Looks like someone has really looked after that one. Smashing boat Ben. I remember getting my first boat after a SIB a very long time ago. You are going to love it. Let the adventures commence.
Wow what a lovely little boat. I had a merry fisher 580 had some of the best days of my life on that boat. Only tip I have for you is keep on top of the cleaning, makes a huge difference. Look forward to the new videos.
Congratulations on your new purchase, I bought a Predator 165 a couple of years ago a love it, you'll really enjoy the freedom of a bigger boat. Best of luck with it.
Cracking little boat man clean as,, I'm sure it'll serve you well,, done a lot of fishing in small boats 14 to 16 footers and there's nothing better,, only thing I would do is box the battery and petrol tanks out of sight and harms way ,, cheers 👍🎣
Ps I wouldn't bother antifouling it.youl never stop the barnicals on it and it's easier to clean of gelcoat every couple of months pul it out on your trailer
@SouthysFishing my mate paid a fortune for copper coating it never stopped it fouling up.with a planing Hull if your using it once a week and it's waxed befor you put it in the speed on the plain should knock any muck off the Hull or in the summer you can beech it on the sand on the edge of a tide and scotch pad it off if you don't want to trailer it out.
Beautiful boat mate.amazing how much space you have on a 16ft boat .all you ever need and high sides aswell,where are you thinking of moving it ? It looks like your in worthing/ LA.
Thank you mate, yeah that was something I was surprised about how high the sides are. I wanted to put it in Shoreham as it’s only 5 mins from me but it’s full and I’m on a waiting list, so it’s either LA or Brighton.
Don't antifoul it just put back on the trailer and clean the hull . Once you start antifouling it has to be done every year and i am sure your regret it in the end
Looks like someone has really looked after that one. Smashing boat Ben. I remember getting my first boat after a SIB a very long time ago. You are going to love it. Let the adventures commence.
Thank you! Yes it’s an amazing feeling! What was your first boat? Do you still have it?
Wild design its crazy deep. You dont need to antifoul if it lives on the trailer
Thanks! Yeah it’s very deep and the gunnels are so high so it’s very secure when on deck. She lives in a mooring now.
Lovely boat mate, clean as a whistle! ❤
Thank you mate 👍
Lovely bit of kit bud can’t wait to come aboard ❤
Won’t be long mate
Really nice boat, great condition and nicely fitted out. You'll enjoy that one. I'd add some rubber matting in the floor for protection.
Ah yeah great idea will look into this.
That's a cracking looking boat mate look forward to some videos 😊😎👍🏻🛥🎣
Hopefully be a lot easier to film on this so hopefully there will be a lot more!
That is a good clean set up. You will have a lot of fun with that. 👍
I hope so!
Lovely boat mate! Congratulations 🙌
Thank you 🙏
Congratulations mate, it looks awesome! Excited for the season ⚓🏴☠️🎣
Thank you Ben ☺️
Stainless rod holders on that roof light rack.
lovley boat in perfect conditions.
Yeah that’s exactly what I am thinking !
What a cracking boat, looks brand new. Big adventures coming on this little beauty, can’t wait for the season to kick off now 🙌
Same mate not long now!!
Wow what a lovely little boat. I had a merry fisher 580 had some of the best days of my life on that boat. Only tip I have for you is keep on top of the cleaning, makes a huge difference. Look forward to the new videos.
Thank you for the tip, I will look after her! My dad had a merry fisher they are lovely boats. Where did you moor yours?
@@SouthysFishingit was my dream boat so I’m fortunate to have had a good few years with it. She was moored up at newhaven.
Fantastic boat and very tidy enjoy the new adventure ang no more problems with hooks haha
Haha you are right, no inflatable tubes!
Lovely set up there mate good luck with it👍
Thanks 👍
Congratulations on your new purchase, I bought a Predator 165 a couple of years ago a love it, you'll really enjoy the freedom of a bigger boat. Best of luck with it.
