TomWGA
New Member
Hello guys, I'm currently looking to upgrade my Fairline Sedan 32 (1979) and am looking at a few options: namely the Antares Serie 9, 9.80 and 10.80 (sadly the Nimbus 380 Commander is out of my price range for now). Budget between £35- 65k maybe a bit more if I get a good price for the old girl.
I'm based at North Fambridge on the Crouch so do lots of river and inshore cruising- crossing the Thames, going up to the other Essex and Suffolk rivers- but would like something that can go further if needed. I boat solo and I like to be out all year round (both away at marinas and at anchor/ on buoy).
Must haves- twin diesel engines, flybridge and decent windscreen wipers. A windscreen demister would be a dream.
I'm not bothered about flat out speed- more reliability, sea keeping in most conditions, and a decent cruise speed (14-18 kts? if needed).
Any one have any thoughts/ experience about what's good what's not on the above boats? Is the 1080 manageable for 1 person- i'm pretty comfortable with the handling- it's more how many marinas cater for 36 foot boats etc? I'm guessing not a problem. And do they hold on the anchor ok with that windage?
Finally, i looked at some boats down in Cornwall this weekend and wondered about the state of the propellers on one of them- will try to attach the pics and get anyone's thoughts on them.
Thanks in advance for any help. Cheers. Tom.
I'm based at North Fambridge on the Crouch so do lots of river and inshore cruising- crossing the Thames, going up to the other Essex and Suffolk rivers- but would like something that can go further if needed. I boat solo and I like to be out all year round (both away at marinas and at anchor/ on buoy).
Must haves- twin diesel engines, flybridge and decent windscreen wipers. A windscreen demister would be a dream.
I'm not bothered about flat out speed- more reliability, sea keeping in most conditions, and a decent cruise speed (14-18 kts? if needed).
Any one have any thoughts/ experience about what's good what's not on the above boats? Is the 1080 manageable for 1 person- i'm pretty comfortable with the handling- it's more how many marinas cater for 36 foot boats etc? I'm guessing not a problem. And do they hold on the anchor ok with that windage?
Finally, i looked at some boats down in Cornwall this weekend and wondered about the state of the propellers on one of them- will try to attach the pics and get anyone's thoughts on them.
Thanks in advance for any help. Cheers. Tom.
