New Boat

[Danfarry]

I hope I've posted the photo correctly.

Deposit paid and a part-ex for my current boat. It's a Viking Marin 285 pilothouse with twin Yanmar 4lha-STP on reverse drives with shafts.
Only 9.2mtr long so great to handle for me and my youngish kids. It should be here in North Wales in a couple of weeks, Boats.co.uk are antifouling, servicing and sorting a few jobs.

I am beyond excited!

 

[bigwow]

First job cleaning fenders Dan?

 

[Danfarry]

Got some new ones waiting already with nice blue covers

 

[bigwow]

Got some new ones waiting already with nice blue covers

Do I need to go and see if I'm missing any?:encouragement:

 

[Danfarry]

Never thought of that. You've got loads, guess you wouldn't miss a couple

 

[MJGH]

Remember seeing it on boats.co web site a few weeks ago and thinking what a cracking looking boat.

 

[Danfarry]

Thanks, I've had my eye on one on the James Dickens site for ages but the price was too high. Since this one came on to market, the price has dropped substantially on that one. The surveyor really liked it which is a good thing too

 

[Seastoke]

great looking boat dan ,i hope its slower than ol blue ,what are u calling her ,ps i will let you know if bruce is heading down your way so you can put more fenders out .

 

[Truro Ex Pat]

Great boat I am in same position just waiting for survey next can't wait, looks a beauty!

 

[longjohnsilver]

Smart looking boat.

But what is a reverse drive with shafts?

 

[Danfarry]

It's a Hurth V drive. The engines are the 'wrong' way around with the gearbox ahead of the engine and shafts coming out below the engine. That's how I understand it anyway.

 

[Danfarry]

great looking boat dan ,i hope its slower than ol blue ,what are u calling her ,ps i will let you know if bruce is heading down your way so you can put more fenders out .

It's a bit slower but not by much. Sounds like Bruce had an interesting day yesterday.
Keeping the name Serene

 

[Portofino]

Very sensible chiose -folks on here whinge, they can,t find a small boat without outdrives and put up with there woes .
You have found one -well done .Theres life outside Sunseeker , Fairline , Sealine and Princess -small boat wise .
Here's a link-the expensive one ? ( hope you don,t mind -) -lots pic s self explanatory -suits northen latitudes for 11/12 months a year
http://www.jamesdickensmarine.com/brokerage/powerboats/VikingMarinPilot285.htm

 

[admillington]

I hope I've posted the photo correctly.

Deposit paid and a part-ex for my current boat. It's a Viking Marin 285 pilothouse with twin Yanmar 4lha-STP on reverse drives with shafts.
Only 9.2mtr long so great to handle for me and my youngish kids. It should be here in North Wales in a couple of weeks, Boats.co.uk are antifouling, servicing and sorting a few jobs.

I am beyond excited!

Great looking boat - Happy Sailing

 

[Danfarry]

Does anyone have any info or opinions on the engines? They seem to have a good name and there isn't much in the way of electronics on them. Have heard the elbows need keeping an eye on and that they can be smoky although this boat has underwater exhausts. When starred from cold there wasn't much smoke at all

 

[SP2]

Great looking boat with performance to match, I'll bet.

Very exciting! I'm sure you will have a great time.

 

[Jim@sea]

Is this the one which was at Glasson Dock.

 

[Danfarry]

Is this the one which was at Glasson Dock.

It's not, it has been based down in Essex

 

[Nick_H]

I really like that, looks a great option for a UK based boat that will do a bit of everything. Enjoy!

 

[Kawasaki]

Thats a Proper Thing Dan
Where you chukin it in?