My Custom Built Fishing Boat [FULL TOUR]

[@swift9431]

You should do a vidio on yourself about your life with some of your best and most memorable fishing trips and how you ended up where you are.

[@martinsylvester1823]

Great video, thanks Greame...if you don't mind me offering you a tip, disconnect the fuel supply before switching off and let the engine run until it runs out of fuel, that way the carbs are clear of fuel, otherwise it sits in the carbs and causes them to gum up...which can be costly to have sorted at service time.

[@TAFishing]

I have heard that one but never tried it.

[@ryanwyatt4416]

I do the same especially if left for a while

[@Mlucas47]

Great vid Graeme, yep i'm one of those that boat + trailer is sitting in a boatyard 50 miles away.....itching is not the word......!

[@chuckymcchuckface8768]

Thanks Graeme for helping us through this time!

[@Hotelmode]

You are a gentleman! With out getting too deep you and your young lad helped me through some dark times in the last 4years. I want a boat! Warrior 165 75hp. One can dream!

[@Hotelmode]

TAF is fantastic 21st century refrence book!

[@Hotelmode]

@@pat9117 thanks Pat. Piggy bank works well if you can make it last 5 years!

[@BritishBoy1971]

That's just brilliant Graeme, you think of everything (You have now helped a hell of a lot of people out there with what you've shown us in this video, as you are prepared for every eventuality, and more!)!! Like the Scout motto, "Be prepared!". Thank you Graeme!!

[@taxalterror]

Yes Graeme a spare bung, I remember going to trearddur bay anglesey, with our Dejon 14' Boat (late 70's) Forgot the 3/4 Bsp bung! am not lying,,, we had a bottle of wine, so we opened it up and used the cork ,it worked fine, we had a good lot of fish too. many thanks for bringing back a memory, we had a 35hp Tohatsu engine and a 4.5 crescent.good days. I so loved going to Loch Lomond for pike and Care loch for the sea stuff, what a place IT WAS ! Cheers

[@alanmumford8806]

Graeme, your approach to solo sea fishing is much as mine used to be (I now live in a land-locked country). A very similar level of preparedness, but then, we are of similar age... One thing that surprised me a little is that you don't have a more 'sophisticated' anchor retrieval system. I fitted out my 18 footer with a bow roller and a couple of rope guides alongside the cabin. The anchor rope was threaded through a large ring attached to a second rope leading back to the rear deck. This allowed me to haul up the anchor from the open deck until the anchor chain length was about 15 feet or so from the surface (markers on the rope!), then I could haul on the second line to the ring and bring the anchor back around the side to the open deck area and lift it out. I never needed to go out onto the foredeck! I found that it reduced my stress level considerably, especially when things started to get a bit choppy and it was time to run for home...

[@TAFishing]

That sounds like the Alderney Ring method with a "lazy line" to get to the anchor rope. I have never been too worried about climbing up the bow .I've always had a healthy respect for the waves and sea so tend to "pull the pin" and go home if it starts to cut up rough.

[@danieloneill3398]

You should have put a video up year’s ago on this Graham. I spent 2 days fartin about trying to start my outboard last week. Didn’t have the kill switch on. Lockdown messin with my head. 2 yrs ago my keys flew of the shelf into the Atlantic caught my mobile and got my daughter who had only passed her test to drive 100 mile with the spare key. Totally relaxing this fishing malarkey. Stay safe people

[@TAFishing]

The fishing part is OK..its the boating bit that creates the hassle.

[@darrylmcleman6456]

One of the great features of your boat is the roof you can stand under and helps to cut down on sun exposure. Also boat is small enough to haul with small tow vehicle.Lets get back on the water soon.CHEERS from Canada

[@markhawitt8335]

Your videos never fail to make me smile. Keep up the good work and stay safe Graeme

[@FranStefanyszyn]

Thanks for keeping the lockdown videos going Graeme. We look forward to them so much and you brighten up our day, every day! Natural entertainer, keep it up and stay safe 💪

[@Klehocky1]

Nice boat. Half cabins are so functional. I put a ball valve before my earmuffs so I can switch on and off the water right at the muffs.

