First Motor Cruiser

[NickLovell]

Question:
I am in a position to buy my first motor cruiser & these are my criteria:
I have 50-60k to spend
My wife feels the cold so I think a sports cruiser is out of the question (I think) there are 4 of us, but it would be great to put up more
I prefer shaft drives
I prefer twin engines although not essential
I feel a sealine S23 is not big enough
I would prefer a fly bridge
Cruising area to be Channel, Channel is.Normandy Brittany
Must be good sea boat
I am mechanically proficient ie I dont mind mechanical fettling but not woodwork
I prefer a planing boat
I welcome any/all thoughts

 

[Chris_d]

Only boat I can think of that meets all those is a Fairline Corniche like this one

 

[jhr]

Or maybe a Princess 35?

 

[RobWales]

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Question:
I am in a position to buy my first motor cruiser & these are my criteria:
I have 50-60k to spend
My wife feels the cold so I think a sports cruiser is out of the question (I think) there are 4 of us, but it would be great to put up more
I prefer shaft drives
I prefer twin engines although not essential
I feel a sealine S23 is not big enough
I would prefer a fly bridge
Cruising area to be Channel, Channel is.Normandy Brittany
Must be good sea boat
I am mechanically proficient ie I dont mind mechanical fettling but not woodwork
I prefer a planing boat
I welcome any/all thoughts

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50/60k? well in my opinion you should be looking at boats with an asking price in the region of 70k remember money talks and there is a lot for sale at the moment,if you like what you see then whats the harm in making a cheeky offer!

Good luck
Rob

 

[ms1]

take a look at
Saxon Princess
Penton Hook Marina Sales
Princess 33 flybridge Mark 2
fast, reliable, clean
(not mine)

 

[volvopaul]

There are 2 princess 35s at www.newarkmarina.co.uk one on at 65k and the other at 85 but offers accepted, both nice boats with good spec for year.

 

[Nautical]

Might be worth a look at Fairline Turbo 36, good boat for the money, bit long in the tooth but well looked after example with right motors should give you good cruising at little depreciation cost, fettle it a little and a few ugrades and you might get more back than you paid which is rare thing in this malarkey.

 

[oldgit]

Welcome to forum.Have a look here to see if anything takes your fancy Princess Heritage .

 

[Sneds]

Hi Wish you well with your search, sorry I'm unable to offer anything but I am in the same situation as you!
My budget £45- £50k.
Fun innit? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Sneds]

PS anyone want a Sealine 215?

 

[SilverTT]

You may be able to get a sealine 310 flybridge