Centre console or cuddy cabin, family boat.

Take a look at the Yamarin. We have a 59HT and it is a cracking dayboat that we sleep on as well. The cuddy/cabin is a game changer in this country. You stay warm and dry but still out in the open. You sit behind or just outside the cuddy but you are sheltered from the wind and spray. We will be cruising along at 20kts in T-shirts with all those on RIBs or centre consoles bundled up in coats and hats. the helm seat has a lift up bolster that props the back of your legs that you stand and helm whilst looking over the cuddy. Even on a hot day the sea is rarely more than 16-18C and that chills the air which is hitting you like a Force 5-6.
Ours has the 115hp Yam and it is ample - 35kts full chat but 20kts seems to be the sweet spot for cruising. We have an ensuite for a loo - a blue bucket and chuck it - and my wife made a curtain to go across the back of the cuddy for privacy. It works fine. It has a cover for mooring or storing and there is an up and over cover that stores behind the year seat that we use for overnighting.
They are made in Finland so you get the Scandi quality and attention to detail. It is also a great hull that will cope with almost any sea. It will easily carry four people, six is getting full and eight people is a crowd. Well worth a look in my opinion.


Yamarin - 64DC in Edinburgh, Scotland | Boats and Outboards
Yamarin - 59HT in Isle of Wight, South East | Boats and Outboards Yamarin - 59 HT in Dorset, South West | Boats and Outboards
 
Farmer Piles said:
Take a look at the Yamarin. We have a 59HT and it is a cracking dayboat that we sleep on as well. The cuddy/cabin is a game changer in this country. You stay warm and dry but still out in the open. You sit behind or just outside the cuddy but you are sheltered from the wind and spray. We will be cruising along at 20kts in T-shirts with all those on RIBs or centre consoles bundled up in coats and hats. the helm seat has a lift up bolster that props the back of your legs that you stand and helm whilst looking over the cuddy. Even on a hot day the sea is rarely more than 16-18C and that chills the air which is hitting you like a Force 5-6.
Ours has the 115hp Yam and it is ample - 35kts full chat but 20kts seems to be the sweet spot for cruising. We have an ensuite for a loo - a blue bucket and chuck it - and my wife made a curtain to go across the back of the cuddy for privacy. It works fine. It has a cover for mooring or storing and there is an up and over cover that stores behind the year seat that we use for overnighting.
They are made in Finland so you get the Scandi quality and attention to detail. It is also a great hull that will cope with almost any sea. It will easily carry four people, six is getting full and eight people is a crowd. Well worth a look in my opinion.


Yamarin - 64DC in Edinburgh, Scotland | Boats and Outboards
Yamarin - 59HT in Isle of Wight, South East | Boats and Outboards Yamarin - 59 HT in Dorset, South West | Boats and Outboards
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Yes i've seen these, and great idea re toilet and yes saves emptying a chemical porta one. Whats it rated for in terms of people capacity? Do you find when you stand up the arch is blocking the view ? i.e. do you have to sit to drive at all times?
There seems to be a step down right in the middle of the cockpit area? Does that get annoying? (see my 2 year old falling down there all the time!)

there are a couple for sale, i will have a look , thanks.
 
I've had a 15ft center console, 20ft bow rider and now 25ft cabin cruiser.
The first 2 we would take down to Spain in the summer and they were super fun. But in the UK on the Solent, they really were not very suitable except for the nicest of days. Anything getting up to a mid F3 wind wise, and they would not cope well with the chop, super uncomfortable and wet. So, my wife and daughter would only come out on the very best of days. In fact, weather wise that was a problem, as a hot sunny day often generates a string sea breeze and associated chop. I'm sure there are some with better hulls for sure, but still, having a half or full canopy is essential imo if you want to get good use and keep everyone happy, and as others have mentioned a toilet. Then again , if you are all adrenalin junkies and like the wet, a center console might be just the thing :-). Personally, our boat now with a cabin is perfect, we can get out of the weather when needed, or have the sun and wind when we want to as well. Good luck in your hunt.
 
alrooga said:
Yes i've seen these, and great idea re toilet and yes saves emptying a chemical porta one. Whats it rated for in terms of people capacity? Do you find when you stand up the arch is blocking the view ? i.e. do you have to sit to drive at all times?
There seems to be a step down right in the middle of the cockpit area? Does that get annoying? (see my 2 year old falling down there all the time!)

there are a couple for sale, i will have a look , thanks.
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My wife is 5'4" and she can just see over the cuddy, anyone 5'7" would be fine. I spend most of my time with my legs propped by the helm seat looking over the cuddy. You really don't notice the step down, though your 2 year old might, but it runs the length of the boat through the middle so they will tend to stay in it. The back seat is great as there is loads of storage under it and it just slides forwards - if you want to you can then lift the back rest off and slot it in to make a big daybed. the cabin/cuddy is great for littleuns as they can crash on a berth if they are tired out of the wind/sun/spray but they are right there with you.
We have had numerous boats over the years and this has been by far the best boat we have owned. We are looking to get a bigger boat but we will be keeping the Yamarin as we like it so much. We went away for six days on it this summer and had a great time. Plenty of umph to tow a doughnut when the children get bigger too. We trail and launch ours but they are fine on a mooring/pontoon too.
 
Farmer Piles said:
See the links on my first post for ones on the market.
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Sounds like a great boat. Yes thanks for those, on the other boat sales site unfortunately the Weymouth one closet to us says 'sale pending' so looks like might be too late on that one. The isle of Wight one could be a bit far to travel to view. Shame the 64dc is in Scotland, looks a good size, more beamy than the 59 but that forward cabin... not very inviting.
 
chillee said:
I've had a 15ft center console, 20ft bow rider and now 25ft cabin cruiser.
The first 2 we would take down to Spain in the summer and they were super fun. But in the UK on the Solent, they really were not very suitable except for the nicest of days. Anything getting up to a mid F3 wind wise, and they would not cope well with the chop, super uncomfortable and wet. So, my wife and daughter would only come out on the very best of days. In fact, weather wise that was a problem, as a hot sunny day often generates a string sea breeze and associated chop. I'm sure there are some with better hulls for sure, but still, having a half or full canopy is essential imo if you want to get good use and keep everyone happy, and as others have mentioned a toilet. Then again , if you are all adrenalin junkies and like the wet, a center console might be just the thing :). Personally, our boat now with a cabin is perfect, we can get out of the weather when needed, or have the sun and wind when we want to as well. Good luck in your hunt.
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Thanks for the advice, yes thats my worry with a centre console. The one i was looking at had quite a high freeboard at the front but the rear bench seat is sat up high and totally exposed. I've only been out in a training rib and to be honest didnt get wet going around poole bay near old harry, but perhaps its more sheltered there than in the solent.
 
alrooga said:
Thanks for the advice, yes thats my worry with a centre console. The one i was looking at had quite a high freeboard at the front but the rear bench seat is sat up high and totally exposed. I've only been out in a training rib and to be honest didnt get wet going around poole bay near old harry, but perhaps its more sheltered there than in the solent.
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I have no regrets of any boat I have had. It has all been a part of the the experience and finding out what we like and what we don't like.
 
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