advice please.boat at hartlepool.

[Gramas]

Defo one bit of advice isto decided when looking is what it has n what you want it to be as like said in earlier post old boats are money pits! You may think its a bargin till you decide u want do this n that, could be cheaper in long run buying more expensive one!

[northeast1]

Well i hope you get sorted, my boat is just shy of 12 years old now and i have owned her almost 6 years, they do take alot of money in the upkeep and mooring costs but for me i use it 2-3 times a week every week for 5 months if the weather lets me so its worth it.

A boat of that size you are looking at is mainly for inshore work or when the forecast says smooth or slight max with 2 people comfy 3 at a psuh. Do see them out further but IMO you need to be sure of the weather incase it changes.

Any boat owner who says they have never been caught out a bad sea is lieing, it can change so quickeven if you have alot of experiance.2 seasons ago we went out around 7 miles, not really far, flat sea weather stating light winds building during the night...after 4 hours fishing you could see in the far distance the sea was gray and we started heading in as i had seen that before...ow boy it was fun the last 3 miles, side on with waves about 3 seconds apart (meaning you never got a chance to climb the last one before the next broke over the boat)

Then you get the great days, not a boat in sight (i like to have nothing in sight) flat day, no wind sun in the sky and a few fish biting, with the stove on and a tin of curry or hot dogs on cooking away, birds diving and the odd dolphin in the distance.......perfect

Good luck with whatever you do and the lads on here as you have already found will help you out with any questions....Also try boats and outboards website, some good boats on i got mine from there.

[mark1964]

Thanks northeast one,dont mind paying more money out for a boat,but honestly cant afford a new one.so far ive seen4 boats.none them in my opinionr sea worthy.and two of them they were asking alot more for.all im after is a honest bloke selling a safe boat.after all if a car breaks down u can get out and walk home.if boat breaks down.then ur stuffed.cheers everybody for advice again.realy apreciate it.and thanks again easyfish for ur p.m.

[The Jester]

Yeah, as Rob says, i'll have a look with you, dont be blinded by a pretty looking boat, its the engine thats the main thing, another point is....dont buy a boat just because its local and handy, Rob bought his from Southhampton and i bought 2, one from Essex and one Shrewsbury. If you want me and the daft pooly to have a look with you, its no problem....

[canman]

Hi Mark, I use to have a Pilot 5-20 a few years ago, altho the cabin was a bit bigger than that one. They are a good sea boat and handle a following sea great. Hard to say how old the main engine is on photo, but for the money and a sea trial, looks like the owner might just want rid of, perhaps not a regular angler Certainly worth a good look.
Take Rob and Chris up on there offer, as they have both good knollage of boats.
best of luck, Arthur.

[easyfish1]

i'd say its worth a look....

atleast you know it floats....thats a start








this may need looking at..looks quite old

[northeast1]

Yes mine came from Newquay and had spent most of its life in Southampton.

[The Jester]

There's more choice down south, so the prices are more competitive, always worth the travel to save a couple of grand....

[northeast1]

Mind the transport up is between £800 and £1200 so that needs adding onto the price of a boat purchsed in the south.

[The Jester]

I was on about smaller trailered boats Rich, but even the bigger ones are cheaper including the transport costs, it cost £500 for my M/F to be brought up from Essex..

[easyfish1]

aye....especially if you've got a disco...

took one boat down to southamton and brought another back...

diesel and a night on the drink...£300 ish...

[The Jester]

aye....especially if you've got a disco...

And a good mate...

[kingcod deano]

If any help the boat it a pilot cavalier mk2 I nearly bought one 9 years ago but got beat last min however my mate owned one hence why I was going to get it they are cracking boats with high free board and plenty of deck space only down side is not very wide very simular to a seahog hunter but sit higher in the water that looks a canny project but will need a canny bit cash thrown at it good luck

[mark1964]

Well lads went down the day to have a look at it.pictures dont do it justice.first of all its listing to one side.second it is very low in the water.only one engine,the other must of been taken away.quite long.good lenth,but very nsrrow.looks as though quite a bit money needed to bring it up to scratch.suppose worth the money hes asking for it.not for me though.would have to get a trailer on top of that.guess keep looking till i find one that suits me and the boy..thanks again everyone for help and advice.be in touch.hope i find one before next year but.patience is a virtue.cheers all.

[The Jester]

Youre right Mark, patience is a virtue....if one turns up just ask and we will help you out mate....