If you are embarking on a fishing trip in Ireland, it is important to choose the right type of boat for the trip. There is a wide range of different types of fishing boats in Ireland to choose from and the different kinds have various advantages depending on what you are looking for.

Open Fishing Boat

This type of fishing boat is ideal for fishing trips on a calm day. One of the main advantages of open fishing boats is that they feature more space than other types of fishing boats, meaning that you can take a group of people along on the fishing trip to share the fun. Open fishing boats also offer enhanced visibility and do not swing around when they catch the breeze. Open fishing boats can also be used for lake fishing, which makes them very versatile all-rounders. This type of boat is also light enough to launch easily and tow behind a car.

Irish Cuddy

The cuddy is a special shelter that sits on the front of an Irish fishing boat to provide protection from the rain and sunshine. The great thing about the Irish cuddy is that it also provides an extra space out of the elements where people can eat, take a nap or engage in a wide range of other types of activities. It is usually open in the back to provide free and easy access from the cockpit of the boat, while it also features a door that can be locked. The steering is most commonly located on the outside of the cuddy as well as the forward controls belonging to the engine of the boat.

Irish Cabin Boat

A cabin typically takes up a bit more space than a cuddy and is becoming less popular on modern Irish fishing boats. However, cabins tend to be a bit more comfortable than a cuddy as they feature sating padded with cushions that can be converted into sleeping b berths.