Small Boat Owners Guide To Buying A Boat | The Fish Locker

[@ADAMS901B]

Great video John, I used to have an Orkney 520 brilliant boats. I agreed with the boss (wife) that we wanted to go a little bigger she wanted a head on-board rather than a bucket. I now have a Merry Fisher 625 so just a little larger than the Orkney 520 but the costs go up exponentially. Engine services from my 30hp Mercury to my 115hp Honda have gone from £250 to £500, I now moor on a pontoon for ease of use versus launching each time via the slip. Annual charges at the marina have gone from £1700 to £3800. Daily fuel has gone from £25 to £50 average. I also bought a trailer for maintenance and to tow down to Mylor which was £2300 2nd hand and then another £500 to service it up once bought. My recommendation is to stay on a trailer for costs and maintenance and stay around the 18ft mark for best cost to fun ratio. Bigger boats are really nice but they do cost a lot more.

[@TheFishLocker]

Mark Adams - That is a fantastic comment mate with loads of great info for anyone reading. I think I will possibly go up to a. 19ft boat but that’s my lot. 🛥👍🏻😉

[@anxiousdave7552]

@@TheFishLocker John, what would you buy if looking to pay 10k tops for the whole set-up. I think that’s roughly what your set up is? Orkney 520 or something else?

[@princessllama2663]

I thought I could't afford a boat... now i Know i can't. thanks for ruining my dreams at 2 AM

[@TheFishLocker]

Princess Llama - Aww. Sorry 😔 But like I say, if you really want it you will make it work. 👍🏻🎣🐟🛥

[@asfdestroyer]

Well, you might wanna consider buying a kayak (yes, seriously)

[@princessllama2663]

@@asfdestroyer where as not a terrible idea i don't have storage for one. (yes i did look into it, but it's not practical for me. at least not the now)

[@asfdestroyer]

@@princessllama2663 There are very nice inflatable kayaks. I use one for recreation and can do 30-40km in a whole day on the sea. I keep it in the trunk of my car

[@markcourtney7251]

Princess Llama there are now a range of inflatable kayaks that are surprisingly good! I have seen up close the inflatable sail boards and they are rock solid. Just a thought.

[@TheEntertainmentsOnMe]

This boy talks pure sense LISTEN ALL .

[@TheFishLocker]

David Hughes - 😬 My wife may disagree. 😆

[@DAYZ585]

@@TheFishLocker you missed fishing licence fees or dont they apply for private small boats ?

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[@WellAye]

I like this guy. Honest, open and transparent. Seems like a good guy with good intentions. Subscribed. 👍🏻

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you very much Neil and welcome to our channel. I hope that you enjoy the rest of our content and if you have any questions - leave us a comment and I'll try to get back to you. 😄

[@WellAye]

You’re welcome. And thank you.

[@geraldlrstubbs]

I have owned boats. (Too old for it now) Listen to this young man, what he says is realistic and makes good sense, especially about co-ownership which is a good idea so long as you are prepared to be flexible. Best done with a group of people who already know each other. Listen to what he says about maintenance because if you don't keep up with it you will end up with a wreck within a few years. The boat lives in an hostile, salt environment and has to have money spent on it each year to protect it and its motor. This guy is a natural and should be on mainstream TV. Bravo.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you very much Gerald. I am glad that you agree with my opinions and honesty assessment. Take care and have a great day. 😊

[@kunted666]

Been having mixed feelings about buying a boat. And you’ve just swayed me.... I’ll stick to £25 a go fishing trips from my local harbour! Thank you for all the time and effort you put in to educating everyone. Your a top man 👍

[@princessllama2663]

that sounds like a bargain tbh

[@TheFishLocker]

Princess Llama - I agree. I cannot remember the last time a charter trip cost me £25. 😆🎣

[@TheFishLocker]

Dave Phillips - Glad I could help Dave. 👍🏻😉🛥🎣

[@otroflores91]

Damn that is a great price!

[@uswwt]

@@otroflores91 In San Francisco area it's more than $100 for one trip. £25 is literally a steal. Although a charter boat give you less flexibilities though. e.g. If you are done and want to come back earlier. Too bad.

[@stevennorbury9037]

Great vid, total sense. As a Yachty with aspirations to eventually owning a sailing yacht in my retirement. I totally agree with all you've said. Many friends that have owned vessels have said that the happiest day of their life is when they take ownership of said boat and the second happiest is when they have sold it. if you take your purchase price end divide by 4 you'll have your yearly running cost.

[@TheFishLocker]

Steven Norbury - I haven’t heard that Steve, but when thinking about it. That 1/4 estimate is not far off. Great comment. 👍🏻🛥

[@martinwilliams6069]

Nice and simple advice there, hit the nail on the head. It's not a cheap do anymore and to do it properly and safely costs money. I've owned boats most of my adult life but have always been trailered and soon learned that it was a lot of money sat there most of the year doing nothing. I took the decision to put my latest boat on a marina pontoon at £1500 a year for a 5 meter boat. It's expensive but the best thing I ever did, all my kit is left on there secure, just turn up at the boat with bait and a brew, turn the key and go! Love your videos, keep em coming.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Absolutely Martin, its all about justifying the cost. I hope this video helps folks out and helps to avoid any nasty surprises. :)

[@DeanHadfield]

I have a warrior 175, I would say a day on the water is going to cost £50 that's fuel, a few pasties, bait depending on what the target is and a few pints back at the marina and that is on top of all the other costs that John has mentioned. But the memories and quality time I have had since owning a boat has been priceless, we as family love being out on the water.

[@TheFishLocker]

Dean Hadfield - My boats have brought such pleasure and joy to my life and shared memories with my kids that I feel it is absolutely worth it. 👍🏻😊💙🛥🎣

[@ADAMS901B]

Yes spot on Dean depending on the marks I'm travelling to the fuel for a day out costs me between £30 and £80 I have a 115hp on a Merry Fisher 625

[@DeanHadfield]

Mark Adams I agree depending on the forecast and the target species impacts the effort put in to the days fishing. No body wants to fail.

[@MrRuud109]

I am looking around for a small fishing boat with an outboard here in Spain, roughly 5 meters semi cabin like yours. I want to go fishing here, though I have next to no experience. This video, and some others on your channel around small boat buying and ownership have been extremely helpful. Thank you so much!

[@TheFishLocker]

I am glad to hear that. Good luck with the boat buy

[@tommyharvie2376]

Thanks John. I got the boat bug a couple of years ago and decided to start with a sib. Works great for me as I live in the city and am lucky to get my van parked. Takes half an hour to get form the van to the water. All 12v from a boat battery to a trolling motor that's ideal to get offshore.

