FALKLAND FISHER 500
FACTS:-
Length 16ft 5" (5 metres)
Beam 6ft 11" (2.1 metres)
Freeboard 2ft 6" (0.75 metres)
Draft 12" (0.3 metres)
Weight Approx 500kg
Boat conforms to CE Category C
Suitable for 4 Anglers
*NEW FOR 2010 !
LIVE BAITWELL TANKS , AN EXTRA PEDESTAL SEAT WITH A FITTED FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND TOUGHENED GLASS WINDOWS FITTED AS STANDARD !
Braving the elements off the Welsh coast with a customer out on a sea trial !
The boat handled superbly ,(as countless customers will verify ) with gusts reaching gale force 6 !
He was well impressed !
We are the manufacturers of Falkland Fisher
Quality Fast Fishing Boats .
With a unique gullwing Hull concept AND commercial layup for added strength as standard (unlike most boats in our class), it gives an exhilarating ride when on the plane and an excellent stable platform when at anchor.
These boats are built to last !
It handles a rough sea as good as a smooth one! giving an extremely dry ride.
The Boat came into being due to local demand for a trailerable dinghy,capable of handling rough seas, big enough for four anglers yet small enough to easily launch and retrieve by one angler.
This has been made possible because GGF have liased with a leading trailer manufacturer who have created a
" Falkland Fisher Roller Coaster Easy Launch Trailer ".
The Boat has superb handling and lateral stability and with speeds attained of over 30 knots with a 60hp outboard fitted ,it has a real turn of speed to get out to fishing marks or into shore quickly if the weather deteriorates!
Dave Lewis of "SEA ANGLER" RECENTLY WROTE
"At first glance you can see this is a boat that has been designed with the serious angler in mind . I can sum up the Falkland Fisher in one word- exhilarating" !
"This really is a cracking little package that offers a superb combination of the practicality of a serious angling boat with a high level of top end performance"
Dave Barham of "BOAT FISHING MONTHLY" RECENTLY WROTE after visiting us at our stand at the Southampton Boat Show.
"The boat has been designed by serious boat anglers and as such is packed full of exciting and functional ideas." "It was great to finally step on one and you get an awful lot of fishing space" "We'll definately be doing a full on test soon !,"
The Falkland Fisher 500 has some surprisingly innovative features which come as standard !
Polycarbonate windows ,in bronze,are bolted over the GRP to prevent rogue waves pushing them in, essential if fishing over sandbanks or in shallow water . This is a standard feature on all Falkland Fishers.
We have recently created a newly designed Bridge made of 316 stainless steel to mount all your navigational ariels, GPS receivers and Lights, solar panels etc.Certainly not your average product which is on general sale, It really stands out with it's practical, robust, style and is another well thought out , quality feature, synonymous with the Falkland Fisher Brand of fast , trailerable boats.
A quality Houdini Window is also a standard feature which is totally watertight and far superior to any moulded GRP access hatch which is the system still sadly favoured by so many of our competitors!
This totally watertight / draughtproof hatch allows access to the enormous self draining anchor locker ,which is big enough to take all your warp / chain retreival buoy etc and also to stand in !
Another Falkland Fisher 500 Package ready for delivery!
The Falkland Fisher 500 has many improved safety features compared to the MK1 version, including a raised cuddy and increased freeboard all round.There are new internal mouldings, increased buoyancy and with a commercial Hull layup as standard,The Falkland Fisher 500 really sets the pace and lasts it!
The built in moulded anchor locker is massive ! Ideal for keeping warp / anchor , retreival buoy etc out of the way and off the main deck or seating area .
This is self draining .
Quality stainless steel heavy duty Bow Roller and
5" sampson post also come as standard, unlike the majority of our competitors who use cheap, imported plastic fittings etc to maximise profits and sacrifice Build Quality!
Our heavy duty PVC Fendering is second to none ! Complete with Stainless Steel End Caps .
Compare ours to our rivals !
They don't come near to us with quality !
There 's plenty of head room in the Falkland Fisher 500 which incorporates a cuddy big enough to sit in, whatever your size, and escape the elements.
