help lads

[mark1964]

Hi all im thinking of buying a boat,but dont know where too start.could anyone tell me or give me some advise with regards books or any information that will help me so as to where to get started.ive always fished from the shore but always dreemed of buying a small boat ,with a trailer.dont know nowt about boatsor even any good places to get one.so any advise at all would be appreciated,just to get on the right footing.cheers lads.bought a few magazines, but no quality information in them.like i say any help would be appreciated.thanks

[KeithB]

Here's a couple of sites:

FAFB - Find a fishing boat for sale, new and used boats for sale and wanted

Boats for Sale, Used Boats for Sale, Motor Boats, and Narrow Boats for Sale, Chandlery, and Sailing Holidays

Owning Your Own Trailer Boat - NESA - North East Sea Angling - Sea Fishing UK

[mark1964]

Thanks kieth.definitley look into it.

[magical]

I bought mine last year a seahog hunter 16 foot on a trailer with a 50 horsepower yamaha autolube. just make sure u get the service history with the engine. anyway u will need to insure it mine was £106 last year then u need to pay launch fees wich cost £87 a year plus £20 admin for the first year to launch at shields behind the groyne have a look on outboards & motors also preloved

[kingcod deano]

Also had a seahog these boats are lovely in the water and dont half shift they did tests on them and they recon you could put a hole in bottom twice and it still float not that i would try it like LOL if buying one of these Make sure you look in the inspection hatch in the cabin and Make sure the foam is in good nick there is loads of places to look like ebay and gumtree,apolloduck,boatsnoutboards etc. Good luck

[The Jester]

If you've never had a boat before, the first step should be to do a RYA Course for boat handling and safety awareness, you would'nt want to wreck your pride and joy the first time out. Maybe go out on a boat a few times to find out if it's for you, you might spend 1000's then find you suffer from sea sickness or even just not like it. Your budget will define the type of boat you will get for the money, have a look through the ads and never buy a boat without a sea trial.
If you get a decent, reliable boat you'll love it, Good Luck with the search mate

[kingcod deano]

Top advice there chris loads just buy without trying also its not just buy a boat and your sorted you need to Make sure your safe at sea with lifejackets,flares,compass,firstaid,radio,lifebuoy s

[mark1964]

Thanks lads for getting back and posting the replies.realy helpful.especially the safety courses etc.im wondering can u do these courses elce where on line.im only asking because my shjfts vary from week to week.cheers again lads.

[The Jester]

They do the RYA Level 2 coure at Sunderland Marina, you get to handle one of the RIB'S which they have for the boat handling part, and i think they can tailor the course to suit your times, if you pop down they have leaflets about the course. The general safety part is included in the course so there would be no need to do it online.

[mark1964]

Thanks jester.the information has been great.im definitely getting a boat now.u only live once,so make the most of it.this time but i will let my head rule instead of my heart and not jump in.im going to contact these people first and make arrangements.cant wait but.again lads ur information and contacts has been great and realy appreciated.

[canman]

Hi Mark, There are planning hulls and displacement hulls. Planning hulls go fast over the water which needs a larger, more expensive outboard.
A displacement hull ploughs through the water so an engine around 10hp will do you on a boat around 15/17ft. Putting a larger engine will not make it plane. It all comes down to cost sometimes. Plenty boats on ebay, but get plenty info before you buy. Take someone with you who can advise on your choice.