[@TheFishLocker]

Tommy Harvie - Thats brilliant Tommy, if it works for you and gets you where you want to go that perfect. 👍🏻🎣🛥

[@mynature110]

I've been looking into buying a boat when I retire soon and have read and watched everything I've been able to find on the subject. This has contained more useful information than all of the rest put together. I was once told that a boat is a hole in the water surrounded by wood into which you throw money. Thanks for the sound, practical and unvarnished advice. Great channel btw. Top job all round.

[@TheFishLocker]

mynature - I am very pleased to hear that the video was helpful and informative for you. That is why I made it. If you have any other questions you can think of that I didn’t answer, just give me a comment. Tight lines. 😉👍🏻🛥🎣

[@MrBurto39]

The best advice I’ve heard in a long time. My father built his from a hull bought in Southampton many years ago . I’ve rebuilt one which cost a load hence the term B.O.A.T ( break out another thousand) and I’m a sucker for punishment I’m rebuilding another 🙈. So the only advice I can give I look for a good boat around 5 k with a spare 5-6k to cover costs upkeep and a hidden problem that may appear good luck to all and tight lines 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

alun phillips - Wow Alun, you must love punishment. Haha. I fully agree with you, that is a very good way to budget and won’t steer you far wrong. 😉👍🏻🛥

[@MsSparrowhawk]

Followed you for a long time , this was by far the most enjoyable and most informative vid you have done. IAt 70 years old i suffer with motion sickness so have very rarely gone out on a boat , so I fish from the shore or rocks, but I thoroughly enjoy your boating exploits, I love the fact that Jamers gets to get out with you, and is so knowledgeable .

[@TheFishLocker]

I love being able to spend my time out on the boat with James and the rest fo the family. It is such a joy. 😊

[@jimmyw2802]

there is a Japanese medication that is specifically designed for boat sickness. maybe give that a try? ive had that and it works great.

[@Trojwaterman]

I would always say start small work your way up. Or at least until you get used to boating and know what sort of boat and motor will suit you in the future.

[@TheFishLocker]

Trojs Fishing - I didn’t even think of saying it like that. My natural progression was small to bigger but that was only as my budget grew with my age. Good shout mate. 👍🏻🛥🎣

[@johnkidd797]

Hi John,you know I've become hooked on your channel "terrible dad pun". I have my mates watching your videos too now. We all agree that you should have your own fishing show on t.v.,you're a pleasure to listen to and knowledgeable without being a know it all. I have a refinn 6m with a mercury 75 hp and am busy getting everything sorted for relaunch "it's on a trailer and hasn't moved in two years". I haven't been out for a long time as I suffered a horrific work injury and had my whole right leg completely crushed whilst loading a boat in Denmark,this boat was a bit bigger with a 1200 tonne crane aboard. It is proving costly to get my trailer back up to spec but by the time lockdown is over it will be ready. You have given me the drive and the fire in my belly to get back out to sea. Thank you from the bottom of my heart John ,you are an inspiration. P.S. it might have taken 2 years but I will be back on the water soon,I have no doubt it will be an emotional moment as I have missed being at sea,I think it is in some people's blood to be a mariner. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

[@TheFishLocker]

- As the road gets harder, every step becomes more of a victory. Good luck and tight lines to you John. 😊

[@1planters]

Good job. When I bought my first boat a 1995 17ft Whaler Dauntless I pulled the trigger to quickly. I'm no lugnut but in the first season I had to replace the fuel sender, steering cable, two batteries, battery switch, bottom paint$$, axle and leaf springs, hubs bearings, run new wires for bow and stern, 300ft 1/2 inch anchor line, anchor life jackets, flares, $1500,00 for a mooring a mile from shore and a dingy with motor, insurance, registration SeaTow, couple of guages, Prop repaired, plugs, water separator, boat stands, cover and more. The following season I sold it for less than I paid for it and with the wifes ok stretched the budget and bought a 2014 21ft Dauntless CC with a low hours Mercury 150 hp with a 40 gallon tank that had never seen salt water. I paid to have that one surveyed and it didnt need anything. I was going to trailer that one but the old lady surprised me with a slip that cost $2250.00. These days i can just step onto my boat and go which is slicker than snot on glass. The only thing i can recommend is that if your going to spend any significant money for the boat you get it surveyed or at least take a bud who knows his chit. Buyer beware. arg.

[@TheFishLocker]

Moldering One - That is so absolutely true. When viewing a second hand boat. If you don’t know, bring someone who does know. It is like buying a car only more likely to go wrong and less easy to repair. Now you have a great working boat. How much joy does it give you compared to how much it cost? 😊🛥🐟

[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@grahamallen3941]

Brilliant video John. Excellent advice. A lot of people don’t think of all the additional costs and then get fed up with it very quickly and move on to something else instead of doing a proper costing! Think this will be very good advice for those wanting to buy a boat. Thanks buddy. Very informative. Graham

[@TheFishLocker]

Graham Allen - Thankyou Graham. That was the plan when making this. Hopefully it will prevent any nasty surprises for folks thinking of getting a boat. It’s not all sunshine and big fish. 😉🎣🛥

[@grahamallen3941]

The Fish Locker 👍🎣👍🎣

[@snaggitfishing2827]

One of the happiest days of my life was when I bought my first boat ..... the second happiest day was when I sold it! Okay, I've had three boats since the first, but always feel a sense of relief when I sell it on - must be nearly time for my next boat. Seriously, the hidden costs are substantial and it is always worth keeping in mind that your boating needs may change over time. My next boat will be a small F-RIB or SIB, convenience and ease of storage. The days of owning a larger vessel and keeping it on a mooring are long gone (simply can't justify the ongoing expense). Excellent video, mate, and always worth pointing out what you might be taking on when you opt for your own vessel.

[@TheFishLocker]

Snaggit Fishing - Hopefully this night help folks out. They are a big responsibility aren’t they. I think I will keep this one for another year and maybe go to a 19ft over 16 for the added space as the kids gets bigger.😉🎣🛥

[@ianlaccohee7180]

I had a jetski set up for fishing. Jetski fishing is really popular here. I paid $10k for the ski & trailer, then still put another $3k into it. Everything is just much more expensive to cope with the marine environment. If you don't use stainless steel, you'll have to keep replacing items. Even though I enjoyed it, I wasn't sad to see it roll up my driveway on the back of somebody else truck. One of the things that surprised me more than anything is that some lads get on a jetski, never having ridden one before & more importantly, they have no education of seamanship or navigation rules. Another great video. Thanks for all your effort.

