Buying a Boat - What to look for and Boat comparison - Warrior, Orkney, Wilson Flyer, Explorer

[@TheFishLocker]

Following on from this here is a short video on things to look for when buying a second hand boat - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHSlk6CbfMqWa6s

[@stanleyalessandro574]

i guess I am pretty off topic but does anyone know a good site to stream newly released tv shows online ?

[@Baddad36]

OMG. I can't believe it. This is just the video I need. Brilliant. Love the slight change in your format with so much info in them.

[@TheFishLocker]

I was just trying to find the best way to provide the info. 👍🏻🛥

[@oshiforb6052]

I can’t wait to see you out there with your new boat congratulations on your new purchase I’m sure you’ll enjoy every minute on it 👍👏

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you. 😊

[@philipashley1517]

Just found this video,,sold my 17ft fishing boat years ago and fancy another one but talk about scratching my head,,thanx for helping me focus more👍👍

[@TheFishLocker]

I hope the video helps folks avoid any painful mistakes.

[@sharonbraselton4302]

luguña 17 best with 135 hp mercuery

[@no1interfan08]

Great video. Buying a boat especially one that has been used primarily in salt water is a very risky prospect.

[@TheFishLocker]

I have covered things to look for buying second hand in the video tagged above in the pinned comment. 👍🏻

[@RichyParton]

Absolutely brilliant video for us folks that don’t know about boats. Cracking showing us the mods done on the boats too. Cheers John

[@TheFishLocker]

My pleasure mate. 😊

[@jackfeehan6325]

Well wear with the new boat. Looking forward to your next angling trip on the boat

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you. 😊

[@Tony-gu4sz]

This is the first upload I clicked on and I was hooked from start to finish.. (no pun intended.) Now I see, you guys don't berth your vessels, it's a trailer job every time you go out? I've got the next few days off work to do this and that.. I'll definitely be watching all the others. Cheers John. Stay safe.😃

[@Tayuss79]

Nice new boat looking forward to seeing you in it . Great vid I’d love to get a small boat one day and glad you have reviewed the possibilities. Thanks

[@TheFishLocker]

My pleasure. 😊

[@TR4zest]

Really good info, so professionally presented. Well done, John.

[@myuboat45]

nice John.. Been looking forward to seeing this video. the who's,s what's and why's. cheers another John. Is having a small portable potty important. .especially for the female half. so a raised cabin part also for keeping you dry seems a good idea. .

[@TheFishLocker]

It’s a video I could have easily made 4 hours long as there is so much detail to go into. 👍🏻

[@craigdyos1477]

Me Again. One for the total novice like me. When looking at getting a boat and will be storing at home. Shorter boat does not always means narrower and don't forget the width of the trailer. I have seen the same size boat on 2 different style trailers. One where the trailer is wider than the hull (Beam) another where the trailer is about the same width of the hull.

[@TheFishLocker]

Is there a question in that mate?

[@aljonco1]

I just got a wee del quay 13. Needs a bit of work and an engine but hopefully i'll get out a bit in the summer when the weather's fine.

[@TheFishLocker]

Good luck and tight lines. 👍🏻🎣

[@aljonco1]

@@TheFishLocker thanks John. You might not know it but your now my official mentor. 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

@@aljonco1 - Oh dear 🤦🏻‍♂️🤣

[@aljonco1]

@@TheFishLocker seriously, your master classes are second to none. You have the job as my official mentor now whether you like it or not. Nothing you can do about it. 🤣

[@bonusfishfox1]

Hello pal , excellent idea and well put together . Perfect and concise insight into a good and popular minefield for a first time buyer . Im sure it answers many questions to a lot of people out there 👍 Well done , best wishes to you and the family .x Any smoothounds showing off the beaches by you ?

