Ex-SolentBoy
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This has got me thinking. The latest Rustler 33 to be launched.
I am very tempted to buy another boat
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Seajet
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A lovely boat; for someone else to own !
NB no guardrails, pulpit or pushpit, an accident waiting to happen, one doesn't always have skilled crews.
NB no guardrails, pulpit or pushpit, an accident waiting to happen, one doesn't always have skilled crews.
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And all that wood to look after.
ninky
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She is beautiful.
Seajet
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So is Elle Macpherson, but I'd guess she shouldn't be trusted to put out fenders and lines !
Ex-SolentBoy
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Guard rails are an owner specified option. This owner didn't want them.
Ex-SolentBoy
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Actually no. This owner wanted the fake teak stuff. Not sure exactly which one it is, but you can pressure wash it!
30boat
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It's a beautiful boat no doubt but one would be buying too much boat for the usable space.
Ex-SolentBoy
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The reason I am thinking about it seriously is that I don't want or need the space. Our 44 footer had loads of it and the seldom used it.
This is a thing of beauty. It has a heads, a stove, and a bed. Perfect for the odd night at anchor, or a weekend away. Even more perfect as a day sailor.
I just need to persuade them to do a lifting keel!
Lakesailor
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KINGFISHER 9
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Call that a lot of wood ......?
Now if you're looking for a proper boat ..................
davidwf
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chinita
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Yep. Here, on the East coast there is a conspiracy amongst all the newspapers. They have all agreed not to report the scores of deaths which occur every weekend through people falling off their old gaffers.
CoVianna
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I don't know why but Rustler just seem to nail exactly what i want from a boat.
Just wish i could afford one!
Just wish i could afford one!
jonic
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Have a look here. http://www.jryachts.com/boat-details?boatid=442714
She's breathtaking.....and has a saloon, galley, three berths and separate heads.
Ex-SolentBoy
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Agreed. Stunning. Lot of boat for 40k.
Seajet
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Those Folkboats are bloody dangerous as well.
What looks romantic in the pub of an evening may be different in the harsh reality of a F6 at night; and yes I have sailed in such Folkboats, the romance quickly wore off !
[70521]
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I feel another Victor Meldrew moment coming on! I'll describe it as I describe art: Looks pretty, but with no function.
Way
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I don't know why but Rustler just seem to nail exactly what i want from a boat.
Just wish i could afford one!
totally agree. Love the 33. the 36. Would love the 24 as a daysailor. Saw the 44 in Alderney recently and absolutely loved it. Not sure completely why as it wasn't really beautiful, but just looked amazing
flaming
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Depends what you're buying the boat for though doesn't it? Offshore passage making, some guardrails would be a good idea. Local daysailing in "Gentleman yachting" mode, perhaps not necessary.
As has been stated, they're an option, and that owner decided they weren't necessary. I for one would find it rude to question his judgement, at least without knowing what use he intended to put the boat to!
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