Nomad HS3.50 m———
370 Nomad HS3.70 m———
390 Nomad HS3.90 m———
400 Nomad HS4.00 m———
418 Nomad HS4.18 m———
438 Nomad HS4.38 m———

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Creek Masta HS

Built around shallow-creek, estuary, lure fishing and crabbing use.

Range guide
Model Length Max power Persons Hull weight
350 Creek Masta HS3.50 m———
370 Creek Masta HS3.70 m———
390 Creek Masta HS3.90 m———
400 Creek Masta HS4.00 m———
418 Creek Masta HS4.18 m———
438 Creek Masta HS4.38 m———

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Punt

Estuary, crabbing, cast nets, marina utility, protected-water fishing and shallow water.

Range guide
Model Length Max power Persons Hull weight
3.0 Punt
Approx. 64 kg
3.00 m——64 kg
3.5 Punt3.50 m———
3.7 Punt3.70 m———
3.85 Punt3.85 m———
4.1 Punt
Approx. 114 kg
4.10 m——114 kg

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Other ranges

Swift HS, Angler, Allrounder, XPack, Magnum 2 and Ranger families.

Range guide
Model Notes
Swift HSSpecifications to confirm with dealer
Sea Jay AnglerSpecifications to confirm with dealer
Sea Jay AllrounderSpecifications to confirm with dealer
XPackSpecifications to confirm with dealer
Magnum 2Specifications to confirm with dealer
RangerSpecifications to confirm with dealer