Mayland 18'

[SIMMO13]

Mayland 18\'

am looking to buy an older(late 80's) Mayland 18' fishing type GRP boat
has a smallish cabin but lots of deck space
can anyone recommend the size of outboard i should be looking for to suit this type of boat and does anyone know how they handle (will be using it on the river Medway and Thames estuary) whilst on the move and at anchor

many thanks
Simmo

 

[Dave_Snelson]

Re: Mayland 18\'

I don't know anything about this type of boat, but I would suggest that the purchase of a 4-stroke OB motor at about 40HP would do the trick. Being able to troll at low speeds when fishing points to a 4-stroke, rather than a 2-stroke which would oil up. Also, for river applications, the 4-stroke would prove more environmentally friendly and fuel efficient.

Why 40HP? Well its a guess actually. Sufficient power to go against fast flowing water when need without working the trollies off your motor.

STOP PRESS - I have just found THIS on the PBO forum. Just ignore the stupid comments from some replies. The nub of it seems that this particular owner may well have fitted an engine that is too large at 60HP - so my guess at 40HP may be about right.

 

[whisper]

Re: Mayland 18\'

Spot On Dave, IMHO.
<u>New</u> breed of 2 strokes are allegedly now very close to 4 strokes for quietness, thirst and slow speed ability. However I think I'd still go the 4 stroke way even if the engine will be a bit heavier and a bit more expensive perhaps.

 

[BarryH]

Re: Mayland 18\'

Good advise from others as usual. You could give Nauticalia a call at Shepperton on the thames, they sell the things. You'll be surprised at the power these things can take!

 

[ontheplane]

Re: Mayland 18\'

The 18 was rated to take a 40HP max. They would run very happily with a 6-10hp for low displacement speeds, and would just plane (1 up) with a 10 although it was struggling.

Fitting a 15-30hp would give you excellent performance and I wouldn't bother going to the 40hp unless you plan on doing most of your boating flat out - this isn't a speedboat and is happiest at just over planing speed or displacement.

I went in one once that was fitted with a 50 and I couldn't tell much of a difference to the 40 - but I imagine a 60 is far too much - and if you had an accident your insurance would be void for exceeding the max rating of the hull.