Clipper Motor Yachts

[Deleted User YDKXO]

I see this lot http://www.clippermotoryachts.com.au/ are advertising quite heavily in the boaty press at the moment and have set up a UK sales operation (a trifle optimistic IMHO)

Seem to come from Oz and the prices appear to be keen. Anyone know anything about them?

 

[Whitelighter]

Dunno, was going to post as well. their 60ft trawler thing looks competitivly priced at £860k

 

[Nautical]

So that's..... Outer Reef, Nordhavn, Fleming and Grand Banks European bases are now all at Hamble Point !. Blimely Semi D centre of Europe.

 

[AndieMac]

Clippers have been the hire fleet icons in New South Wales since the seventies, with a 30' sedan and the more popular 34' aft cabin.

Were always, and still are Asian built, just distributed from Oz. Some owners may do their own soft furnishings from here though.

I owned a 34' aft cabin (displacement) for several years, and was a good, safe coastal cruiser.

This newer range has been available for about 7 years (40' and up), and have so far not heard anything bad.

They won't be built like Nordhavens, but they won't be priced like them either.

 

[Sundays_Child]

There seems to be some overlap with these boats:

http://clippers.com.hk/NewBoats.htm

The 40 is the same boat.

Have also seen them branded as "Sea Stella" before.

All made in China.

 

[AndieMac]

I think you are right with the sea stella thing....

Nothing too flash, but did the job nicely.

 

[Clipper Too]

Clipper Owner

I am an Australian Clipper owner (Clipper 40). These boats are derivatives of the old CHB trawlers built in Taiwan in the 70s and 80s. CHB ceased production and the current Clippers started in 2003. The 34, 36 and 40 hulls are similar to the original CHB boats but the superstructure and interiors are new.

The boats are made in China as are most trawler style boats these days. Clippers are quite good value for money but you can't expect a Nordhavn for half the price. Having said that, the equipment, finish and workmanship are very good. Clippers have been sold through dealerships in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and Scandinavia. They have appointed dealers in the UK and the USA recently.

We are happy with our 2007 model. Clipper have released the Cordova (stupid name) range and these are completely new contemporary designs and of much higher standard than the Heritage series.

You can see all the boats at their website. I don't work for them. I am just a private owner. If you want any information from me, I am happy to respond. Regards,

Clipper Too