Big Mat Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 What boats are people using for wildfowling? I have been on about buying a boat to use on the ouse washes but have not decided on one yet. Pictures would be good please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barls2-9-12 Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 You could always build one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 Cant you use ayano3's hard hat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono 4 Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 Mat your welcome to come and look at my boat, only at TSC and shoot the washes 2/3 days a week come December and January Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 I fished the Blackwater estuary in Essex as a lad and would think similar conditions for you. perhaps you should look for something broad in the beam, shallow draft, light enough to manhandle when you beach, with enough freeboard to keep the sea out when it gets rough, because it will, bearing this in mind there are several out there new and second hand, Perhaps the best advice is to look at the traditional boat that evolved in the area you intend to use it in and get one of those or at least one that resembles it closely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 You could always build one but you havnt got much time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim2681 Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 I shoot poole harbour last season a friend and I used a 11' dory. This season we've built a boat 6' on the bean 14' long it's a bit more or a lay out boat and will hopefully be more stable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 you could always go out in oxford,s sturdy whaler ,im sure he wont mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted August 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 you could always go out in oxford,s sturdy whaler ,im sure he wont mind I have been afloat in oxfords boat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve w Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 I have an otter final attack boat for sale on eBay only 4 days to go perfect for the ouse washes . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Is it armour plated Steve as matts not always the best shot in the world. If he don't see this I will text him to let him know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted August 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 I have an otter final attack boat for sale on eBay only 4 days to go perfect for the ouse washes . I'll take a look steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) They look very good little boats that can take some weight. Figgy Edited August 28, 2014 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Camo bath tub The Otter does look the part and wheels at back for dragging out, but I'd fall asleep laying back like that getting rocked about. Good for your six pack though. Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 (edited) Matt, Have you looked at the Bic boats? The old 252 (second hand) or the newer replacement 245 are the ones to look at. Can be loaded on to roof bars or into a truck/van and hauled over land single handed. These are very popular with carp anglers on vast gravel pits for transporting kit, baiting and retrieving snagged fish, and a member on here has one (252) for the very purpose you want one. Perfect for the Ouse Washes. Carries two plus kit/dog, unsinkable hull design, superbly stable and comes in a good colour. Can take a small outboard for crossing/travelling the 100 foot and Delph. http://www.bicsportboats.com/products/sportyak-245,3,69.html http://www.bicsportboats.com/products/sportyak-245,3,69/sportyak-245-explorer-green-beige,638.html http://fishkit.co.uk/bic-boat-245.html http://www.guildfordmarine.co.uk/ebuttonz/webdocs/bic252.htm Or the smaller Sportyak. http://fishkit.co.uk/bic-boat-245.html Edited August 29, 2014 by Penelope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 They look very good little boats that can take some weight. Figgy ?? why not get a Canadian canoe great for protected inland waters, if your going in the sea get a sea boat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 ?? why not get a Canadian canoe great for protected inland waters, if your going in the sea get a sea boat I was taking the wee wee it looks like two fellas in a camo bath tub. The otter does look good for inland water. None of the smaller boats would be steady enough for me to shoot from and hit anything. Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 They look very good little boats that can take some weight. Figgy I would love to see a picture of big mat and ayano3 in one of these otter boats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 I was taking the wee wee it looks like two fellas in a camo bath tub. The otter does look good for inland water. None of the smaller boats would be steady enough for me to shoot from and hit anything. Figgy Thought you might be, I wouldn't want to be in a bath in that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnie Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 mine is a water tender 9.4 takes a 5hp engine. cathedral hull very stable look at h2o kyaks in peddle boats etc not far from you either mat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 I would love to see a picture of big mat and ayano3 in one of these otter boats I would like to see you in any boat harry. Especially about 40 yards from me in deep water. 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Looks like Beardo and some old fella in the little boat. Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lough Neagh Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Whatever boat you use, remember to wear a lifejacket,it cud just save your life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 I would like to see you in any boat harry. Especially about 40 yards from me in deep water. I love boats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 I love boats Not if they have in the region of 200 holes in them the size of BBB shot 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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