[@Jason-im3pz]

Nothing like a mid week TA upload! Making lockdown that bit easier haha

[@leej4914]

thanks graeme you are certainly keeping us entertained while you are getting all your jobs done awesome stuff and thanks again

[@LightYerPipe]

Thanks Graeme for another fantastic video which funnily enough rounded a very good day for me been with two Sons all day, just perfect.

[@bjornsvalling1066]

Well thought out set up! Everything is in ship-shape order!

[@janiceandgarytedder351]

What a great video currently in Nz and just brought a buccaneer day boat , hopefully I will continue to have Graham’s enthusiasm. Keep safe U.K.

[@adamsmith8533]

Thanks for the tour. I'm primarily a shore angler but it was interesting. Unbelievably we have snow in the forecast in Western N.Y. unheard of for this time of year. Very cold spring. Be safe everyone. Smith out.

[@TAFishing]

Plus Arizona etc getting record heat waves ?? What is going on ??.I thought weather would all settle down now with pollution levels in sky and on land at record lows.

[@ronniebalfour8036]

Graham, great video, i'm looking to gain basic knowledge on the safe handling of a boat at sea, you have a wealth of experience and it shows in your videos, using lockdown to open up my understanding of sea fishing and I have returned to your channel to gain inspiration, and when we all get out of this unprecedented time, i would like to chillout by the sea, fishing for any species and apply all the top tips you provide in this channel. Thanks and please keep the content coming, it really does make lockdown bearable.

[@jamesw5836]

I would suggest an extra, and larger, bilge pump with a hose attached and battery clips on the wires. If you are taking on water for any reason and the boat pump fails you can put the spare in the bilge hole and the hose over the side to pump the water out. I had a time where both pumps working together kept my boat afloat long enough to get it back on the trailer when it started taking on water.

[@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN]

I think some folk underestimates the amount of space even a small boat takes up, my boat was kept in a boat yard but the boat gear swamped my 12x12 shed, it just seems to accumulate for some reason 😆

[@tykewando]

That end montage was golden!!

[@garyhurst386]

Hopefully monday ,we can all get out fishing again . even though it will be restricted

[@George-my7kt]

Graeme these lockdown videos have been brilliant. Just the thing to get us through these uncertain times. Always interesting to see day to day life rather than just fishing as well. Hopefully we’ll all be back out soon. Keep the videos coming 👌

[@chrismccartney8668]

As I noted last year a good boat guide not just for fishermen

[@daveedwards6567]

Great overnight fishing video 😄 thanks

[@tom-bz3zz]

Hi Graeme great video mate! if your boats out of the water for a while and your routinely running the engine its a good idea to remove the fuel line from the tank after a few minutes and let the engine run dry, this stops fuel sitting in the line and the engine and going bad. also when storing your fuel tanks the breather valves should be left open, as the temperature rises and falls the fuel will expand, on a really hot day the fuel can expand to the point of damaging your tank and causing fuel leaks. keep it up pal been enjoying a lot of your videos during this time

[@pikemax888]

I enjoyed the tour Graham , I worked on my boat yesterday was a nice day to escape the house. ..

[@biggles145]

I would change that padlock on your wheel clamp, you can pick them in about 2 minutes, fit one with a tubular lock barrel for more security. Love watching your fishing adventures.

[@TAFishing]

My boat is blocked in by my car,about 8 feet from my house window with large sensored security lights. They may well pick the lock but they ain't going anywhere if they try to take the boat (Only a trip to A & E if I catch them !!)

[@eastgreenketama1]

Another superb video Graeme. So pleased I found your channel during this lockdown!!

[@theshrew69]

A HUGE thanks for keeping the content coming through the challenging times Absolutely Brilliant . Surprising that you said you were a non Swimmer since you spend so much time in / around water.

