14ft djon fishing boat

[mark1964]

hi all just wondering about any information with regards the above.seen one on ebay with 40 mhrse power engine etc. this would be my first boat is it anygood for north sea and what would be safe distance for this size boat to travel.it would only be private and leisure only. or should i wait and save for a bigger boat. advice appreciated lads

[codseeker]

when searching for a boat i came across a few of them on various sites for some reason i never went for one think i read somewhere on wsf about them not been upto it at sea

[mark1964]

cheers codseeker for info mate.

[oldessox]

The 14ft dejon Has a really bad reputation on boat forums, for that reason alone, without even setting foot in one I wouldn't have one, specially for the north sea, my first boat was an Orkney 440 , also 14ft , it was very seaworthy but really was too small for the north sea (in my opinion) , I moved up from that to a 165 which is fine for fishing off our coast, as long as great care is taken to watch weather forecasts and sea conditions , having said all that, I now have a 20ft plus boat which feels safer and more comfortable again, so in a nutshell, go for the biggest boat you can.

[mark1964]

thanks bud.i guess thats made my mind up. need to save a bit more money up and more research need to be done.guess im just chumping at the bit .want one now. too much haste.cheers.

[Axe]

Stay well clear...no good for sea use!

Someone on WSF lost 3 members of his family due to there terrible seaworthyness...they should only be used on lakes..terrible for rolling.

[mark1964]

thanks axe already made my mind up.not bothering.any advise on a starter fishing boat for north sea lads.

[Axe]

CJR dory, Wilson Flyer (i will be buying a flyer for my first boat) if you want a fast planing hull and great fishing platform...some people say they can slam when going at high speeds..but its never bothered me.

theres is a few others like our locally made Rievers..there are great boats too also orkneys and then you go up into the bigger money like Predators and so forth

[the leadman]

have a ganer at this

fishing boat shetland | eBay

[mark1964]

cheers again axe

[mark1964]

thanks leadman going to have a look at it.

[mark1964]

looked at it want something better ,with trailer. upto 3000 willing to pay bud. cheers anyway.want a safe boat.

[Axe]

there are also canny boats

Seahog Fishing Boat for sale , Seahog Hunter & 50HP Evinrude OB with trailer. - Boats And Outboards

and this

http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/fishing-boats/dell-quay-dory-PAA42525

just depends what you personally want in a boat...simply for fishing or do you want a cabin to take family?..do you want speed or just a plodder?

[codseeker]

what make is mine then that one has the same bottom as our lass hope she rides the waves as good too


sorry cudnt resist showing my babe off

[lingking]

think it might be quite rare i think its a "puddle boat"

dinna take the huff,looks canny really