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Post by fatboypompeysteve on Jan 29, 2010 21:27:37 GMT
... i 've got about £3k to spend, I'd like to go out to the forts and no further, advice please!
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Post by abuc4 on Jan 30, 2010 7:04:18 GMT
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Post by wayner on Jan 30, 2010 9:18:00 GMT
If your not experienced with boats id definately take someone along with you who is if you go to look at potential purchases. Also if at all possible try to get a test on the water.
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Post by Sunny on Jan 30, 2010 10:05:58 GMT
One thing I would say Steve ....is that you may think that you only want to go to the forts now; wait till you get out there and the desire to fish say Browndown...and then Culver comes into your head  If you really are going to stick to the forts then the next question is how many guys do you think will be on the boat ? There are plenty of slow diesel boats that are over 20 years old in the harbour and creeks off Pompey, Gosport, Fareham and Hayling. They are really seaworthy designs, just too slow to get out to say St Catherines. It would help if you are good with engines as boats of that age can need mechanical attention - possibly. If you go for an outboard remember the service costs and make sure the boat is matched to the engine size...seen a lot of boats with engines too big; which can put you a little low in the water !!!! I reckon you should be thinking of a 16 foot boat - or bigger for the Forts; but remember that we all started like that and then wanted to venture further afield - chasing better catches  Above all other considerations - IMHO - is the height of the sides (freeboard). You don't want to have waves coming in the boat. So seriously avoid anything that looks like a speed boat  Dory or deep-v !!! Dory's sit well at anchor....but slam into waves getting there (if the sea is rough...well always around here). But if you aint got far to go then so what. Deep-v ride well to and from the fishing grounds, but are not as nice at anchor :smiley-sick015: Mind you, if you have your sea legs and your mates don't then it is a source of great amusement for you :hysterical: I've had both hull types and they each have their good points. I'm sure this will help a little and no doubt will prompt a few more helpful responses  If you need anymore then ask.....but as Wayner said....take them out for a sea trial; not on a flat calm day make sure it is at least a f4 so you know how she really handles |
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Post by Canuck on Jan 30, 2010 12:43:46 GMT
There are a few river boats that people use at sea which are really not suited so beware of these, they are normally in your price range or less so beware. I won't name any of them because I don't want to get into any arguments by saying this. My first sea boat was a dory and I cannot fault them they're safe, stable, they do slam a bit but throttle back and you are fine. the freeboard (height from water to gunnel) is low but handrails help.
Rich
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Post by Dave.S on Jan 31, 2010 0:55:00 GMT
Hi Steve I would suggest you join the local club and go as crew on as many boats you can to see what they feel like to you. Once you have come up with a short list of boats then you can start looking but don't forget to add the cost of the safety gear you will need as this all mounts up. I have a web site, see link in signature, which is aimed to those looking for a boat with reports from owners and mags plus other gear that may be required. Good hunting Dave |
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Post by kingfish on Feb 1, 2010 21:45:47 GMT
lots of factors to take into cosideration for your 3k. will the boat need a trailer? if you go for something between 16' - 18' the engine will probably be 40 - 60hp but only a two stoke as 4 strokes cost cosiderably more. how many people do you intend to take with you - 2 is the norm for the size of boat you would be buying. I think you could do a lot worse than a wilson flyer or similar for the money you want to spend - don't rush - have a good look round.
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Post by fatboypompeysteve on Feb 10, 2010 8:21:04 GMT
Thanks to you all for some great advice
By way of an update I kind of raised my budget in the light of some of the advice above and have ended up buying a 2006 Raider 18 with a Mercury 115 on the back complete with trailer and goodies!
I bought it from Mark Banks at Just Fishing Boats, really nice guy and top notch boat vendor!
Thanks also to Andy Snow (Sea Fox) for all your help and advice, I wouldn't have had the bottle to buy Dreamcatcher without your expert guidance!
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Post by wayner on Feb 10, 2010 13:03:33 GMT
Got yourself a nice boat by the sound of it. Couple of people on here with Raiders so should get plenty of feedback.
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Post by Equity on Feb 10, 2010 16:29:18 GMT
Welcome to the raider club !!! Quite a large boat to start off with, but safe as houses. Happy hunting.  |
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Post by Sunny on Feb 10, 2010 17:44:38 GMT
Raiders - common as muck  Outstanding mate..... get some happy snaps posted  Check out this piccy of mine ..... just after notifying air-traffic control  www.beachandboat.co.uk/index.cgi?board=boatpics&action=display&thread=14323They are a great boat and you will have a ton of fun on them. Certainly a great boat to be starting off on. You can fish a lot of sea with her; both deep and relatively rough. |
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Post by abuc4 on Feb 10, 2010 17:47:31 GMT
think ur b able 2 go way past the forts in her m8 good bit of kit  is she loaded with goodies ? |
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Post by sharkey+ jnr on Feb 10, 2010 20:02:10 GMT
Raiders - common as muck Outstanding mate..... get some happy snaps posted Check out this piccy of mine ..... just after notifying air-traffic control Good luck and good fishing. steve Good luck and good fishing in her. steve www.beachandboat.co.uk/index.cgi?board=boatpics&action=display&thread=14323They are a great boat and you will have a ton of fun on them. Certainly a great boat to be starting off on. You can fish a lot of sea with her; both deep and relatively rough. Give it some and they do.............  |
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Post by BrianR on Feb 11, 2010 20:13:20 GMT
That must have been some increase in budget. Congratulations. |
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