[@TheFishLocker]

Ian Laccohee - It isn’t just jet skis, I see it all the time. People buying big powerful boats having never owned or even manned one before. No concept of seamanship or safety. It’s really scary sometimes 🤷🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🛥🎣

[@fuddymonkey87]

Hidden cost, the wine the Mrs consumes and the cleaning of the portaloo when she won't hang her arse off the side! 🤣

[@TheFishLocker]

wesley chidgey - 😆🤣👍🏻🛥

[@PYakMan1]

Thanks a LOT for sending me this link after I told you I was thinking of getting a boat. You really talk sense and I'm actually definitely going to buy a shared boat with 2 of my mates now, as this seems most sensible for me as I don't think I can justify the costs to only use it a few times per season. Much respect.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Glad I could help mate :)

[@anthonykennedy9314]

Cheers John, kids crying... haha just kidding. This vid is 2 weeks too late, not that it would have made a difference - I'm the happiest broke man on this planet. Money doesn't buy happiness but it will buy you a boat and that's the same thing really. Tight lines 🎣

[@TheFishLocker]

Anthony Kennedy - I absolutely agree with you. Owning a boat has brought us such joy and has given us such incredible memories. Well worth the money. If you really want something you find a way to make it work. 😊👍🏻🛥💙

[@kriskolassery4396]

Hi John, I was contemplating myself to justify the cost of owning one vs charter trips. But kids won't be able to go and explore the sea, fishing at sea and the travelling which will cost a bit but he ho we only live once. Let's live to the fullest.thank you John. I enjoy all the videos that you created and thank you for taking the time to entertain, educate and guide us all here.

[@TheFishLocker]

- That is it Kris, it isn't always easy and it is a big responsibility but I wanted my children to have access to the sea and a boat during their childhoods and it is a decision I have not regretted once. 😊

[@prinone]

I been doing some major Overtime time to collect 10k on a boat (used),made it half ways so far,,but after Your video..I'm happy and broken in the same time I'll stick to and inflatable..thank brotha stay up!!

[@TheFishLocker]

- My boat, trailer, engine all in to get the whole setup would be about £10k.

[@ozhunter2505]

Good advice there mate. I've spent a small fortune on boats but I'm out fishing every chance I get so no regrets. Once you've spent the money you gotta make the time to fish. Love your passion for every thing fishing. tight lines!

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you so much. I am glad you found it helpful 👍🏻 I hope you have a lot of success on your future trips 🎣✅

[@garethgrimshaw7839]

Really sound advice John. in my experience getting the absolute best engine you can afford as part of a any boat package definitely pays dividends. Nothing worse than a temperamental engine when you are at sea, and I say that from a bad experience in my first secondhand boat purchase. The only minor bit of kit not mentioned is a pair of decent baffles and a hosepipe to give the engine a regular freshwater flushing whenever possible. All the best and tight lines!

[@TheFishLocker]

Gareth Grimshaw - That is a great additional extra mate. Definitely worth a mention. 👍🏻🛥😉

[@2doorsne829]

I have been thinking about buying a boat for years but I would never have time to get out due to my job, this video really changed my mind and is definitely not worth it. Great video !!!

[@TheFishLocker]

I simply hope that this video helps folks to avoid any expensive mistakes. 😊👍🏻

[@Hahehhwgajshah72726..]

Fantastic video once again John.Here in Australia there's so many boats that are garden gnomes because owners weren't honest with themselves answering these basic questions and simply don't have time to take them out,can't afford to take it out or simply have lost interest. You very rarely if ever get your money back when selling a boat to upgrade or simply go boatless too. Some more ongoing costs are boat drivers licence,trailer registration, boat registration,insurance etc. My Little aluminium 14ft pictured in my avatar i bought because it ticked all the right boxes for me listed below that others may find helpful. My budget was $15,000 aud for a brand new boat/trailet package. I wanted a fishing boat to use in rivers,estuaries. I wanted it to be legally towed by a small 4cyl car. I wanted a 14ft runabout fwd steer. I wanted a bare aluminium boat. I wanted it to fit in the garage. I wanted it to be a 2 stroke 30-40hp yamaha. I made sure i could afford the rego,insurance and ALL ongoing costs BEFORE committing to buying.I use mine as much as possible (Weekly if i can ) and love every minute of it. Other ongoing costs on a trailer boat is fuel for both tow vehicle and boat.

[@TheFishLocker]

Fabian Sosa - Excellent comment mate. That will be great for people reading the comments. 👍🏻🛥

[@Andrew279144]

John, you are so right. I bought a Merry Fisher earlier this year. Cost me £31k. Oncosts (marina berthing, insurance, fuel etc etc ) are at least 10% of that. But end of the day I love the boat, have spent many happy hours out on her, and don't regret buying her one bit. It's all a question of scale. I love my boat!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Absolutely that. Can you justify the cost. If you can you will be much happier. 😊

[@dunewalks5988]

This was absolutely first class information. Really, really appreciated.🙏

[@TheFishLocker]

- I am glad that you think so. I hope it helps folks out. 👍

[@dan_frazer]

You only live once, fill it with experiences! I've just bought a nice 520 myself and am kitting it out. It's working out roughly £6k boat, £2k extras (plus the 1000-mile round trip to get it, from Glasgow to Maidstone and back!). I'm getting a few luxuries such as a nice nav arch, some custom side rails that'll be taller and wider than the Orkney ones, a new auxiliary, a Hook 2 9 inch combo unit with Navionics, plus all the boating basics (anchoring, lifejackets, flares, tools etc). I don't want to look back one day when I'm too old and wish I'd done it!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Dan that is exactly the way I see it. It has been hard at times and it is a big commitment but I wanted our children to have access to a boat growing up and I wanted to be able to teach our kids about the ocean and to fish. Activities and memories that when Im old will be worth more than any money.

[@BackpackingFootsteps]

How many times have you got out on your boat since you got it? Where do you keep it? I know maidstone and the surrounding area well so I'm curious. I'm debating getting a boat myself..hence all the questions

[@Straightshooterx71x]

Well thought out and explained, I couldn,t justify a boat for myself, I don,t have the time or money so i,ll just watch on youtube because I enjoy it 👍👍

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you, hopefully this video helps folks to avoid any expensive surprises. 👍

[@johnwilcox8883]

You'll need a basic tool kit & essential spares, spark plug manual pull start rope etc, other than that you gave a comprehensive account of what's involved in owning a small boat. I wish I had seen this before getting mine, I used it a lot in the first season, not so much in the second, pumped a fortune into it over the next few years & haven't touched it since. This is a brilliant & informative video, thanks for posting it. If you're toying with the idea of buying a boat, think long & hard first.

