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Saving the pennies for an SC35...
Even so, I think the S28 is one of their better "old school" efforts.
dv.
Even so, I think the S28 is one of their better "old school" efforts.
dv.
Is there a Sealine owners forum
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LukcyOne
Active Member
There is a brand new Sealine forum at:- www.sealineforum.co.uk
AllanJ
Well-Known Member
My vote
I have a Sealine after several months of looking at other makes. The comparative Princess was not as well planned, more expensive to run, and actually slightly cheaper.
I have not been disappointed, and frankly don't give a monkeys what anyone else thinks. I bought it for us.
Sealine's success is testimony in itself.
I will have a look at the Sealine forum but agree that this one has been very valuable for me - of course having a Sealine, I never have any problems
I have a Sealine after several months of looking at other makes. The comparative Princess was not as well planned, more expensive to run, and actually slightly cheaper.
I have not been disappointed, and frankly don't give a monkeys what anyone else thinks. I bought it for us.
Sealine's success is testimony in itself.
I will have a look at the Sealine forum but agree that this one has been very valuable for me - of course having a Sealine, I never have any problems
nicho
RIP
Hold on, I've had seven (yes 7), and apart from a rather poorly performing hull on one, have had no problems whatsoever!!
CX54WEK
Well-Known Member
We are on our first Sealine (and first boat) but certainly wont be looking anywhere else if/when we decide its time to go bigger.
BGW
Well-Known Member
Just because your current Sealine is perfect for you, how can you tell that the next/bigger Sealine will still be best for you without looking at other makes?
I'm all for loyalty, but would not pick my next boat without looking at and investigating other makes that fitted my criteria.
CX54WEK
Well-Known Member
Our list of criteria for our next boat is pretty big and rules out most of the competition.
We are regular nosey parkers onthe sales pontoon when anything comes in that may fit the bill and so far nothing has.
Choice to date is SC29 or S29 or better the devil you know and stick with what we have.
ian38_39
Well-Known Member
problem for Sealine owners is that to change brand costs a fortune.
look at any of the other builders and you have got to add at least 3' to get the same so to make it worth changing you have to jump at least 2 models with all the associated costs.
look at any of the other builders and you have got to add at least 3' to get the same so to make it worth changing you have to jump at least 2 models with all the associated costs.
JohnRob
Well-Known Member
"There's no denying that Sealine have a loyal (mentalist) following who have obviously never owned anything else!" - prat. Targa 30 hasn't been sold for what? a decade?
"problem for Sealine owners is that to change brand costs a fortune." - well, yes, as most are probably sub 40ft, a 42ft Princess or Squadron 40 will certainly cost a few bob more.... don't think that's just a Sealine problem
Oh and where's the Targa 34, P38 and Ph 38?
Cue Jethro Tull "living in the past........."
"problem for Sealine owners is that to change brand costs a fortune." - well, yes, as most are probably sub 40ft, a 42ft Princess or Squadron 40 will certainly cost a few bob more.... don't think that's just a Sealine problem
Oh and where's the Targa 34, P38 and Ph 38?
Cue Jethro Tull "living in the past........."
Scaramoosh
Well-Known Member
Sealine v Fairline
We had a Fairline Phantom 38 before buying our current Sealine SC38.
The Phantom was a very good boat, no complaints at all with the reliability or handing. I am very happy with the Sealine as well.
However if you start taking the boats to bits to get behind things the Sealine is MUCH better built, the "wall" behind the saloon bed on the Phantom was made out of a recycled Ply Packing case. You couldn't see it when the boat was together but if you took the bed out there it was. The wiring looms on the Phantom were a real mess Sealine much better.
To be fair to Fairline, Phandango was a 1999 build and Scaramoosh a 2008 build and they have all moved on in those 9 years but I woud agree not that Sealine build quality is worse than Fairline build quality.
We had a Fairline Phantom 38 before buying our current Sealine SC38.
The Phantom was a very good boat, no complaints at all with the reliability or handing. I am very happy with the Sealine as well.
However if you start taking the boats to bits to get behind things the Sealine is MUCH better built, the "wall" behind the saloon bed on the Phantom was made out of a recycled Ply Packing case. You couldn't see it when the boat was together but if you took the bed out there it was. The wiring looms on the Phantom were a real mess Sealine much better.
To be fair to Fairline, Phandango was a 1999 build and Scaramoosh a 2008 build and they have all moved on in those 9 years but I woud agree not that Sealine build quality is worse than Fairline build quality.
petem
Well-Known Member
Nickb
Member
Having been browsing the web and not found one the first time this was posted a guy in the marina has told me that there is also one here
http://www.sealinesouthcoast.com/forums.html
this looks more South Coast orientated though?
Nick
http://www.sealinesouthcoast.com/forums.html
this looks more South Coast orientated though?
Nick
CX54WEK
Well-Known Member
The Sealine Forum has just been formed so to speak.
ian38_39
Well-Known Member
My Point was more that in order to get the same living space as Sealine give you in 34' you need 37' from Princess, Fairline and even more from Sunseeker. so you get more space by moving from 34' to 37' as long as it is still a Sealine but you need a 40' Princelineker to get an appreciable benefit. I know bigger boat better sea keeping etc but you feel cheated if you don't get any more space for your money.
Mr Wolf
Active Member
I've owned a Fairline T37 and now own a Sealine F37. I much prefer the Sealine and frankly think it is better put together than my Fairline. As someone else already mentioned, once you get below the surface on Fairline they are not what they could (or should) be IMHO. I found the electrical installation to be very poor on the Fairline. Coming up to 2 years now with my Sealine and still lovin' it!
Richard
T52REB
New Member
its very heavily policed though - seems as though if you are not from the inland waterways of the east then dont bother.
CX54WEK
Well-Known Member
T52REB
New Member
i have spoken to many people that have had posts removed completely without warning
CharlieAlpha
Well-Known Member
I don't think we are talking about the same forum
http://sealineforum.motion-forum.net/
I've been a frequent follower almost from its conception and apart from the odd 'in very bad taste' post its as it is, and then the poster is only gently chastised. The admin will also remove some data from a post but only for the protection of the poster (like mobiles) again this is done openly.
I don't think I'm boatist, but somethings are Sealine specific and the forum members are able to help others as the result of actual experiences.
I also enjoy this forum - well its the best of both worlds for me.
Greg2
Well-Known Member
I have been on the Sealine Forum for a while now and I have seen one or two posts disappear but only because they were a bit close to the knuckle and might possibly have offended someone, at least that is my assumption as I have never discussed it with the moderator. No big deal to be honest.
I should add that whilst I was looking at purchasing a Sealine we ended up with a Broom but we have stayed with the forum because it is a friendly place and many issues are not Sealine specific, although some are of course.
We are on the Broads but I don't agree with the suggestion that it isn't worth bothering if you aren't on the East Coast. The reality is that the Forum caters for all but as the people who run it happen to be based on the Broads there is perhaps a bit more activity on that section but not to the exclusion of others. There are specific sections for all boating areas, which rely upon forumites from those areas to contribute/participate, but the general sections have contributions from all over the UK and abroad.
If you have a Sealine or are interested in the brand I would say that it is a friendly, sociable and very helpful place to be. It is even a good place to be if you don't have a Sealine!
