Aquador 25c

[BlackMagic]

Has anyone any experience of these? Sorta thinking of one as an occasional weekender but mostly a year round day boat. Any thoughts (well almost any) would be appreciated. Perhaps I should be looking at something similar instead? I would like a Botnia Targa but prices are a little steep!! Thanks in advance folks.

 

[jonnybuoy]

Has anyone any experience of these? Sorta thinking of one as an occasional weekender but mostly a year round day boat. Any thoughts (well almost any) would be appreciated. Perhaps I should be looking at something similar instead? I would like a Botnia Targa but prices are a little steep!! Thanks in advance folks.

I had an Aquador 23DC as my first boat for 3 years. It was superb. Great scandilooligan build quality. Only praise for it. Jon.

 

[Nautorius]

Has anyone any experience of these? Sorta thinking of one as an occasional weekender but mostly a year round day boat. Any thoughts (well almost any) would be appreciated. Perhaps I should be looking at something similar instead? I would like a Botnia Targa but prices are a little steep!! Thanks in advance folks.

Not had a 25C, but had the 23HT which i absolutely loved! The 25C is an original design and is more utilitarian than the newer models. However post 2002 will be well bilt and I think they had a facelift in 2003. Better locker liners etc.

Great boat for the money, not as comfortable for cruising but better on the sea.

Paul

 

[whisper]

Has anyone any experience of these? Sorta thinking of one as an occasional weekender but mostly a year round day boat. Any thoughts (well almost any) would be appreciated. Perhaps I should be looking at something similar instead? I would like a Botnia Targa but prices are a little steep!! Thanks in advance folks.

Look at SB for a cheaper version of a Botnia - good boats if perhaps not quite up to the solid standard of the Targa.
Is the Aquador that much cheaper than the Botnia?
Our Targa 25 is definitely a 2+very small2 so only really suitable for 2 adults and at a push 2 young kids. But it's hugely practical and great fun.
Actually, the new version may not be quite so restricted, accom. wise.

Get your name down on Wessex Marine's waiting list for used examples!!

 

[Tremlett 15]

My brother had from new a 26HT until last year, a great boat; as said before make sure its the "newer" built ones, the earlier ones built in RoI dont seem to have the same build quality.

 

[no28]

had the 23HT which i absolutely loved!

Paul

That very boat, which I also absolutely loved is now up for sale, (deposit paid on new boat yesterday) pm me if interested.

 

[BlackMagic]

thanks folks
"Look at SB for a cheaper version of a Botnia"..SB? can you expand a bit on that for me please?

 

[sundancer9000]

aquadore 25c

A good river boat, thats what they are built for. I had one for a test run in a force 4 sea and can report that it was very 'boaty' actually unstable. i had to play the trim tabs like a piano. Good boat for a canal other than that forget it.
An attractive looking wee unit but useless in anything other than a river flat calm environment.

 

[whisper]

thanks folks
"Look at SB for a cheaper version of a Botnia"..SB? can you expand a bit on that for me please?

SB are another Finnish mfr. who had/has the same agent in the UK as Botnia, namely Wessex Marine at Salterns Marina in Poole/Sandbanks. Think all SBs are shaft driven.

 

[whisper]

A good river boat, thats what they are built for. I had one for a test run in a force 4 sea and can report that it was very 'boaty' actually unstable. i had to play the trim tabs like a piano. Good boat for a canal other than that forget it.
An attractive looking wee unit but useless in anything other than a river flat calm environment.

Mmmm!! I don't think that's what the various tester's conclusions said. Also, it can't be suitable for canals as it hasn't got rope fenders!!

 

[sundancer9000]

aquadore 25c

Mmmm!! I don't think that's what the various tester's conclusions said. Also, it can't be suitable for canals as it hasn't got rope fenders!!

Then it cannot be considered for sea as it has no seakeeping qualities.

 

[Nautorius]

That very boat, which I also absolutely loved is now up for sale, (deposit paid on new boat yesterday) pm me if interested.

Thanks Bob,

But a bit small for around Gibraltar....also got two boats already. Glad you enjoyed her..

Paul

 

[BlackMagic]

"SB are another Finnish mfr" thanks whisper