anyone know anything about fishing boats?

A friend of mine's dad is moving back to the UK and is looking to buy a small, cheap(ish) boat for sea-fishing around Devon and Cornwall. My mate has been tasked with finding a suitable craft. I thought I'd post a thread on here, because you never know....he's after a seaworthy boat/trailer, with an outboard, preferably with a small brew cabin, and enough deck for four people to fish from...I know 2/5ths of FA about boats, but someone on here might know, or know somebody who does.
He's looking to spend about £2.5K

 

id go for a dory , lightish , youd only need 40hp engine to plane with it , very sea worthy , just check bilges and keel and for any signs of osmosis. Hardys are good but more money and heavier boats. Theirs alot of boats about for sale, best bargains id say are away from the main fishing areas /harbours etc. A good engine is a must, Mariner ,merc , suzuki, yamaha, honda are all good steer clear of old engines unless you know the history and can get parts especially evinrudes n alike.Obviously dont buy a river boat , they are useless on a rough sea , but will be alot cheaper so you might think youve gota bargain.

 

You could make a nice brew in here

 

16ft absolute minimum , 18ft better for 4 adults fishing especially if you have a cabin .

 

ill give him 2.5 k for it

 

seems like you know your boats Barneyrubble

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dell-quay...3364584?pt=UK_Power_Boats&hash=item2ecb8ac3e8


Keep the change

 

I'd love a narrow boat...been a dream of mine for ages....fancied a Dutch live aboard, but can't afford one

 

Does your dads friends dad have a penchant for pastel shades and espadrilles? Can he be seen rocking Phil Collins and isn't scared of shoulder pads?

Then he sir, needs a Scarab.

 

I know where your coming from !!!

 

the word style worries me on that one ,wilso flyers are good boats , and engine needs a service , is a bit worrying , its very cheap though, project ?? need to see that one for certain before big bid, honda 75 hp it would fly.

 

He's an old sea dog, Captain birdseye infact

 

dutch barges are nice and you can take um across channel to the european canals, beam can be a prob sometimes on our waterways though. I love um too.

 

Nice steady Gardner 6LXB

 

Not sure what his old fella used to have before he moved abroad, but he used to take my mate out as a lad, and I think 'Grandad' is keen on taking the grandchildren out, before he pops his clogs....so probably wouldn't take on a project.

 

need a bit of speed for bassing n getting to the marks these days , icelander is a nice seaworthy boat with single vee hull so doesnt thump or bounce as much as a dory /wilson.2.5 k is not alot these days a 75hp engine can be 4k or more.

 

My only real foray into sailing was on a beautiful old Norfolk Wherry made in 1907, a few years ago...unbroken sunshine and wild camping for two weeks...heaven

 

http://www.finn.no/finn/boat/used/object?finnkode=44896633

here you go

 

There's an Icelander on fleabay at the moment....I'll send him a link

...I can see the attraction...bit far to travel though

 

thats lovely mmmmm