[@TheFishLocker]

I made this video and the one on the workshop channel in the hope it would help folks out making that first or even second purchase. 👍🏻

[@zakrobinson5558]

Great video as usual.... informative , useful advice , keep it up fella

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad you enjoyed it Zak. 😊

[@ianlaccohee7180]

Thank you for all the info in this great video. I will be looking for a Quicksilver, or similar, when I leave Florida & get back to England next year. I know I'll be struggling with the weather for some time, compared to here. I want a pilothouse, so I can hopefully get the wife out on the water with me. I'm excited to go home, but I know I'll need somewhere to hide, when the temp drops below 15c.

[@TheFishLocker]

Good luck to you. 👍🏻

[@brynmitchell5774]

Another stunning video John.

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad you enjoyed it Bryn.

[@rolandbellamy2837]

iv'e no intention of buying a boat , but i found it a very informative and interesting insight !

[@TheFishLocker]

You never know when this might come in handy. 😉

[@leonfrancis5205]

Great video buddy, because of your great videos I've took the plunge and bought pretty much the same boat like yours, a Orkney 520 with a Yamaha 30 4 Stroke. I've upgraded from my Fletcher GTO speedboat as it wasn't really ideal for fishing, to be fair we didn't realise we would spend most of out time fishing when i bought it. Do you have a link to the Rod holders you have in your boat please as they look spot on, thanks in advance, Leon.

[@TheFishLocker]

They were made by a metal smith mate.

[@nathaniallese2687]

Great info! Good work mate!

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you. 👍🏻

[@darrylmcleman6456]

I lived in a marina in Sooke for 12 years. Lots of people ( weekend warriors) launched their boats forgetting the drain plug.The boat I have now I replaced the wood in the transom and stringers and I eliminated the drain plug. The little bit of rainwater that finds its way in gets pumped out with electric pump. One less thing to remember.. ( P.S. Nearly all the boats I have towed in had only one engine !!! Be safe! CHEERS from Canada!

[@TheFishLocker]

Good comment mate. 👌🏻🛥

[@chrislock208]

What were you thinking when buying it lol!! 😂😂 Nice one mate haha. 😁

[@TheFishLocker]

🤣

[@chamjezage]

Thumbs Up John.... Del..

[@TheFishLocker]

👍🏻

[@ianmoore5498]

Excellent informative video and well shot! Just the type of video I have been looking for for sometime. Looking forward to videos of you fitting out your new boat.

[@TheFishLocker]

As soon as we get the weather we will get them done. 👍🏻

[@oldbloke135]

Drain bungs. If I didn't leave them out I left them in. I once drove from Loch Lomond to Lancashire with about half a ton of rainwater in my boat.

[@TheFishLocker]

🤣

[@wthornton7346]

Brilliant. Big thanks to all the boat owners for the tours. Wish you all 'fair winds and following seas'.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you. 👍🏻

[@nigelmaidment7997]

Even though I’m too green gilled to ever want a boat, I found this interesting and informative......great guide for potential owners. Great job, John. Thanks

[@TheFishLocker]

I truly hope that people find the video helpful. 😊

[@PantsCat]

Congratulations on 200k subs! I'm a far stretch from doing more than dreaming about a boat one day, but still a quality video to watch! Cheers.

[@TheFishLocker]

You never know mate. 😉👍🏻

[@MrHotjoe25]

love the videos if you ever come up to north skye !!

[@daystatesniper01]

Only you John could have a random pet Lobster on board lololol

[@TheFishLocker]

It’s my pet trained lobster 😛🦞

[@davidsmith6859]

@@TheFishLocker What's it trained to do? :)

[@TheFishLocker]

@@davidsmith6859 - He is my camera man.

[@Lori_M]

I'm waiting for the inevitable trained ATTACK LOBSTER.

[@davidsmith6859]

@@TheFishLocker Do lobsters get to have clawses in their contracts of employment? "Don't eat me later" might be a sensible one to have.

