Nimbus 30R or Botnia Targa 31

[sprogster]

Having sold my Princess 38 I am looking for a smaller boat that is fast but very seaworthy.(Being Channel Islands based the seas can be entertaining most days.!)
I have followed with interest MB&Y's decision to buy a Nimbus 30R as their new magazine boat,and look forward to reading about their delivery trip across the North Sea.
The main thing that worries me is is the Nova 30R too exotic,and will this adversely affect it's second hand value in the future.?
If so is the flying shed (BotniaTarga 31) the better option.?
I know both are highly rated by MB&Y but which one is likely to better hold it,s second hand value.?

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[DepSol]

Hmm hard one that are you wanting it for trips to France etc or just sitting around locally? Also how many people or kids regularly travel with you?

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[TomIsitt]

Re: Nimbus 300R or Botnia Targa 31

Hmmm...difficult choice.

The Botnia is probably a better rough-water boat. The Nimbus 300R isn't a bad boat in rough weather, but you have to trim it bow-down to prevent it slamming, and that throws a lot of water over the screen. Basically, in big seas it's either slam and stay dry, or else have a more comfortable, but wetter, ride.

But the 300R is much more sociable boat than the Botnia. The Nimbus' cockpit arrangement is brilliant and for sunny days it would be my choice. It's also a pretty quick beast with the twin KAD300s in...we managed to cover 320 miles (Amsterdam to Cowes) in one day on our trip back from Sweden, and maintained 40 knots cruising speed with ease (it topped out at just over 48 knots).

With regard to resale values, it's difficult to tell. Both will hold their value pretty well, and both are "exotic" (oddities) so will only appeal to a smallish number of people. Rather than worrying too much about resale value, I would consider they type of boating you want to do. The Botnia is go-anywhere-in-any-weather boat, but the Nimbus is fast, capable of handling the rough stuff, and is great for socialising.

For the full SP on our 1000-mile trip on the Nimbus, see MBY's November issue (out early in October).

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[sprogster]

Main use is for trips to France and good old fun.
My teenage kids are at age that being seen with parents is an embarassment,so that is not a problem.!


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[sprogster]

Re: Nimbus 300R or Botnia Targa 31

Thanks for response,very helpful.

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