[@TheFishLocker]

- I hope this video helps folks out. 😊

[@IOMFishing]

I think the sales reps from Evinrude may have something to say about your 4/2 stroke comparison ;) Running my 20ft boat, 90HP engine, pontoon berth, for a year costs me around 3 grand. Or in other words the most expensive "free" fish you'll ever find. It's only money I'd be pissing up a wall otherwise so wouldn't change it for anything.

[@TheFishLocker]

IOM Fishing - I absolutely agree with your analogy. I don’t drink, smoke or gamble. My vice and my expense is fishing. 😉👍🏻🎣🛥

[@peterwright4647]

Great advice! Always had smaller boats til I went 1/2 with a good friend on a bigger safer faster boat. Love my 115 evinrude. Direct injection 2 stroke. Very fuel efficient and reliable. Old Yamaha 4 stroke was also very reliable but heavier. I thinks it was slower and less efficient just due to the weight savings but to be honest I didn’t keep accurate fuel usage.

[@vr_gamers8116]

I bought a SIB a RIB an electric outboard & battery, 2 Fishing kayaks, fish finders, GPS, a wet suit + dry suit , a floatation suit, life jackets, a ton of railblaza stuff along with 2 Go Pro's for a fraction of the cost of a boat, I don't regret it, I use my Kayak's twice a week.. and my RIB is perfect for inshore fishing.. But your right John... if you can't justify the cost (I couldn't) especially the running costs, mooring, insurance etc.. etc... I would highly recommend to anyone, to look at all the alternatives. in my opinion nothing compares to fishing from a Kayak, it's also not for everyone obviously, but perfect for myself. Kayaking gives you Popeye's arms Lol... I just need a pipe and some spinach.. ach ach.. ach... ach. Great video very useful and informative.. keep it up John your channel is excellent mate.

[@TheFishLocker]

VR_GAMERS - Excellent comment mate. Kayaks perfectly fit the bill for some anglers. The information you gave will be great for them reading. One thing I will add is possibly some older anglers may find the physicality of kayaking too much. So boating may be more for them on those grounds. 😊👍🏻🛥🎣

[@mikewilliams4499]

Wow John...that should have frightened most people off. Now you’ve done the vlog for small boat owners...can you do one for boat owners who are over six feet tall😉⛵️👍

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. Clever. 😊

[@fishfish8091]

This really is a must watch video if you are looking to get a small boat. All the information I needed . Much appreciated...

[@TheFishLocker]

Fish Fish - It was my pleasure mate, if it helps folks out then it was worth doing. If you have any groups or friends who you think would benefit from this, please share it on. I’d really appreciate it 😉👍🏻🛥🎣

[@neilhellens8956]

I got a lump sum.. I went to the Boat Show...Bought a fully loaded Warrior 175. The wife found out how much I spent..She gave me some Lump..

[@peteramberley9952]

Lol nice boat warrior 175, i bet she didnt come out with the famous line its the boat or me 😂

[@TheFishLocker]

neil hellens - Haha. At least you’ll have somewhere comfortable to live whilst she calms down. 🤣

[@dalerobertson589]

your absolutely spot on with boat costs. however if you buy a boat and you need to trailer it you need to think about where you are going to launch. slips are not always available or in a condition that a 2 wheel drive vehicle can handle. this means your adding a 4x4 vehicle to the costs. I have had small boats for decades and enjoy the ownership but they are a drain on time and money however the rewards can be huge.

[@TheFishLocker]

Dale Robertson - I did mention that mate. 😉 But good shout. 👍🏻😉🎣🛥

[@markrichardhall9089]

Top job, really nice channel. If anything you’ve underplayed the expense of running a boat, geography also plays a part especially when pontoon or marina mooring. Your £1000 six month pontoon mooring turns into an easy £3500 for a 17 ft boat in the Solent, particularly in Lymington. I’m very hands on with my Whaler, doing virtually all maintenance. Running and mooring costs still average about 5k a year so it’s not for maggot skinners. On the positive side it can be truly magical to have these life affirming moments possible on a boat fishing. You’ve also got an easy method of body disposal if she kicks up too much about the cost.

[@TheFishLocker]

Mark Richard Hall - 🤣🤫

[@james-jq8sk]

I just found your channel and think it's fabulous and have subscribed, I now live in Australia, and am looking at buying a small boat, ( in Australian Jargon, a tinny, which is basically Aluminium, very popular in Oz).This video is very good at pointing out the basics of boat buying, I reckon the maintenance cost of a small boat would be similar to owning a car, you have all the same needs, insurance, annual service, break downs, maintenance, etc, etc, also the bigger the boat the bigger the expenses, so maybe start of small and if you are keen after a year or two you can upgrade with the knowledge and experience gained with the smaller boat, thanks for a great channel👍

[@TheFishLocker]

david - Thank you and welcome to the channel David. Yes Tinny is a very Oz term for a boat. I knew what you meant but here if you said I’m off out to buy a tinny they’d likely think you meant a can or lager. 😛 I absolutely agree that you should start small and work up to a bigger boat as your experience grows. 😉👍🏻

[@stigstanbridge2741]

here in NZ ,I came across a boat named"she got the House". Had to smile.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. Who is the winner in that argument?

[@Silentaudits7]

Shame about the sink hole lol, Oh I do like to be beside the seaside ......

[@debbiep99]

So many things you don't think about when wanting to get a boat. Thank you for this video.

[@TheFishLocker]

Liz P - No problem Liz, hopefully this well help folks avoid some nasty expensive surprises. 👍🏻🎣🛥😊

[@Shawbonez]

Great advice! I would imagine it's more personal preference on Aluminum vs. Fiberglass, but I always thought aluminum was louder in the water, but less maintenance. And being lighter, might be a better choice for a smaller boat, especially if there are trailering weight concerns. I still prefer fiberglass, myself, but there are a lot of pros and cons to both. Your thoughts?

[@TheFishLocker]

- I'm with you, I prefer fibreglass up to a certain size.

[@ascent3487]

i bought a 15ft boat with a running 2 stroke engine. 2 weeks ago, the starbord, port lights are brand new got them for free since they followed with the boat., lantern i got for free, the only thing i paid for was the new paint, ancher, rope, and some boat cleaner, there is no fee to let your boat out at the marina here, i already have first aid kit, and a fire estingusher, i only use it in the lakes here to fish. the boat cost me 1709 pounds including a good trailer. and i have just bought 175 pounds worth of items. so it really depends on person to person, but i really like your opinion it helps people understand that owning a boat is not cheap, and i have a boat saving fund of another 2000 pounds just for emergency if i need new parts or anything. so money wise its planned out, and i love taking my dad and brother out fishing every chance i get, its really worth it the memories i get is priceless. and im the same as you i want my kids to grow up with boats and make a good memory with them, when it comes to fishing and the ocean. in my personal opinion if you have the money and the time i would say buy a boat, you will not regret it, but dont buy a to big of a boat.

