Whats the best boat for me??

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Whats the best boat for me??

#1 Post by steveoel »

Hi lads,

Giving a quick trip over from the shore fishing section.
Myself and my father have been bashing around the idea of upgrading the boat for a while now and have settled on the idea that we will.

We have a budget of about 10 grand for the package (Boat, Trailor, Engine)

We want something for fishing mostly,
Won't be looking to go far from the coast but at the same time safety is a key factor for us!!!

Any suggestions??
Also what type of engine would you suggest??
What make?

Know there are pretty basic questions but research will hopefully help the project move along a lot easier,

Thanks in advance

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Re: Whats the best boat for me??

#2 Post by JimC »

How about something like this:
http://www.apolloduck.ie/display.phtml?aid=114100
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#3 Post by taz »

check out ebayor the "the dealer" it a has a fleet of boats some nice stuff being sold cheap something to do with a recession or something
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#4 Post by MAC »

Might be worth a look. I'd be putting an offer in though.

http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/boats/911537
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#5 Post by Mohawk »

Before you take the plunge there are a few other considerations to take into account like the following,

What will you be towing it with and has the driver got a class EB license this has now become a problem for boat owners as trailer weight can be an issue. Do you want a fast boat, or just something that's not so fast but is cheap to run etc.
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#6 Post by steveoel »

to be honest lads i have no interest in speed

Just looking for something that will take me fishing and pottering about

Safety is the first matter as always

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#7 Post by petekd »

Orkney Longliner.... :D
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#8 Post by MAC »

You could do a lot worse alright. Good little safe boat there. I know someone selling one.

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#9 Post by tom1 »

How about an Orkney fastliner 19 you should pick up one for around 10 grand
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#10 Post by dbrock »

i started of with an orkney longliner, have to say an amazing little boat highly recomend one
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#11 Post by croppyboy »

i want a boat :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
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#12 Post by steveoel »

Hi Lads,

Thanks for all thre great advice,
However over the weekend there has been a change in the circumstances which mean the boat is goin on the long long long finger.
Thanks again for the advice and hopefully some day i'll be posting pics of a boat and boat catches!!!

Steve
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