Flower Power III - Sealine SC35

[[2068]]

At several previous boat shows I wandered around SC35's and SC38's in a thoughtful and dreamlike state, which turned rapidly into hopelessness when I was shown the price list with options. But prices of second-hand boats like SC35's have come down a bit recently, and there does come a time where you either have to take the plunge, or accept that it isn't going to happen. I tried the second option for a while, but then I had a work meeting in Leeds, and decided to stop off at Burton Waters in Lincoln on the way to have a quick look at a SC35 2010 brokerage boat that they had there.

One thing led to another, and this is the result: the purchase completed on Friday. There is a long list of minor things to sort out which will keep me busy for a few weekends, but nothing majorly wrong that myself or the surveyors could find. SS Arch with nav lights and horn is in the garage, and just needs to be reattached. Also, I'm not 100% sure, but I think the 2010 boats were the first ones to have the horizontal engine vents.

Many thanks to Volvo Paul for checking out the oily bits at short notice

Spec is:
Sealine SC35 2010
VP D4-260 - 146 hours
DP-H Drives - 0 hours (!! - insurance claim. Outdrives are a bit sacrificial/disposable anyway. Only £9k per side.)
Brown Roof Structure
Cabin Roof Hand Rails
Cockpit BBQ
Cockpit Fridge
LED Light Package
Teak Cockpit
Teak Cockpit Table
Raymarine Autopilot ST70+
Raymarine Charplotter E120W
Raymarine Digital Radar 4kw
Raymarine VHF Radio 240E
Central Heating Eberspacher D4L
Central Heating Outlet in Cockpit
Central Heating Windscreen Demisters
Bow Thruster
Toilet Electrical Quiet Freshwater Flush
Waste Tank System S
Audio Package
TV Saloon Package

 

[Whitelighter]

Excellent news D - did they take the S28 in PX?
Brown roof is a really nice option to have, slims the boat down a lot.

I still remember FPI at Sparkes, enjoy

 

[Baseplate]

Congratulations-a nice looking boat with light use..............and THAT is one clean engine bay!

 

[[2068]]

Yes, it was kind of a p/x - FP II will be a stock boat.
FP I was the S24, going back a few years now.

 

[scubaman]

Wow, many congratulations! She looks brand new. Nice big extra the new outdrives too.

 

[Nigelpickin]

What a cracking boat, love the colour scheme. Congratulations and look forward hearing about the boat as we move through the season.

 

[Greg2]

Very nice boat! Many congrats!

 

[rafiki_]

Wow, she looks fantastic David. Many congratulations. When is she delivered?

 

[[2068]]

Wow, she looks fantastic David. Many congratulations. When is she delivered?

Tuesday!
The other possible delivery date was Friday 13th.
Despite not being superstitious, it didn't seem appropriate to tempt fate when it comes to trucks, cranes, and boats.

I spent a couple of hours onboard today, but it doesn't feel like my boat yet. Hopefully that will change when I have completed some cleaning and fixing.

 

[lisilou]

Good choice Dave!! And yes...I think you're right re the horizontal vents. Ours is 2009 and has the vertical ones. Ooh you're so gonna love the space and (dare I say it) the sea keeping. She looks sparkling. I'm dead chuffed for you.
L

 

[[2068]]

Thanks, those were my "make it look as good as possible" shots.
There is a second batch of shots for "everything that needs fixing" !

 

[rafiki_]

I have always liked the SC 35. Great layout, and nice below decks, and styling that has a good degree of differentiation.

 

[Nick_H]

Looks great, congratulations

 

[jimmy_the_builder]

Looks great, and as mentioned above, impressively clean engine room! Wishing you many happy times on board.

 

[Portofino]

Great colour combo black HT frame + brown seating .
I Allways thought they were ahead of the curve with the SC 35 re hard top design on a 11M ish , Ideal for UK weather .-still looks up to date and with it today style wise .
Also it does look a minter in the pic,s , as others have said .

 

[sarabande]

even as a raggie, I have to admire your choice. Looks 'sorted' and comfortable. May you have many happy sea miles together.

 

[rbcoomer]

Wow! That looks like a great buy - not sure about the reference to 'oily bits' and 'cleaning' - I don't think I've seen cleaner hardware! Enjoy!

 

[dj43]

Congratulations , looks a very well kept boat, roll on the summer and enjoy .

 

[volvopaul]

Great news David , I hope I didn't keep Burton waters too busy with my list of small faults .

 

[[2068]]

Great news David , I hope I didn't keep Burton waters too busy with my list of small faults .

Your list of small faults still needs resolving ... Please could I book you to visit Hayling asap anytime after Tuesday?
I'll clean up the outdrive tie bar, if that helps