boat review

  • Galatea K 112 boat review

    Galatea K 112 boat review

    17th January 2024

    This impressive new shellfish catamaran for Orkney combines a Gerry Smyth-built hull and Marvig Boatyard fit-out. Our review of Galatea K 112… The recent arrival of the newest addition to the static-gear fleet in Orkney was a proud moment for…

  • Boat review: Altaire LK 429

    Boat review: Altaire LK 429

    18th September 2023

    State-of-the-art Karstensens build joins Shetland pelagic fleet Karstensens Skibsvaerft handed over yard number 469, the 79.95m Altaire LK 429, to the Altaire Fishing Company on 29 June. The new vessel, which was named in Skagen at the end of May,…

  • First look boat review: Copious LK 985

    First look boat review: Copious LK 985

    20th March 2023

    The first of two identical Shetland sisterships, the new stern trawler Copious was custom-built for a fishery where seakeeping and catch quality are paramount By Peter Johnson A Shetland fishing partnership took delivery in January of the first of two…

SUBSCRIBE & SAVE!

Subscribe to Fishing News magazine today; never miss an issue and save 55%!