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Print versionBoat Review: Linder 460
There are a lot of build features in the Linder Arkip 460 that will appeal to the small boat angler, not least its performance combined with light weight and strength due to its alloy construction.
The alloy hull measures 2.4mm thick, so it’s tough but is easy to repair in the unlikely event that you hole or dint it.
Looking around the boat all the bolt heads and rivets are neatly rounded off to eliminate any chance of clothes, lines and the like snagging. You can also run your bare hand along what few metal edges there are and not get cut or scratched as all sharp edges have been removed.
The steering console is on the starboard side with a clear screen surrounded by a metal grab rail. The console is open underneath for basic storage. The wheel is a round type with plastic grip and the instruments are positioned on the right side of the wheel console to give easy reading. Rear of the wheel there is a shelf area where you can fix a compass and sounder for direct viewing.
Across the transom is a full width seat. This hides a locker area for the fuel tank and battery, plus has room for sensibly stowed additional items.
There are short safety rails on the each stern corner as well as T cleats for tying off. The splash well has a flat standing area at each side and a wide splash well. These are useful if you need to access the engine at all, and obviously when using the boat as a dive platform. There is also a dive ladder positioned on the starboard rear side of the stern.
In addition the stern also carries welded U shackles for tying to, but these are also handy for attaching your trailer board too as well.
On deck the gunnels are high enough to be fully safe when seated and carry safety rails forward towards the bow to aid moving around. The safety rails would also be good attachment points for screw on rod holders.
Bench type seats are positioned fully around the bow and hide spacious easy access storage lockers at either side. The seats also sport light weight blue foam cushioning which also acts as a grip so your backside doesn’t slide off the seat when underway.
There is a good comfy position from which to haul the anchor at the front when stood. The test boat wasn’t fitted with a bow roller, but one can be fitted along with navigation lights, which would be most anglers’ choice. I saw a 460 in the BHG factory already fitted with a bow roller and plate, plus Nav lights at each side which is something to consider if you’re looking to fish in to dusk.
The deck is alloy, but with ribs cut in to the metal that will both drain water off quickly, but also gives good grip underfoot when wet.
The overall finish of the boat is excellent. The corners are neatly finished with triangular plates riveted to the gunnel tops, just to nicely round things off. With the overall neat lines of the boat, and the contrasting blue fendering against the alloy, it makes for a very smart looking boat.
Performance is exceptional. The test boat was fitted with a Yamaha 50hp 4-stroke engine, and though the test day was grotty and the sea lumpy it topped 24-knots with loads of power left in reserve.
It instantly responds to the throttle and feels racy, which it is. As power is applied the bow will momentarily lift, then quickly settle as the hull hits planing speed in just a couple of seconds. You can throttle back with the boat sliding over the sea producing far less hull noise than I anticipated.
With the Yamaha 50hp 4-stroke engine and with two people aboard you can clock upwards of 36-knots at 5500rpm and will burn roughly 17-litres of fuel per hour. Your cruising speed at 3500rpm is an easy 21-knots burning roughly 8-litres of fuel per hour. With a 40hp engine top speed will drop to 29-knots and with a 30hp unit you’ll still achieve 25-knots.
Even when punching in to the wind, spray coming over the bow was minimal. The steering position offers all round viewing, even when sat.
You can throw the boat in to a tight turn and add a little throttle to bring it back in line instantly and power away. The stern really grips the surface water.
Under steady speed you can walk about on deck without tipping the boat off balance, nor affecting the steerage for the helmsman. It is very stable and a good platform to fish and work from.
CONCLUSION
With its speed and high manoeuvrability combined with easy launching and retrieving due to it’s light weight, this boat is a great choice for anglers wanting to fish within a couple of miles of shore, and especially those looking to get afloat at short notice when weather conditions look spot on.
It has real sea keeping qualities with good stability making it a good solid fishing platform for everything from coast hugging fly and lure fishing to pollacking over inshore reefs and for general ground fishing.
This would be a great package for a dad and lad to work from as it’s easy to handle. It also doesn’t need a 4 x 4 vehicle to tow it.
DIMENSIONS
Length: 460cm
Beam: 185cm
Weight: 286kgs
Rec Engine: Up to 50hp
Max Load: 525kgs
Category: C – 6 persons
CONTACTS
Paul Martin, BHG Marine Ltd, Ampress Park, Southampton Road, Lymington, Hants, SO41 8LW. Tel: 0845 644 6645/01590 613600. Fax: 0845 644 6635. Website: www.bhg-marine.co.uk
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