Popular Post Captain Sensible Posted October 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 28, 2021 Here she arrrr in (I’ve got to try and reign that in) West Coast of Scotland before I whisked her away down South. So far only had a pootle about and now watching one low pressure after another roll in. Cabin fever might get the better of me soon Maverick, suzook12, Andy135 and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Arrr! She's a beauty! So it's your fault that we're having all this crappy weather then? New boat = at least four weeks of rubbish weather for everyone 😭🤣 In all seriousness she looks great. I had an Orkney as my first boat, a little 440. Those Strikeliners are well thought of - good choice 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Sensible Posted October 28, 2021 Author Share Posted October 28, 2021 4 minutes ago, Andy135 said: Arrr! She's a beauty! So it's your fault that we're having all this crappy weather then? New boat = at least four weeks of rubbish weather for everyone 😭🤣 In all seriousness she looks great. I had an Orkney as my first boat, a little 440. Those Strikeliners are well thought of - good choice 👍 Bought it on a sunny day so add 2 weeks to the 4 I think I’m in love good job the exhaust pipe is protected by a propeller. Irrational thoughts of spending hours with her gently polishing. Arrrr, boats! How do they fair in a force 7? Asking for a friend - he said it’s that or the river Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Was yours previously used on relatively sheltered sea lochs? Your friend may have said something true in jest if so. Truthfully, I wouldn't take it out in more than a force 2, or maybe a 3. Orkney's don't have much free board and are susceptible to water over the gunnels so be sure to have a good bilge pump or two. They're also quite light in the hull, so will bob about like a cork in a chop, making for an uncomfortable fishing trip. Generally speaking, more mass = more comfort with boats. With that said, with mine I found that I ran out of bravery before the hull did, which is better than the alternative! I'm assuming this is your first boat. They are great starter boats, but I suspect you'll want to go bigger once you master the basics and your sea legs get more adventurous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 6 hours ago, Andy135 said: With that said, with mine I found that I ran out of bravery before the hull did Yes but that's really not hard is it!! @Captain Sensible nice looking little boat you've got yourself there. If I were you, I'd make a call to the manufacturer and ask what the rating is if there is no plate in the hull anywhere to give an indication of what she can take, engine wise and sea state. But, I guess it's not too much and more for inshore work, pushing out a bit further on calmer days. Happy boating, and we all look forward to a catch report or two before you start the "Find me a bigger boat" thread. It will happen eventually!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Sensible Posted October 29, 2021 Author Share Posted October 29, 2021 10 hours ago, Andy135 said: Was yours previously used on relatively sheltered sea lochs? Your friend may have said something true in jest if so. Truthfully, I wouldn't take it out in more than a force 2, or maybe a 3. Orkney's don't have much free board and are susceptible to water over the gunnels so be sure to have a good bilge pump or two. They're also quite light in the hull, so will bob about like a cork in a chop, making for an uncomfortable fishing trip. Generally speaking, more mass = more comfort with boats. With that said, with mine I found that I ran out of bravery before the hull did, which is better than the alternative! I'm assuming this is your first boat. They are great starter boats, but I suspect you'll want to go bigger once you master the basics and your sea legs get more adventurous. First go at boats was sailing boats as a kid with cabins, channel crossing and east coast pottering. Then Lazers, so no wind no fun. Next go for last few years has been SIBS if anyone knows them. 3.8m with a 15hp planes at 18knots cruise if you want at 15knots on east coast chop. Expect to get wet and prepare for it. Would go out in a 3-4 highly mobile and quick, capable of much more - surf jumping etc but human part quits before boat does. Don’t know this boat and capability at all so baby steps to start with and see what I think, how safe I feel. Prepare for worst. So this is first dedicated boat for fishing, bit of experience prior to that. Oh and mucked about on ribs for a bit for PB1&2, PB refresher, next step advanced when I have the time. Me and my Sister been doing it down Solent way good fun and nice folk. Bigger boat - not ruling it out - like the Orkney for ease of use and it’s cheaper to moor at that length. Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Sensible Posted October 29, 2021 Author Share Posted October 29, 2021 4 hours ago, Saintly Fish said: Yes but that's really not hard is it!! @Captain Sensible nice looking little boat you've got yourself there. If I were you, I'd make a call to the manufacturer and ask what the rating is if there is no plate in the hull anywhere to give an indication of what she can take, engine wise and sea state. But, I guess it's not too much and more for inshore work, pushing out a bit further on calmer days. Happy boating, and we all look forward to a catch report or two before you start the "Find me a bigger boat" thread. It will happen eventually!! Built in 80’s/90’s when 2 smokes the norm, rated to 25hp which is roughly 50kg. Didn’t ask about safe sea state but as above if dangerous don’t go out. Now got a 30hp four smoke which is nearly double the weight, 2 smoke equivalent has more power so 20/25 hp four smoke prob bit underpowered. 