[@TheFishLocker]

It is very sensible to have an "emergency money" fund when boat owning as you never know when things may go wrong. 👍🏻

[@andystokes8702]

Somebody once said that the definition of a boat is a small depression in the water into which you constantly throw money.

[@guymorris7860]

Ive also heard it said that 'boat' stands for "bring out another thousand"

[@driftwood5407]

love it :):)

[@TheFishLocker]

- That is often very true

[@aquietsojourner4683]

Only thing I can think of that you didn't mention and I haven't yet seen in the comments is that if you are a salt water fisherman, you will have to run to the carwash or wash it at home after every trip, so that your trailer doesn't rust out. Kind of common sense, but you wouldn't believe how many boats I seen out here where the axels and hubs are rusted away due to people not washing the saltwater off their trailers. You mentioned electronics, but to specify, lighting is very important. Not sure about your side of the pond, but in the states having functioning lights is a must, and honestly a life saver. Seen people get plowed right into at night, and also seen people break down out in the middle of no where in the middle of the night with no lights to help anyone even know they were stuck out there. Here you are required to have a red light and a green light, one on the front and one on the back. Another expense is maps of the waterways. This is particularly helpful in the bays, as it helps navigate the sandbars and the reefs. Definitely a must have. I suppose the GPS might offer that information these days, but I've never owned one. We always used an Atlas til we became familiar with the areas and could navigate by memory.

[@aquietsojourner4683]

Also, I'd like to add that in my experience, relatively common maintenance expenses, particularly on used boats, would be steering cable and gear box replacements.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thief In The Night - Great comment filled with useful information. Thankyou very much. 👍🏻🛥😉

[@stewyripper]

Take note all you future boat owners. If you do not follow this man's advice you will end up buying a hole in the water into which you will be required to throw all your money. So take note and heed his advice you have been warned.

[@TheFishLocker]

Stuart Allen - Haha. Thankyou Stuart. 👍🏻😉🛥🎣

[@wesyoungquist393]

Great video and so true. I owned a boat years back and it's all those expenses and then some. With older boats, there's always something breaking down, guaranteed. Now I go out fishing on my buddies boat. He's the one with all the responsibility. Although I always kick in on expenses when I go. 50/50. And, I always help him clean it up after trip. Not all people realize or do those things.

[@TheFishLocker]

Wes Youngquist - Cleaning a boat is a never ending story mate. Not only inside but outside and underneath!! So very true. 👍🏻🛥😉

[@sako3752]

Certainly puts the armchair dreams into true perspective. Very informative, much appreciated.

[@TheFishLocker]

sako 375 - No problem mate, any time. 👍🏻🎣🛥

[@rogeriolima9974]

Better than owning a boat is having a friend who owns a boat!

[@TheFishLocker]

- YES!!!

[@nickcahill8308]

A great honest video. Anyone thinking of buying a boat should watch this.

[@TheFishLocker]

Nick Cahill - Thankyou Nick, hopefully it helps folks out. 😉👍🏻🛥

[@dazlee3257]

So true, I recently bought a little 13ft orkney cheap to leave on the beach for messing about in the bay. One thing leads to another and its now fully equipped with all safety equipment, vhf and fishfinder on a trailer 😂

[@TheFishLocker]

Better safe than sorry.

[@harryblox760]

Absolutely bang on the nail. Tow bars, boards, locks are all of the things we overlook. We'll done mate, solid advice.

[@TheFishLocker]

It is when people forget these things that unpleasant surprises happen. I hope the video helps folks out. 😊

[@harryblox760]

@@TheFishLocker It's a good guide, honest too which is super important.

[@ianswales7219]

Great honest advice and video, nothing to add really only that there is always a temptation to go bigger, but as others say a smaller boat your comfortable with will/may be used more frequently, also here in the UK as long as you look after them they don't depreciate much unlike a car. The boat is really only as reliable as the engine so when buying one focus on the engine as you can fix a boat but a unreliable engine will play on your mind and thats hard to fix.

[@TheFishLocker]

Ian Swales - Great point Ian, very valid. 👍🏻😉🛥

[@Ghhyuttgg]

Here’s my help in buying a boat - if it flies, fucks or floats, rent it

[@TheFishLocker]

- I have heard that before.

[@jjrevelry7913]

Great practical discussion - also think about going on a course to understand practical boat handling and navigation - Weather, Tides and Currents are very important in the UK plus you will need a VHF radio licence which is also a course. On the Flip side there is great family fun to be had on the water even if the fishing is off!

[@TheFishLocker]

- There sure is. 😊

[@ReferenceFidelityComponents]

Good advice. Also worth pointing out that you need to budget for decent weatherproofs if all year round use...not cheap for good kit like goretex. A decent first aid kit is a must and think about emergency procedures. Fire extinguishers a must and budget for testing and refilling. If mooring on a bouy you need to budget for a small row boat or inflatable to get you out to your mooring too. Annual maintenance needs a lot of time as well as money and working out your list of replaceables needs to be realistic. A small boat sub 20ft could need up to £3k annually for mooring, servicing and maintenance plus kit revenue costs or more. Worth noting that there's the option of electric auxilliary motors these days with a solar charging panel which can be used to trickle charge the batteries for the electric motor and main motor. They can be lighter than traditional 4hp auxilliaries so wont affect balance as much. The more solar panels the better....use a deep cycle leisure batteries for that and all other electrics....theres a few hundred battery costs just for that. Costs can run away. I would budget 50% boat and 50% everything else.

[@TheFishLocker]

Paul C - Great comment Paul, loads of useful info on there. I mention about the safety equipment in my safety equipment video. And your mooring fees are about on par with what the costs are here. Good comment mate. 👍🏻😊🛥

[@boomandalpha]

They’re are many things I could say but to give some figures to your good point on 2 stroke oil. Before I upgraded to 4 stroke. I had a 40hp 2 stroke mariner for which needed 25:1 fuel to oil ratio and a 2 litre bottle of oil was about £30, I have 2 25 litre tanks so with both tanks full that was an entire bottle of oil plus fuel costs so it is far more cost effective to go four stroke for me.

[@TheFishLocker]

Thank you.

[@raylawson72]

an old saying " its not the elephant its the hay "

[@TheFishLocker]

- That is a very apt saying Ray.

