Guidance needed

John B

John B

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Hi lads, I've been reading through all the post a can on here to get some knowledge of boat angling. Originally there was going too be 3 of us going part shares in a boat but things havent panned out that way so its just me now. So the budget has fallen a lot. I'm going to ask all of you for advise, I've seen a couple of boats that look in good enough nick ( already discarded the obvious dogs ) but dont know enough about boats to be sure what to go for. So can any of you advise if these two would suet fishing the hartlepool area.

14ft FISHING BOAT WITH 30HP ENGINE AND TRAILER | eBay

boat | eBay

Or would I be better of saving some more money so I can get a newer/better boat, budget now at £1750 to £2250, so i realise I wont get a great boat but is it viable to look at this price range .:confused:

Thanks in advance for anyone who helps :)
 
Fishing Boat | eBay


not a bad little boat either it all depends on whether your planning on keeping it in the water or on a trailer,where you are wanting to fish! i am sure you will get plenty of replies on here! but i also agree with deano you could get a wilson flyer or something similar for the money you are willing to spend! you would be better of waiting for a month or two if your wanting to buy one though as the prices do fall quite a bit over the winter months! and make sure you take someone with you that knows about boats when you do go to view them as there can be all sorts of under lying problems like osmosis and the likes! good luck with your search:)
 
hi john b cant help much about boat advice:(,however i can assure you that your two pals dropping out is the best thing that ever happened too you.
theres only one way to own a boat and that is for it to be yours and yours alone:exclam::exclam::exclam::exclam:

if you have some pals that want to go out and make a contribution towards fuel and upkeep costs thats great:):)

i seem to rant on about this,but i have seen to many "wonderful,made in heaven partnerships" go backside up and end up in bitterness:(

sorry if this is a bit of a depressing post,hope you get some good advice/help soon
 
Dunc is right partnerships tend to lose you good mates one doe's more on the boats maintainence than the other, one cannot go on certain days. one can't afford the repairs this month or the fees etc etc etc keep it simple own it outright then theres only yourself to answer to
 
John B said:
Hi lads, I've been reading through all the post a can on here to get some knowledge of boat angling. Originally there was going too be 3 of us going part shares in a boat but things havent panned out that way so its just me now. So the budget has fallen a lot. I'm going to ask all of you for advise, I've seen a couple of boats that look in good enough nick ( already discarded the obvious dogs ) but dont know enough about boats to be sure what to go for. So can any of you advise if these two would suet fishing the hartlepool area.

14ft FISHING BOAT WITH 30HP ENGINE AND TRAILER | eBay

boat | eBay

Or would I be better of saving some more money so I can get a newer/better boat, budget now at £1750 to £2250, so i realise I wont get a great boat but is it viable to look at this price range .:confused:

Thanks in advance for anyone who helps :)
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Hi John

As this will be your first boat IMHO 1750 / 2250 is a little short to get you something decent which will not be a money pit and unreliable and dangerous

I would budget about 3500 to 4000 for the boat and that will if you look around get you a decent starter boat with a reliable engine and more than likely have some electronics and radio etc etc

then budget around another 500 for flares lifejackets and some insurance.

then look for storage moorings etc etc and again this can cost a fortune

I am in no way saying that your budget wont do it but with what i have seen on here and other forums over the last few years you are in the realms of a project for that money and probably with a prehistoric engine, Both boats you have listed have got old engines and dont even say what they are. This will make getting insurance a nightmare
one of them looks possibly a dejon and if you do a search you will stay clear of one of them as they are very unstable.

Sean
 
Hi john, ive just bought myself an 18ft Wilson flyer with 30hp mercury, like few on here have said the more u want to spend the better, ive paid half of ur budgets for mine but trailer already goosed, can b a money pit but I wasnt too bothered as want it on a moorings anyways, the boat and engine are excellent so keep looking and fingers crossed u will find one
 
Nothing less than 17ft.

The engine is everything. Must be reliable, easy to start, no nasty noises and powerful enough to get you back to port in changing weather.

I like safety. Boats with splash wells, working bilge pumps and places to store safety gear.

After all ths is right then look a shiny paint and stainless steel. :)
 
Ankle.Biter said:
Nothing less than 17ft.

The engine is everything. Must be reliable, easy to start, no nasty noises and powerful enough to get you back to port in changing weather.

I like safety. Boats with splash wells, working bilge pumps and places to store safety gear.

After all ths is right then look a shiny paint and stainless steel. :)
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Probably rules out more than half the private fishing boats that go to sea :rolleyes:
 
Yep your absolutely right.


Ask the RNli how many call outs for engine break downs.


The Rnli were doing an exercise in Sunderland harbour. By pure chance these lads were launching a boat they had bought on eBay.

The rnli noticed their boat was sitting oddly and went over. The boats hull was cracked taking in water fast.
 
I meant the nothing less than 17 ft bit, there's an aweful lot of 165's out there that are purpose built sea fishing boats, warriors, predators, explorers, etc. etc. etc.
 
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You dont say how much boat fishing you have done, but if its not a lot and even less at operating and running a boat, I would say make use of the local charter boats,
and or put a post on here saying you are willing to share costs if any one needs crew they might take you up on it, but get some experience dont jump in with both feet, It can work out to be very costly if you get it wrong. not just financially, Not trying to be a killjoy but the old hands make it look easy, nothing better than having the freedom of your own boat, good luck with what ever you decide.
 
To buy a boat in the price range you mention, I think a displacement hull cabin boat with a descent 10hp motor would be achievable in the 15-17ft range. Would be a safer bet if you haven't had much experience boating. Much cheaper to run and usually better sea keeping quality's. Like has been said, you wont get a very good planing hull and engine in that price range.
Remember you'll need insurance to obtain a permit to launch on a public ramp, Radio, flares, anchor, etc:etc: You can always upgrade as you gain more experience, but for the first year, I would recon you will do most of your boat fishing inshore, so speed would not really be an issue. Good luck
 
oldessox said:
I meant the nothing less than 17 ft bit, there's an aweful lot of 165's out there that are purpose built sea fishing boats, warriors, predators, explorers, etc. etc. etc.
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They are great boats you have mentioned.

Those warrior 175s are loads better than the 165s :D

An extra 12inches always makes life better.
 
Guidance

Guidance

Thank you to all who either posted replies here or sent me pm's , and a sorry if it took a while to reply , work has been a nightmare this week. It's been educational reading what you all say and I've learnt quite a bit, so thank you all ..

Hope anyone out this weekend has a good day :)
 

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