Leeward 18

flounder_al · 18-02-2006, 11:38

I have done a search on here and read some of the comments about this boat.

Is there anyone that actually owns one and can give me a run down on what they are like to use? I love the shape of them. They aint like all the rest of the boats which is cool. Also the mags gave them a good write up but there again they normally do.

Thanks in advance.

**phil dublin** · 21-02-2006, 00:24

hi..at the small boats comp in Cork this year a group of lads brought their leeward 18 over,,,they are an interesting boat,large deck space high free board and this was well able to travel around 28-30 knots,,only prob i heard was it slams like mad due to the concave shape of the front hull section,,but i must admit we remarked several times on its mini charter boat type look it has because of large deck space with room to fish 4 or 5 with out a problem.......

**solehunter** · 23-02-2006, 17:55

Originally Posted by flounder_al

I have done a search on here and read some of the comments about this boat.

Is there anyone that actually owns one and can give me a run down on what they are like to use? I love the shape of them. They aint like all the rest of the boats which is cool. Also the mags gave them a good write up but there again they normally do.

Thanks in advance.

Hi, my mate worked for leeward in their small units on the iow till the company got into trouble. he also designed some of there moulds.
I`ll see if he will come around and do a post for you

flounder_al · 23-02-2006, 18:29

Originally Posted by solehunter

I`ll see if he will come around and do a post for you

Cheers mate

poppajoe · 14-03-2006, 19:12

Originally Posted by KinWife!

Flounder Al,I own one and its awesome,however I may be looking to sell her at the end of the summer, If your interested come back to me

Hi,

I'd love one - is she inboard or outboard? if she's inboard please let me know when you are selling cos If I am in the position to, I would buy one at the right price.

Poppajoe....

poppajoe · 14-03-2006, 23:48

Originally Posted by KinWife!

Outoard sorry,90hp evinrude ficht.

Believe me you don't want an inboard Leeward,the weight of the engine coupled to the fact that it does not have the outboard pod fitted(less bouyency) makes them a very stern heavy craft.

This comment came from the guy that used to build them before the moulds were sold to Amble marine who now manufacture.

Kinwife, Thanks for the tip, if their no good with inboards then I don't want one as I am done with expensive troublesome outboards - shame, their such a nice boat too! I thought the mercruiser 1.7 would have been a good match for the craft?

Cheers anyay

**KevD** · 15-03-2006, 00:33

been out on mates leeward 18 1.7 derv a couple or few times not impressed boat very heavey at back and slams very hard not for me thanks v hulls are much more civalised

flounder_al · 18-03-2006, 11:20

Cheers for the replies guys. I am not yet in the position financially to buy one but i habve in some ways set my eyes on either one of these or a day angler. The Leward 18 to me is different so would stand out from the crowd and also the reports on her are good.
Just wanted to hear from people that actually owned one. Shame the inboard isn't as good though as i like inboards on boats.

poppajoe · 19-03-2006, 23:01

Originally Posted by KevD

been out on mates leeward 18 1.7 derv a couple or few times not impressed boat very heavey at back and slams very hard not for me thanks v hulls are much more civalised

I have seen a Leeward 18 with twin 120 mercs, now surely they are as near as heavy as a single 1.7 mercruiser +outdrive or shaft?

And they are hung further back?

After all, the 1.7td is a pretty small unit is it not?

**KevD** · 20-03-2006, 21:25

hi poppajoe weight of merc 1.7=296kg merc 120 x 2=340kg not alot of weight differance but twice as much power. the deisel engine is very good and cheap as chips torun but in my opion a little heavey at the back. Boat is very fast 35knts I just find it uncomfortble when there is a good chop compared to other craft ive been on