All Weather Boat

[Ripster]

Nautical - great footage - that really is ALL WEATHER!

 

[seathelight]

If you're willing to travel to the continent to buy new or second hand

Askeladden 805 commuter

I like this range and had seen the askeladden web site but have never seen any used ones for sale? I think it would be ideal for the irish weather... and looks well too.

 

[seathelight]

Mmm, if you're looking for a boat like a X5, then you are looking for a boat with a bone jarring ride, questionable American build quality and high fuel consumption which bears no relation to the official consumption figures I'm on my first and very last X5

Fair play! by that logic I should probably be done with it and buy a bayliner!!

I agree about the fuel consumption on the x5 but i've always found the build quality to be fine mind you I don't use it off road so can't comment on that but on the road I think it beats nearly every other large 4x4..

 

[whisper]

Having run a Botnia Targa 25 for the last three years on the Thames Estuary (though non-tidal at present) and in most weathers, I can attest to their performance. They feel right .... which usually means they are right. Reliable, definitely - provided they are serviced regularly and appropriately. Only significant problem with mine in the time I've had her is that I had a failure of the water pump drive, which took some finding - though little sorting once identified. Oh, and the bow thruster prop fell off when I hit a piece of wood - and that was in the marina! Otherwise, built like a tank and handle like a sportsboat.

The outside loo/shower - no problem from my point of view, and highly useful if you're on deck and none too clean - you don't walk rubbish through the cabin. Mine's also got a holding tank with a Y valve.

The looks - I love 'em. But then I've always favoured function over form ..... I drive a Subaru after all.




Not, however, a go anywhere as the range is really only 150 - 200 miles or so at a reasonable cruise and with a reasonable reserve, so you won't cross oceans unless you come up with a serious auxiliary tank!

Agree entirely - our 25 fills you full of confidence in nasty conditions. If I could afford it I'd love a 27 or 31.
Outside privy no problem but not particularly popular with ladies when cruising. This , of course, can be an advantage!!!

 

[AndieMac]

You could always go one step further

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_Ot9A-8Qm0

Hope the crew on the upper helm can hold their breath for a long time !

Good footage, the boys are only playing in the breakers....obviously testing the self-righting moment.