Fairline vs. Sunseeker

[andis]

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I should not dare to say that sunseekers are made to stay under force 4 /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif lets keep this a bit serious.


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Indeed, lets keep this serious.
I don't think that there are any bad sea boats out of the big yards anymore.
There are differences, but they are subtle - i.e. the maximum sea state you can leave the autopilot on before you need to work the steering and throttle.
It is still my view that targas are a bit better at sea than the rest of the competition, but that is just my own conception - or misconception.

These conceptions are based partly on experience, but also on design differences: look at how deep the prop tunnels are on the SS boat; it vectors thrust more horizontally, but tracks less straight in a beam sea.
The foot print of the hull of the SS is more triangular compared to the targa; a shorter plane makes for less drag (look at gliders) but it lacks the forward bouyancy that helps in a following sea.
The deck level of the SS's is usually higher for internal volume, but that raises the center of gravity.
There are many differences architectually between the two brands - all you have to do is look for them.

I am still convinced that SS's are better built boats; I am still at odds regarding their faster depreciation. Why is this?

 

[Deleted User YDKXO]

Andis, IMHO Sunseeker change their models more often than other manufacturers and this does not help depreciation. Also, I 'm sure they have some customers who must always have the latest model so they change boats very regularly and maybe there is over supply of some models on the used market
I've seen your comments on SS hulls and I partially agree with you. Some of their Cruiser series hulls were very beamy and built more for accomodation rather than performance. The Portofino 400 was a good example, loads of space but reputedly poor sea performance. But generally SS hulls are as good as anybody else's, I think

 

[andis]

Deleted User, how are you finding the Ferretti in comparison to the UK offerings?

 

[fletchC]

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Take a look at the Azimut/Atlantis 55,hardtop and 3 cabins 2 are full doubles 3 heads and extremely modern. www.atlantisyachts.it

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I Agree. I was very impressed with the Atlantis range at the Southampton boat show.
No idea what they drive like though. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[captainalex]

Sunseekers certainly have the glamour. And once you've bought one and you're on the sunseeker band wagon, its a hell of a ride. Good customer service and you are well looked after. Much like buying say an Aston Martin. Portofino 53 shouldn't suffer too badly on depreciation since there won't be any plans for a new model in the near future. However, camargue 50 prices have dropped considerably since the introduction of the new portofino range.
sunseekers are not built as well as they were in the 90s but are still well built boats. Certainly not slow. We've had 50knots!, no fairline can do that. Predator 55, same hull as 53 will do 50knots!.

Good luck choosing.