[@eastgreenketama1]

Some very wise, sobering, but very honest words there. I've had a couple of boats over the years and thinking of getting a third now. Last one was a boat share with a best friend that ended very badly indeed - so beware that can happen as well. The last two were moored hours away from me - so like you said - maybe only got to use them a couple of times a year some years. Soon moving close to the sea so feel I can justify it if it's just on my doorstep and I get to make more use of it. Thats the plan anyhow. Great video. Thanks

[@TheFishLocker]

- It is my pleasure. I hope this video helps folks out. Yes boat shares can often end in tears. Being able to justify costs is the main thing I feel. :)

[@antonysmith1047]

The definition of a boat is..... a hole in the water that you chuck money into......... but they are worth every penny

[@TheFishLocker]

- I agree. 😊

[@edinfreehold1847]

This advice is gold dust. Top drawer. Utter common sense. Note every point twice or more before working out your budget. I grew up on the Ceredigion coast and have watched any number of owners and syndicates shelling out £1000s to maintain a boat in harbour that just sits there. I think the top comment I ever heard about being a non-professional boat owner is that "the best two days of ownership are the day you buy the vessel and the day you sell it." Listen to the man.

[@TheFishLocker]

- I just hope this video helps folks avoid any expensive mistakes. 👍🏻

[@edinfreehold1847]

@@TheFishLocker Absolutely. You talk common sense. This advice applies to life, let alone boat ownership. Most people should consider comparable factors, even say having the ambition to own a house rather than renting. Itemise every cost against your income. You might be a great fisherman ...and you are... but you have the rare quality of being a far better communicator.

[@nim3od]

Experience from my days owning a Colvic 20' 6" day fisher - consider having a two battery setup in case one dies - an extra £100 out of 10k saves a lot of grief. Similarly have two bilge pumps if you are on a mooring - £20 to save sinking is a no brainer. If you are in the UK look up radio licensing and the mmsi system. I had my vhf, complete with mmsi linked to my gps, under a flap on the VHF was a red emergency button that would send an emergency signal to the coastguard, complete with position - NB IF YOU ARE IN RANGE - even the kids that came out could understand to press the button if there was trouble such as the two adults on board clashing heads and knocking each other out or somehow falling overboard. Whenever outboards are used there is a possibility of spark pugs failing or fuel tube splitting so have spares, self amalgamating tape and a few tools on board. Also with outboards do not forget a spare shear pin for the prop and a hammer and punch to get the old one out. Most importantly make sure that whoever you have informed of your plans in case you are overdue knows what to do. In the UK this is call 999 and ask for the coastguard. Why mention this? It is obvious is it not? Everyone knows what to do - well the wife of one of my friends called me one day as he was overdue. In fact he had simply misjudged the tide and could not get back in the harbour a call to the coastguard and a physical check and all her worries were dispelled but between us we had overlooked 'the obvious'.

[@TheFishLocker]

Very good comment

[@co0ter1]

Fuel, light board, lights on the boat, rod holders, boat rods, tool kit. Great video. I have heard it said that there's two days you never forget when you get your first boat. The day you bought it and the day you get rid of the f@£#ing thing!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. Ive heard that quite a few times mate.

[@yumyum408]

We r literally waiting on the arrival of our new 23ft Parker pilot house ( it's supposed 2 be any day now). 🤗 This will be the 4th boat we have owned, and we have been boatless for 5 yrs at this point , so we r looking forward 2 it. In my experience can never justify the cost, You just have to be able to afford it, without having other things in your life suffer due to the cost burden.

[@TheFishLocker]

Sheila B - I don’t drink and I don’t smoke. And as you say, to afford things you go without others. Sometimes it is difficult but you find a way to make it work. Best wishes with the new boat. I hope she’s a lucky one for you. 😊👍🏻🛥🎣

[@MrRiverspider]

Nice advice. I had a 10ft GRP Dinghy with 9.5 hp, Back in the day Hastings beach car park was free and i could drag it down the beach using a couple of drain pipe's and i'd tow it back up the beach using a very long rope. Back then the only worry was bait and fuel, I only had to go out about a mile and there's a mud bank about 10 fathom's deep and we would catch some lovely Plaice. One time i had to row back as the engine wouldn't start, i remember the old boy saying i should have taken plenty of petrol, i held up two full cans and he was like oh you want a tow. Happy days :) Turned out there was water behind the stop button which stopped it starting. That set up cost me £200 around 1983, and was the best time. I'd just say you don't have to spend 1,000 to enjoy the water . Be lucky Spider. P.s. do you have a little seagull as a back up?

[@TheFishLocker]

You don’t need much to make you happy do you. People lose sight of that fact. 😊👍🏻

[@oppowerpuff6337]

Depending how you launch you may also need waders? A decent coat and depending on the boat you could benefit from a half canopy! I have also found it useful to have spares ( winch strap , fule line with bulb and engine/ tank connectors) I maybe going too far but I have needed them....

[@TheFishLocker]

OP powerpuff - You are absolutely right. Especially the spare fuel line. Great comment. 😉👍🏻🛥

[@pacman4568]

I recently bought some soft nylon white rope for my new Coast Liner. The deepest I can expect to see is 50 foot deep. I am spreading the cost of this rope as it is expensive but the best to use. 300 feet of this rope so far has cost £75. The reel of rope comes in 98 feet, so with two a long splice to join each section of rope works out at roughly 294 feet total. This is more than enough for me to use in my area. Cheaper rope is available but if you are like me only the best will do. You will also need two types of anchor, Bruce, Grapple or folding grapple. Chain is also expensive at around £5 a meter you can have 8 meters of chain. Then there is a float and Alderney ring £50. If you fish in deeper waters the cost of rope alone can be tripled. Owning a boat can be a money pit as there is always something you want or need.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Differentiating between “want” and “need” 😉👍🏻

[@kiesesoza]

The 2 best days you'll ever have owning a boat are the day you buy it and the day you sell it 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@TheFishLocker]

Daddy Paddy - Haha. I think I would consider those the worst. The sting of parting with the money would be fresh and then saying goodbye would be bitter. 😆🛥😔

[@kiesesoza]

@@TheFishLocker sorry buddy just my twisted sense of humor 🤦🏻‍♂️, I served just shy of 9 years as D class helmsman on the Minehead lifeboat crew and part of our service was to give free safety/equipment checks to new boat owners etc etc and it was a running joke amoungst the fine Muppets I served with! Love your content mate. Keep it up yeah 👍

[@stevemullock2801]

Brilliant information and advice. Thank you. I’m seriously looking at buying a small boat, trailer and outboard motor and feel more confident now having listened viewed the video.

[@TheFishLocker]

My pleasure Steve. Have you seen the other videos I’ve done of buying a small boat?

