kwaka Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 Hi am looking to buy my first fishing boat does anyone have any ideas/hints as how to proceed? looking for maybe Shetland or similar ( No bigger than 14' ). Thanks Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 Don't do it.........without spending time on other boats, talking to the guys on here and we need to understand what you want to do. What your budget is. Whats your experience.Welcome to the forum.Rob Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 Well said Rob. See if you can get out on Members' boats or at least take a look at them. 14 feet is probably going to limit your choices. I expect Dave ( Coddy ) will supply you a link to his site. He did quite an in depth look at boats a few years ago. Good luck. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 Here's the link to Coddy's site. http://www.fishing-boats.info/ What sort of budget? Where do you intend using it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwaka Posted September 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 Thanks guys am thinking of initially round poole harbour and taking any courses/lessons from the club. Had a T.V. dingy in my youth round xchurch harbour. Would be happy to look around or spending time on other boats in the club if anyone can oblige. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 I think you would benefit from joint the club. £18 to join plus £18 per year (total cost first year = £36). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwaka Posted September 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 hi Brian am a member already. Dave wright Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 Brian, pleae confirm and i\admin team will uplift Dave to Club Member on the forum. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 Hi Dave. Sorry didn't know your username, you should have been upgraded a long time ago. Rob/Admin Please upgrade Dave to Club Member. Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwaka Posted September 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 thanks guys will keep looking for a suitable boat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 Dave, If you give us an idea of budget and what you plan to do with it we might be able to know what to suggest. My boat is 15.5 ft, nice a light (300kg ABS hull - foam filled unsinkable), 50Hp (economical), 28/30 knts, plenty of freeboard, and i happily go out 10 miles and have done some long runs in horrible seas. It is a Terhi BigFun and there are other models available (same size but lighter) - i know the 4020 as we had one of those in the family too. If you wish to take a look, just let me know. There are Orkneys in the club that also might suit you - no doubt a chat with their owners could be of use. Thanks Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death Trap II Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 i have a salcombe flyer 440 similar to this one. http://wowboatsales.com/sale/2000-salcombe-flyer-440-sport---mariner-40-hp--eloptt---trailer-27984/uk Sorry, you have to click on the pictures to see it. There dont seem to be any active listings for any 440s right now. But you can expect to pay up to £4,500 for a good one. They are about 14.5ft long and mine has a 50hp on it. Really flies and gets up on the plane instantly with three blokes in it. Really easy to tow and can be launched and recovered single handed by a beginner (with some coaching!). Good starter boat. Great for harbour/close shore fishing, doesnt really have the freeboard for open seas though, hence why i want to upgrade a bit. I am probably going to sell it at the beginning of next season as I want to upgrade to a 17 footer to go further out. You are more than welcome to come and take a look if you are in the London area and I can talk you through it, just to get some info. I started with my first boat about 6 years ago, (this being my second boat) so I have walked the path you are about to follow! Happy to share my experience! Kingfisher 126 and Maverick Martin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 Hi Dave, I have a Westport Marine Pilot 4 with a Honda 50 Like this: I used to have a Warrior 165 The Pilot 4 is a good little boat but not the same animal as the Warrior. I downsized cos I'm old, fat, & unfit with dodgy knees. I can push this one around easily on the unbraked trailer. I still miss the Warrior though. You're welcome to take a look. I'm in Poole. PM me if you'd like a " Butchers " Jim fisherman1055, Tarlach. and Kingfisher 126 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwaka Posted September 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 Hi Jim thanks for the offer i'm in north Bournemouth Bear cross area, would welcome the chance to see the boat. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 Dave. You have a PM Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwaka Posted September 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 Jim not sure what PM stands for Is that afternoon free? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted September 23, 2018 Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 Dave pm = Personal Message, if you click on Jim's username "Tiddler", You'll see this, then Click on Message Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted September 23, 2018 Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 If someone sends you a message or replies to a message it will appear in the top right hand corner. Jim and Coddy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted September 23, 2018 Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 Thanks Brian. He came and had a look around Tiddler. And now he'll look a lots more . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofty Posted September 25, 2018 Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 My boat is 16 feet, gets you to most places in the harbour, and the fuel is free. Not so good for off shore.Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry.shutter Posted September 25, 2018 Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 Hi, i had the pilot 6 as my first boat and it was a really good sea boat for its size and build quality was really good. Had a small gel coatproblem and the builder sent me all necessary materials and instructions to correct it. Highly recommended 👍 Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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