Boats Bible?

[MBJB]

Is there a book / publication that Joe Average can get his hands on that gives details and opinions on older marques and models of boat?

I bought my current boat without reading anything about it first – and I still haven’t found any material about it at all on the net. For all I know, I own what is widely considered the floating version of a Trabant. /forums/images/icons/crazy.gif

Of course, now I know better and would seek the wise counsel of the oracle that is “The Forum” /forums/images/icons/smile.gif

 

[byron]

There are several publications now out of print.
Bristows Book of Yachts
Boat World Guide to Motor Cruisers
I may be able to help you from my own library, give me what details you can about your boat and I will see if I can fill in the gaps. No promises, I don't have much on obscure makes.

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[MBJB]

Byron, I wish I'd put money on who'd be 1st to reply..

c. 1980 fairline sedan 32, twin 130 diesels.

Pretty happy with it but...
got to be quick to catch it in the wind at slow speeds, and the steering could be a little less stiff ("they all do that sir!"). Worst thing about it is the lousy spider shelter, sorry - canopy.

I've only ever seen details about boats for sale which limits info to price and engine size/type. I gather it has the same hull as the old Phantom, but again, not found a lot on them either.

 

[byron]

OK! She was designed by John Bennett and first came out in the early 70s. She weighs 10,000 lbs (4464 kilos) Can take single or twins but with say a single 212hp deisel should cruise at around 18 knots. Actual length overall is 32'2" draft 2'3" She is a medium vee hull Her max. beam is 10'10"
Thats all folks !!!!

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[oldgit]

Re: Watery Trabant

O come on, Sealines are not that bad.

Just hold tight dear it will not be so rough when we get round the corner,trust me.

 

[MBJB]

Thanks Byron.
Never seen one with anything other than twins though

 

[byron]

I recall them when they first came out, they were very novel in the way they made best use of the space available. I tried to buy one it was £12,000 at the time, the Salesmen were too busy on their tea breaks so I bought a Cleopatra 1000 of another stand instead. AND.... YES!.... I too have never seen one other than twin engined.

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[MBJB]

In case anyone is wondering what a fairline 32 sedan is, there's a big piccie in this months MBM on the "waypoints" page. Don't have a copy with me so can't tell you the page number I'm afraid...

 

[markc]

I used to own a Fairline 40 of a similar vintage and had to research to get a fair few bits for it so I might be able to help if you come up against any dead-ends

M

http://www.geocities.com/jinto100/Jintopics.html

 

[MBJB]

many thanks. current shopping list only extends to leccy navkit at present!

 

[miket]

Fairline always used to be quite helpful with info' on older models.

Nothing like as good as Broom!

 

[cngarrod]

Hi,

i called Fairline last year when i bought my first boat (Vixen) - game them the hull number and they sent me the original sales invoice etc. I also spoke to the Tech Director thee (youngish chap) when i had some questions.. he actually put me through to a guy that had been there for ages and knew the Vixens very well...

So if you get stuck and you need some details, give them a call.. they may be able to shed some light on it for you.

Cheers,

C