A cushion set is available to improve comfort and is worth every penny when at sea all day!
A Baulkhead with a lockable door is available as an extra (standard on the Premier) and is ideal if you want to keep tackle, equipment etc on your boat under lock & key.
Visibility is not greatly impaired when seated at the helm as a polycarbonate window is incorporated directly above the console . There is also a window fitted into the port side baulkhead, to further aid visibility.
This is the deck space looking from the cuddy towards the stern.
For a 5 metre (16ft 5") fast fishing boat , there really is loads of room
for up to four anglers . A fixed fuel tank option can easily be incorporated at manufacture, underneath the floor and will hold 100 ltrs.
A rear moulded seat is yet another standard feature. It utilises space and enables the other anglers on board to sit in comfort while travelling to the fishing grounds.
This is easily removed in seconds for increased fishing space ! It fits under the engine well in front of the fuel tank, out of the way and not taking up valuable Deck space.
It can easily be pulled out and re- fitted for travelling to and from fishing marks.
A purpose built locker is fitted into the moulded steering console to accommodate mobile phone's ,
keys, money etc .This is removable . The second man's seat showing the built in fire extinguisher and rod tubes built into the hull side which are a great touch !
Lockable , watertight stowage lockers are fitted port & starboard sides into the moulded bunkboxes and also the steering console which houses the batteries.
This gives loads of dry storage space - essential on any boat this size .Under the swivel helmsman seat , another open stowage area is built in .
The Falkland Fisher 500 incorporates quality stainless steel rear sampson posts 4" instead of conventional cleats . This makes life far easier when securing ropes / fenders etc ,
and really do look the part !
The large engine well means that the Falkland Fisher 500 can easily accommodate twin engines ! This is an important factor when deciding which boat to buy as it gives more options on use etc and is something that the majority of boatbuilders seem to have forgotten!
( see Falkland Premier web page for pictures )
A non slip floor finished in dark grey gel coat is a hard wearing standard feature
that is essential in a fishing boat .
A Bilge pump and livebaitwell tank is now fitted as standard. The size of the tank, makes it ideal for mackerel as well as sandeels.
All Boats are built using the very latest hi-tech materials which are all Lloyds approved .The Boat is built incorporating an english oak hard wood keel ,this is totally encapsulated in GRP for 100% protection, ideal if a keel band is reqd .This also gives the boat exceptional longitudinal strength. Buoyancy is present throughout , rendering the vessel virtually unsinkable . The steering console has a spacious feel to it with plenty of room for electronics to be fitted .The steering position is perfect for standing or sitting .It's your choice !
The floor area incorporates an underfloor foam sandwich between two laminated skins and a Hardwood Ply floor which is fibreglassed and sealed, prior to the application of the non slip gelcoat . The bow also has buoyancy built in which increases strength and suppresses wave slap noise at anchor .
A portable fuel tank can be located in a purpose built hold below the engine well or a tank incorporated under the floor as a fixed fuel tank option. A Fuel Filter / Water Seperator , which is bolted through the engine well is another standard feature on ALL Falkland Fishers and is a great piece of kit , ensuring that your engine receives the cleanest fuel possible!
There's still plenty of room for the bilge pump.The batteries are fitted in the steering console well away from the fuel ( for safety ) .
For any specific requirements , please ask ! it's no trouble!
Delivery can be arranged throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe.POA
2010 Standard colours : Blue Hull ,White Deck
Length 16ft 5" ( 5m)
Beam 6ft 11" ( 2.1m)
Freeboard 30" (0.75m)
Draft 12" (0.3m)
Weight Ex Trailer & Engine approx 500kg
Boat conforms to CE Category C suitable for four anglers.
GGF recommend up to a max 80hp single engine long shaft or Twin 40 HP engines standard shaft (due to the Hull configuration).
Falkland Fisher Boats come with a 3 year Hull Structural Warranty
MERCURY, MARINER & HONDA Outboards.
CLH Galvanised Boat Trailers.
GB Galvanised Boat Trailers.