Magnum
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Any model really. Just interested in what kind of problems you had and how they were resolved. Boat location would be useful too. Thanks /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Anyone bought a new Sunseeker in the last 2 years?
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MedDreamer
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Not won over by the Targa 64 then Mark?
Magnum
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It's got some really nice features, but there is competition ...
MedDreamer
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Fun looking though isn't it
Fun looking though isn't it
Magnum
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Sometimes, yes, but having just spent 3 days at 2 shows I'm no nearer making a decision. Going back on Tuesday which could be crunch day /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
mjkinch1
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Both Martyn and I are around at SIBS tuesday if you fancy a quick coffee/beer. Be nice to catch up
Magnum
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Both Martyn and I are around at SIBS tuesday if you fancy a quick coffee/beer. Be nice to catch up
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Excellent. We'll do that /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Both Martyn and I are around at SIBS tuesday if you fancy a quick coffee/beer. Be nice to catch up
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Excellent. We'll do that /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
LordJohn
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Yes, I bought a Manhattan 50 2 years ago and keep her in the South West. I bought her through Sunseeker London and I have been very please with her. Like all new boats, in my experience, she had a few teething troubles but all were attended to very quickly.
I have now completed 250 hours including a two week cruise to Southern Brittany with 4 adults and two 17 year olds on board which worked very well.
Would I buy another Sunseeker? most definitely. The styling and quality are amongst the best in my view.
I have now completed 250 hours including a two week cruise to Southern Brittany with 4 adults and two 17 year olds on board which worked very well.
Would I buy another Sunseeker? most definitely. The styling and quality are amongst the best in my view.
Magnum
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That's good to hear. Is your boat in Torquay? I'm aware of 2 Manhattan 50's there - one of which is named H20 or H3O.
LordJohn
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No, but I know of these and see them regularly.
I should add that the sea keeping is also very good. I have had a few occasions in very big seas which she handled well and is the equal of a Fairline hull which is probably regarded as best in class..
I should add that the sea keeping is also very good. I have had a few occasions in very big seas which she handled well and is the equal of a Fairline hull which is probably regarded as best in class..
Sundays_Child
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Magnum,
In your position I'd seriously consider a year old/perfectly sorted Riva!
In your position I'd seriously consider a year old/perfectly sorted Riva!
PowerYachtBlog
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there is so much to consider I think
for what I hear Magnum say I would definitly consider a Pershing 50 or 56 or 62
Sunseeker are good boats only problem is there too much aft positioned engines which give to much a high rise in front even if helped with tabs down for most of its models
for what I hear Magnum say I would definitly consider a Pershing 50 or 56 or 62
Sunseeker are good boats only problem is there too much aft positioned engines which give to much a high rise in front even if helped with tabs down for most of its models
Coupe
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Sunseeker are good boats only problem is there too much aft positioned engines which give to much a high rise in front even if helped with tabs down for most of its models
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That's very interesting. I took this pic recently and the bottom pic is from Irish dealers website...
Regards,
SV.
Sunseeker are good boats only problem is there too much aft positioned engines which give to much a high rise in front even if helped with tabs down for most of its models
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That's very interesting. I took this pic recently and the bottom pic is from Irish dealers website...
Regards,
SV.
Wiggo
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I know new is nice, but why not let some other prat a) take the hit on depreciation and b) spend a year sorting out the teething problems. OK, so you don't like the fabrics? So change them - it will cost a lot less than losing the VAT on £1m... All IMHO, of course, and not at all influenced by the recent experience of raggie penny pinching.
RogerRat
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Sunseeker are good boats only problem is there too much aft positioned engines which give to much a high rise in front even if helped with tabs down for most of its models
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I have a sneaky feeling that the design team at Sunseeker that have spent 30+ years and countless bucks on designing a flybridge hull may disagree with you! /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
SV's pic show's a boat planing beautifully with minimal wetted surface area on flat water. It may need different trimming into a head sea but that's a diff scenario, surely. Fairlines also plane at that angle btw.
I could agree with you if it a saggy arse dragging behind like some french boats! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Sunseeker are good boats only problem is there too much aft positioned engines which give to much a high rise in front even if helped with tabs down for most of its models
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I have a sneaky feeling that the design team at Sunseeker that have spent 30+ years and countless bucks on designing a flybridge hull may disagree with you! /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
SV's pic show's a boat planing beautifully with minimal wetted surface area on flat water. It may need different trimming into a head sea but that's a diff scenario, surely. Fairlines also plane at that angle btw.
I could agree with you if it a saggy arse dragging behind like some french boats! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
PowerYachtBlog
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the problem with Sunseeker and a lot less with Fairline and Princess
is too much backwards engine and tunnel props
Fairline still keep there engines at 1/3 of the boat so the angle is much better
tunnel props for sure improves handling but not so much as you think bad weather stabilty
in 1995 I made an hour speaking with Sonnino Sorriso of Italcraft fame who invented them TP
btw that picture SV sent is 10+ deg so its pretty scary and even if the wetted surface is reduced there seems to be quite a drag aft
anything more then 5 degrees up is usally not healthy
is too much backwards engine and tunnel props
Fairline still keep there engines at 1/3 of the boat so the angle is much better
tunnel props for sure improves handling but not so much as you think bad weather stabilty
in 1995 I made an hour speaking with Sonnino Sorriso of Italcraft fame who invented them TP
btw that picture SV sent is 10+ deg so its pretty scary and even if the wetted surface is reduced there seems to be quite a drag aft
anything more then 5 degrees up is usally not healthy
MapisM
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I have a sneaky feeling that the design team at Sunseeker that have spent 30+ years and countless bucks on designing a flybridge hull may disagree with you!
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I'm sure they would!
Which doesn't stop us expressing different opinion, otherwise what would be the point of these forums?... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Look at the following pics: on which boat would you rather prefer to cruise?
Not to mention that, if you look at the horizon line, the real angle is even worse (higher) in the first, and better in the second...
Btw, I think that there's more than just weight distribution behind those different behaviours - the hull shape also matters.
In any case, judging just from the pic, for sure all those years and bucks weren't very well invested imho.
And that's regardless of trim tabs position: even without any trim, a planing hull at speed should run much flatter.
I have a sneaky feeling that the design team at Sunseeker that have spent 30+ years and countless bucks on designing a flybridge hull may disagree with you!
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I'm sure they would!
Which doesn't stop us expressing different opinion, otherwise what would be the point of these forums?... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Look at the following pics: on which boat would you rather prefer to cruise?
Not to mention that, if you look at the horizon line, the real angle is even worse (higher) in the first, and better in the second...
Btw, I think that there's more than just weight distribution behind those different behaviours - the hull shape also matters.
In any case, judging just from the pic, for sure all those years and bucks weren't very well invested imho.
And that's regardless of trim tabs position: even without any trim, a planing hull at speed should run much flatter.
mjf
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Eddie Jordan - SoF "Snapper"
Magnum
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Eddie Jordan - SoF "Snapper"
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Forgot about him. I'll call him now ...
Eddie Jordan - SoF "Snapper"
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Forgot about him. I'll call him now ...
PowerYachtBlog
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now the picture Mapis sent underneath
which is a Camuffo C18 is a perfect planning boat at a perfect angle
that for sure is a masterpeace and made for a hull cutom to boat basis as Mapis knows
which is a Camuffo C18 is a perfect planning boat at a perfect angle
that for sure is a masterpeace and made for a hull cutom to boat basis as Mapis knows
