Leeward 18

Boat Angling - everything welcome. The opinions expressed here are those of the private individuals, and we accept no responsibility or liability.

Moderator: JimC

Message
Author
Bullhuss
SAI Lug Worm
Posts: 8
Joined: Sun Dec 14, 2008 8:01 pm
Favourite Rod: Abu conlon pro
Favourite Reel: shimano torium
Favourite Fish: Huss

Leeward 18

#1 Post by Bullhuss »

Lads, any of you guys got one of these boats, or been out to sea in one. See one for sale on donedeal, just want a bit of feedback. Thanks ..
Entries now open for the All Ireland Shore Cod Championships on November 29th hosted by Sea Angling Ireland SAC

User avatar
steyrman
SAI Sea Dog!
Posts: 473
Joined: Mon Sep 15, 2008 8:36 pm
Favourite Rod: conoflex
Favourite Reel: saltist 30
Favourite Fish: megrim
Location: anywhere i can fish
Has thanked: 15 times
Been thanked: 10 times

Re: Leeward 18

#2 Post by steyrman »

seen on in kilmore 2 years ago fine boat big snout on it decent wheelhouse think there was on fishing cork small boats as well i have seen the one on donedeal bit over priced imo
User avatar
JimC
Moderator
Posts: 3084
Joined: Wed Jan 29, 2003 5:18 pm
Location: Cork
Has thanked: 223 times
Been thanked: 888 times

Re: Leeward 18

#3 Post by JimC »

The leeward is a great sea keeper. I've been on the cuddy version, not the biggest beam but stable. I've seen the wheelhouse version, looks a sturdy boat.
Bullhuss
SAI Lug Worm
Posts: 8
Joined: Sun Dec 14, 2008 8:01 pm
Favourite Rod: Abu conlon pro
Favourite Reel: shimano torium
Favourite Fish: Huss

Re: Leeward 18

#4 Post by Bullhuss »

They do seem to be a sturdy boat, well built, would like to know what they are like at anchor, on the drift and in bad weather.
User avatar
twinkle
SAI Megalodon!
Posts: 1490
Joined: Sat Mar 28, 2009 5:07 pm
Has thanked: 115 times
Been thanked: 136 times

Re: Leeward 18

#5 Post by twinkle »

think willie is right. a bit ott on the price look at this one. http://jeanneau.apolloduck.ie/feature.phtml?id=192327
User avatar
shamoo0804
SAI Megalodon!
Posts: 1798
Joined: Sun Feb 17, 2008 8:43 pm
Location: Dublin
Has thanked: 28 times
Been thanked: 18 times

Re: Leeward 18

#6 Post by shamoo0804 »

think willie is right. a bit ott on the price look at this one. http://jeanneau.apolloduck.ie/feature.phtml?id=192327
No engine on that boat though :wink:

Some reading here on peoples opinions of the leeward 18......

http://www.worldseafishing.com/forums/a ... 19845.html

and here

http://www.worldseafishing.com/forums/s ... php?t=5450

New one here with spec sheet

http://www.ambleboat.co.uk/documents/Le ... lhouse.pdf

Return to “Boat Angling Q&A / Forum”