[@stevemullock2801]

@@TheFishLocker No not yet but I’ll definitely be having a look. Thank you 👍

[@gilesbrinkman9798]

Just watched this old vid, what an amazing insight. I can honestly say I agree with you 100% and glad you explained some of the hidden costs, I have 2 boats but am luckily enough to have a jetty to moor them on. Another yearly cost you missed John was life jackets - you never buy 1, if your mates/partner/kids want to come there’s another £150, having them regassed is another ongoing cost. Then there’s the mental cost...let me tell you it isn’t much good for your anxiety wondering how your pride and joy is doing on its swing mooring during a week of storms 😂 Keep up the great work!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. I hope you can offset the mental anxiety against the mental health benefits of a day on the water? 😊

[@gilesbrinkman9798]

@@TheFishLocker nothing better! But that’s why I’m glad I have a jetty 😂

[@rengamz]

You just turned me off buying a boat mate, ill just buy a kayak 😫😫😫

[@TheFishLocker]

MrEphi123 - Haha. Sorry mate. Just being honest. Hopefully it’s helped prevent some folks making expensive mistakes. 😉👍🏻🛥

[@TheFishLocker]

Hooked - I was just having this conversation with a good friend of mine who is a very good kayak angler. If that suits your fishing needs. Go for it. 👍🏻🎣😉🐟

[@keegan773]

MrEphi123 It's a case of horses for courses. There's no better or worse just do what suits you best.

[@ThePaultap]

Many years ago a close friend bought a boat, a 17ft Micro plus. He was a car mechanic and thought he knew what he was getting into, he should have taken someone with him that actually knew about boats. The boat turned out to have osmosis ( water ingress in to the GPR hull ) this cost a lot of money in materials, time and Labour to sort out. The trailer was rotten, a new trailer was needed! The main two stroke engine and small back up engine were both very problematic and eventually needed replacing, the boat needed rewiring, instruments replacing, etc etc. To cap it all, the boat was not suitable for the type of fishing in very strong tides around the area he lived in. He probably spent close to £5000 on top of the £2000 purchase price to get the boat and trailer in running order. I think he used it less than half a dozen times, realising the boat wasn't safe for the waters he wanted to go fishing in. He eventually sold the outfit for about £2500, taking a big loss. Eventually those £40 charter fishing trips he had previously been on seemed like pretty good value. The moral of all this is that If you are a novice boat buyer, make sure you take someone with you who is familiar with boats and can give you an honest unbiased opinion on your potential purchase!!

[@TheFishLocker]

paul tap - Ouch. That really was a sting! Yes that is a very good point. If you aren’t sure. Take someone who is more experienced. 👍🏻🛥

[@markfletcher3728]

Just a note on buying outboards from new, you can no longer buy 2 stroke outboards from new unless you a commercial. Private buyers can only buy 4 strokes from new ;-)

[@trampster7306]

As far as I can quickly research, that is not strictly true. The new EU/UK law states “A new two stroke outboard engine that does not comply with the RCD rules is not legally available for any leisure/recreational user to buy in the UK or EU.“ But, Modern two-stroke designs that comply with the RCD rules, i.e. Johnson/Evinrude outboard engines and some models in the Mercury/Mariner and Tohastu engine ranges can still be sold to leisure users. Basically, the new rules have been brought in due to emissions from Carburated two-stroke engines allegedly causing a lot of pollution (and noise!). There are now some new engines becoming available that are fuel-injected and more efficient. There has been a lot of interesting discussion about this on many Australian forums as they are now subject to similar restrictions - as for us in the UK, there is a lot of useful information on www.penninemarine.com/engines/two-stroke-or-four-stroke-outboard-engine

[@markfletcher3728]

@@trampster7306 can you find a new 2 stroke for sale in the UK for the leisure industry?

[@trampster7306]

@@markfletcher3728 @@markfletcher3728 No idea Mark - not being in need of an outboard, I haven't looked! Having read your initial comment, I was just curious as to why they had been banned, which led me to the article (and others) which I referenced!

[@TheFishLocker]

- I was under the impression you could purchase new 2 strokes? But as I would always opt for the 4 stroke its a moot point.

[@raylawson72]

wheel bearings ,,sea water corrodes ,,fishing gear tackle boxes,,,parking ,,you covered it well and very informative too ,,,subscribed ,,,,

[@TheFishLocker]

ray lawson - Thank you Ray. I hope you enjoy the rest of our videos. 😊👍🏻🎣

[@deadpixelz]

Great video John,just mention “marine” and the price doubles,ive grown up with boats from about the age of 6 with all my Dads boats ,now I’m in my 40’s and I’ve my own Orkney strike liner 16 and take my own son out fishing, crazy how time fly’s ,you have to work at owning boats they definitely don’t look after themselves and they don’t come cheap,but worth every penny..!!

[@TheFishLocker]

Paul - I completely agree, the joy it has given us and the memories I have with my kids on the water are well worth the work and cost in my opinion. 😊👍🏻🎣🛥🐟💙

[@petermcgrath7887]

I've thought of a very obvious cost you haven't John. Divorce fees, I just bought a little boat and if she see's this video that will be my biggest cost!! Great stuff as usual John.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Just name it after her and tell her it is a romantic gesture for you both to spend more time together. ;)

[@garynickells788]

@@TheFishLocker I was looking into buying a Wilson Flyer, but at the moment we can't quite afford it. My eldest son who is 9 said we should call it the "Grandma Angela" after my mother in law, so we can say that we have to scrape barnacles off Grandma Angelas' bottom.

[@Beesa10]

Thanks for uploading this, I'm thinking of buying a small fishing boat and this advice is really helpful.

[@TheFishLocker]

It is my pleasure. 😊

[@KarlMcClelland]

Although I don't have any plans on buying or owning a boat, nor do I have any fishing gear (yet), this video is brilliant

[@TheFishLocker]

I simply hope that it helps people to avoid any expensive mistakes. 😉👍🏻

[@woody3831]

Really helpful video. Was looking at buying a small boat but have ( had) no idea of all the hiden cost , so many thanks 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

- It is my pleasure Gav, it is the reason I made this video. 😊

[@kanchour16]

M8, what a great video, I was thinking to share a small fishing boat like the one you own, but I didn’t have much information about it, and you made the right video that I am sure that everyone is happy to see it and get this value information thank you very much for your time spent for us and for sharing this information well done m8.

[@TheFishLocker]

kanchour16 - It is no problem at all. If it has helped folks out then it has been worth making. Hopefully it helps prevent people from having any nasty surprises. 😉🤞🏻👍🏻🛥

[@sscbkr48]

I got back into boats at age 30 when I rediscovered my passion as a kid spent fixing up boats . They were then salvage jobs in the 10-12 ft range. Later I bought 36-40 ft sail/power trawlers to rip apart in pursuit of the perfect liveaboard.. it seems good design never ends but the money does. I'm now messing with motorcycles. Best part.. no bottom paint, no mooreage. Winner! 😁

[@TheFishLocker]

I too have that type of mind. We never stop tinkering.