[@gradybrowning3976]

Can’t wait to see your new Boat. 🚣‍♀️

[@TheFishLocker]

👍🏻

[@TheBassRacer]

Great vid, started fishing in a Long Liner the last 25 years a Day Angler. They all have pros and cons👍 Orkneys hold money rather well😉

[@TheFishLocker]

There are always pros and cons aren't there mate. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@johngraham912]

Another good video John

[@TheFishLocker]

Glad you enjoyed it John. 👍🏻

[@jacksw1253]

really enjoyed this new quicker, flowing type of editing (not sure how to explain it) even though im only 19 and in uni I still love to pipe dream about my own boat.... one day.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you. I’m just trying to get the info over in a way that’s straight forward. 😊👍🏻

[@chucky2316]

Don't worry mate I owned a boat at youre age it sunk in the bath.

[@TheBerendir]

thanks for this been umm and arring for last 3 years looking at a wilson flyer, (still) not sure i'm gonna pull the cord as i'm the furthest you can get from the sea in the UK basically :( a VERY considered purchase for me (or just move house hey lol)

[@TheFishLocker]

It’s up to wether you can justify it. 👍🏻

[@l.r.sfishing4011]

I love your boat buying guild really useful and when the time comes for me to by a boat I will defo be using all your advice. Thanks mate great vid 🎣🎣🎣

[@TheFishLocker]

I hope the video has helped folks out. 😊

[@garriethomas4398]

Still waiting to see ya new boat

[@TheFishLocker]

Watch the vid pinned on the comments

[@padi5star]

My heart stay still!!! You just walked by (at 0:30 minutes) the lost twin of my Bayliner!!! Needle to say, I played these few seconds over and over!

[@TheFishLocker]

💙

[@trampster7306]

Very interesting video John. I was thinking "if he's doing 40,000 revs, he's gonna be airborne"! I can't afford a boat but the biggest problem is I don't have anywhere to keep one, but this video will be of great help to lots of folk thinking about buying one. It's also interesting as these four boats seem to be the most popular, and you hear folk talking about this boat & that boat on the forums, so it was nice to see them in the flesh to do a comparison. Thanks mate - stay safe & well. 👍👍

[@TheFishLocker]

🤣🤦🏻‍♂️🤪 4000.

[@trampster7306]

@@TheFishLocker Yep, I saw that in the description and guessed that was what you meant anyway, but you said it twice in the video so it made me chuckle! 😂😂

[@robertgibson7716]

John great vid mate on pros and cons of said boats as a retired firefighter of 32 years just one thing to say mate where is your Foam or Co2 fire extinguisher batteries petrol = fire risk could give you vital seconds to escape with your family keep them coming mate love them

[@TheFishLocker]

Pause at 11:21 and you’ll see the extinguisher. It’s next to the flares. 😉👍🏻

[@stuartbromley5328]

My fishing partner has just bought a orkney coastliner ....second hand and it's immaculate .......its just shy of 15ft. Its ideal for 2 plus are gear ......

[@TheFishLocker]

Excellent. 👍🏻🎣

[@lizwallace9672]

Well that was very interesting to see the differences I have no intention on having a boat but I do see the benefits of having one it’s because am tight just to old now really enjoyed the video John thanks for that tight lines till the next one

[@TheFishLocker]

😊👍🏻🛥

[@truro2131]

A good article, howver, the guy with the Wilson needs to check his maths. The Yam 90 burns 34.4lph wot. He quoted as trimmed out, max speed was 27 knots. That means, he’s burning 1.27 litres/mile. Petrol at £1.40/l, means it’s costing him £1.78/mile, more than double what he quoted….

[@TheFishLocker]

👍🏻

[@hamsterhamm5194]

I've got a 2.3 metre sib paired with a Mariner 2.5hp 4/ Does that count as a small boat 😆

[@TheFishLocker]

If it will make you happy. Yeah sure 👍🏻

[@hubertvancalenbergh9022]

Interesting. Warriors are quite expensive, but if I had the dosh I'd go for that one. How much for yearly maintenance? And (presumably) you need a license of some sort?

[@TheFishLocker]

I have a video explaining all the costs involved in boat ownership already on the channel. 😉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpKmZKOoZ66gec0

[@hubertvancalenbergh9022]

@@TheFishLocker Must have missed that one. Thanks.

