wanzap1
Well-Known Member
Hi Gang,
i a,m very much new to the motorboat world - coming across form sailing. I have been doing much research but I am not sure whihc type of boat I want / suits my needs.
I would like a boat to meets as many as the following requirements. The ideal boat may not be out there, but I am seeking the best compromise:
Cheap (I'd like to spend less than £30K)
Offers some sort of accommodation for two adults - camping style is totally fine but having room to lie down and sleep is a big bonus.
As small as possible but still offers a bed for two and room for 4 big adults in the cockpit for day sailing (I'd like to be able to trailer it and store at my yard)
Does not need to be particularly fast, but a comfortable cruise speed of 15 - 20 knots would be very nice.
No real need for serious water-sports or serious fishing ability. The boat will be used to tootle about the coast, swim from, the odd bit of light fishing, maybe a BBQ and a few beers, perhaps tow a ring the odd time.
Ideally I'd love a boat that could make the 30 odd mile crossing from Ireland to Scotland - but I am totally unsure of what type of boat is required to do this reliably (appreciating that in perfect weather practically any boat can make this crossing) but I feel that this would be very much outside the 30K budget and would need a 8 or 9m boat (the wrong side of £50K?)
I'd love something that offers protection for the driver 9 like a pitlot house or cuddy.
I have no interest in ribs - sorry.
Things I have been looking at include pilot house. Merry Fisher type boats (7m or less), Quicksilver Activ cabin range (priced a New 555 cabin) Warrior 175 Leisure (doesnt offer any accommodation and I wouldn't fancy taking it any further than a mile or 2 from the shore) - Do any of these suit? Any suggestions welcomed please.
i a,m very much new to the motorboat world - coming across form sailing. I have been doing much research but I am not sure whihc type of boat I want / suits my needs.
I would like a boat to meets as many as the following requirements. The ideal boat may not be out there, but I am seeking the best compromise:
Cheap (I'd like to spend less than £30K)
Offers some sort of accommodation for two adults - camping style is totally fine but having room to lie down and sleep is a big bonus.
As small as possible but still offers a bed for two and room for 4 big adults in the cockpit for day sailing (I'd like to be able to trailer it and store at my yard)
Does not need to be particularly fast, but a comfortable cruise speed of 15 - 20 knots would be very nice.
No real need for serious water-sports or serious fishing ability. The boat will be used to tootle about the coast, swim from, the odd bit of light fishing, maybe a BBQ and a few beers, perhaps tow a ring the odd time.
Ideally I'd love a boat that could make the 30 odd mile crossing from Ireland to Scotland - but I am totally unsure of what type of boat is required to do this reliably (appreciating that in perfect weather practically any boat can make this crossing) but I feel that this would be very much outside the 30K budget and would need a 8 or 9m boat (the wrong side of £50K?)
I'd love something that offers protection for the driver 9 like a pitlot house or cuddy.
I have no interest in ribs - sorry.
Things I have been looking at include pilot house. Merry Fisher type boats (7m or less), Quicksilver Activ cabin range (priced a New 555 cabin) Warrior 175 Leisure (doesnt offer any accommodation and I wouldn't fancy taking it any further than a mile or 2 from the shore) - Do any of these suit? Any suggestions welcomed please.
