Lobster Pot Hauler

[Elton]

Posted on behalf of a site visitor:

 

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I have been trying to source a pot hauler for lobster pots which would be used on a casual basis (ie not commercially).

 

Are you aware of a uk dealer? Could you advise contact details please?

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[Elton]

Just had this in by email:

 

LEYGUARD Limited

Grove Works

West Road

BRIDPORT

Dorset

DT6 5JT

United Kingdom

 

Telephone: 01308 456232

 

Fax............... 01308 458101

 

e-mail address:. leyguardlimited@btinternet.com

[Jim Roper]

There used to be a device that fitted on the top of a Seagull outboard motor flywheel.

 

[ 29. February 2004, 08:39 AM: Message edited by: Jim Roper ]

[Alan Taylor]

Elton:

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Try getting hold of the fishing news, it is a commercial fishermans weekly or there is usually fishing gear for sale (google search) on used fishing boats for sale.

 

Bit of advice, don't go out alone and don't make a string of pots when you first start, use single pots until you get the hang of it. If there is a crabber near to you ask if you can crew for him for a day or 2.

 

Cheers

 

Alan

[Salar]

Commercial pot haulers are a bit clunky - and pricey. A quick search found some "sport" models from Canadian and US suppliers who can probably export to the UK. However I expect it would be cheaper to rig a capstan to a suitable electic motor on a DIY basis for a small boat. Or try a boat jumble for a secondhand anchor winch.