[@grahambeaumont7172]

Thanks Graeme, Enjoyed many hours watching you and the Hi Sea Drifter. I live in mid coast Queensland, a boat is on the cards for me eventually (fingers crossed)! Loved the outro video!

[@dannyriches3077]

top work yet again, keepimg us sane in these mad times, many thanks mr Pullen sir.

[@peteramberley9952]

Great vid grayham I presume the muffs fell off, why don't you use the flush pipe fitted too the rear of the engine? It normally has a hose lock fitting so it can't fall off and goes direct to the engine so not relying on the impellor pump

[@TAFishing]

Someone said it pushes the water the wrong way ? so it could push a bit of muck in,whereas the other way blows it out ?. I don't know myself,I used to use it but don't worry now.

[@ryanwyatt4416]

I got told to only use this when the outboard not running

[@GRINGO44]

What a brilliant video! Been waiting for this one!!! We are the same, boats sitting here doing nothing. Good time to give it an overhaul though!

[@petercopley1242]

Brilliant watching 😊

[@lawrencekosta5661]

Hi Graham I for one and many others would love to hear some of the stories behind the items on your tackle shack walls, would love to see a video about that, keep safe

[@ravbahra4440]

Thanks for the upload Graeme

[@howardbenson777]

Hi Graeme great video lovely boat set up however a Wilson Flyer 17 with a 60 hp Yam 2 batteries fuel tanks and all you gear etc is too heavy for and unbraked trailer - max weight for unbraked is 750kg this includes the weight of the trailer ... I only mention it as there has been weight testing going on recently

[@Nightlifeimages]

Did some work on my boat today. We are allowed to fish in Australia so see if we can catch a mulloway tomorrow night

[@OllyBrown18]

Another great vid Graham. Love all the lockdown videos. Can’t wait to see some videos of you put on the boat soon

[@darrencox9880]

Graeme, thanks, awesome vlog, better than plants. Give me right arm to have a trip out with you. Cheers again for the lockdown distraction.

[@TAFishing]

No worries,another film scheduled for tomorrow night (Thursday) and the main fishing film loaded today(took all day for some reason) Friday 7pm.Plenty of fish on it.

[@ellisevans1723]

Keep it up sir loving the videos despite the lack of fishing

[@peterrichardson1054]

OK, Graeme, it's time to show some of the outtakes from your Irish trips which I used to enjoy.

[@supremeconnor6679]

quality stuff as usualy cracking boat and cracking bloke!

[@DjDolHaus86]

I used to work at a marine engineers/boat builders yard and you'd be surprised at how many engines we got in every month that had been trashed because they'd either been run dry on land or they hadn't checked it was pumping water out when they went to sea. Don't get me wrong some of them were fair enough, if your water pump impeller fails when you're several miles out to sea and you need to outrun a storm then that's just the way it goes but the vast majority were just pure negligence.

[@nicholaskemp2246]

I'm a bit confused. Shouldn't the emergency switch be around somewhere on your body once you're on the move incase you went over-board? At least then you can swim back to the boat without it disappearing over the horizon! Or am I missing something? 😊 Great show, and you have rekindled my interest in the hobby again Graeme. Thank you so much!

[@andyking1171]

it wouldnt matter to graeme, watch more of the videos and you will see why davey jones locker lol

[@martinsmith1447]

What a legend! Love the videos thank you

[@docherty53]

how can anyone give this the thumbs down...oh well its all opinion.....personally i love these videos...thank you TA fishing

[@davidb.7093]

I will probably never own a boat (unless I win the lottery) but it was great to do a tour of yours. It probably all comes naturally to you, but the things you have to think about before you even launch the boat is too much for me. Still it does not stop me enjoying your videos. Hopefully there will be some relaxation on the lockdown in the near future and you and Smith can take us out fishing again. I wonder if you would have to self distance from Smith? As always thanks for posting and you and your family keep well.

