New Sealine F380!

[ari]

I see there are photos Sealine's new Sealine F380 on line (scroll down):

https://www.facebook.com/motorboatsmonthlymag

A little bit about it here too.

http://www.motorboatsmonthly.co.uk/...irst-impressions-of-the-new-compact-flybridge

What do we think?

I reckon it looks pretty good!

 

[kashurst]

I agree with you, I was never 100% sure of the F42 because of the big dark butresses at the back supporting the flybridge, but the F380 doesn't have them and looks great- good internal and flybridge layout too. My local dealer expects one to arive in July so will go and have a nosey.

 

[lisilou]

Love it. Nothing not to like, for me at least.
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[Whitelighter]

Went on hull #1 in January.

It was a very nicely thought out boat - although nothing revolutionary. The neat design touches (such as the reversible transom seat) were all for cost extras at considerable cost.

I think the biggest issue people will have is it's on drives, compared to the F37 it replaced which was of course on shafts.

Looked great with a light grey hull and modern design, just not sure if it brings anything new to the market.

 

[Deleted User YDKXO]

I think the biggest issue people will have is it's on drives, compared to the F37 it replaced which was of course on shafts.

Mmm, yes, 38ft of slab sided flybridge boat on sterndrives. Only for the brave in a stiff crosswind methinks. Let's hope that Hanse fit a massive bowthruster

 

[jimmy_the_builder]

Mmm, yes, 38ft of slab sided flybridge boat on sterndrives. Only for the brave in a stiff crosswind methinks. Let's hope that Hanse fit a massive bowthruster

Not disagreeing with you at all, but Volvo do now do a joystick controller for outdrives a la IPS which independently vectors the two drives to produce (quite a lot of) sideways thrust. Bowthruster is still useful, particularly for fine manoeuvres, but the outdrive control technology has come along a bit since the days of the F33, for example.

 

[Deleted User YDKXO]

Not disagreeing with you at all, but Volvo do now do a joystick controller for outdrives a la IPS which independently vectors the two drives to produce (quite a lot of) sideways thrust. Bowthruster is still useful, particularly for fine manoeuvres, but the outdrive control technology has come along a bit since the days of the F33, for example.

You may be right. My experience of sterndrive powered flybridge boats do date back to owning a Sealine 305 with a mind of its own many years ago and I'm prepared to accept that sterndrive control has moved on. I'd still rather have shaftdrive in a flybridge boat though

 

[ari]

I see the video is up now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9X_-Ciq5vM&list=UU36Hy_G_pHxIO3c2avWfLOw

Looks a good boat I think.

 

[wonky]

I like it too, would the stern drives mean a hi-lo bathing platform would not be an option?

 

[benjenbav]

You may be right. My experience of sterndrive powered flybridge boats do date back to owning a Sealine 305 with a mind of its own many years ago and I'm prepared to accept that sterndrive control has moved on. I'd still rather have shaftdrive in a flybridge boat though

What's not to like about sterndrives on something like this: max out the space; minimise the cost; big post-warranty bills for engine partner to collect plus if the owner stuffs it into a pillar there's some lovely jubbly for the gelcoat fixers.

Doesn't look anything like a caravan inside either.

 

[PowerYachtBlog]

Saw the video, the woodwork and the amounts of wood used seems a lot more compared to the previous UK build Sealines. Also finishing from the video looks very neat and of a high level.
I think they would have done two boats back a year ago, with the same wood.
My question come automatic is it still competitive priced?

Underway the boat seems crackling a bit to much considering it looked a calm sea, but the ride is pretty low and has a nice angle. I remember SC35 riding quite high (saw them on film and in reality).