Boat Recommendations.

**minto** · 23-11-2005, 22:39

Hi Chaps & Chapess's

1st post here, so please be gentle with me. LOL

I'm looking to replace my old, tired 30ft wooden boat with something a little smaller and faster.

I have been considering building one the following :- Aquafish 23, Duver 23, 24ft Wilson Flyer, Seamark 26.

Just wondered if anyone has any experiences (good or bad) of these babes, or any recomendations for similar boats of this size.

Thanks all

Mark

**Salar** · 23-11-2005, 22:50

Firstly, welcome to the site! I went through a similar dilemma a couple of years ago then decided a) I couldn't afford any of them and b) I couldn't bear to part with my Trophy. I can't really comment on any of those except the Duver. It is a design that has been around for a long time in various guises, and much favoured by inshore professionals - I have seen them in use by the police, harbour authorities, as fishing boats and general workboats, so they must be strong and reliable. We have several in Langstone Harbour and look like they would be good strong boats. Not great to get on the foredeck though, as the only way round is on a narrow side deck. I'd also prefer a bit more freeboard in the ####### or a side rail fitted.
I hope you get more comments on the others - let us know what you decide, and post the photos in the gallery!

**wildercard** · 23-11-2005, 22:51

minto,

Don't let Peter B hear you call a wooden boat old and tired, thats a boat with character

wildercard

**blueskip** · 23-11-2005, 22:57

The Wilson Flyer 24ft gets my vote, & I reckon it will get quite a few more!
blueskip

**minto** · 23-11-2005, 23:13

Originally Posted by wildercard

minto,

Don't let Peter B hear you call a wooden boat old and tired, thats a boat with character

wildercard

Lol. Thanks wildercard. I'm Sorry. Yes, she does have character, and I will be very sad when she goes, but she is over 50 years old now, and the b****y engine packed up yesterday, which was the final straw.

**minto** · 23-11-2005, 23:16

Originally Posted by blueskip

The Wilson Flyer 24ft gets my vote, & I reckon it will get quite a few more!
blueskip

Thanks blueskip. The wilson flyer was originally my 1st choice, but reading all the comments on here about cathedral hulls kinda put me off them. I was favouring the aquafish, but have never seen a review of them.

**minto** · 23-11-2005, 23:41

Originally Posted by Salar

Firstly, welcome to the site! I went through a similar dilemma a couple of years ago then decided a) I couldn't afford any of them and b) I couldn't bear to part with my Trophy. !

Thanks Salar.

I fully understand your comments. I think we all have the same problem. a) can't afford a replacement, and b) don't want to part with the old girls.
It seems there is a gap between the much publisized & popular 16 - 18 ft boats, and the 30 ft + charter types. Those in between don't get much mention in the mags or on the internet.
We are all used to pouring money down the boating drain, which could be much better spent on women & booze, though( forgive me if I am wrong) I doubt there is a single person on here who would give up their boat.

**ChrisP** · 24-11-2005, 00:05

Never owned any of them but heard good reports about them all from owners, Add the Colvic Seaworker to your list, tidy small boat, heavily built and will get you home, not quick though.

**minto** · 24-11-2005, 00:05

Originally Posted by wildercard

minto,

Don't let Peter B hear you call a wooden boat old and tired, thats a boat with character

wildercard

Wildercard.

Are you from Whitby/Whitby area. Thats where our boat is. I'm stuffed at the moment, as the engine has packed up. You don't happen to know any mechanics around there do you.

Cheers

Mark

**wildercard** · 24-11-2005, 14:08

Originally Posted by minto

Wildercard.

Are you from Whitby/Whitby area. Thats where our boat is. I'm stuffed at the moment, as the engine has packed up. You don't happen to know any mechanics around there do you.

Cheers

Mark

Mark,
Forgot to say hello and welcome.

Not far off, I launch from Teesport but fish the Whitby area. I would go for a drink in the Fleece where the charter boat pontoon is around 5 p.m. - a fair few of the skippers go in there after fishing - these are the lads in the know in Whitby. Coate's marine is another one which you will obviously know. Denny at Redcar is worth a shout. What sort of inboard are you running?

Alan AKA wildercard