[@whitecompany18]

My dream boat is a 😍 HARDY PILOT 20 😍 I want to be able to have a nap and a poo , do a bit of fishing and cook them up in the galley and do the odd night at anchor or in a nice harbour with a tidy bit of crumpet . Great vid John.

[@TheFishLocker]

I can do all those things in mine - well except the crumpet part. 🤣

[@TheDuffman1986]

ADVICE NEEDED….well lads, Iv got myself a sealord 17.6, I’m wanting to get some rails put on her as for rod holders, bait board etc, Im thinking il put one along the stern of the boat but before I do, what’s peoples opinions and experiences, maybe pictures if u have them!? Before I commit to a certain layout! Thanks 🙏

[@TheFishLocker]

You can’t share pictures in the comments on KZbin. You need to be asking these questions on the groups on Fb.

[@PAIZALFISHING]

Amazing Bro 😁

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you. 😊

[@markharrison2092]

I’m looking at buying my first boat I’ll mainly be using it for exploring Anglesey and fishing reefs and maybe the odd wreck on a good day I’m stuck between a warrior style boat and a centre console boat has anyone has experience with both these styles of boat? Cheers

[@TheFishLocker]

I’d go for the warrior style.

[@markharrison2092]

I’m looking at buying my first boat I’ll mainly be using it for exploring Anglesey and fishing reefs and maybe the odd wreck on a good day I’m stuck between a warrior style boat and a centre console boat has anyone has experience with both these styles of boat? Cheers

[@TheFishLocker]

Warrior style.

[@chucky2316]

What about shetlands still a few around and brilliant boats

[@TheFishLocker]

They nearly made the cut.

[@kimweston2631]

lovely informative vid, well thought out mate, when do we see the new 'family' boat?

[@TheFishLocker]

Have a look at the video pinned at the Tope of the comments. 👍🏻

[@Carrera-gp9od]

Excellent video I’ve been thinking of buying a boat for years , this is good info 👍🏻

[@TheFishLocker]

My pleasure. 👍🏻

[@terrypatterson1481]

A good Vlog John for anyone interested in buy their own boat. Very informative, pointing out the pro's and cons of each boat.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Terry, I hope it helps folks out. 😊

[@malc380]

Come on John fess up! You love taking you pet lobster out to attract other lobsters! hahahaha! Great video mate! :)

[@TheFishLocker]

You’ve caught me. This is my trained lobster. 🦞🤫

[@stubbyseventhree2963]

I've heard of a Judas Goat, but a Judas Lobster is a new innovation

[@David-ws6zr]

Hello John and congrats on your new boat,now these boats have been around for a few years now,but they are a great boat im from the north and the boats originated from a small village called Croston,when we where younger we raved on about these boats and little has changed,nothing ive seen is better,Great northern design

[@TheFishLocker]

Good designs don't need changing. 👍🏻

[@lesdunn736]

2021 Hi there John, WOW. Can you please tell us what Size And Type of Anchor rope you use? Great to see the different boats from the Drone. Attitude in the water was great to see. Congratulations. Essex.

[@TheFishLocker]

Anchoring videos already in the channel. Look in the small boat playlist.

[@lesdunn736]

@@TheFishLocker 2021 Appreciated.

[@russellhallam8054]

Brilliant video John as usual it’s great to see the different boats .. 👍👍🤙🤙

[@TheFishLocker]

My pleasure. 👍🏻

[@russellhallam8054]

@@TheFishLocker good luck with your new boat aswell . I look forward to seeing you out and about with her 🤙🤙🤙

[@Youtubelies5973]

Dan could put a folding seat in so he can hook it up out of the way when he needs the space

[@TheFishLocker]

He does.

[@feizalglencross545]

How can 20 people not like this video ,,,,, barmy ,,,,, John, did you or are you selling your old boat ?

[@TheFishLocker]

You can never please everyone. 😉👍🏻

[@outdooradventures92]

Great video as always. The only thing I don't agree with is having no auxiliary outboard. It takes seconds for a fault to happen. And as I experienced on my last trip out even a brand new outboard comes with faults luckily it was only a fuel problem but it makes you realise how important a auxiliary outboard is.