[@TAFishing]

I have to say the worry of trailing does take the edge of a fishing day.

[@Jer0tube]

Great video mate!

[@richardfoster5851]

Where are you once a gravedigger with all those shovels.???😂👍

[@TAFishing]

Don't laugh...when I had to help Mike dig out his Saxon house build on his T.A.Outdoors channel I felt exactly like that...its a wonder we didn't dug up the bones of some cave man !!

[@margaretjames4589]

'hey mate....I got a great idea you can wash the boat and trailer...looks like it needs some.. while you're waiting to take it out' 🛥️🌊🎣🦈

[@kevinjohnson2528]

Good night Vienna stick? Rounders bat? Can you imagine that today in the playground??? Very interesting and goes to show how much work and money a boat takes. Thanks

[@chrisprobert6]

B O A T break out another thousand

[@steverpcb]

No radio or EPIRB ????

[@TAFishing]

Radio,no Epirb.

[@trampster7306]

Great video Graeme - true that you learn something new every day! I was reading the boat section of an Angling forum recently and folks were talking about 'Muffs' to use with different outboards, so now I know what they are! True what you say about folks with their boat stuck on a mooring or in a boatyard, so handy to have yours at home. Where do you stand with Uncle Boris's easing of the lockdown on Sunday? If we are now allowed to travel, and Fishing has been specifically mentioned as allowed from tomorrow, can you travel with the boat? It was all a bit vague at first! If you can get out, tight lines, stay safe & stay well.

[@TAFishing]

I hear its still hanging there apparently,with some harbours not allowing people out yet.I guess they all need clarification for clearance..I'm sure it will come,lets hope the weather comes with it.

[@amje2797]

Always wanted to know what was inside the Totally Awesome Fishing boat!

[@killerdestroyer8786]

What kind of boat do you own I'd really love to buy one like that

[@agusserangbanten]

Hello mr wow amazing video fishing.🎣👍👍👍

[@Slikx666]

Graeme. A few videos ago you asked what to do on the first fishing trip when the lockdown is over. If possible can you take Mike with you, just to do a father and son trip? And a thought that should keep you going. As there's been less people about and the animals have been coming back into our cities, just imagine what's going on with the fish.

[@reddeaddaily62]

Great video 🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿

[@steveshiva892]

Nice we boat buddy tidy pity we can't get out to use them right now hopefully won't be long

[@stanwilson8089]

Hi Graeme,I have a Broom gemini speedboat converted for sea fishing.I was wondering how you fixed the shelf you have on the high sea drifter that is in front of the splash well.Also,what material did you use for the shelf. Great vids,never miss a one.

[@TAFishing]

If i recall it was just plywood,with support battens held with gripfill on the floor and sides and then screwed the ply to the battens.

[@pauledmondson7071]

Thankyou Graeme for all your efforts, your films are very much appreciated. I dont suppose you have any foootage of back in the day, Stateside?

[@TAFishing]

There are some old films in our vintage playlist where I paid to have VHS tapes converted to digital..Got quite a few on there,Giant Sturgeon and 45lb Salmon from British Columbia, Hammerheads to 5090,Tarpon to 160 and big Lemon sharks from the Florida Keys. a day on Powder fishing for Atlantic Sailfish.Think there is Bigeye Thresher shark from Baja ,California,and Striped Marlin,Roosterfish etc. Certainly something to watch anyway. But for the best of my Big Game fishing I never had a movie camera,jusat stills camera. Shame really as I did a lot of big shark (to 1500lbs) and Blue marlin fishing. Would have been nice to get it on video.

[@FREELOADERSS]

Another Awesome video, love the boat video's, looking forward to seeing it on the water again (soon hopefully)👍

[@marklamude2355]

Yes Graham!

[@doozerakapuckfutin]

Have you come across retractable ratchet straps at all Graham ?

[@jdk6584]

Should do some fly casting techniques on your grass.

