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Post by farehamgoods on May 2, 2009 21:33:01 GMT
Okey dokey guys here we go, I am looking at getting a 3/4m inflatable cos I can't afford a proper boat. I have been looking at the mariner 400 and excalibur 5 with and electric outboard. The boat would be used in the solent and I would get jackets for me and the lad and I have looked at an handheld radio too. What is the opinion on using inflatables for fishing? Should I put some kind of matting over the tubes? Do I need to get an anchor? Can I tie to abuoy etc etc. Sorry its a bit of a vague quetsion please feel free to ask me if it would enable you to give me the best answer. The last thing I want is to get out there and sap the funds that we raise for the rnli.
Cheers
Peter
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Salar
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Post by Salar on May 5, 2009 13:06:23 GMT
Inflatables are fine but I would not go on the Solent with an electric outboard, you will need something with more power as the tides can be very strong. You are not allowed to tie up to navigation buoys so you will have to anchor. Plenty of people fish from inflatables, ythe main downside it they are wet because the sides are so low. On the plus side you can creep in very close to shallow water where bass lurk and other boats can't reach. You will need to budget for a VHF hand-held, your VHF operators course and test, flares, lifejackets, local charts and at least a compass in case you get caught in fog. Ideally a hand held gps as well.
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Post by flyguy on May 5, 2009 21:30:57 GMT
As Salar, says forget electric motors and go for 8 to 10hp 2-stroke or 4-stroke. Anything less than this could be risky in a following sea.
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Post by farehamgoods on May 5, 2009 21:36:38 GMT
Thanks guys, i think some serious thinking is in order, may be worth looking at other options.
Pete
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Post by danny27 on Jun 17, 2009 7:05:56 GMT
im thinking of getting an inflatable, popping it with a hook is my worry!
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Post by abuc4 on Jun 17, 2009 7:44:18 GMT
there tougher than wot u think,see quite a few people useing um 4 fishing,
think iam right thay have chambers in as 2 nottotaly deflate them.
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Post by danny27 on Jun 17, 2009 8:03:50 GMT
hope so, wouldn't want to sink at see. do you really have to get all the gear to go with it. if your at see i would understand this but up rivers etc is it needed? its well expensive, but then again a life is priceless.
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Post by abuc4 on Jun 17, 2009 8:25:47 GMT
allways respect the sea,even rivers can turn m8,as u said life is priceless
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Post by paddleboy on Jun 26, 2009 14:47:12 GMT
just about to take mine out in the solent from Warsash, 3.7 mtr with a 15hp on the back, just need a decent gps. have the rest already, if you shop about its not expensive. Any clues as to where to fish appreciated, pleame PM me.
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