The Orkney Pilot House 27 has an enviable reputation for sea keeping. Developed by Orkney and Nelson designers TT Boat Designs, the hull features a generous waterline length and free board. This combined with a heavy displacement endows the 27 with a sure footedness in a seaway not found in many boats of even greater size. The open plan wheelhouse is spacious and airy with alloy framed toughened glass windows giving commanding all round vision for the helmsman as well as great views from the dinette and galley. The dinette is a comfortable place to dine and relax and can easily be converted into a berth for the night. Forward of the wheelhouse and to starboard is an enclosed toilet compartment with full standing headroom. Opposite and to Port is a good size hanging locker whilst forward is a spacious two berth cabin with table and double berth. The wheelhouse leads to the self- draining cockpit with safe deep coamings and a transom door to aft bathing platform. With classic lines and an elegant interior blended with a workmanlike layout, robust fittings and strong construction, the Pilot House 27 is a proper motor cruiser in the Nelson tradition.

The Pilot House 25 model adopts the same long standing principles that Orkney Boats have been so well renowned for over the years, including a robust seaworthy design with uncompromised sea keeping skills. Whether the boat is to be used for serious passage making or simply for coastal cruising the Orkney Pilot House 25 has this versatility. Like her sister ship the Orkney Nelson 27, the new 25 has been developed to comply with RCD category B and to be capable of meeting MCA commercial craft requirements with little modification. The wide beamed hull features convex panels with fine sections forward developing into a moderate dead rise V aft: This results in a boat that is easy to drive & stable in following seas. Even in more difficult conditions the Orkney 25 will remain comfortable and safely get you home. With a range of different engine options up to 240hp the emphasis has, much like with previous models, been on ensuring good all round performance whilst keeping the boat economical to run. The elegantly styled wheelhouse combines the traditional Orkney ‘work boat’ image with a sleeker, more modern profile on the water.

Originally developed from the highly regarded Day Angler 19+, the Pilot house 20 is now in its fourth generation and continues to be a popular size model in the range with both Cruisers and Fishermen alike. With a generous beam along the waterline spray chines it offers good stability without a significant increase in wetted surface. The hull features a reasonably deep forefoot with fine forward sections and pronounced flare developing into a moderate V aft. The resulting shape, combined with a moderate beam/length ratio, results in a dry, comfortable ride in rough seas. The fully moulded cockpit has safe high coamings and is self draining with useful stowage under hinged lids. Wide side decks with practical 'angled-in' toe rails and pilot style coach roof handrails make going forward to the foredeck simple and secure. The wheelhouse offers commanding all round views from a forward facing Helm and Co Pilot seat.

Big and powerful, the 592 is designed to run offshore in comfort. The Nelson heritage becomes apparent in the way the hull handles rough water with ease whilst the 27” interior freeboard and self draining cockpit add to the feeling of safety and security. There is the option of a folding dodger or GRP cuddy to keep the elements at bay. The purposeful steering console fitted with no feedback steering has plenty of space for electronics and useful stowage underneath. Elsewhere there is an abundance of locker space. Combining 27 knot performance, superb sea keeping and handling with stability both at rest and when underway the 592 is a market leader for this sized hull.

The 522 is the perfect choice for those seeking a boat that is tough, safe and versatile. The easily driven hull lines ensure good performance and excellent economy with modest sized outboards, whilst the deep forefoot and modified V sections give a dry and comfortable ride in a seaway. The deep self draining cockpit and stable hull form inspire confidence when cruising offshore as do the solid sensibly sized deck fittings and moulded in non slip surfaces. Other features include no feedback steering, under floor vented fuel locker with a gas strutted lid, battery stowage with hinged lid and inset coamings combined with 26” interior freeboard plus plenty of uncluttered cockpit space. Overall dimensions are compact enough to make the 522 simple to park on the drive or in the garden. With the optional Orkney multi roller trailer, launching and recovery is a simple single handed operation. With speeds of up to 26 knots and superb sea keeping characteristics the 522 is hard to beat.

 Whilst compact and light enough to be towed behind a family car on an unbraked trailer, the 452 is no lightweight when it comes to seakeeping. The Nelson influenced hull design gives sure footed handling in testing conditions. Pronounced V in the flared forward sections ensures a soft ride and plenty of beam aft combined with moderate V make for stability under way and at rest. The monocoque deck is bonded to the hull and backbone resulting in a rigid high strength to weight structure. There is a solid and practical steering console with stowage under and plenty of space for electronics. The aft seats provide stowage for two fuel tanks and between them there is a neat semi concealed plinth for the battery. Launching and recovery is simple and hassle free, made even easier with the optional Orkney multi roller trailer.

The Fastliner 19 is an ideal harbour launch for the family aswell as being designed to run offshore. This easily driven hull ensures good performance and economy with modest sized outboards. The first choice for keen fisherman who benefit from the large open plan cockpit and tiller steer option. Drifting comfortably and lying well at anchor. Like her smaller sister the Longliner 16, she offers the choice of different seating configurations tailored to your exact requirements. As standard the Fastliner 19 has a spacious ‘self draining’ open plan cockpit with an option for a Folding spray dodger or GRP cuddy, along with either a centre or side mounted steering console.

The Longliner design is a true classic, equally popular with those looking for a family harbour launch as it is with those looking for a desirable and robust fishing boat. The Longliner is the first choice for keen fisherman who appreciate the great sea keeping characteristics and long keel, enabling comfortable drifting and for it to lie well at anchor. Yet it still remains remarkably easy to beach launch and retrieve singlehandedly. The Longliner comes with both canopy and cuddy options with the added benefit of optional seating configurations tailored to your exact requirements.