moondancer
Well-Known Member
East Coast \'boat of the show\'.
I spent the afternoon yesterday looking round the show thinking about the best boat for the East Coast at the boat show.
First of all the criteria. I was thinking of someone who wanted a cruising yacht in the 30 - 40 foot range and with a bit of cash. Something that could go to Holland and back, and also explore the creeks.
The choices were a bit limited. It seems that there are fewer and fewer sailing boats being displayed. Lots of people from last year either not there or with much smaller stands. J Boats had only two boats there one without a keel or mast, looking like a very hurried together stand. Previously they had one of the bigger stands. Lots of empty space cunningly disguised as a bar area.
For me it was between the Southerly and the Ovni. Both seemed very nice boats but for me the Ovni just edged it. It looks like a fantastic boat for the East Coast, beautifully put together and able to dry out.
It gets my vote for East Coast boat of the year. Anybody spot anything they think is a better choice?
Now for a bit of thread drift. As for the rest of the show I was pretty disappointed. Bought a chart for more than it would have cost on the Internet.
It still annoys me that companies like Oyster have a barrier to their boats that says 'viewing by appointment only'. With some snooty girls appraising you to see if you are viewing material. I think to charge punters an entry fee the show organisers should insist on open access for everyone.
Show was empty, although it was the preview day. Spoke to the Owner of one of the yacht manufacturers whom I know, and he said the the UK and American markets were at an absolute complete standstill at the moment although they were selling to the continent.
I spent the afternoon yesterday looking round the show thinking about the best boat for the East Coast at the boat show.
First of all the criteria. I was thinking of someone who wanted a cruising yacht in the 30 - 40 foot range and with a bit of cash. Something that could go to Holland and back, and also explore the creeks.
The choices were a bit limited. It seems that there are fewer and fewer sailing boats being displayed. Lots of people from last year either not there or with much smaller stands. J Boats had only two boats there one without a keel or mast, looking like a very hurried together stand. Previously they had one of the bigger stands. Lots of empty space cunningly disguised as a bar area.
For me it was between the Southerly and the Ovni. Both seemed very nice boats but for me the Ovni just edged it. It looks like a fantastic boat for the East Coast, beautifully put together and able to dry out.
It gets my vote for East Coast boat of the year. Anybody spot anything they think is a better choice?
Now for a bit of thread drift. As for the rest of the show I was pretty disappointed. Bought a chart for more than it would have cost on the Internet.
It still annoys me that companies like Oyster have a barrier to their boats that says 'viewing by appointment only'. With some snooty girls appraising you to see if you are viewing material. I think to charge punters an entry fee the show organisers should insist on open access for everyone.
Show was empty, although it was the preview day. Spoke to the Owner of one of the yacht manufacturers whom I know, and he said the the UK and American markets were at an absolute complete standstill at the moment although they were selling to the continent.
