Jon cook Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Evening Folks, I could waffle in but i'll keep it brief. As an avid fishermen of 30+ years, i've finally decided to get a proper boat, instead of relying on invites for a few mates. Currently own a 12' seastrike, but predominantly used for Piking. Stumbled across this forum in researching a proper sea boat. I'll be boring you with advice threads as the winter progresses whilst i try an find a suitable suitable boat for the Spring. Kinda thinking an explorer elite / 165 or endevour but i'm in no great hurry. Stay safe, Jon Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 1 minute ago, Jon cook said: Kinda thinking an explorer elite / 165 I know somebody that may be able to help you with that one. You've come to the right place! welcome and enjoy ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Welcome Jon. Glad you found us. Questions are good - feel free to ask. Happy to help 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Welcome aboard. Well done finding us, we don’t come up on a lot of searches as we are still small and only just starting. You will find some useful people here, all of whom actually do a bit of fishing. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 (edited) Hi Jon, welcome aboard. I think that you will get lots of boat sales suggestions on here. I don't think that some members view nearly every boat offered on the bay and FAFB. Good luck with your search (it's half of the fun of boat ownership). Geoff.☺️ Edit - Finger trouble again. I DO think some members (myself included) view nearly every boat........ Geoff. Edited November 25, 2020 by Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 4 minutes ago, JonC said: we don’t come up on a lot of searches as we are still small and only just starting. That’s actually very true. What did you put into your search engine to stumble across us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said: That’s actually very true. What did you put into your search engine to stumble across us? This would help us build our membership if we were easier to find. Any help appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Hi Jon, welcome here. Give us an indication of your budget and what you want and we will all chuck our recommendations at you. I know of one Explorer Elite with a very newish engine. He is asking top end but its been up for sale for a while so you never know there maybe a deal to be had. Its on findafishingboat.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Welcome aboard Jon..... Don't be tempted to buy a boat from our Geoff, It'll look great but will be at least 5 years before it's finished 🤣 JonC, Saintly Fish and Andy135 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 7 minutes ago, suzook12 said: Welcome aboard Jon..... Don't be tempted to buy a boat from our Geoff, It'll look great but will be at least 5 years before it's finished 🤣 Started you mean? He’s got 5 left on current order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 12 minutes ago, suzook12 said: Welcome aboard Jon..... Don't be tempted to buy a boat from our Geoff, It'll look great but will be at least 5 years before it's finished 🤣 Thanks Steve - who needs enemies with friends like you? Anyway I don't sell boats - I am a collector remember. Geoff.☺️ suzook12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon cook Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 2 hours ago, Saintly Fish said: That’s actually very true. What did you put into your search engine to stumble across us? Found mention of here on another forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon cook Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 2 hours ago, Maverick said: Hi Jon, welcome here. Give us an indication of your budget and what you want and we will all chuck our recommendations at you. I know of one Explorer Elite with a very newish engine. He is asking top end but its been up for sale for a while so you never know there maybe a deal to be had. Its on findafishingboat.com I belive i know the one you talk of. Budget can fluctuate depending on the package. Maverick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captin slows old outlaw Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 wellcome its a grate place to be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 22 minutes ago, Jon cook said: Found mention of here on another forum. I hope nobody mentioned it out aloud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 I Believe they did.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyswamp Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 8 hours ago, JonC said: I hope nobody mentioned it out aloud! You're not allowed to mention it aloud, though I did over there and got away with (I don't think the prefects heard me) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyswamp Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, jonnyswamp said: You're not allowed to mention it aloud, though I did over there and got away with (I don't think the prefects heard me) Looks like the thread where I mentioned this place has been pulled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 4 minutes ago, jonnyswamp said: You're not allowed to mention it aloud, though I did over there and got away with (I don't think the prefects heard me) You got the thread deleted! They don’t like other sites being mentioned,which is a shame because most people like to use many sites as just being on one site limits what you see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 Anyway, let’s not dwell on that . How about we have a ‘find Jon Cook a new boat’ thread. I suggest the usual thing, in as much as we don’t pay any attention to what he wants and just post loads of random boat adverts that we like? It’s usually a good format. Jon cook, Geoff and thejollysinker 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 12 minutes ago, JonC said: Anyway, let’s not dwell on that . How about we have a ‘find Jon Cook a new boat’ thread. I suggest the usual thing, in as much as we don’t pay any attention to what he wants and just post loads of random boat adverts that we like? It’s usually a good format. Yep, it worked for me. 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon cook Posted November 26, 2020 Author Share Posted November 26, 2020 12 hours ago, JonC said: Anyway, let’s not dwell on that . How about we have a ‘find Jon Cook a new boat’ thread. I suggest the usual thing, in as much as we don’t pay any attention to what he wants and just post loads of random boat adverts that we like? It’s usually a good format. Sounds good to me😂 At the risk of being accused of being too fussy lets put a 10k limit on it..... thats kinda top end of my budget which shoukd see me a half decent boat / engine package. Andy135 and Geoff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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