[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@GCJNash]

Firstly I like your video blogs very good. have picked up loads of great tips, thanks. Having lived and worked on boats for almost 30 years and then retiring back to the UK it was not long before the sea called out to me, I missed the sea. I love sea fishing and have never been too happy fishing from the beach so I started to look again for a boat and as you say it not cheap and moorings are a killer, towing a boat is not much fun so I decided to try fishing from a Kayak that works well and it is so easy to put onto the roof of the car or my camper. It's a compromise but can get to some places to launch (free) that I would not otherwise get to. I will take it with me to Spain when the time comes to travel again.

[@TheFishLocker]

The sea calls to some people, and to those that it doesn't simply do not understand. You do whatever you need to to get out on the water Graham and tight lines. 😊

[@rorynesta7766]

I am glad I found this video by chance! I had plans to buy a small boat like a 12 or 14foot boat later in the year but probably not anymore!A lot of things you have mentioned were things I never really thought of.My friend who has a boat and a jet ski for fishing said its better to get a jetski or kayak to fish from,I may go down that route now.

[@TheFishLocker]

- If I was to pick between kayak or jetski id go kayak. ;)

[@rorynesta7766]

@@TheFishLocker whys that though?

[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@tribsat100]

Thanks for that. I,m 62 and returning to fishing. I want a boat but as you say to justify the expense you need to use it regularly. Maybe at my age taking boat trips now and again combined with the pier and rocks might be the way to go. 👍😎

[@TheFishLocker]

- I can see your logic. It is a large investment of time and money.

[@tribsat100]

The Fish Locker thanks for reply. I was trying to talk myself into doing the sensible thing but, Ive been scouring the net all day for boats so it looks like I,m destined to get a boat 😎👍😀 ps keep those quality vids coming and stay safe you are the best Regards Stuart.

[@EUROWEFILMS]

Great explanation. A very worth while thing to do is learn about the ins & out about navigation & rules of the road in particular what not to do such as understanding tides. A RYA day skipper course could one day save your life & probably reduce the insurance. I''ve lived on the Med for 30 years, prior to mainly Falmouth, to operate a boat in French waters just in case one wishes to hire a boat in France, anything above 9hp requires a permit, & increases with engine size..just by the by. Oh yes, one can be stopped by the marine Gendarmes & asked to produce papers. Communications, to operate a VHF radio requires a licence & the radio course & test bears a cost. One day it could be invaluable in knowing how to send a Mayday properly or even handle a Mayday relay from another to possibly save lives, it has happened to me. Keep up your valuable informative videos.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you very much David and a great comment. Lots of useful info there for readers.

[@EUROWEFILMS]

So pleased you approve.

[@geoff7121]

Good common sense advice. I moved to live by the sea 6 months ago & intend buying a small boat. Very helpful thank you.

[@TheFishLocker]

- It is my pleasure Geoff. I hope it helps.

[@geoff7121]

I have eventually bought a boat and pick it up next Saturday. Thanks again for your advice which has been invaluable in the process. Geoff

[@barryswift861]

Brilliant video I don’t think I will buy, I was thing of but now I realise I wouldn’t b able to afford it and get much use out of , thanks for the info

[@TheFishLocker]

I hope the video helps folks avoid making any expensive mistakes.

[@williamhaller2236]

I'm not thinking about buying a boat, although I like boats and often watch videos about boats. This was one of the best descriptions of the factors to consider when buying a boat that I have ever seen. The issues were well described and laid out and the options were well presented and compared. Nice job!

[@TheFishLocker]

William Haller - My pleasure William, I hope this helps folks out. 👍🏻🛥😊

[@adambacker8178]

Great Video, so sensible. i cant justify cost of a boat so Im living vicariously through you mate

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thats it Adam. The bottom line is can you justify it. Take care mate.

[@nexofilipe]

Amazing video thank you for sharing your thoughts. I thought about buying a boat a few months back but weighted some hidden costs and bought a fishing kayak instead. Like you said, practicality is key and the kayak suited.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Absolutely. Is it suited to you and can you justify it. Those are the main things. I hope this video helps folks out and prevents people from any nasty expensive surprises. :)

[@darrylmcleman6456]

Then there is the free boat.This one is boat #16 for dummy me.My neighbour gave me an 18.5 hardtop boat that sat on the trailer for 10 years in his yard.I am retired and had time to "FIX" it. Not to mention I had to buy a bigger truck to get it to and from the saltchuck.The free boat has cost me over $12,000 Canadian so far (plus a lot of time) and I still need to paint the exterior.I can use it now as it is and hope to paint next spring or summer.If someone offers you a free boat RUUUNNNN fast!!!!! Cheers from Canada!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. Nothing to do with boats is free!!

[@darrylmcleman6456]

Usually hand -held VHF can be connected to base antenna with an adaptor to increase range.There may be signal repeaters around Cornwall as there are in my boating area.In that case not much range needed. Toggle to low power when working a station nearby. CHEERS

[@TheFishLocker]

👍🏻

[@ncosta6204]

Good advice and delivered well. We're buying one this month. Thank you.👍

[@TheFishLocker]

😉

[@snappyvalleyfishing]

Good advice. My boat was a new custom build. The outboard was more expensive than the hull and trailer together and probably spent 30% extra on other accessories. I also have Coastguard membership. One thing I am lucky with is that I can launch my boat anywhere in NZ and not have to pay for launching or parking. (Another thing to budget for).

[@TheFishLocker]

Good info. 👍🏻

[@Verminterminator]

John - Great video and anyone that has bought a pleasure boat has spent many hundreds of pounds for a boat sat on the driveway for 363 days a year! I did nd wouldn't again - Best to charter a boat and leave the expense to others

[@TheFishLocker]

Blaser R8 - That is a big thing I was trying to get across mate. Can you justify the cost? Plain and simple. 😉👍🏻🛥🎣

[@JW-wp1qt]

I dont have the slightest interest in buying a boat and never will but I found this video an interesting watch.

[@TheFishLocker]

J W - Well I’m pleased to hear that. It was made in the hope it could help some people avoid expensive hidden costs. A lot of these little details boats owners take for granted, but if you don’t already know - it can be a steep and expensive learning curve. 👍🏻😉🛥

[@sn00pgreen]

Also it's damn satisfying maintaining it yourself i find..all part of the fun

[@TheFishLocker]

lostnfound21 - I also enjoy doing some things for myself. 👍🏻😉🛥