Thank you mate, I’m well excited to take her out 🎉
Nice mate! Look forward to seeing your adventures in it. 👏🏼
Thanks! 👍
That is a beauty!!! 💪 🛥️ 🎣 I’m at Brighton marina aswel if you ever wanna meet up and go hunting …. 👌 👍 ✌️✊
Yeah sure 👌
Add me on instagram Southys Fishing
A full rear cover would be my first addition. Apart from that, it's absolutely mint 👍
Thanks for watching, I do actually have a cover I just didn’t show it in the video 👌
Lovely boat mate👍🏻 congrats
First thing I’d do if it didn’t have one would be to get a good fitter cover.
Thanks 👍
Great Looking, auxiliary engine maybe
don't need it with a 4 stroke they are extremely reliable
Thank you 😃
Beautiful boat buddy congratulations
Thanks mate 👍
Thats a proper boat 👍
Thank you mate
Much nicer than the warriors 👍👍
I agree, slightly more room too.
Gorgeous boat dude!!!
Thank you mate
Unsure if you have a water separator if not that is a priority
Bit small for a mooring tho
Only mooring it so I can go out before work without having hassle to launch the trailer as the slips here are not the best or close 👌
@@SouthysFishing you'll lay awake at night worrying about it when it's pissing down.
Cracking little boat man clean as,, I'm sure it'll serve you well,, done a lot of fishing in small boats 14 to 16 footers and there's nothing better,, only thing I would do is box the battery and petrol tanks out of sight and harms way ,, cheers 👍🎣
Yeah good idea! What was your favourite boat? Thanks mate
You'll find a massive difference between the honwave and her i found just been able to walk about was brill
Yeah I agree, also being out of the wind when cruising along will be lovely! Haha
Awesome boat mate, the first thing i would do is get it on the water and live the dream. 🤙
Haha yeah I can’t wait 😝
Lovely boat. First thing I would do is get a good cover for it
Thanks John, it does have a cover it’s just not in the video 😊
Nice boat that mate👍🏻
Thanks 👍
Desperado. Nice boat, crap beer 😂
That’s a wicked boat Ben. I wouldn’t antifoul it though.
Haha not sure if I will keep the name. Not sure if I will antifoul either it seems a shame!
Love it!!
Thank you!!
NICE boat mate
Thanks 👍
Love it
Thank you
Ps I wouldn't bother antifouling it.youl never stop the barnicals on it and it's easier to clean of gelcoat every couple of months pul it out on your trailer
Ok mate I’ll have a little read up 🙏
@SouthysFishing my mate paid a fortune for copper coating it never stopped it fouling up.with a planing Hull if your using it once a week and it's waxed befor you put it in the speed on the plain should knock any muck off the Hull or in the summer you can beech it on the sand on the edge of a tide and scotch pad it off if you don't want to trailer it out.
Beautiful boat mate.amazing how much space you have on a 16ft boat .all you ever need and high sides aswell,where are you thinking of moving it ? It looks like your in worthing/ LA.
Thank you mate, yeah that was something I was surprised about how high the sides are. I wanted to put it in Shoreham as it’s only 5 mins from me but it’s full and I’m on a waiting list, so it’s either LA or Brighton.
@SouthysFishing littlehampton mariner is nice but your gonna pay about £2500 I recon unless you go inside on the less desirable mooring probley 1800
@@peteramberley9952 yeah it worked out around £180 a month la, £200 Shoreham or £235 Brighton
Don't anti foul it!!! 😢😢 Poor boat!
Railblaza do a nice big table. Some cup holders and maybe add more flat surface storage
Thanks for the tips!
It’s brand new
😃😃
How far out do you think you can go?
All the way to France mate
Congrats!! Lovely boat
Thank you 😁
The first thing I would do is....Kiss it!....I'm still on a honwave & 9.9 but I'm following in your footsteps.
Haha! 😜 maybe I’ll give her a kiss when o land my first fish. Honwave are a great boat!
Don't antifoul it just put back on the trailer and clean the hull . Once you start antifouling it has to be done every year and i am sure your regret it in the end
Yeah this is an option I am thinking about, I can’t stand the thought to sand it and antifoul!!
Lovely boat, exciting times a head. Can we name your boat?😂
Haha maybe !!
Don't antifoul it de values your boat get an antifoul wrap as it protects the boat yet it can be removed
Never heard of this before, I’ll give it a google thanks.
It was…. Like a Miami. Boat 🛥️ hope you’ve kept it clear on the bottom….
Had to antifoul it