New boat ideas.

[ST840]

Thinking about an upgrade. Currently have an 8.6m SD boat. Single Diesel engine.
We want to stick to that kind of formula because it works for us but want to go bigger.
not over 10m LOA because then mooring fees shoot right up.
been looking (on the net) at MF10, Prestige 32, Antares 30. That kind of thing.
I’m sure there are some more exotic makes that I’ve not thought about that may be just as good OR better ??
Any thoughts on what we have already considered and those we have not will be greatly appreciated. Budget around £75k.
No older than 20 years.
Thanks

oh and SWMBO would like a flybridge.

 

[BruceK]

your predictive text is rather telling

 

[BruceK]

A single inboard diesel on a 10m FB boat (and I know you want to be able to plane) is going to make choices rather slim.

 

[Sticky Fingers]

Not strictly flybridge but raised cockpit/aft cabin, Haines 35 and Broom 33/37, age might be an issue
Rodman 10.40? Not sure they did it with a single

 

[ST840]

The single diesel bit was just saying what I have currently. Not necessarily a requirement for the next one.

 

[ST840]

your predictive text is rather telling

??

 

[ST840]

Edited to prevent further embarrassment .

 

[Seastoke]

Benateau 10 .80 good boats and easy in budget.

 

[Sticky Fingers]

Benateau 10 .80 good boats and easy in budget.

That's a good shout, here's one:
Beneteau ANTARES 10.80 Used Boat for Sale 2006 | TheYachtMarket

 

[Sticky Fingers]

Targa 30? (the Botnia one I mean)?
2002 Botnia Targa 30 Flybridge used boat for sale - boatersresources.com

 

[Bouba]

Your budget might be stretched but a Swift Trawler 30 is a roomy flybridge single engine semi displacement.

 

[Seastoke]

That's a good shout, here's one:
Beneteau ANTARES 10.80 Used Boat for Sale 2006 | TheYachtMarket

That’s a good buy

 

[Portofino]

Tuccoli 28 from 2008, used boat for sale | yacht4web.com

looks low running costs

 

[ST840]

Thank

That's a good shout, here's one:
Beneteau ANTARES 10.80 Used Boat for Sale 2006 | TheYachtMarket

Thank you but too big.

 

[ST840]

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Targa 30? (the Botnia one I mean)?
2002 Botnia Targa 30 Flybridge used boat for sale - boatersresources.com

Thanks but that’s not the semi D hull were looking for. Plus the layout is not for us.

 

[ST840]

Your budget might be stretched but a Swift Trawler 30 is a roomy flybridge single engine semi displacement.

???? If only I had another £150k laying around.

 

[Sticky Fingers]

Thank you but too big.

Thanks but that’s not the semi D hull were looking for. Plus the layout is not for us.

Hum. Tricky.

Nimbus 320, but no flybridge?

 

[ST840]

Hum. Tricky.

Nimbus 320, but no flybridge?

I’m only 47 !!! ??

 

[Sticky Fingers]

I’m only 47 !!! ??

Fair point well made. Probably also lets you out of Broom and Haines.

What's your current boat? Is that a good benchmark?

 

[ST840]

Fair point well made. Probably also lets you out of Broom and Haines.

What's your current boat? Is that a good benchmark?

At present we have a starfisher 840. This is a possibility

Starfisher 1060

from the photos though the saloon does not look too big , but with the second bedroom for our son it does mean you don’t have to keep lowering the table to convert to a berth.