Adam F Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Bottom line is that I have pretty much decided that a Warrior 175 is the best bet for me to upgrade to.....however they just seem very expensive for what is a 18' fishing boat. Looking around at what else 15-20k buys, it seems a 18-20' sports boat and large engine is well within budget - many of these also have the hull design I am looking for - ie, deep/,medium v hull and flared bow....one snag though - 99% of these are open boats with minimal protection from the english weather - which brings me to my question; I have found these beauties which I could pick up in France for 15k (ish) with a 150hp Yammy etc - so a good price, but how easy / realistic would it be to put a cuddy on one and stil remain aestheticlly pleasing to the eye? Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBettle Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Hi Adam IMHO It would cost a fortune to fit a "professional" quality custom cuddy and based on the fact that the steering position is midships you would have to relocate the whole lot to a more forward area to give the same style of cuddy that you would have from a Warrior etc (otherwise you would have a central "Pillbox" style). The White Shark is (as always) one of a miriad of this style with Quicksilver, Beneteau, Boston Whaler and Jeanneau all having there own versions. Most of them (ours can have) can be supplied with a spray hood and side screens which gives a cuddy effect. The downside is that any water that dumps itself on the screen almost completely cuts out visibility. I own the 21foot Jeanneau version (Cap Camarat 625) and can say that the centre console idea is fantastic as you get superb allround deck space, a good level of performance, excellent storage, but you do get very cold in winter with only limited protection. As normal, everything is a compromise: 1) Warrior is the boat that tickles your fancy, but you feel is expensive for its size(?) 2) Pilot House loses the deck space that you like with the Warrior, but keeps you toasty and warm with the steering position further back for a slightly more comfortable ride(?) 3) Centre Console is a great performer, good price to length ratio, great amounts of overall deck space fore and aft, but blinking freezing in Winter (?) Options 2 or 3 come from very high production boat yards and you will normally get a lot more amount of plastic for your hard earned pounds (either length or extra accommodation) simply due to the economies of scale. After getting to know you over the last few months I think you need to stick with the Warrior as it ticks most of your boxes and you are the "Unofficial Warrior Owners Club". Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Easy adam, get Martin to upgrade his boat and sells you Maverick cheap....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 I do like the look of the White shark and would look at the canvas options to see if it suits you Paul J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted February 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Since found this - 1/2 way there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Very sexy indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 What a smart looking craft What are her specs Adam? Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Adam, There is one of those White Shark boats which frequently launches out of Wick in the summer. I was out fishing alongside her in some really snotty weather and it seemed to handle it extremely well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Isn't there a dealership in Cobbs right next to the slipway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted February 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 Specs; Length - 20' Beam - 7' Weight all in - 1400kg Max HP - 150 They are a French built boat, built by 'Kelt'. The reviews I ahve found are all very promising even from owners on forums - as they are a production model their are plenty of them about - and as I said, a saving of over 5k can be has if one bought one in France... The main problem is that they are all bow, the seating is amidships, which leaves little of no room for fishing - the modification would be to move the steering console forward and to starboard and create a cuddy - they would then be perfect IMO. Kam - yes they have a dealership at Cobbs, will get a blast in one shortly before the harbour speed limit drops.. The main pull is that you seem to get so much more boat for you money when compared to a Warrior... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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