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Boat advice?

Steve Sorrell

Steve Sorrell

Senior Member
Hi all,
hope this is on the right forum, otherwise mods can re-direct.

I've been thinking about it for years but i've decided that i'm fianlly going to get a boat and find a mooring on the Thames in the Windsor/Maidenhead area.. I'm after something that would comfortably suit 2 anglers, maybe with a cabin and a couple of bunks (for weekend trips). Any ideas what i should be looking at and average mooring fees in this area? Hopefully Ian and some of the other Thames lads will see this and respond.

All advice gratefully recieved.....

Steve
 
I would say it really does depend on whether you want a proper cabin in which to sleep or a cuddy in which to hide from the rain.

If you do want a cabin something along the lines of a Shetland 535 would be a good bet and at 18 odd feet would be nice and roomy.


The Mayland flyers and fishers around 14/16 ft plus Wilson Flyers do have a small cuddy but are a little cramped for two (depends how well you know your mate I suppose!)

I have just missed out on buying a 16ft Mayland Fisher for peanuts which is some what annoying!

If I have the choice and the money I would be looking at a Shetland or similar.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SHETLAND-535-...3080055?pt=UK_Power_Boats&hash=item3a5faa00f7


Hope this helps mate.
 
Steve,

My mate bought a 1959 Mk1 Freeman Cruiser a few years ago and had it totally restored, it is really nice. They are a great boat which I would heartilly recomend either Mk1 or Mk2 for that matter, very little difference, 21ft long with 4 berth possibility and an inboard motor.

He did a lot of reasearch on moorings and got a good deal at a boatyard in the cookham area, I will get more info if required.........?
 
I've got a 15ft CJR.
It has a cuddy, but its only really suitable for one to sleep in (well there is room for me and my lad, but not really for two grown men).

Its ideal as a day boat for my Pike and Zander fishing.

I dont keep it moored, but launch it off the trailer.

Steve
 
Cheers all,
Ian, that boat would be a bit big for me but i'm interested in the mooring info if you could get it. Pm me if you can.

Steve
 
Hi Mate - have a look at Boats and Outboards - all you could ever need in one website!

I am currently doing a boat handling course - as well as a bloody towing course to drag the thing round the country.

All i need to do now is pester scuba for a go in his boat!!!
 
The best advice I can offer you steve, is to buy a decent sized boat and allow me to test it out for you. It should only take a year or two...but despite the length of time involved, I am quite prepared to do it for an extremely reasonable fee....I am nice like that :p

Cheers, Dave.
 
No mate,its a butt plug to stop folk shoving their heads up there rses and hoping they will go away/settle down and all will be fine :rolleyes:
 
a 20ft boat on a boatyard/marina mooring in that area will set you back in region of £2000= a year + remembering the average price of a boat on the thames then also an insurance cover in case of collisions ect, this shouldnt be more than about £150-£200 a year (i definately wouldnt venture on thames without insurance), shop around the small boat yards and you could find a mooring much cheaper, totally depends on how often you can get down to it in flood times! (to check your moorings)...j.w
 
Does is have to be moored Steve?

I trailer mine, which is surprisingly easy.
I've rigged is up so I can launch and retrieve it on my own.
I've adapted the anchor system, so I can do that safely from my seat, so I dont have to climb over the cuddy.

It also means that I can fish different venues......

Saying that, if mooring it means your going to get access to fish from it while in the marina, I can understand why.... there are some huge perch showing in 'private' mariners along the Thames.....:cool:

Steve
 
This is the answer to all your needs.

Even otters move for this one!

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Steve,
unfortunately, i just don't have the storage at home. I want it in the river so if i get a few hours i can just grab the rods and go. I'm hoping i won't get bored, long trotting, lure fishing, Perching and of course barbel when conditions are right....
I don't think i will moor in a marina though...initial searches suggest cost of £350 metre/year.

steve
 
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