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A friend of mine needs a fishing boat. His requirements are; suitable for 5-6 people,towable from caravan site on Lleyn peninsula and capable of being handled by 2 people for under £12.00.

Any suggestions or does anyone have such a boat a boat for sale?

Thank you Chris, yes £12K.
 
At the risk of being flamed, get him to look at Merry Fishers of the outboard variety.

A 585 would be ideal, and a used one would probably be in his price range... and newish too, with moden engine and the likes.

Also consider Anteres, Arvour and the likes, as they're similar.

Check out my signature if you're interested in more information from me.

Good luck, let us know how he gets on!

Ben
 
hey want to get idea about this type of boat.I didn't know more about that but when I want this type of boat at that time my friend has given me some suggesions.& also give me some sites like splashvision.com,youtube.com etc...
so checkout those sites....
 
True enough, probably better off with something older and heavier, and bigger...

That doesn't mean to say I haven't seen people in boat smaller than a 585 numbering 5 or 6 or more, with rods poking out at every angle /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
 
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Agree, but trailer-ability is the problem. R can take six, and can easily be handled single-handed when afloat, but at over 3.5 tonnes trailering is a no-no.

Is there a light trailerable boat about that can take six comfortably and is still safe at sea?

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simple answer is probably not.

3-4 and you will find a nice Orkney or similar, and if you are happy to be a little more restricted there are a lot of little old bilge fishers in the 16-17ft mark which will potter along with about a 20hp in displacement mode.

5-6 and it's a different world as you highlight.

personally I wouldn't want to take Phaeton out with 6 onboard fishing.......and that's right on the limit for trailing (big 4x4 only) and a tounch over budget!

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a snap from Saturday!
 
I just went to see a Merry Fisher 655 Marlin for the first time...

Smaller cabin, bigger deck space, inboard diesel. I can recommend taking a look round one, plenty of room for many people /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
 
I think your best bet would be a Quicksilver Pilothouse 640 - the biggest deck in it's class I think and about 1300kg towing weight with OB & trailer.

I've seen one advertised recently for £13.5, so you might get one for £12k "winter" price, though don't think this included a trailer.
 
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I just went to see a Merry Fisher 655 Marlin for the first time...


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and you work for them! What's taken your time - I have been recommending this model since it came out!

however it's simply not relevant to this thread unless you have shredded the price this week..........
 
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At SIBS we compared the MF655 against the Quicksilver 640 Weekender - no contest on quality or price IMHO - deposit placed.

MVP

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based on the relative prices I guess you have concluded in favour of the QS.........and I wish you all the best with your boat when it arrives.

personally I think the hulls are miles apart but accept that's not the most important thing for everyone - fishing 60 miles south of weymouth isn't high on everyones list for craft like these!
 
It took me a while to see the 655 as they sell well, and we haven't had one in! Now our boats are arrriving for the show we have a demonstrator which I could have a good nose round /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
 
Thanks Duncan

Yes, we did go for the QS. The design is brilliant, and feels very spacious for the size. We went with the opinion that the MF was going to be a nicer boat, but more expensive.

Guess it comes down to the wages/motivation of a Pole against a Frenchman.

MVP
 
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Thanks Duncan

Yes, we did go for the QS. The design is brilliant, and feels very spacious for the size. We went with the opinion that the MF was going to be a nicer boat, but more expensive.

Guess it comes down to the wages/motivation of a Pole against a Frenchman.

MVP

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Except for the fact that much of the MF and Antares is made in Poland anyway!
 
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Except for the fact that much of the MF and Antares is made in Poland anyway!

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That is very true for outboard MF's and some of the smaller inboards.
I must stress though that the Jeanneau factory in Poland is there own and not some contracted in one that provides cheap labour and cheap materials.

The QS and the MF are a world apart. Different hull shapes, different build standards, but both will put a smile on your face on the right day.
If cheap boating in fair weather is your thing then the QS is probably the way forward. Those design feaures may not be quite so practical in reality when you get down to it, but she'll go in a straight line over flat water very very well.

In rougher weather at sensible speeds the MF is outstanding and will simply plough through almost anything never making you feel unsafe.

You will get what you pay for in both boats.

Back to the thread, my colleague Ben (Yes I sell Jeanneau too!) was probably suggesting the 585 Marlin. This is a new model and stunning as a trailerable angling boat. I truly believe it will wipe the floor with any of the 18 foot / 19 foot competition with it's innovation, space, build quality and features. See one for yourself. It's the same price as a Warrior 175 package, but it is one hell of a lot more boat.
True enough, it would be amusing (if a little fool hardy) to try and fish 6 from her, but she will fish 4 in surprising comfort and three in near luxury.
The downside is that she is a brand new model and used ones won't be around for a while. When they are, it will still be a few years before they are available at £12K

The 655 Marlin shares the hull of the 655 (Cruiser), but is a hugely different boat with an enormous cockpit, walk around side decks, sliding side door at the helm. She is a true angling boat. Deck space similar to an Arvor 25 in a boat with a hull length of 22 feet, but with the sort of high quality build and sea keeping you would expect from Jeanneau.

In reality, you rarely fish 6 on a private boat. The norm will be two or three guys out for the day, sometimes a fourth may tag along. If you do really want to fish 6 in a boat for £12K then hunt around for an older and in need of some basic tlc Newhaven Sea Warrior 27.
My old one, Quest 1, sold for about £13K a few years ago. She was all up and together, but did need fairly constant basic maintenance.
Not a bad sea boat in her day, beaten by the better modern pilot houses.

Tom
 
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