Orkney Coastliner 14 : Orkney 440 : Questions and Answers : Helpful Information and Tips : Part 11

[@anotherangleUK]

I hope it will be useful to bring all the Orkney Coastliner 14 / 440 question together here in one video. It will save you searching through the comments on earlier videos and the visuals will enhance the written word. Don't forget if you have further questions do post them below. Looking forward to getting back out on Reel Time later this year. Stay safe on the water. Phil.

[@fat_tommo_goes_boating]

Lovely video Phil, glad to see you again. Loads of great information. It's almost like you know what you are on about 😂❤

[@anotherangleUK]

Hi Tommo, thanks. I've had a few years trial and error which helps. 😀😀😀

[@fat_tommo_goes_boating]

@@anotherangleUK nothing beats experience

[@anotherangleUK]

Could have done without the shoulder 'experience' 😩

[@fat_tommo_goes_boating]

@@anotherangleUK well yes but everything happens for a reason, one day it will make sense, well that's what I tell myself 😅

[@anotherangleUK]

Yeah, I can now climb walls in the house.........mentally

[@sizablejibber1]

Very helpful video . iv just bought a 440 last week after watching your channel. It's my 1st boat and im itching for a gap in the weather to try it out 😁

[@anotherangleUK]

Good one, enjoy the 440. Question : does yours have a hatch at the front similar to the one I've fitted? I wondered if 440's have them as standard?

[@seaglassfishing]

Glad to see you're on the mend Phil. Great video and thanks for the mention, any time you're in the the North East you'll be welcome on board.

[@anotherangleUK]

Thanks for the offer. I'll be watching to see what boat you get next. Hopefully Spring will eventually arrive and you'll be able to get out again.

[@Jamie.k-f9h]

Thanks phill thats answered a couple questions i had:)! Speedy recovery glad the op went well and your healing nicely

[@anotherangleUK]

Thanks, slowly on the mend. Glad the video has helped answer questions. Phil

[@PiscatorUK-Fishing]

Nice Video Phil, as always thanks for sharing, keep up the good work. hope to see you again soon

[@anotherangleUK]

Thanks Douglas. We'll have some adventures later this year.👍

[@anotherangleUK]

Thanks Douglas. We'll have some adventures later this year. 👍

[@jamesatkinsfishing]

Well done again Phil very nice informational video, Thank you,

[@anotherangleUK]

Thanks James, glad you enjoyed watching.👍

[@seaglassfishing]

Love the electrics set up you have their. Copex and glands, IP rated Wiska boxs, marine switchs etc etc, very similar to my own. Just ordered some 300x300 foam flooring for my boat for fishing days. Glad you're on the mend. Fare winds and following seas Phil.

[@anotherangleUK]

Thanks. With the boat having an open cuddy it’s really important to have everything sealed up against the elements as best I can. So far not had any problems.

[@fishermanDom]

Another good video Phil another topic that could be added to the many you have covered is what you do with your outboards ie servicing, and how often you run them but also what measures you have taken while the boat is not being used so the outboards are stored for any length of time etc. Hope your recovery doesn’t take long and you can be afloat fishing soon! 👍🏻

[@anotherangleUK]

Hi, thanks that's a good suggestion. The quick answer is that I use E5 fuel. Under normal circumstances I'd start up the outboards every six to eight weeks but that's not happened this year. I don't store any fuel, I buy a couple of litres of fresh E5 - run the outboards then use up the remainder of the fuel into the campervan. Phil

[@fishermanDom]

@@anotherangleUK Thanks for the reply Phil 👍🏻 I do exactly the same as yourself, best quality fuel and I don’t use fuel stabiliser preferring to use old fuel elsewhere if it’s more than a month old. With carb outboards I use to run them dry then drain the float bowl in the carb, also if winterising add fogging oil , with fuel injection its supposed to be damaging to the injectors from what I’ve heard to run them dry so I now drain theVST then when I am ready to use hook up fresh fuel in the tank and prime the bulb with VST drain screw opened again flushing old fuel out of the fuel line until fresh fuel has reached it then tighten it up and start outboard, just to avoid as much stale fuel entering the system as possible. Is that also what you do to avoid any problems? ps I have exactly the same boat and outboard!! 😎👍🏻

[@anotherangleUK]

I was advised by Clyde Outboards not to run the efi dry as it can damage them. So I agree with you there. I've not been as conscientious as you as regards draining fuel. I have just run fresh fuel through them every couple of months. I'm really pleased how the Tohatsu 20hp efi pushes the Orkney Coastliner along. It's very economic, uses far less than the old two stroke.

[@fishermanDom]

@@anotherangleUK Sorry Phil just saw your reply, yes the Tohatsu MFS 20hp seems like it’s made for the coastliner/440 doesn’t it. like you I’m really looking forward to getting afloat as soon as I can here’s hoping it’s a good season 👍🏻

[@anotherangleUK]

I went for the EP model (remotes and manual tilt) which weighs 46kg. The power tilt is a bit heavier at 51.5kg - and costs more. I was happy with manual tilt and was keen to keep the weight down as much as possible. 👍

[@kintakintyea]

Great tae see anither video fae yea Phil and verra interesting, yer boat is the perfect package 👍🎣

[@anotherangleUK]

Thanks 👍. I appear to have plenty of time to polish her right now. She's all pampered in the garage. 😎

[@spartafishinguk]

Always great to hear from you mate. I’m pleased the arm is on the mend and you’ll be back to doing manly stuff as usual really soon 👍 (I’m talking about casting!!!!!) 😂

[@anotherangleUK]

Cheer mate, bought a secondhand Salmon rod and can't wait to try it out.

