Ian h
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So what was this boat ? £500k is definitely over budget.
I to think outboards are the future at this size of boat.
I to think outboards are the future at this size of boat.
Hunton 36 sold what next
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LAMBADA
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Been there and really struggled to find anything after my Hunton 36, had to go for an RS43.
As we also use ours as a caravan had to succumb to the wife‘s wishes and change the 43 to a Sunseeker San Remo (boy I miss my Huntons).
it‘s the hardtop bit that is really restrictive, is this a must?
As we also use ours as a caravan had to succumb to the wife‘s wishes and change the 43 to a Sunseeker San Remo (boy I miss my Huntons).
it‘s the hardtop bit that is really restrictive, is this a must?
Bigplumbs
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Yup I think you sold the best and are now looking for something that will most likely end up being not so good
Bigplumbs
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But do you want to be helming from inside on a nice day...... Not for me even if I could afford it which I cant
Mr Googler
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It’s got a sunroof ??
Ian h
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Unfortunately I think its looking that way
Ian h
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I feel for you going from a 36 to the RS 43 then having to give that up.
The idea behind the hard top is to hopefully get more use in the UK . Currently I go boating with my Eldest son but would like to get the wife and Grand childrenout so wanted something with some cover for either hot sunny days or when its not as sunny.
When myself and wife went out for a sea trial on Axopar 37 it was an October day with wind and rain, But she felt safe and warm in the cabin with heating on. It was a Force 7 with water blowing over the bows , With out the cabin we would have got very wet, but instead enjoyed the trip out in Solent.
Ian h
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agree always open sun roof and doors for the ODD days of sunshine in the UK
Sticky Fingers
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Buy the Axopar then. Easy resale if you want a change in the next couple of years.
Flyingspanner
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I am also looking at buying a 28-35 foot dayboat after selling my SC35 and have decided to move to an outboard for simplicity, performance, reliability, and ease of servicing, the three on my shortlist (so far) have already been mentioned in previous posts ( Axopar 28 Cabin - XO 270 Cabin - and the new Saxdor 320 GTC).
Having previously owned a Chaparral inboard/outboard and a couple of large twin engine boats, the associated costs of servicing the engine, potential manifold and riser replacement and leg/bellows replacement for me the outboard is the way to go at this size
Having previously owned a Chaparral inboard/outboard and a couple of large twin engine boats, the associated costs of servicing the engine, potential manifold and riser replacement and leg/bellows replacement for me the outboard is the way to go at this size
Ian h
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Unfortunately to buy the Axopar 37 even second hand is out of budget at the moment.
I may go the boat share route for now though on it.
z1ppy
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Ian, it feels like you need to do something different. You had the Hunton and Mrs Ian wasnt keen and you were not able to het the grandchildren on the boat, no point going back down the same road no matter how much you want or miss the speed. its just going over old ground and you will have a similar (or the same) boat that you dont get to enjoy in the way you want.
For us, having doors and a roof we can close, and heating and a toilet makes the boat much more useable all year round and in fact, during the summer we used the boat more than any other because it was so simple, point and shoot boating.
Having the doors and roof open in the 28 Cabin actually feels 90 % of an open boat yet its easy to close up and still gives great protection from weather and for the small people. As for inboards vs outboard. outboards all day long. My boat has been sat still for a month or so now, the expensive engine bit is kicked out of the water and not coming to any harm.
You will struggle (read no chance) to get a Mk 1 37 for your 100K budget but that will get you a very nice 28 Cabin. i know there is a nice 37 in channel islands tax unpaid at 160K, there is also a very nice Sun Top 37 owned by a neighbour of mine that's around the same money tax paid. It has the forward cabin but still gives you the open experience.
For us, having doors and a roof we can close, and heating and a toilet makes the boat much more useable all year round and in fact, during the summer we used the boat more than any other because it was so simple, point and shoot boating.
Having the doors and roof open in the 28 Cabin actually feels 90 % of an open boat yet its easy to close up and still gives great protection from weather and for the small people. As for inboards vs outboard. outboards all day long. My boat has been sat still for a month or so now, the expensive engine bit is kicked out of the water and not coming to any harm.
You will struggle (read no chance) to get a Mk 1 37 for your 100K budget but that will get you a very nice 28 Cabin. i know there is a nice 37 in channel islands tax unpaid at 160K, there is also a very nice Sun Top 37 owned by a neighbour of mine that's around the same money tax paid. It has the forward cabin but still gives you the open experience.
Ian h
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You have summed it up brilliantly Z1ppy.
I want the boat to be exactly as you say . the 28 Cabin works for you.
the 37 holds its value very well I know it’s out of range .
I want the boat to be exactly as you say . the 28 Cabin works for you.
the 37 holds its value very well I know it’s out of range .
Hambleite
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This is a bit of an 'outlier' as they're so very rare but what about:
Nimbus 33 Nova (old add) - Nimbus 33 Nova 2003 - Offshore Powerboats
Nimbus 33 Nova (current add) - Vente Nimbus 33 Nova occasion - Bateau à Moteur avec Cabine à Bandol, France | Youboat FR
Nimbus 33 Nova (best pictures) - 2004 Nimbus Nova 33 Coupé Express Cruiser for sale - YachtWorld
I didn't know the 33 existed until a family walk around Lymington yesterday.
Overview:
Nimbus 33 Nova (old add) - Nimbus 33 Nova 2003 - Offshore Powerboats
Nimbus 33 Nova (current add) - Vente Nimbus 33 Nova occasion - Bateau à Moteur avec Cabine à Bandol, France | Youboat FR
Nimbus 33 Nova (best pictures) - 2004 Nimbus Nova 33 Coupé Express Cruiser for sale - YachtWorld
I didn't know the 33 existed until a family walk around Lymington yesterday.
Overview:
- Very good deep v hull - not a Nimbus plodder but the full deep v Nova hull.
- Walk around decks - great for grandchildren and wobbly adults
- Proper hard wheelhouse - great for shelter
- KAD 44/300s - should be good for 40 knots
- Great build quality
Hambleite
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Nimbus 33 Nova (pictures showing hull form) - Nimbus 33 Nova
stelican
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TheAxopar at Swanick .Wow that's alot of money for a glorified centre console.
Ian h
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in one of the adverts it says 38 Knots,
They actually look good and something to think about, Thanks for the recommendation . I had not thought about Nimbus before.
When lock down is over its definitely 1 to go and have a look at
Ian h
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Have a look at the Boston Whaler Centre console of similar size and think you will be surprised
stelican
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Yes that's even more overpriced!
Daughter has a Valhalla 37 with 3x 400 mercury in the States looking to next summer (Covid allowing) 71 knots!
