Popular Post moonlighter Posted November 6, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 6, 2020 Greetings all. Just signed up to this forum as things have become a bit tedious and stodgy on some other sites. Just a quick post to introduce myself and boat. I am far too close to 60 for comfort and have been fishing since the age of 4. I have boated all my life and have owned my Icelander 18 from new since 1987. Touching wood she is still going strong and though a little basic and old fashioned internally still puts me safely over plenty of fish. If you see me out from Littlehampton, Chichester or Herne bay then give me a shout, loudly, as the hearing is as old as i am! Tight line, Moonlighter Dicky, ever optimistic, iowspence and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Welcome Moonlighter! Glad to have you with us. She's a good looking boat - I've not seen an Icelander before. Looks very capable and a full height cuddy too? Bet she keeps you out of the weather nicely, and I bet she goes well with a 75 on the back? 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Hi and welcome. That boat looks really nice, and in super condition for something born in 1987 - it is a credit to you the way you have kept it. The trailer does look a lot newer than that. Do you do a lot of trail to different venues? Geoff. Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlighter Posted November 6, 2020 Author Share Posted November 6, 2020 7 minutes ago, Andy135 said: Welcome Moonlighter! Glad to have you with us. She's a good looking boat - I've not seen an Icelander before. Looks very capable and a full height cuddy too? Bet she keeps you out of the weather nicely, and I bet she goes well with a 75 on the back too 👍 Hi Andy, She is a great boat though the weight and windage of the open cabin on an 18 footer needs managing. Easily done with fuel tanks and my wrecking lead bucket! The luxury of sitting out of the cold (or scorching sun) outweighs any other issues in my mind. I have come home in some very snotty following seas and never had a problem. Modern boats are all rigged with bigger engines which I would like but i get to cruise at 18-22 knots 2 up and at full chat get 28knots. the fuel economy is not as good as a modern 4 stroke as i burn 1.25-1.75 litres per nm. Andy135 and iowspence 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlighter Posted November 6, 2020 Author Share Posted November 6, 2020 9 minutes ago, Geoff said: Hi and welcome. That boat looks really nice, and in super condition for something born in 1987 - it is a credit to you the way you have kept it. The trailer does look a lot newer than that. Do you do a lot of trail to different venues? Geoff. Geoff, Yes I replace the old trailer with the one pictured in 2010 and sold the old one on to a nice chap in Devon The tow vehicle has also been changer to an Isuzu Rodeo Denver which pull like a dream. I normally fish out of Littlehampton but also visit Herne Bay, Chichester harbour, exmouth and Brixham. Geoff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Those speeds are very respectable. In practice, 20kts seems to be about right for comfortable cruising. Yes, those consumption figures could be improved on with a newer engine, but it would take literally forever to make the cost of the new engine back in fuel savings so upgrading probably isn't an economically sensible move, unless there are other motivating factors e.g. reliability or terminal failure of your current engine. But if neither are an issue then I'd say stick with what you have 👍 Geoff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlighter Posted November 6, 2020 Author Share Posted November 6, 2020 45 minutes ago, Andy135 said: Those speeds are very respectable. In practice, 20kts seems to be about right for comfortable cruising. Yes, those consumption figures could be improved on with a newer engine, but it would take literally forever to make the cost of the new engine back in fuel savings so upgrading probably isn't an economically sensible move, unless there are other motivating factors e.g. reliability or terminal failure of your current engine. But if neither are an issue then I'd say stick with what you have 👍 Andy, My thoughts exactly. In fact if something terminal were to happen my outboard engineer has quoted me £3k for a total rebuild of that engine (as he really rates them for reliability and build strength) which may well be the cheapest overall option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captin slows old outlaw Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 hi .the boat looks grate i hop you dont have to rebild the outboard , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 42 minutes ago, captin slows old outlaw said: hi .the boat looks grate i hop you dont have to rebild the outboard , Are you volunteering to do it then Pete? If you are I have a 100hp version of the same engine that needs some help! Geoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Whats yours need Geoff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captin slows old outlaw Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 4 hours ago, Geoff said: Are you volunteering to do it then Pete? If you are I have a 100hp version of the same engine that needs some help! Geoff. what do you nead done. what year is it mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Hi Pete, I was only joking although if you were only 20 miles away it would be another matter. Engine has to be pulled down as suspect oil injection problems leading to seizure. Engine is mid/late eighties, but in very clean condition and too good to scrap IMHO. Geoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Geoff said: Hi Pete, I was only joking although if you were only 20 miles away it would be another matter. Engine has to be pulled down as suspect oil injection problems leading to seizure. Engine is mid/late eighties, but in very clean condition and too good to scrap IMHO. Geoff. There speaks the voice of a hoarder... 😉🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 25 minutes ago, Andy135 said: There speaks the voice of a hoarder... 😉🤣 Collecter!!! Geoff. ☺️ Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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