byron
RIP
The Ocean 30 is just a Broom 30 with another hat on
However the original question was what did the Forum think about the Freeman 32 which is what the contributor's Son fancies.
Freeman 32 suitable for Thames?
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However the original question was what did the Forum think about the Freeman 32 which is what the contributor's Son fancies.
jecuk
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For some people a single engine is a good idea. Like putting stabilisers on a bike for young children.
jecuk
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The Ocean 30 is just a Broom 30 with another hat on
However the original question was what did the Forum think about the Freeman 32 which is what the contributor's Son fancies.
But for a Thames forum thread to reach page 3 without drift would be unthinkable....
Ramage
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And no-one has yet mentioned fenders (up or down) or Patio Doors. Let alone Eberspacher vs Webasto ( or Mikuni).
byron
RIP
Ooops! Silly me.
apollo
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....and that followed by Pheran the know-all having a dig afterwards...
Still think the Freeman is in a class of it's own and still miss mine.
TrueBlue
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Coming back on track,
There are so many (smokey) twin engined boats on the River, and never put to Sea (G&S) that just don't go out, but were bought on the offchance that they might want an occasional trip off the Thames....
Taking a parallel thought , how many folks buy a 4x4 just in case (topical) they might encounter the current weather conditions, and then don't venture out 'cos they can't handle said conditions (not the car or boat).
I'm trying to say that - whereas the 4x4 analogy doesn't restrict that the car can be used for ordinary use, the twin engined boat (generally) is a bit of a millstone on the River - if that's all it's going to do.
Twice the maintenance expense,
different techniques to handle it
more sticky out bits to hit the bottom
and on and on.
If it's a first boat for river use, then get a vessel that does just that. Enough power to punch the flow when on Reds, and possibly the occasional trip down to London and perhaps a bit further.
Then if you don't enjoy Inland cruising, migrate to a twin turbo seaworthy coast blaster and much, much more expense.
For a new entrant the two just don't mix.
Marinas on the River are full of boats that haven't learnt that.
Fin
There are so many (smokey) twin engined boats on the River, and never put to Sea (G&S) that just don't go out, but were bought on the offchance that they might want an occasional trip off the Thames....
Taking a parallel thought , how many folks buy a 4x4 just in case (topical) they might encounter the current weather conditions, and then don't venture out 'cos they can't handle said conditions (not the car or boat).
I'm trying to say that - whereas the 4x4 analogy doesn't restrict that the car can be used for ordinary use, the twin engined boat (generally) is a bit of a millstone on the River - if that's all it's going to do.
Twice the maintenance expense,
different techniques to handle it
more sticky out bits to hit the bottom
and on and on.
If it's a first boat for river use, then get a vessel that does just that. Enough power to punch the flow when on Reds, and possibly the occasional trip down to London and perhaps a bit further.
Then if you don't enjoy Inland cruising, migrate to a twin turbo seaworthy coast blaster and much, much more expense.
For a new entrant the two just don't mix.
Marinas on the River are full of boats that haven't learnt that.
Fin
oldgit
Well-Known Member
And no-one has yet mentioned fenders (up or down) or Patio Doors. Let alone Eberspacher vs Webasto ( or Mikuni).
or Propex or Trumatic ?
or Propex or Trumatic ?
Mrnotming
Well-Known Member
Freeman 32
Thanks very much everybody, very helpful must start more threads as this one was great!
Let's stop before Patio Doors, artificial grass in the cockpit, garden gnomes, flowerpots etc take over!
Looking forward to joining my son on the Thames, look out for the L plates!
Good sailing and boating to all especially in the tough weather lately.
Thanks very much everybody, very helpful must start more threads as this one was great!
Let's stop before Patio Doors, artificial grass in the cockpit, garden gnomes, flowerpots etc take over!
Looking forward to joining my son on the Thames, look out for the L plates!
Good sailing and boating to all especially in the tough weather lately.