[@TheFishLocker]

It is not something I decided on lightly. But weighed up I chose to fish without one. I understand your position.

[@Mr_Dopey]

I don't know what the tides/currents are like there. Would a trolling motor that can clamp to the battery be a viable emergency backup?

[@waynekernohan6614]

Was looking into getting a fishing boat myself this has definitely helped on what to look for. Thanks for the upload 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

My pleasure Wayne.

[@richardgiles2484]

Really good video matey. We used to the word KISS on our boat. Don't panic it stood for. Keep it simple stupid 🤣

[@TheFishLocker]

That’s a very good way to look at things.

[@nebraskatpp]

You have to be around quality boats before you can really understand what IS a truly good boat. Walking along that line of Bayliners will make a dealer suspect.

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha.

[@nebraskatpp]

@@TheFishLocker I sold new, used, brokerage boats for almost 27 years. Owned my own dealership with retail store and full repair department. Add to that a 100 ton ocean operator Capt’s license We had to be honest when dealing with customers. I can break down what I had issues with, with certain makes of vessels, but almost all dealers do not like to talk down competitors inventory. But one must remember that future prospective customer. Some begin to feel they’ve been taken advantage of…. and you want them to feel comfortable coming back to you for a step up purchase. By then they have accumulated some Important experiences and knowledge, and will likely get into a boat that fulfills what it’s owner envisions it’s occupation will be.

[@kevinbuckler1085]

Apart from the fact I would watch anything you put up 🙇🙇 that was still very interesting. The drone footage came into its own and gave a fantastic different dimension to this one 🎣

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you. The drone footage was a lot of work but I thought it best showed my point. 😊

[@kevinbuckler1085]

@@TheFishLocker It was well worth your effort,it did a brilliant job of showing the different hull displacement,not that I know anything about it !!

[@JW-wp1qt]

I have zero interest in boats, but as per usual you make any topic or subject interesting JL. The editing of the opening sequence was like something from the Fast Show.🙂

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. “Int milk brilliant!!!”

[@craigmala]

Alaska 500 were very good fishing platforms back in the day, hard to find a good second hand one these days though.

[@TheFishLocker]

Agreed.

[@robbocod4]

I've got a 165 and diddnt realise I can walk around the cuddy!

[@TheFishLocker]

Can you? I haven't been on a 165 in so long I can't remember.

[@richjbarnett]

Great vid. Been thinking about buying a boat for some time. Just 1 question, how many RPM did you say were running at to give 12.5 knots?

[@TheFishLocker]

I said 40,000 revs - I got a little excited and meant 4,000. The gauge showed 40 and I just didn’t register in my head. 🤷🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@richjbarnett]

Thought that was some special motor! Guess that gauge is reading in hundreds. Still can't decide on a V or cathedral Hull!! Have you done a video covering regular maintaining the boat and engine. Things like flushing the engine. Would you do this if you kept it in a marina?

[@godzillas6301]

The locker of many channels ! who knew ? Nice one and dont hang around with a comparison video between the 2 . Once again the common sense you show is very very watchable and info appreciated .

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you. 👍🏻

[@fredflintstoner596]

"blah blah blah whoooooosh shish howwwl wheeee" best subtitle ever ! ( you tube video of a boat called tally ho)

[@TheFishLocker]

What? 🤣

[@markmacsherry4642]

Nice video, but as a course fisherman just wondering having spent up to 25 grand on a boat, is there an annual charge to keep the boat in a harbour?

[@TheFishLocker]

Have a watch of this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpKmZKOoZ66gec0

[@scottboon2016]

Great video John.......Thinking of purchasing a second hand boat myself so very useful. What are your views on the seahogs?

[@scottboon2016]

Any views on seahogs Fishlocker? Cheers

[@TheFishLocker]

Sorry this is late. Older sea hogs 👍🏻 new builds, no.

