Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Surtees 610 Workmate 2026 vs Surtees 620 Game Fisher 2026: A Close Look at Two Deep-V Boats
Both the Surtees 610 Workmate 2026 and the Surtees 620 Game Fisher 2026 are deep-V designs, both built in aluminium, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh? The spec sheets describe the hulls a little differently (the first as deep-v / workmate hull, the second as deep-v / game fisher hull), so it is worth asking the builder how the two compare on the water.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Surtees 610 Workmate 2026 at 20,0 ft versus Surtees 620 Game Fisher 2026 at 20,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Surtees 620 Game Fisher 2026 tips the scales at 3 373 lbs - 507 lbs less than the Surtees 610 Workmate 2026 at 2 866 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 100 hp for the Surtees 610 Workmate 2026 and 100 hp for the Surtees 620 Game Fisher 2026. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 53 gal and 53 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Surtees 610 Workmate 2026 and Surtees 620 Game Fisher 2026 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
Model610 Workmate
Model620 Game Fisher
Model Year2026
Model Year2026
Weight - Detail2866 lbs. (1300 kg)
Weight - Detail3373 lbs. (1530 kg)
Weight - kg1300
Weight - kg1530
Weight - lbs.2866
Weight - lbs.3373
Usenot available
UseFishing
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Inches240
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length - Feet20.01
Length - Feet20.34
Beam89 in. (2.26 m)
Beam89 in. (2.26 m)
Beam - Inches89
Beam - Inches89
Beam - Meters2.26
Beam - Meters2.26
Weight - Detail1,300 kg
Weight - DetailBMT dry weight, manufacturer specification
Weight - kg1300
Weight - kg1530
Weight - lbs.2866
Weight - lbs.3373
Height - DetailHeight on trailer roof up 117.72 in. (2.990 m), roof folded 91.34 in. (2.320 m), window folded 80.71 in. (2.050 m)
Height - Detail119.69 in. (3.04 m)
Height - Inches117.72
Height - Inches119.69
Height - Meters2.99
Height - Meters3.04
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches244
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.2
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminium
Hull materialAluminium
Hull typeDeep-V / Workmate hull
Hull typeDeep-V / Game Fisher hull
Hull thickness5 mm
Hull thickness5 mm
Bottom Sides5 mm
Bottom Sides5 mm
Top Sides4 mm sides; 3 mm top sides
Top Sides4 mm sides; 3 mm topsides/cabin
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max100-150 hp
Engine max100-150 HP recommended
Fuel tank capacity - Liters200
Fuel tank capacity - Liters200
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52.8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52.8
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52.8 gal. (200 l)
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower100-150 HP recommended
Operational Info
Maximum people6
Maximum people6
Water capacity340 L ballast
Water capacity340 L ballast
Boat typeAluminium fishing boat
Boat typeHardtop offshore fishing boat
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity775 kg max load
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all7555 mm (engine down)
Trailer - Length over all7350 mm (engine down)
Trailer - DetailLength 7555 mm engine down; height roof up 2990 mm, roof folded 2320 mm, window folded 2050 mm
Trailer - DetailLength 7350 mm engine down; height 3040 mm; measured on NZ alloy trailer
Trailer - Height2990 mm roof up; 2320 mm roof folded; 2050 mm window folded
Trailer - Height3040 mm
Warranty Info
Warranty10-year hull warranty
Warranty10-year hull warranty
Options / Other
OptionsOptions (manufacturer, 610 Workmate): stereo; dual battery; trim tabs; seat options; ski pole; dive ladder; SeaDek; washdown pump; drum winch; storage cover; underwater lights; privacy curtain; folding windscreen; shade extension.
OptionsOptions (manufacturer, 620 Game Fisher): stereo; dual battery; trim tabs; seat options; ski pole; dive ladder; SeaDek; washdown pump; drum winch; storage cover; underwater lights; Garmin Kraken; window wipers; shade extension.