Recommend me a Small Boat please

[Nero601]

Hi
If all goes well I be moving to Pembrokeshire in a couple of months and fancy a small Boat to go fishing and exploring the coast , I plan on doing the RYA Day skipper course , I will based in the Solva area , so with this in mind any thoughts as to what might suit , I hasten to add i am not sure which type (Sail or Motor) to go for so any advice is most appreciated .

Thanks

[Nero601]

Thanks for the replies will investigate the suggestions offered .







edited for speeling !

Edited by Nero601 on Monday 1st September 20:22

[Nero601]

Wing Commander said:

Don't want to highjack the thread and yet there is also not much point in starting a very similar alternative thread, but I am also really keen on a weekend fisher boat. I am a waterbaby by heart, but usually of the sailing variety so know nothing about boats with engines.

When I was back in Devon, I saw this and it looks perfect. Anyone able to give me an idea what it is called, and any others that are of similar size. Things I like are: it is wooden, it is suitable for short weekends away around the coast with its small cabin, it has a big covered section which I could easily make fairly well covered in imclement weather, and also a good space "outside" and on deck, for fishing etc.

That is the sort of thing I had in mind , budget is unto about 5k if the right boat turns up , so I am looking at 'pre launched'

[Nero601]

schmalex said:

Something like a Hardy 18 or 20 would be absolutely ideal.

Thanks I will check them out

[Nero601]

plasticpig said:

Can't make any recommendations on a boat but one thing to keep in mind is do you want to tow your boat and launch it or moor it in a harbor? Solva isn't ideal for launching on a regular basis as access can be a bit of a problem in the summer. It's a nice harbor for mooring though.

Plenty of storage and mooring around Milford Haven to the south and Fishguard to the north but not a lot other than Solva and a few slipways in St Brides Bay.

Sorry missed this reply !
thanks for that , want to stick with Solva as I will be a stones throw away and want the boat to be accessible , hope to get a mooring .