Anyone got a "Fast Fisher" type boat?
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The missus has restated her requirements for a proper boat, I have access to a RIB as part of the dive club but apparently this isn't "G&T and Sunbathing" enough for her :-)
We had a 30ft wooden motor sailer for a few years, that met some criteria but we sold it as it was PITA to handle solo and was ruinous to maintain not to mention pig slow.
At the weekend we went to a food festival in the Marina and there was several of what I know as Fast Fishers on display (White plastic cruisers with cab forward layout and a big cockpit for fishing) To my surprise my wife declared these as "Proper boats not like RIB's" (She was looking at a Beneteau Barracuda while making this proclamation, very shiny)
Anyone running something like this?
I'm not interested in RIB matching speed, 15-20knots is plenty, inboard/outboard not overly fussed but require a sea toilet (I agree with the missus that Chemical Loos are Not Toilets) and lots of deck room for lounging, fishing, sightseeing etc. Now clearly I would like to dive off it as well, I realise they are not ideal for that but surely they have the weight capacity for 3-4divers? (500-ish kg)
Wife was sat on her laptop last night making wild suggestions off-of Apollo Duck, seems like a big market just after some pointers. I'm thinking 7mtrs or so and second hand.
We had a 30ft wooden motor sailer for a few years, that met some criteria but we sold it as it was PITA to handle solo and was ruinous to maintain not to mention pig slow.
At the weekend we went to a food festival in the Marina and there was several of what I know as Fast Fishers on display (White plastic cruisers with cab forward layout and a big cockpit for fishing) To my surprise my wife declared these as "Proper boats not like RIB's" (She was looking at a Beneteau Barracuda while making this proclamation, very shiny)
Anyone running something like this?
I'm not interested in RIB matching speed, 15-20knots is plenty, inboard/outboard not overly fussed but require a sea toilet (I agree with the missus that Chemical Loos are Not Toilets) and lots of deck room for lounging, fishing, sightseeing etc. Now clearly I would like to dive off it as well, I realise they are not ideal for that but surely they have the weight capacity for 3-4divers? (500-ish kg)
Wife was sat on her laptop last night making wild suggestions off-of Apollo Duck, seems like a big market just after some pointers. I'm thinking 7mtrs or so and second hand.
Simpo Two said:
Yes, that kind of thing.Actually saw a older 705 inboard MF for sale up the road from my factory at lunchtime, Oooo Spooky...
This 655 inboard is at the wrong side of the country for you and too small but at least you can see some pics: http://www.jonesboatyard.co.uk/boat-sales/jeanneau...
I'm a Jeanneau dealer and I have a new Merry Fisher 755 in stock and on display. It’s sold, but you’re welcome to come and have a look before we run it into the workshop to be rigged. I also have a Merry Fisher 645 and an 855 on order if you’d like to see them.
In addition, I’ve just taken this in as a part exchange. It’s a lovely boat if you don’t need the inside helm position
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.60686438...
In addition, I’ve just taken this in as a part exchange. It’s a lovely boat if you don’t need the inside helm position
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.60686438...
You’ll need to decide whether you want to go inboard or outboard, nearly all of the newer boats on the market are now outboard as that’s what the market dictates. Outboard technology has really come on leaps and bounds over the last few years really making them the engine of choice for boats up to 8/9 metres. They’re reliable, economical, give the best performance and are easiest to service. Everything on the outboard is self contained, so no worries about passing the drive shafts or engine legs through the hull of the boat. Nice and easy to lift the engine up out of the water on your mooring, and even better if you’re drying out.
Go for a Yamaha (I am a die hard biased Yamaha fan!) and you’ll get the digital gauges relaying all the engine and fuel info, Yamaha immobiliser and their renowned reliability. You’ll get much better performance over a small diesel, albeit with increased fuel consumption, but they’re nothing like the old thirsty, smoky 2-strokes of old! You’ll also get refinement, very smooth and quiet at low revs, so no diesel fumes, booming or vibration in the cabin which is nice on long journeys.
Go for a Yamaha (I am a die hard biased Yamaha fan!) and you’ll get the digital gauges relaying all the engine and fuel info, Yamaha immobiliser and their renowned reliability. You’ll get much better performance over a small diesel, albeit with increased fuel consumption, but they’re nothing like the old thirsty, smoky 2-strokes of old! You’ll also get refinement, very smooth and quiet at low revs, so no diesel fumes, booming or vibration in the cabin which is nice on long journeys.
scubadude said:
hidetheelephants said:
The Botnia Targas are good if you can live with the looks, excellent seaboats too.
Not sure what you mean about the looks, to me they look Stunning- more like miniture Ships than nasty plastic fishing boats.... priced to match I see!!! Edited by hidetheelephants on Thursday 17th April 15:26
We have sold loads of Ocqueteaus, quite popular. Not much to go wrong with them.
http://www.boatshop24.co.uk/ocqueteau
http://www.boatshop24.co.uk/ocqueteau
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