Chae_73
Active member
It's been over 20 years since I last set foot in a boat show, and things seem to have changed considerably in terms of who is still around, and what kind of boats they are making.
A few low volume "luxury" builders still seem to be making fairly traditional or conservative boats, but I'm struggling to see anyone making the kind of mid market cruising boats that used to be reasonably well represented. Or is it just that "things have moved on", and a 34' boat with twin wheels, wide stern and huge "swimming platform" is really ideal for cruising uk waters?
I guess the fact that so many builders have give bust largely answers the question about what has happened and why, but nonetheless, interested in people's views (in case i win the lottery and can afford a new boat )
A few low volume "luxury" builders still seem to be making fairly traditional or conservative boats, but I'm struggling to see anyone making the kind of mid market cruising boats that used to be reasonably well represented. Or is it just that "things have moved on", and a 34' boat with twin wheels, wide stern and huge "swimming platform" is really ideal for cruising uk waters?
I guess the fact that so many builders have give bust largely answers the question about what has happened and why, but nonetheless, interested in people's views (in case i win the lottery and can afford a new boat )