[@andyob2907]

I know you've used the music in some of your other shows..... but who is it? Whats it called ? It's top !!!!

[@TheEastbourneFisherman]

Lovely boat mate :)

[@newlanky2]

Graham could you do a vid on how you take your boat off the trailer at home.

[@TAFishing]

I don't.It sits on the trailer all the time but I take a bit off pressure off the tyres by jacking it up on axle stands.

[@andyking1171]

@@TAFishing graham so sad to see your selling high sea drifter, i loved watching your trips out and you have inspired me to take on the task of owning my wilson flyer, and its an ongoing rebuild, i would love some advice from the legend himself as to where to launch etc. i am very new to this and finding it an exciting journey so far and learnt allot just by watching your channel, i am from bournemouth where do you recommend me launching my 18 foot flyer?, keep up the videos and look forward to the losses BLEEP BLEEP! HONK! LOL.....love it and always makes my day, it happens to us all and many can relatete to the bleepers.

[@1987KAS]

brilliant to see the legend in its own right high sea drifter being made. some good pictures at the end. maybe do a short talk about them love to know what species and where from cheers for the vid eye opener

[@books.reviews.pelhamhardim9758]

Excellent.

[@philipgolden3640]

Hi Graeme Thanks for your efforts, great stuff. Quick question; do you ever use an auxiliary motor? I don’t, but often wonder about one. Are you a member of a assistance service like Sea Start? I can see it’s a beautiful motor, so much more reliable than outboards of old. But would be interested in your thoughts. Cheers mate, thanks again. Phil

[@TAFishing]

Got a brand new yam outboard.Never been used.It won't get me back from 15 miles out at sea as only displacement speed and I would be out of fuel.

[@spartan88100]

Graham I'v learnt a lot from you and Phil of stealth craft , we don't hear much of Phil these days, I hope he's well and wondered if your still in touch with him .

[@TAFishing]

Spoke to Phil about 6 weeks ago. I don't think he fishes much nowadays but doubtless keeps in touch with the fishing world. He was the original pioneer of promoting small boat fishing and trailed to Scotland and Ireland after big fish. He also got me into the videos so has a lot to answer for !!!

[@LordClunk]

Are there any fees involved in launching your boat? I am thinking about getting one, but would like to know what is involved. Licensing, insurance, radio, etc. There doesn't seem to be an easy to follow guide online.

[@barriewatson]

I only have a small Yamaha outboard but when l run it at home l always let the motor run dry so the carb is empty. Barrie

[@markkirby2282]

did you name your boat from clint eastwood movies?

[@wetkneehouston6293]

30:01 young Mike with an eye brow piercing

[@jonathanrowe9243]

Another great vid Graeme. Quick question, do you have a life raft that you take with you on your trips?

[@TAFishing]

No life rafts.Just bouyancy aids.

[@Brianscuttdecor]

Nice thanks

[@Pike966]

Interesting video what the hose attachment used called

[@garethmorris3106]

Flush Muffs, Not expensive you can get an oil drum and bolt a plank on it to simulate a transom, hang the outboard off the plank heavy outboard not possible obviously.. 👍

[@mrbillmacneill]

I guess you run the engine often enough that you dont need to run the fuel out in the motor prior to long term storage? it all looked pretty organized and shipshape to me .

[@MarkG_14]

Awesome!

[@benbristow66]

Is Wayne’s Wilson flyer’s cabin cut In half as well ?

[@TAFishing]

Wayne has the closed cabin with door,I wanted mine open as I can sleep in there by stretching out on the floor. I keep mine at home so there is nothing inside.

[@simonmills6908]

another great video for us to enjoy and take our minds of this crisis thank you can i ask have you checked the dates on your fire extinguisher and flares as me and my dad went out last year by Hants Marine Unit and they gave us a warning about the dates on ours we had month left he said if not changed its a big fne thanks again for the great videos over this hard times.

