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I went to view some yachts today as I am considering turning part raggie, I had heard as previously mentioned on another thread about the new 40Vison, 44Vison and 50Vision due to be launched later in the year, so thought I would have a look at the present workmanship on the cruiser range. I know there must be some Bavaria owners on the forum so I will be diplomatic in my comments, but aren't they like a plastic mould with a bit of timber splattered around inside? /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif I was also terrified to see daylight through the rear transom, viewed through the rear berth rear panels, that was scary, the hull must be very thin if you can see through it, tissue paper sprung to mind /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
I tried my best to like at least one of the three out of a 37,39 and 42 cruisers, the 39fter came the closest, but the use of the fake wood plastic around the hatches and around the chart table was at best Chav like. I asked about the keels falling off, and it seemed a possiblility after seeing the liberal use of mastic inside, but was told only certain models in the 'match range' had that, and that the new ones don't fall off. I thought I would ask what would happen if one did fall off, the guy was honest and said it would roll over /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
Anyway, I have come out with mixed views, I don't really want to spend weekends in an elongated soap dish, but the other option in the 40 plus ft range i.e. Island Packet and Halberg look scarily expensive for a first boat. Perhaps the Vision model will be better /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Could anyone advise me on what would be say the next level up in boats after the Bavaria, one with a bit of style perhaps?
Thanks,
I tried my best to like at least one of the three out of a 37,39 and 42 cruisers, the 39fter came the closest, but the use of the fake wood plastic around the hatches and around the chart table was at best Chav like. I asked about the keels falling off, and it seemed a possiblility after seeing the liberal use of mastic inside, but was told only certain models in the 'match range' had that, and that the new ones don't fall off. I thought I would ask what would happen if one did fall off, the guy was honest and said it would roll over /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
Anyway, I have come out with mixed views, I don't really want to spend weekends in an elongated soap dish, but the other option in the 40 plus ft range i.e. Island Packet and Halberg look scarily expensive for a first boat. Perhaps the Vision model will be better /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Could anyone advise me on what would be say the next level up in boats after the Bavaria, one with a bit of style perhaps?
Thanks,