[@darrylmcleman6456]

I can feel the sore shoulder looking at that sling! My shoulder is bothering me these last two months.Not sure what I have done to it.Definately not convenient! CHEERS from Here! P.S My neighbour gave me an18.5 ft boat when I retired and I put in new stringers, floor, and transom myself.I do have problems maintaining a towtruck.Smaller boat would have been better

[@anotherangleUK]

The worse bit is not being able to get comfy and a good nights sleep. It is slowly on the mend which is good. The operation was to screw some plug things into the bone and then attach the muscle to them with stitches. 😟 Take care.

[@darrylmcleman6456]

@@anotherangleUK I will be viewing with interest to see the shoulder mend and the fishing on other side of the world!

[@jameshooker5939]

Wish we could get these in the States!

[@anotherangleUK]

Thanks for watching and commenting. This style of small fishing boat doesn’t seem as popular in the US or Australia. In the UK you’ll find an Orkney boat in most harbours.

[@SailingWithDave]

Hi Phil. Cheers for the update on the shoulder. You did a proper old job on that didn't you!!! So does the Orkney Coastliner not have floorboards and a bilge at all? Just wondering where the water goes!!

[@anotherangleUK]

No floorboards, the floor level in the fuel locker is slightly lower and collects water and from there it can be pumped overboard.

[@SailingWithDave]

@@anotherangleUK Oh I see. A bit like a Rib I guess.

[@anotherangleUK]

I suppose not having floorboards means you are much more aware of any water in the boat. Easy enough to either pump or bail it out.

[@aorrable]

Awesome videos, am learning a lot about my new (old) Coastliner. Question for fellow owners though: has anyone bothered with a bilge pump, and if so, type, size and location? Seems like the back of the fuel locker or the bottom of the front cubby are the two obvious options, but am unsure about necessity. I am planning on mooring long term (NW Highlands) so want to be sure I'm being sensible about rainwater collection and possible other issues while I'm not on the boat. Thanks in advance for any advice!

[@anotherangleUK]

Thanks for the comment and complements. I don't have a bilge as she spends most of her life out of the water. However, if I were you I'd work out where the water collects in your boat. My set up involves a battery and two anchors up near the bows which tends to make her sit a bit low at the front. I'd considered a pump mounted under the helm seat so I could pump whilst motoring along. I have seen people do as you suggest and have a pump set up in the rear fuel locker. Just see where your water collects when your moored up ad take it from there. Let us know how you get on. PS approximately where in the Highlands?

[@aorrable]

@@anotherangleUK Thanks for the tips, I'll see what she does when she's moored. And I'm on Gair Loch 😁

[@anotherangleUK]

Brilliant, enjoy the Coastliner they are great little boats 😎

[@brentmarshall1887]

Hi Phil. Is that a short shaft or long shaft outboard?

[@anotherangleUK]

Hi there, both outboards are long shafts. Orkney Boats ltd advise long shaft for the main. The little 2.5hp aux seems to work okay on the bracket which was fitted before I bought Reel Time. Thanks for watching and commenting. Phil.

[@davidgarrett7463]

Hi mate my fishing buddy has a 440 like yours and we saw you have a hatch in the front compartment can you tell us where you got this from Thankyou Dave

[@anotherangleUK]

Hi David, It came from an online place called F10 marine based in Ireland. I mentioned the size and a bit about the fitting on my Q & A video. It required a little trimming to the access hole. The nice thing is that it has locks on the hatches. Not super secure but nice to have. Great little boats. Phil.

[@davidgarrett7463]

@@anotherangleUK Thanks Phil much appreciated 👍

[@1977fuzzedup]

Hi, what size car do you tow it with ??

[@anotherangleUK]

We use a Skoda Superb but it's over kill. Any car like a Focus or Astra would be fine. So long as the car can tow 500/600kg unbraked you'll be okay.

[@povfishingorkney]

Spent many a happy day in one of those with my father 😊 He moved on to an Explorer Elite and I ended up with a 14ft "with" (Bonwitco) I have a 2 stroke mariner 25hp (I just need to wink at it and it starts)😉 😂😂

[@anotherangleUK]

Thanks, to be fair the Mariner 2 stroke did start easier once I replaced the original coils. I just got lazy and decided electric start was needed as I'm an old fella. 😂😂

[@povfishingorkney]

@anotherangleUK I'm catching you mate 😏, to be fair, the past few years have seen me move out of boats. I have developed a very debilitating inner ear disorder in the past few years , and have found slipping and sliding about in my waders re maps my brain to cancel out the problem ear and improve my balance. (My channel was an incentive to keep me motivated and moving when things got a little tough) I turned her over the day before yesterday, and after hearing that familiar fibreglass "clunk" moving around the boat, I could practically smell fish 🐟 😳 😅 I have a 3.5hp (air-cooled) mariner back up. I won't dwell on how that starts 🫣

[@anotherangleUK]

Take care mate, stay safe by the water.