If you normally suffer badly from a cross wind blowing you off your finger as you reverse in you can setup a long rope off the pole at the end of the finger so as you back in your crew grab that rope and walk forward along the boat towards the bow as you back into the berth. They can hold the nose up to the finger whilst you control the stern.  If you are on your own a lot you can run a long rope from stern to bow on your boat and clip the pole rope onto that when you get the stern in so that the pole rope runs forward along the long rope as you reverse in. Won't be easy to set up on every boat but will be OK on many.

Been reading this thread with interest, even if it’s an older one, but any one out there have any knowledge on pelin libertys.... thinking of getting into a launch, this would be my first one, like the look of the liberty... got 11m one in mind..
Any thoughts on these boats would be appreciated...

I wouldn't buy petrol.

A few reasons...Cost. My 8,5 glass Boat with a 200 Volvo has the same fuel cost to go to the garden patch for a fish as my mates 5.3 tinnie with a 90 4 stroke.. when we tested it a few years ago it was $80.00 each.

Availability. All fuel docks have diesel not all have petrol.

Safety.

Legs are fine if looked after which I do myself and it's pretty inexpensive. Not sure what happens if you have someone do the work but I trust myself and like to know how it all functions etc. Which one are you would be the question, do it yourself or pay?

In terms of costs a moored boat is getting more expensive to own with increased mooring charges and inspections etc. You don't need a trailer which saves some back but I have noticed costs going up incl hard stand. I have a haulout trailer and bring mine home each winter for a month or two which is sweet!

As things get busier the advantage of going down to the ramp and just needing a park for my truck and not a trailer and walking past all the carnage with my dingy is growing. Also I can fish alone at will in a big safe boat and sleep away when I like.

Try to stick to a single engine and get as small a boat as will work for your needs will keep costs down.

I always liked the boats Tagit suggested and would add the Genises profish to the mix but they don't come up often, that's my dream boat for N.Z in terms of cockpit, size, layout etc but I am not a flyingbridge fan so in the minority there...

If you look at every boat you can you will get some pretty good momentum so that when you eventually see the correct boat for your use it will just jump out at you and boom you will know the market etc and buy a boat with confidence.

I started out looking at larger launches and in the end went smaller and simpler and paid about $55k for a low hrs boat that I could bend to my will over time, which I have done.

Thanks for the replies already, not worried about old thread, the boat I’m looking at is 11m 220hp ford turbo diesel on shaft, built by Nelson boatbuilders...
I’m just asking about how they go in seaworthiness and what problems to look out for..
I have come to understand it’s going to be more cost than my trailer boat...
It’s just cheaper than buying a Bach...

Dd glassed

If it is the one on Trade Me for 79k, from the photos it looks like a lot of boat for the money.

I had a quick look at the TM advert too. First thing I would say is windows, windows, windows! Decent chance of finding leaks and rot around those windows if they haven't been maintained well. Cockpit is a bit small as some of these older boats tend to have. You spend a lot of time in the cockpit hanging out, BBQing, fishing etc. Upside is more interior space though. Those storage locker/side seats in the cockpit might be a PIAwhen you have a few people fishing.

Thanks so much for your replies guys....
It’s a big leap....

I'd love to know costs of engine maintenance, like are volvos more expensive to maintain over another type?

When the time comes for me purchasing a launch, I'd do a diesel maintenance course. Has anyone done this and was it advantageous?

Hi SaltyC

I know this is an old thread, but I'm looking for advice from some more experienced heads. My wife and I bought Legacy in late 2021 and were berthed just along the pier from you for a while. We moved to Gulf Harbour for logistical reasons, which was a bit sad because we really liked the neighbours. 

I'd really like to talk to other Corsair owners about their experiences and maybe even have a look at what modifications and improvements have been made. We haven't done too much to Legacy yet. We've had a bow-thruster installed and I've refitted most of the heavier electrical switching and cabling. I'll get to the smaller stuff when I can find a trained ferret to trace where all the electric string goes once it disappears behind the lining... 

One particular area of interest is the helm position. It's a bit embarrassing to be nearly 60 and to need a booster seat. I've raised the seating by 150mm and am about to move the wheel and totally rebuild the console when I get some extension hydraulic hoses made. It would be great to see what anyone else has done in this area.

We're really loving the boat, although it's been interesting getting used to a single stern drive after a lifetime of twin straight shafts and biiiig rudders. We just managed a few days away, dodging logs in the gulf. We had hoped for a couple of weeks, but the weather put paid to that.

I know this forum is fishing focussed - can you suggest any fora that might be a better place for talking Corsairs?

I'd keen to hear from you.

Cheers,
Tony "Water Rat" P