Leeward 18

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Leeward 18

#1 Post by Bullhuss »

Lads, any of you guys got one of these boats, or been out to sea in one. See one for sale on donedeal, just want a bit of feedback. Thanks ..
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Re: Leeward 18

#2 Post by steyrman »

seen on in kilmore 2 years ago fine boat big snout on it decent wheelhouse think there was on fishing cork small boats as well i have seen the one on donedeal bit over priced imo
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Re: Leeward 18

#3 Post by JimC »

The leeward is a great sea keeper. I've been on the cuddy version, not the biggest beam but stable. I've seen the wheelhouse version, looks a sturdy boat.
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Re: Leeward 18

#4 Post by Bullhuss »

They do seem to be a sturdy boat, well built, would like to know what they are like at anchor, on the drift and in bad weather.
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Re: Leeward 18

#5 Post by twinkle »

think willie is right. a bit ott on the price look at this one. http://jeanneau.apolloduck.ie/feature.phtml?id=192327
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Re: Leeward 18

#6 Post by shamoo0804 »

think willie is right. a bit ott on the price look at this one. http://jeanneau.apolloduck.ie/feature.phtml?id=192327
No engine on that boat though :wink:

Some reading here on peoples opinions of the leeward 18......

http://www.worldseafishing.com/forums/a ... 19845.html

and here

http://www.worldseafishing.com/forums/s ... php?t=5450

New one here with spec sheet

http://www.ambleboat.co.uk/documents/Le ... lhouse.pdf

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