Halberg 342

What time does the nurse normally do her rounds to give out the medicine on Scuttlebutt? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif You are all barking mad /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
 
I'm state registered, what more do you want Dillberry? The moderators leave about 10 and you're now alone in your underwear.

But enough of this Fred Drift, what were you saying?
 
I think it is more health and safety, you would not want a big wave to hit you while you had your finger in a hole would you? I think there have been some incidents of fingers in holes which have caused them some concern, but at least they have done something about it like lowering the bunk in the master cabin. You get much more room to swing things about whilst getting undressed, it really does make a big difference I have seen it, shut the door and had a play in there. Hope this helps.
 
"You get much more room to swing things about whilst getting undressed, it really does make a big difference I have seen it, shut the door and had a play in there."

I hope you took out your cufflinks before having a play in there. Otherwise the rattling might have disturbed the neighbours.
 
Yes, my wife was in the back with the salesman and I just had a quick go, it was one of the biggest differences that I noticed, it made everything look bigger. I reckon I could do it single handed, just a matter of practice. My wife is not very interested in yachts so I would have to be prepared to take it easy, I wouldn't want to take it out and frighten her, but just take it slowly all a matter of time I reckon and it would be fine.
 
Sounds like you've researched it carefully. Good luck - the interior decor on the later models disappoints. Look out for the cupboard latches.

Still a hell of a boat. Going for the bilge keel version?
 
If you accept that you may get some initial scratch's while you get proficient at berthing and providing you are confident you can avoid the rocks, its a great boat . Good resale value if you later want something different.

Unfortunately there are many on here that believe everyone should start with a small classic boat, learn all about it by spending most of your time repairing it and then graduate to a larger classic boat. I often wonder whether it is experience or envy that prompts some replies.

If you can afford it - go for it - and good luck to you!!
 
Jealous old gits

Never mind the jealous old gits who may try to put you off. The boat in question is one the best you could get so don't faff aound, get on with it and have loads of fun. It will take you anywhere with a little bit of knowledge, so don't delay.
 
Providing you are not going to cry when you scratch it, go for it.

Although, you'll have time to get proficient on berthing boats if the normal wait for HR to manufacture and deliver is in place. (How long for this one, it's usually something like 18 months or so?)
 
Thanks you all for your wonderful replies, I am going back to the show to have another look. I will of course be delighted to let you know how I get on and will report back with the current waiting time.

regards,
 
Very, very sorry, didn't make it to the Halberg pontoon, because I bought a brand new motor boat on the way there at SIBS /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif Anyway I will keep the new motor boat for a year and go and do some more raggie training in the meantime, thanks for your advice and help, I need more experience on yachts I think so another year could do the job /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
 
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