Moving to Power

[Cathy*]

As an older person, when we looked at Sealines I didn't feel safe climbing out to put fenders in and out or tidy up lines. I prefer something with rails all the way round to hang on to.

 

[JStordy]

Don’t you like flybridges, suits old folk

wife has parkinsons - don't think the steps would be good for her!

 

[Sticky Fingers]

Ok so a non flybridge boat about 35-38’. Budget max 100k. Sealine SC38?

 

[Mr Googler]

Princess v40

For Sale 1997 Princess V40 - Boats.co.uk

 

[Sticky Fingers]

Or a V40.. lovely. Under budget at 90k asking too.

 

[Soco2]

I’m still looking! I’m wondering why there are 5 Phantom 38’s on the U.K. market some not sold for 9+ months?
prices differ a lot too? Lowest in Europe £80k and most expensive £135k. A£55k difference! The same price as my old Targa 30!

 

[Greg2]

just gettin

yep - just going to look around some likely one's- i live west of london so some of the thames brokers are good for looking - not sure if id buy there as need to get the boat to the Sea!!!! been up and don the thames lots of times

Thames might be convenient for looking but my experience has been that every time we travel there to view it has been a triumph of optimism over experience. Boats there just don’t seem to be well looked after - huge generalisation I know but all I can do is share our experience,

I would also say don’t worry about location - current restrictions aside travel to view what might be the right boat and factor moving costs (which aren’t prohibitive) into the equation.

 

[oldgit]

If you buy anthing with outdrives keep Volvo Pauls phone number handy ! before and after you buy it.

 

[JStordy]

If you buy anthing with outdrives keep Volvo Pauls phone number handy ! before and after you buy it.

good tip

 

[ashtead]

As a retiring sailor how worried are you about speed versus fuel? Would a more trawler like vessel not offer more space even if princess style looks nice? If you are looking for a steady vessel are green line or linssen not of interest? If you enter your budget, length say12m max in and location guessing you don’t want to travel far have you found any nimbus in locality?

 

[Dino]

What about a Broom? I’ll admit that I own one and can’t fault it. So I’m a bit of a Broom fan. They have great aft decks and huge aft cabins with en-suite.
Here are two of the more compact models within your budget both under 11.2 metres
Broom 345 OS Used Boat for Sale 1997 | TheYachtMarket
Broom 36 Used Boat for Sale 1995 | TheYachtMarket

 

[Soco2]

Surveyed that ones engines last year , buyer pulled out .

Would you be able to expand Paul? Pm if preferred?
Boat is of some interest at that price.

 

[Kawasaki]

good tip

Better Tip
Don't buy a boat with outdrives!

 

[tom52]

Old sailors going to the dark side often favour Nimbus. You wont get the latest models for £100k but you should have some money left over with a late model 320 coupe.

 

[Kawasaki]

Old sailors going to the dark side often favour Nimbus. You wont get the latest models for £100k but you should have some money left over with a late model 320 coupe.

Good shout

 

[Sticky Fingers]

Or a Rodman...? Example...
Boat Details | RBS Marine

I looked at a few of these, I like them apart from the minimal seating in the cockpit.

 

[JStordy]

What about an S38 on Volvo AD41's? Bad / Good

 

[volvopaul]

What about an S38 on Volvo AD41's? Bad / Good

Underpowered . Unless your going to use it inland

 

[JStordy]

Underpowered . Unless your going to use it inland

Thanks Paul - After looking about today the S38 seems my best choice for size etc - just need to find one now! The one i saw was sold before i got there! There is one with KAD 43 / DP?

 

[Sticky Fingers]

The Sealine S38 had some inherent structural problems caused by thin layup in some areas, some of the affected boats were rectified at Sealine's expense by Desty. if you're looking at one make sure you have the evidence from Desty that this was done.