Coulam 16 Defender

The Coulam 16 is a single skin GRP simulated clinker boat.  It is aimed at the larger waters with its greater freeboard and 6’ beam, giving good seaworthiness in rough conditions and big waves.

The boat provides a high quality lay-up incorporating marine grade plywood and hardwood throughout. 

All fixtures and fittings are of stainless steel, whilst the tough slip resistant draining floor makes it a safe boat in most conditions.

The thwarts are set high in the boat to give a more comfortable and commanding fishing position, resulting in less cramping of angler’s knees and ensuring the angler remains comfortable throughout the whole day.

Specification

LENGTH 16’ (4.88m)

BEAM 6’ (1.83m)

DRAFT 12” (0.3m)

CAPACITY Cat C – 3 persons (225kg) / Max Load 300kg

OUTBOARD – electric / petrol up to 10hp

BOAT ONLY 420kg

Standard Features

AFT THWART set forward of the transom allows the angler to sit astride, giving greater comfort whilst fishing without elbows hitting the engine during casting and retrieving

BRASS DRAIN PLUG can be removed whilst out of the water for winter storage and for cleaning

CE MARKED (category ‘C’)

HAND OPERATED BILGE PUMP removes water from the bilge at the stern collected from the self-draining floor

PVR GUNWALES – heavy duty D section rubber for increased impact resistance and reduced maintenance

HARDWOOD SEATS are easily maintained and give a quality nautical look.  Most removable boat seats fit onto the thwarts

LARGE BEAM gives good stability whilst anglers net fish or change places

LONG KEEL designed for slow square drift

LOW STEP IN THE BOW gives ease of entry and exit either from pontoon or shore, particularly for the less able bodied.  It also maintains buoyancy in the front of the boat

MARINE GRADE GRP AND GEL-COATS, all Lloyds approved , BS1088 marine grade plywood, 316 stainless steel and quality Sapele hardwood used throughout

NO FLOOR BOARDS provide easy cleaning between shifts and prevents nipping of expensive fly lines

SLIP RESISTANT FLOOR for underfoot grip when wet or covered with fish slime

GALVANISED ROWLOCKS

STAINLESS STEEL MOORING EYES strong enough to be used for lifting the boat

STAINLESS STEEL TRANSOM PLATE is lipped to prevent slippage of loosely clamped engines

THWARTS ARE SET HIGH so knees are not bent and cramped enabling a full days comfortable fishing

WHITE HULL AND GREY INTERIOR – white hull for osmosis prevention and darker coloured interior cuts down on reflections and harsh light allowing the angler best use of polaroids to observe his quarry

Optional Extras

CUSTOM COLOUR – although we recommend white for resistance to osmosis, value for money and for hiding lime scale, we can supply boats in your choice of colour.  Colour charts are available on request

COVERS are available in durable, non-rotting material.  Three poles ensures water runs off.  They are designed to be put on when the boat is in the water

OARS – 8’ oars are recommended for ocassional use, 9’ for when the boat is mainly rowing

OAR BRACKETS – stainless steel pintel brackets attached to the oars allowing it to sit unrestrained without loss overboard.  Very strong and gives longer life to the oars.  No more lost rowlocks!

KEEL BAND – marine grade, non corrosive aluminium

FOOT REST – fixed or adjustable where rowing is the norm

HARDWOOD PAD to enable the use of an additional electric motor

CUSTOM LAYOUT – the deluxe version offers a choice of seating interior layout, upholstered seats, varnished woodwork and bright polished fittings

DELIVERY anywhere in the UK by separate quotation, or customer collect

OUTBOARDS – we can supply 4-stroke engines or complete electric outboard packages including batteries and chargers and have a traction battery installation for commercial use with sail drive

TRAILERS – either 2 or 4 wheeled fully welded galvanised steel.  Complete with two speed winch, jockey wheel, spare wheel, ratchet strap and lighting board.  750kg axle, un-braked.  Just bring your number plate