Orkney Longliner, thinking of buying one

[seapiper]

I am thinking of buying an Orkney Longliner with cuddy for pottering around the Solent. I just wondered if anyone has experience of this boat and could give advice on what to look for when buying and size of outboard required.
Thanks

 

[toad]

My father had one a few years ago, very seaworthy and will fish four OK. He had a 7.5 outboard which had ample power.

 

[Stig]

I have had one since 1976 - great sea boat and certainly best in its class

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[Tank]

not less than a 20 hp imho