Boat choice

[Flashheart]

I've been out of boating way too long.

Looking to get back in the wet stuff ready for next season. and our current choice if and when they become available are.

Norman 266, Bates Astral, early Atlanta 27.
Single engined Fairline 29. (Petrol or Diesel) Pref Diesel.
Princess 32.

Does anyone have experience of these, in particular the top choices as they are from the same mould?

 

[Greg2]

Only one I can comment on is the Princess 32 - our first boat around 20 years ago. Good boats with reasonable accommodation and good cockpit space but getting in a bit now so if you go that route check the outdrives very carefully. Ours had Volvo Oenta 106ho engines, which I think were actually Peugot Idenor units badged as VP. Another option was VP 130hp diesels, which were the most powerful option if memory serves and a number have petrol engines. Worth checking on parts availability for engines.