hardguy007

I agree but I'm looking a compromise between sea and river as its going to be the only way I can get what I'm wanting. Trying to avoid a mast or sails. The more I look the more contenders I see. Hardy 18, Shetland family four, Mayland Safari, Teal 22 although the Hardy is out of price unless a bargain project came along. It's tricky with a tight budget.

There's a Birchwood 20 on eBay ending tomorrow, not badly priced at the minute but what's their sea worthiness?

Displacement speeds would be fine. I'm happy just tottering about. 10kts would be good although optimistic. Had a planing hull a couple of years back and to be honest wasn't terribly fussed on it - drank fuel and wasn't comfy. Interior seems ideal but I wouldn't be interested in sails. Other commitments too so budget for buying project is £1500. £2000 at a push. I basically want the mechanics in decent order and then gut the internals and redo to my own spec.

Erm, no. Armoy, N. Ireland. Not a lot of projects over here which is most of my hunting is on eBay or gumtree or forums like this. I liked the teal as the engine and drive were fitted and apparently in good order but it was the top end of my budget.

I must apologise for the username too. It started whenever I was on dialup Internet and it just stuck. Plus I'm usually sure no one else has it when I sign up. Could well believe that about drivers but it's a chance you take. It's just my father works for a local haulage business so I get extremely cheap rates which helps. Hopefully something turns up as I'm itching to get one in the water this year.

Yep, saw his website earlier but dosnt look to be anything suitable on it. Problem with a shaft drive is getting one. Only reason I wanted a inboard is really economy however I'd be open to a smallish outboard too. The country is full of projects too, till your looking one.

Hi, newbie here so go easy on me.lol So hear we go. I'm badly looking for a boat project so I am - 50/50 for sea fishing & coastal cruising. I'm mainly on a large sea fishing forum but the boats I've been looking at would probably be more suited to the broads which is why I'm here. Ideally i want diesel inboard, 2 berth, room for small gas hob however I'd be happy with just a wheelhouse as opposed to 2 berths and either way it must be suitable for use on the sea. i know I'd be better with a boat designed for the sea but it's just far too expensive. I've been looking at a teal 22 diesel project (£2000) on the auction site but after speaking to the seller we can't get the transport logistics to work out which is a pity as it would of suited me fine and from I see they are very capable sea boats. Also I love working on boats so it would have been a win win. My main question is does anyone know of any projects about which would fulfil my requirements? Dosnt need to have a trailer as long as it can be lifted on a lorry.