Micke_W
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Hi
How is the quality on the Bavaria 400 and newer S40 model?
How is the quality on the Bavaria 400 and newer S40 model?
Bavaria S40, 400
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Sticky Fingers
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Well I've got an S40 as you know. 'Quality' is subjective. It's very well made in a factory from standard bits. Nothing has broken or fallen off. Everything is easy to get to for maintenance, it's been reliable in every way. The joinery fits well. Choice of components is good. It's good value. Handles very well. So I'd say the quality is excellent, for me.
But if you're asking, 'does the interior look like a [sunseeker / fairline / azimut / princess]' or 'will this handle a cross channel in a F8' or 'does this have gold plated taps', or whatever, then no to all of those. It's a product built to meet a price point.
But if you're asking, 'does the interior look like a [sunseeker / fairline / azimut / princess]' or 'will this handle a cross channel in a F8' or 'does this have gold plated taps', or whatever, then no to all of those. It's a product built to meet a price point.
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ontheplane
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For me, quality is somethings durability and fitness for purpose - so from the above, its not broken at all (so durability is there) and it does what you'd expect a boat of that size to do, so fitness for purpose is there....
To me, gold plated taps would come under "Fit and finish" which are way more subjective.
To me, gold plated taps would come under "Fit and finish" which are way more subjective.
Micke_W
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I am looking at princess V39 compared to the Bavaria S40/400. And as you say the interior stands them apart but looks like you get a lot of boat on the S40 and it is available as a Coope with glasdoors.
How is the sound isolation on the S40, does it rattle?
How is the sound isolation on the S40, does it rattle?
Sticky Fingers
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Well mine's a Hardtop not a Coupe. Noise under way is all about the engine / superchargers/ turbos exhaust noise, the soundproofing isn't fantastic plus of course the open deck saloon with the engines just behind you makes sound proofing difficult. The Coupe with the doors shut would be quieter. Had some squeaks from the big sunroof when it's partly open but nothing is loose that's not supposed to be. Doors and drawers all latch shut securely. 'Rattles' - no.
Micke_W
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Sclala what engines do you have on your S40?
Sticky Fingers
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2x D4/300 with DPH legs. WOT is about 32kts with a clean boat. It's not really underpowered, but I'd not want to go any lower. The cost delta to the D6/400 was massive.
One benefit of the smaller D4s is that the engine room feels very spacious!
Micke_W
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Really cheap with Mercruiser 2x6.2MPI but the D4 much more expensive
Sticky Fingers
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Yes the Mercruiser isn't a big seller. Don't know where you are but petrol in the UK is expensive compared to diesel and many places don't stock it. Was about Euro50k plus VAT extra for the D4s over the Mercruisers, and another 20 odd for the D6.