[@miktoh]

Smartliner 19 or 21(its classic model) are my choices recently ....their new model 22 does perform well with good speed but its not stable n rocked more ( due to the very DEEP V throughout) when anchored in mid sea compared to the classic model i had mentioned....... My first boat was a 17feet Dell Quay Dory ( with the optional small cabin) with a Yamaha 85hp two stroke outboard and i had it for 6years from year 1999 to 2005... was a great boat but sold it because the offer was too good to refuse back then, I regretted it later.

[@TheFishLocker]

Great info Mike. 👍🏻

[@sharonbraselton4302]

buy it

[@md560]

Currently looking at a arvor 250 what’s your thoughts on a boat like this for mostly fishing.

[@TheFishLocker]

Nice boats. 👍🏻

[@sharonbraselton4302]

buy ít

[@stephengeoghegan-doughty.5870]

Hi John You've done it again bud, a very informative video on boat purchases, absolutely spot on and average costs, couldn't go far wrong with that On the ball as expected now,your a class act brother. Take care stay safe, regards to Hannah and the youngsters, and keep it lit.👍 my friend

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Stephen, I hope people find the video helpful. 😊

[@davidb.7093]

If I lived near the coast I would think about buying a boat, my interest is inshore fishing more like the videos you make when you fish in the harbour. I never see myself going further out than a couple of miles maximum. This video was still very interesting but is a class above what I could afford and on top of the cost of purchase you have the maintenance and possibly mooring costs. I am sure this video will help a lot of people out, thanks for posting.

[@TheFishLocker]

There is no need to go more than a couple of miles if you just want to catch inshore fish. 😉👍🏻

[@bobhidley9037]

Have you put any thought into using the boat recreationally, in addition to fishing? That is, could you get one a bit larger with seating for Hannah and James? I realize this equates to more pounds.

[@TheFishLocker]

The boat I have bought is larger for that reason.

[@nickytolhurst9825]

Great video, it was cery helpful without unnecessary B.S

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you, that is exactly what I was hoping for. Simple, honest, no BS.

[@lensteadman3103]

MATE I HAVE JUST GOT MYSELF A 18 FOOT ICELANDER NOT HAD IT IN THE WATER YET CAN YOU POSS TELL ME HOW GOOD OR BAD THEY ARE THANKS LEN STEADMAN

[@TheFishLocker]

I don’t know without seeing it.

[@PaintballGargoyle]

I have a 1973 Cobia Sanlando 15 footer with a 1991 Force 70hp outboard on it

[@TheFishLocker]

Nice 👍🏻

[@redlock4004]

Thanks for the video. Cool to see the different styles of boat explained because to a landlubber like me they all look alike. Are you saying forty thousand revs for those engines? Surely not, engines I do know :)

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. 4000 revs.

[@AlexanderMcAllister-g9m]

What is the engine range on the Orkney 520?

[@TheFishLocker]

Look on the orkney website

[@AlexanderMcAllister-g9m]

@@TheFishLocker Ok great thanks. I have just found a 520 on boats and outboards for 7,000 with a 30ph outboard do you think that would be a decent price?

[@TheMatthooks]

40000 rpm? Are you sure you don't mean 4000? ;) Oh, and it's gunwale not gunnel. Only kidding. Useful video. Just need to find £10k lying around so I can get one now.

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. The 40,000/4000 thing I'll give you. I did make comment to that in the description. But the gunwale/gunnel debate I will challenge. Haha. 😛 Both are accepted spellings.

[@TheMatthooks]

@@TheFishLocker hey. I was interested enough in the video to watch it all the way through. And alert enough to notice, and involved enough to bother to reply. I think that says you're doing something right. :) Like I said. All I need now is a video on how to get the £10k together to buy one. 😂🤣

[@derekwilson1771]

Excellent , unbiased , and honest - great work 👍👍👊

[@TheFishLocker]

Simple, honest and straightforward content. That’s what I like to see so what I try to make. 😊

[@dpdhogan]

Excellent vid John, quality info as always. Did you have a look at the Pirate 18, another fine fishing boat that's on my short list.

