Firefly625
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ditch the fishing, or reduce the number of fellow fishing enthusiasts on board to 1
FWIW I have heard some pretty poor reports on Arvor, I think something french is leaps ahead on quality and that's saying something.
Hardy 25/26 advice
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ditch the fishing, or reduce the number of fellow fishing enthusiasts on board to 1
FWIW I have heard some pretty poor reports on Arvor, I think something french is leaps ahead on quality and that's saying something.
stuartwineberg
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ditch the fishing, or reduce the number of fellow fishing enthusiasts on board to 1
FWIW I have heard some pretty poor reports on Arvor, I think something french is leaps ahead on quality and that's saying something.
No doubt about that - just meant to say that there are loads of so called peche promenade types boats designed primarily for fishing with other uses as a second consideration whereas the Hardy 25 at the time of its launch was the top of the range motor yacht in the Hardy fleet and that reflects in the build, the wood and fitting quality and all the rest. I agree that the French fishing platforms are better built than the Arvor. Definitely thread creep but the main issues on the Arvors are window leaks and some very poor reports on the VW engine a lot of them have - loads of turbo issues
MaverickUK2022
New member
Hi Guys,
I know its an old thread but still very much relevant today and great coming across it as I feel ready for my life as a hermit...even if it is part time on nice days lol Love me love my dog.
OK Im 64 pretty fit but still 64. 2006 we had a Viking 26 Narrow, beam with 15HP outboard as I recall, moored at Pike n Eel Huntingdon ish. It was 26ft narrow beam. Nice boat and about the minimum length I reckon for me, though 25ft Hardy mebbe... anyway being a NB it always felt wobbly as we walked around it and just a bit too narrow. That said you could obviously go pretty much anywhere on the rivers/canal system. Nowhere near the sea of course. That said a run up to Denver Lock seemed to be an all day event (mebbe 15miles) plodding along and it felt like forever.
So my ideal I imagine is a Hardy style boat but still a plodder. i dont need to go anywhere too fast but would like some progress. Still a plodder with good MPG and ultra reliability (maybe for peace of mind an outboard back up too) cheap to maintain. Suitabe for most moorings on canals and marinas. I also love the idea of a coastal run all around Britain for sure, and maybe a dash to Ireland/France potentially though in reality probably just a dream that part.
Any thoughts on the subject? I know the Viking was suitable for most riverside stops being quite shallow. What would the minimum depth need to be on a Viking 25/26 for general riverbank mooring?
How much, and how long, would you suggest it would cost to say cruise along coastline from say Ipswich to Maldon on an average decent day? Plodding again.
Anything else I need to be aware of or you might suggest would be most welcome TIA?
I know its an old thread but still very much relevant today and great coming across it as I feel ready for my life as a hermit...even if it is part time on nice days lol Love me love my dog.
OK Im 64 pretty fit but still 64. 2006 we had a Viking 26 Narrow, beam with 15HP outboard as I recall, moored at Pike n Eel Huntingdon ish. It was 26ft narrow beam. Nice boat and about the minimum length I reckon for me, though 25ft Hardy mebbe... anyway being a NB it always felt wobbly as we walked around it and just a bit too narrow. That said you could obviously go pretty much anywhere on the rivers/canal system. Nowhere near the sea of course. That said a run up to Denver Lock seemed to be an all day event (mebbe 15miles) plodding along and it felt like forever.
So my ideal I imagine is a Hardy style boat but still a plodder. i dont need to go anywhere too fast but would like some progress. Still a plodder with good MPG and ultra reliability (maybe for peace of mind an outboard back up too) cheap to maintain. Suitabe for most moorings on canals and marinas. I also love the idea of a coastal run all around Britain for sure, and maybe a dash to Ireland/France potentially though in reality probably just a dream that part.
Any thoughts on the subject? I know the Viking was suitable for most riverside stops being quite shallow. What would the minimum depth need to be on a Viking 25/26 for general riverbank mooring?
How much, and how long, would you suggest it would cost to say cruise along coastline from say Ipswich to Maldon on an average decent day? Plodding again.
Anything else I need to be aware of or you might suggest would be most welcome TIA?
gordmac
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Seaward, Aquastar, Aquabell?
MaverickUK2022
New member
Maybe forget cruising coast for now especially solo. Bit more involved then I thought. really intersting trip here and of note the bit about hugging Irish coast in stead of heading straight down west coast England Cruising around Britain in a Rhéa 850 Timonier: Part 1 – Gosport to Ramsgate | Rhéa Marine
gordmac
Well-known member
Good idea, guiness is better!
chillee
Active member
Hi Maverick, if you like the idea of the Hardy quality and seakeeping, but don't want to dawdle too much, the Hardy Seawings might be a good way to go.
Great deep V hull planing hull, cuts through the chop beautifully, solid Hardy build quality, Hard top with sunroof and rear canopy, so best for all weathers.
My Hardy Seawings 254 is currently advertised. Has the very economical AD31 150HP diesel engine.
Hardy Seawings 254 Elegance - IdealBoat
I would PM you, but as your a newby I don't seem to be able to :-(
Great deep V hull planing hull, cuts through the chop beautifully, solid Hardy build quality, Hard top with sunroof and rear canopy, so best for all weathers.
My Hardy Seawings 254 is currently advertised. Has the very economical AD31 150HP diesel engine.
Hardy Seawings 254 Elegance - IdealBoat
I would PM you, but as your a newby I don't seem to be able to :-(