Nick_Pam
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Help Please - Potential \"Raggie\" Convert....
Hi All
Due to the recurrence of an old back injury of mine, we are finding it hard to enjoy, or indeed get a lot of use out of our 2006 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40.3 as SWMBO is not strong enough to winch and I end up in the bunk for 12 hours after a gentle afternoon sail!
Given that we both massively enjoy time out on the water, especially in the Med, we are seriously contemplating selling (or part exchanging) "Freya" to fund the purchase of a 40 foot-ish sports cruiser, as neither of us like fly-bridge boats.
With a budget of around £180k it seems that we are in newish Sealine S37; Princess V40/42; Sealine S41/42/43 or slightly older Fairline Targa 40 territory.
Now I've read with horror recent posts about the cost of upkeep (and repair) to outdrive legs which kind of rules out everything apart from the S43, especially as I've looked after shaft drive engines in my sailing career andkind of understand them.
If I think about fuel economy, then the S43 is ruled out straight away.
From a performance perspective, handling on shaft-drive boats is considered better than legs, especially in a cross-wind mooring situation, but legs give better top end and cruising speeds in relation to fuel economy.
If I think about build quality, then my research suggests Princess or Fairline every time. If I think about sea-keeping, then again the Princess seems to be the recommended boat, although articles I have read (MBY April 2006 and July 2007)have suggested that there is not a lot in it.
If I think about above-deck space, they are all much of a muchness, although we would prefer the cockpit Princess to the one with the sun-lounger. If below-deck space is high on the wish-list, then the Sealine wins every time with that fab aft master cabin.
Given all that, and the fact that I know little about the Fairline brand, despite the fact that I live 15 miles from the factory, I am leaning firmly towards the S43, but a little imp in my mind is telling me that when we were berthed in Plymouth, I saw & admired so many Princesses being PDI'd in Mayflower, that I am missing a trick unless I go that direction.
Any thoughts, suggestions or suggested alternatives....I've gota bit of time because I need to sell "Freya" first!!!
Many thanks in anticipation.
Nick
Hi All
Due to the recurrence of an old back injury of mine, we are finding it hard to enjoy, or indeed get a lot of use out of our 2006 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40.3 as SWMBO is not strong enough to winch and I end up in the bunk for 12 hours after a gentle afternoon sail!
Given that we both massively enjoy time out on the water, especially in the Med, we are seriously contemplating selling (or part exchanging) "Freya" to fund the purchase of a 40 foot-ish sports cruiser, as neither of us like fly-bridge boats.
With a budget of around £180k it seems that we are in newish Sealine S37; Princess V40/42; Sealine S41/42/43 or slightly older Fairline Targa 40 territory.
Now I've read with horror recent posts about the cost of upkeep (and repair) to outdrive legs which kind of rules out everything apart from the S43, especially as I've looked after shaft drive engines in my sailing career andkind of understand them.
If I think about fuel economy, then the S43 is ruled out straight away.
From a performance perspective, handling on shaft-drive boats is considered better than legs, especially in a cross-wind mooring situation, but legs give better top end and cruising speeds in relation to fuel economy.
If I think about build quality, then my research suggests Princess or Fairline every time. If I think about sea-keeping, then again the Princess seems to be the recommended boat, although articles I have read (MBY April 2006 and July 2007)have suggested that there is not a lot in it.
If I think about above-deck space, they are all much of a muchness, although we would prefer the cockpit Princess to the one with the sun-lounger. If below-deck space is high on the wish-list, then the Sealine wins every time with that fab aft master cabin.
Given all that, and the fact that I know little about the Fairline brand, despite the fact that I live 15 miles from the factory, I am leaning firmly towards the S43, but a little imp in my mind is telling me that when we were berthed in Plymouth, I saw & admired so many Princesses being PDI'd in Mayflower, that I am missing a trick unless I go that direction.
Any thoughts, suggestions or suggested alternatives....I've gota bit of time because I need to sell "Freya" first!!!
Many thanks in anticipation.
Nick
