catamaran

  • 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…

  • MCA issues continue to delay new-build catamaran

    MCA issues continue to delay new-build catamaran

    14th December 2022

    Isle of Wight fisherman Geoff Blake, who was forced to pause the build process on his new 10m Cheetah Marine catamaran last month, is still waiting for the MCA’s decision on fuel tank regulations, reports Andy Read. His letter to…

  • New Issue: Fishing News 16.05.19

    New Issue: Fishing News 16.05.19

    14th May 2019

    This week in Fishing News you will find: – Discards ban probe – Catapult catamaran Onward arrives at Peterhead – May dodges CFP departure date assurance – ‘She/her’ to become ‘it’? – Irish minister supports scientific advice on protecting angel…

  • 500 Cheetah catamarans and still going strong

    500 Cheetah catamarans and still going strong

    4th April 2019

    Cheetah Marine, based at Ventnor on the Isle of Wight, has sold over 500 Cheetah catamarans since the well-known boatbuilding company was established. John Periam reports It was 28 years ago that Sean Strevens designed and built his first 6.2m…

  • Venturer: New design of Cheetah Marine potting catamaran

    Venturer: New design of Cheetah Marine potting catamaran

    25th October 2017

    Since Fishing News last visited Ventnor Haven Fishery on the Isle of Wight (11 February, 2016), for various reasons, four full-time boats have ceased fishing, leaving only the two Ventnor Haven boats working there now, reports John Periam. Above: Mooring up…

  • Boat of the week 28 April : Our Sharon SH 7

    Boat of the week 28 April : Our Sharon SH 7

    16th May 2016

    Each Week We’ll Be Bringing You Our Boat Of The Week Taken From Fishing News Name: Our Sharon SH 7 LOA: 9.95m Built: Blyth Workcats Ltd  Canvey Island  Essex  2009 Type: Fast potter Home port: Scarborough We’ll be back next…

  • Isobella M – new 12m potting catamaran

    Isobella M – new 12m potting catamaran

    6th April 2016

    The new 12m catamaran Isobella M BM 220 started potting from Bridlington last week, reports David Linkie Owned by Karl and Jenny Price and named after their eight-year-old twins, Blake Michael and Brooke Isobella, the new shellfish boat Isobella M…

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