[@jurghhh1528]

Any thoughts on the Smartliner Fisher range?

[@TheFishLocker]

Hearing mixed reports but cannot comment as I haven't been on one. Sorry.

[@adl2005]

Won't a Yamaha 60 blow up if you take it to 40000 revs ????

[@craigdyos1477]

He does say he likes numbers. I do the same when weighing fish when my sons are around. Honest thats a 20lb wrasse.

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. I did mention that in the description. You are 100% correct. 4000 not 40,000. I was just getting excited. 🤣

[@chucky2316]

Adl200 blow up like the twin towers 😂

[@mitchellandking]

Where do you think the Warrior Raider fits in to these? I mainly troll for perch/trout but being in Scotland require a little overhead cover :D

[@TheFishLocker]

I have never fished from a Raider. Do you feel they are good?

[@davidsmith6859]

If your engine does 40,000 rpm you need to show it to the F1 racing boys, lol.

[@TheFishLocker]

I did mention that in the description. I was getting excited and meant 4000. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@davidsmith6859]

@@TheFishLocker I didn't get as far as reading any of that.

[@davidsmith6859]

You get very easily excited, lol.

[@mahfoudtghr9219]

Thé mean is not big or small boat the most important is the fishing pleasure

[@TheFishLocker]

Goes hand in hand. 👍🏻

[@fordtrac7171]

Missed out the mighty Ribs , becoming more popular with anglers up Scotland now 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

RIBs have their place but they don't compare to a proper fishing boat.

[@nonsuch]

I'm sure you've thought of this or it was already suggested but, I bet you could get a walkaround attached to the front. Whether it be one that a company already makes for your Orkney to retrofit or something that can be fabricated. Like putting side steps on a truck. However, you probably don't care anymore at this point.

[@TheFishLocker]

There are so many small boats on the market there is little point to making such big mods. Just get one that suits. 😊👍🏻

[@PhreddCrintt]

Most informative John - as all your videos are. Thank you very much for putting this all together.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you Mike. I hope the video helped folks out. 😊

[@tblazy3463]

Very nice run through of boats. You should do a vid on what to do when selling one as I have one for sale now.🤣🤣😄😄👍. Can't wait to see the new one!

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. I have done one on buying if that helps?

[@ms.pirate]

Nice! I'd love to go on a real fishing trip someday!

[@TheFishLocker]

If you are able to try it, good luck. 👍🏻

[@montrocon]

40,000 rpm crickey John that’s a fair motor a Formula 1 engine can only make 16000 rpm Lol

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. I know. Mines a special one. 🤣🤦🏻‍♂️ I do make comment about that in the description. I read the 40 and the words just came out without registering 🤪

[@montrocon]

@@TheFishLocker I never read the description always in too much of a hurry to watch the video! Keep up the great work.

[@matthewthompson777]

people tell me that the best two days of getting a boat is the day you get it and the day you get rid of it!

[@TheFishLocker]

I disagree personally. I guess people who say that didn't make the right decisions.

[@matthewthompson777]

@@TheFishLocker 100% living down Dartmouth way and would love to get a boat. Have o real sailing knowledge so would love a fishing boat. Cheers

[@mulletoutdooradventures6286]

I love how you guys use smaller boats. I run an old 16ft starcraft and just put a 40hp merc 2020 on it. I have taken that boat out 30 miles off New Jersey for tuna mahi and shark. People over here won't go out of the bay in anything under 20ft. When I come back with 200lb bluefin tuna I get the craziest looks

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. I get the same looks when people see what I do in mine. 🤣

[@mulletoutdooradventures6286]

Gotta love it. I show people a blacktip feeding frenzy i came across last year and videoed about 3 miles off Atlantic City NJ and they usually can't believe how many sharks there were in one place. I have the video on my channel if you ever get a chance is pretty amazing. Thanks for the videos

[@GurpreetSingh-op3ie]

What do you guys think about RIBs, e.g whaly?

[@TheFishLocker]

They serve a purpose but aren't proper fishing boats.