30 4s is prob but too heavy. insurance approved and no stress signs to boat, others run them outboards with no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 23 minutes ago, Captain Sensible said: Built in 80’s/90’s when 2 smokes the norm, rated to 25hp which is roughly 50kg. Didn’t ask about safe sea state but as above if dangerous don’t go out. Now got a 30hp four smoke which is nearly double the weight, 2 smoke equivalent has more power so 20/25 hp four smoke prob bit underpowered. 30 4s is prob but too heavy. insurance approved and no stress signs to boat, others run them outboards with no issues. I recon you could sneak a 225 on, just change the stickers 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 32 minutes ago, Captain Sensible said: First go at boats was sailing boats as a kid with cabins, channel crossing and east coast pottering. Then Lazers, so no wind no fun. Next go for last few years has been SIBS if anyone knows them. 3.8m with a 15hp planes at 18knots cruise if you want at 15knots on east coast chop. Expect to get wet and prepare for it. Would go out in a 3-4 highly mobile and quick, capable of much more - surf jumping etc but human part quits before boat does. Don’t know this boat and capability at all so baby steps to start with and see what I think, how safe I feel. Prepare for worst. So this is first dedicated boat for fishing, bit of experience prior to that. Oh and mucked about on ribs for a bit for PB1&2, PB refresher, next step advanced when I have the time. Me and my Sister been doing it down Solent way good fun and nice folk. Bigger boat - not ruling it out - like the Orkney for ease of use and it’s cheaper to moor at that length. Sounds like you know what you're doing then, so all good. As it happens I have a recurring itch (uh-oh 🤣) for a SIB or a Takacat. Something very light and packable that I can launch singlehandedly and escape for a day's fishing on sheltered waters or take the kids out for a blast and a soaking on summer hols. Will have to tap your knowledge when I'm ready to open the wallet on one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Sensible Posted October 29, 2021 Author Share Posted October 29, 2021 6 minutes ago, JonC said: I recon you could sneak a 225 on, just change the stickers 🤣 😃 yeah reckon this max boat speed according to hull design is nonsense just stick a massive engine on and a LOT of anchor chain up front One of these? Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 9 minutes ago, Captain Sensible said: 😃 yeah reckon this max boat speed according to hull design is nonsense just stick a massive engine on and a LOT of anchor chain up front One of these? If you can afford 1 surely you can stretch to 2? captin slows old outlaw 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 2 hours ago, Captain Sensible said: 😃 yeah reckon this max boat speed according to hull design is nonsense just stick a massive engine on and a LOT of anchor chain up front One of these? Nah you want ones like this… 300hp x 2 🤣🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Nice swiftie though …. Dream boat 😍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 1 minute ago, Odyssey said: Nah you want ones like this… 300hp x 2 🤣🤣🤣 Is that you in the blue jumper Luke? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Just now, Saintly Fish said: Is that you in the blue jumper Luke? I’m on the deck taking the pics (cheeky bugger) No-one had found a tank big enough to fire up engines so I “borrowed” a wheelie bin, they wanted it back abd had quite a crowd in the boat yard to see what we were up to…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 1 minute ago, Odyssey said: I’m on the deck taking the pics (cheeky bugger) 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 2 hours ago, Odyssey said: Nah you want ones like this… 300hp x 2 🤣🤣🤣 Why stop at 2?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 1 hour ago, suzook12 said: Why stop at 2?? Good point, 4x600hp mercs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Sensible Posted October 29, 2021 Author Share Posted October 29, 2021 4 hours ago, Odyssey said: Nah you want ones like this… 300hp x 2 🤣🤣🤣 Top bins! 😂😂 what’s the sieve for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Captain Sensible said: Top bins! 😂😂 what’s the sieve for? That's for keeping them pesky pirates at bay!! 🏴☠️☠️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 38 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said: That's for keeping them pesky pirates at bay!! 🏴☠️☠️ You need a bigger sieve. Geoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 On 10/29/2021 at 6:31 PM, Captain Sensible said: Top bins! 😂😂 what’s the sieve for? Fishing out crap in the bin floating around and clogging my inlets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daio web Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 On 10/29/2021 at 1:57 PM, Odyssey said: Nah you want ones like this… 300hp x 2 🤣🤣🤣 @Captain Sensible i notice the guy in the overalls is his name Gavin by any chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 8 hours ago, daio web said: @Captain Sensible i notice the guy in the overalls is his name Gavin by any chance That’s my boat and yes that’s Gavin he did the service on my engines when I was in Cardiff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daio web Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 10 minutes ago, Odyssey said: That’s my boat and yes that’s Gavin he did the service on my engines when I was in Cardiff i thought it was luke i know gavin Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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