red bay 159?

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#1 Post by **nialler** » Fri May 04, 2007 10:22 am

considering buying a 2003 16ft redbay 159 as my first boat, anyone owned one of these or have any opinions on them? as this would be my first boat would it suit a first timer?

#2 Post by **JOHN1** » Sun May 13, 2007 11:43 pm

Red bay 159 great sea keeping boats.

go for it far Superior to the equivalent boats from Orkney/ longliner much better built probably a third heavier much more GRP.
you cant go wrong happy boating :wink:

ROADRUNNER · #3 Post by **ROADRUNNER** » Mon May 14, 2007 12:08 am

Hi Nialler,

Glad 2 c u r getting into the boating world. U have a whole new fishing experience ahead of u.

First things first, u really need to do some boat handling courses, there are plenty available on the net, but u should at least do a power boat handling coarse. If u can, try also to do a navigation course i.e. in-shore navigation.

I am assuming that you have VHF license and an inshore Flair pack as these are a MUST. It also might be worth considering getting a GPS/chart plotter and fish finder. These are not necessary, BUT very worth while having.

By the way, what type of water r u fishing ?? wot part of the country r u in??

If there are any questions u need answering, send me a PM.

DANNY

#4 Post by **nialler** » Tue May 15, 2007 12:42 pm

thanks lads, ill be in touch, appreciated ;)