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Learn about the definition, characteristics, history, and evolution of pilot house boats. Explore the , maintenance and repair, safety tips, and popular destinations for these versatile boats. Find the perfect pilot house boat for your next adventure.

What is a Pilot House Boat?

Pilot house boats, also known as pilothouse or wheelhouse boats, are a type of watercraft that feature an enclosed cabin or deckhouse located on the main deck. This distinctive design provides a sheltered area for the helm station, offering increased visibility and protection from the elements.

Definition and Characteristics

The pilot house of a boat typically includes a helm station with navigational instruments, controls, and seating for the captain and crew. It is designed to provide a degree view of the surroundings, allowing for better navigation and maneuverability. The enclosed cabin offers protection from wind, rain, and sun, making it ideal for extended cruising or fishing trips.

One of the key characteristics of a pilot house boat is its elevated position compared to the rest of the vessel. This elevation provides a cl

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The Pilothouse 25 model adopts the same longstanding principles that Orkney are well renowned for

Including a robust seaworthy design with uncompromised sea keeping skills

Price starting from

£, Including VAT

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£, Including VAT (Including engine)

Sleek lines and elegant interior

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 kraftig seaworthy design with uncompromised sea keeping skills. Whether the boat is to be used for serious passage making with twin engines or simply for coastal cruising with a single engine, 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. Wit

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Best pilothouse boats: 12 of the best boats for year-round adventures

In the last few years, we’ve noticed an explosion of interest in adventure boats that you can use all year round. Here’s our pick of the best pilothouse boats on the market right now…

From Axopar to Viggo, the new boat market seems to be overflowing with pilothouse boats right now and the appeal isn’t hard to fathom.

With enclosed wheelhouses that offer great all-round visibility as well as protection from the elements, the best pilothouse boats have outgrown their Scandinavian roots.

Yards from Italy and Turkey are getting in on the action too, and we’ve recently experienced the joys of boating around the Seychelles in a pilothouse boat.

If you’re looking to try this style of boating, read on for our essential guide to the most exciting pilothouse boats on the market right now…

12 of the best pilothouse boats

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