[@TAFishing]

I will have to take a look as I honestly don't know..who does the fining ? ? There is no M.O.T. on a boat to the best of my knowledge would have thought it might be more of an insurance thing really.

[@simonmills6908]

@@TAFishing not sure who does but it was the sea police that warned us so maybe them lol any chance they get to fine us they will ihope you and your family are staying safe please keep up the great videos its lovely just seeing your doing normal things aswell as fishing you have given me many ideas hat to try since this lockdown and your videos so thank you.

[@troywee4774]

cool!

[@roibeardoloughtnain4820]

Hi Graeme, Thank you for the video, I tend to disconnect the fuel supply and let the engine run until it dies from fuel starvation, That way there is no fuel left sitting in the bowl that can foul. I do this for my 4-stroke and my 2-stroke. What do you think?

[@TAFishing]

I have heard it but never tried it.I shall try it next time.

[@trampster7306]

@@TAFishing It is a good idea Graeme, and applies to all small engines - Lawn mowers & strimmers etc. I had a strimmer serviced that wouldn't start, and was told it was stale fuel over the winter that had gummed up the carb. Now, I stop the strimmer at the end of the summer, empty the tank and then run it again until it has used up all the fuel. No more problems!

[@21wilks]

Graeme do u no where they have fly bridges for sale .

[@TAFishing]

No,sorry. Try a small boat fishing club.They might have a GRP specialist.

[@21wilks]

Thanks bud 👍

[@garyedwards8142]

Cracking bit of kit you got. I’d love to do it, I gotta stick to the shore, I went cod fishing few years ago on small boat, really small, I was so so sea sick I was unable to reel my fish up, any advice on avoiding sea sickness, 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🤮👍

[@redstearnz7282]

Stay on the beach

[@petergarbutt9521]

When people are coming fishing on the boat, and ask that question, I always tell them, to eat a jam sandwich, half hour before they get on the boat. It doesn't stop the sea sickness, but it tastes nice on the way down, and not so bad coming back up. Seriously thought, there are lots of tablets, patches and even sea sick glasses, it's what works for you, try it a few more time , you'll be ok. Nice vidio TA, we are still on lockdown 😥

[@margaretjames4589]

'can you tell we are just🏃🚶🏃 to get out and cast🎣 that reel...

[@bigmike0018]

Hi mate I know it’s not a normal question but how much did the boat cost you and what’s the cost of up keep?

[@TAFishing]

I think its about the cheapest startup outfit ,I reckon around £17000 to £19000 ?? But depends a lot on engine requirements and electronics. You could pick up a secondhand rig a lot cheaper but I went for new as I travelled miles along the south coast looking at absolute rubbish. With new I at least had a clean history.

[@bigmike0018]

TA Fishing cheers for the info 👍

[@ddjc862]

Hi guys what's the make and model of the boat?

[@TAFishing]

It is called a Wilson Flyer. 17-feet long. Don't know if they are still made,but I think they turned them out to about 22 or even 24 feet ?

[@colinmiller8361]

Whats the most rods you've fished from your boat at the same time Graeme ?

[@TAFishing]

Probably 9.

[@pacman4568]

Always have two spare bungs in the boat incase you forget to put it in and or forget to take it with you.

[@TAFishing]

Exactly what I filmed.One in the shelf unit the spare in the electrics box. I can't go out without the electrics/key so if the spare bung is in that box I know I should be fine.

[@WACRE44]

Fishing fever lol

[@timeshotvids4539]

Love the boat videos, the best creator on KZbin as far as I'm concerned, would you go out as far as you do fishing on your boat in something like what I have got which is a Shetland 498 16.5ft with a Honda 50 on it?

[@TAFishing]

Some people would not bat an eyelid at running 10 miles out in that,but generally with a "buddy boat" for added safety.

[@margaretjames4589]

'teddy🐼 virus??tell him he's loafing on the job...we need another video outing with him..'🛥️🎣🎽👟

[@pufc7958]

How much it cost