New to boating, first time owner

[stelican]

That analogy only makes sense if comparing a new V40 to a new Targa 40.

I’ll be going to a used V40 with a few hundred K off the price so not really apples to apples.

I haven’t been onboard a new Targa 40 but whilst it does have more deck space like you say(small bathing platform though) it does look smaller in the saloon/galley.

With small children on a boat floor space is important as is security.

 

[nathwraith]

With small children on a boat floor space is important as is security.

Agreed. In a perfect world I’d go for a GT style sports cruiser with sliding “patio” doors. But at this size they seem to offer the worst of both worlds.

I do like the Fairline Targa 45 GT but it’s a million quid easily.

 

[Bouba]

Side decks are important to me…sooner or later you are going to have to walk from front to back…and some side decks are like tightrope walking

 

[nathwraith]

Deposit paid on this Princess V40 https://www.princess.co.uk/used-yachts/Princess-V40-9429028

Sea trial arranged for next Weds. I can't believe this is finally happening, so excited!

I will be renaming the boat if all goes well. Not a fan of "Hell's Bells"

 

[stelican]

Deposit paid on this Princess V40 Used Princess V40 For Sale | Princess Motor Yacht Sales

Sea trial arranged for next Weds. I can't believe this is finally happening, so excited!

I will be renaming the boat if all goes well. Not a fan of "Hell's Bells"

Well done!

Hells Bells -That reminds me of my mates sisters

 

[Sticky Fingers]

Even worse, the apostrophe is missing! The name is actually "Hells Bells"

She's currently moored about 20 metres from my berth at Swanwick. Looks in great condition, best of luck with the sea trial and ongoing ownership.

 

[Bouba]

Deposit paid on this Princess V40 Used Princess V40 For Sale | Princess Motor Yacht Sales

Sea trial arranged for next Weds. I can't believe this is finally happening, so excited!

I will be renaming the boat if all goes well. Not a fan of "Hell's Bells"

Well done !......don’t forget to Google how to change a boats name...of it isn’t done properly Neptune will be mightily displeased

 

[Bouba]

Deposit paid on this Princess V40 Used Princess V40 For Sale | Princess Motor Yacht Sales

Sea trial arranged for next Weds. I can't believe this is finally happening, so excited!

I will be renaming the boat if all goes well. Not a fan of "Hell's Bells"

She looks really nice...light and airy, comfortable....and well equipped....generator and hydraulic swim platform....very impressive

 

[nathwraith]

She has the more powerful engines too twin 380's vs the standard 340s, air conditioning & interestingly a convertible 3rd berth in the guest cabin. Reasonably uncommon options on a V40.

 

[Boathook]

Well done !......don’t forget to Google how to change a boats name...of it isn’t done properly Neptune will be mightily displeased

So will forumites if not offered a drink !

 

[Bouba]

So will forumites if not offered a drink !

Now you sound like Seastoke

 

[Seastoke]

Now you sound like Seastoke

You might get à glass off Red off Bouba , Diesel that is.

 

[Seastoke]

Nathe ,how will u get it Conwy.

 

[Alicatt]

Very nice indeed have fun sailing on her

We were not changing the name of Hunter, but the broker still gave us a bottle of bubbly to wet the boat with

 

[roa312]

Congrats on the new boat! Great choice—wishing you and your family many wonderful sailing adventures ahead!

 

[nathwraith]

Nathe ,how will u get it Conwy.

Road or maybe get her skippered over. I may join for part of the journey. Not decided yet.

 

[Seastoke]

Are you thinking of boat tuition in Conwy.

 

[nathwraith]

Are you thinking of boat tuition in Conwy.

I am indeed! Makes sense to learn on my own boat.

 

[EricJ]

Well done, beautiful boat! Nice also to have the DPI legs with hydraulic clutches. Congrats!

 

[nathwraith]

Boat purchased! She will be renamed “Penelope Grace” after my second born daughter. Will do another write up soon but enjoy a few pics.