Up till year 1930 all the Fishermen had was their FISHER COTE about 15 feet in length and powered by Oar and Sail . In year 1931 , which must have been a Good Fishing Year , some the Fishermen got their Boats fitted with Inboard Englines for the First Time with a few feet added on to such lucky fishermen . Duffs of Drumany Ardboe specialised in this Great step forward and fitted many as the years passed . Usually A FORD Engine second hand of a certain type . Up to Present Year 2002 English Law Proscribes the Boats not to be any longer than 26 feet . No Government Grant is a Fisherman Dares build his new boat any longer than this. There are Few Boats above the Limit . Sort of an Extension of Penal Law The £5 Horse .