outboard & boat

[darkstar]

my brother and his mate are thinking getting a boat for offshore fishing, around Anglesey. They are looking at a 15ft boat with a 30hp outboard would this be ok or is this engine to small. thanks for any help

[jake-the-peg]

Hmm

Depends a bit on the boat and conditions.

We used to run a Rigid Hull inflatable about this size with a 40 which would just about get up on the plane with 6 fully kitted divers on a good day.

With a couple of fishermen I'd think they'd be OK in goodish conditions. but they won't be breaking any speed records

They need to have a backup plan in case the engine cuts and decides not to start. At the very least radio, preferably a small backup engine and all the usual first aid, flares etc. in a waterproof boat-box tied it to the boat.

They might also be well advised to treat the Menai straits with caution, the currents there are quite notorious

[Toureman]

Do you live on Anglesey the same as me, I thought I was the only person here with a computer!

I think you could do with just another size up in boat and engine perhaps with a bit of a cabin, it can get a bit rough.

Take all the precautions as Jake points out.