its about how fast you would like to be goin as well.....5-6knts the sort of speed from a 5hp...orkney longliner 16ft.....arron 16ft. if your thinking of a strikeliner these are normally fitted with a 25hp.

 

Thanks back lash. 5-6 knots is fine for where we intend to go.

 

the longlinger is a great boat for what you want to do.

 

Thanks for the recommendation much appreciated

 

i have a 15ft open boat very simelar to a longliner which im giving a revamp at the moment this has a 5hp yamaha,does around 6knts.. it will fish three .great little boat and weve have had some great fishing around the coastline with it.

 

Orkney Coastliner/Four40 would be my suggestion. They usually have a 15 or 20 on the back. You don't have to use the extra power, but good to have it there in case you need it. Removable GRP cuddy too so best of both worlds.

 

A Fishing 16 or an Arran 16 are other popular alternatives to the Orkney Longliner - not much to choose between either of the three - I would go for whichever turned up at the right price/right condition. Whilst a 5 hp engine will power these boats to their max hull speed - go a little larger to around 8hp and you get a twin cylinder engine which runs a little sweeter and will also allow you to reach the boat's max speed (they're restricted by the shape of the hull, not the amount of power) on a lower throttle setting so you get a quieter cruise.

 

Thanks for all the advice. I like the idea of a slightly larger engine for a quieter cruise. I'll have a look around at the other options, as you say Clinker right price / condition are probably the most important criteria.

 

I have a licensed longliner, 8hp is as much as I ever need even with a good load of fish and nets on board. I could stick my 15hp Honda on it, but the 8hp is fine.

 

I have a licensed longliner, 8hp is as much as I ever need even with a good load of fish and nets on board. I could stick my 15hp Honda on it, but the 8hp is fine.

 

I have a licensed longliner, 8hp is as much as I ever need even with a good load of fish and nets on board. I could stick my 15hp Honda on it, but the 8hp is fine.