DougH
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But the old models with the windows you prefer now look very out of date.
I'm a huge fan of the Mk 2 Range Rover and I love the shape but I have to admit that it does look dated.
Pershing
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But the old models with the windows you prefer now look very out of date.
I'm a huge fan of the Mk 2 Range Rover and I love the shape but I have to admit that it does look dated.
Portofino
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This "SIS" system, worries me a bit - I can see the design and build advantages re lower cost of manufacture by " dropping " components in ( 15% saving on price ? ) , and the resultant wieght savings transferring in being able to power a 45 footer with 350 Hp with stern drives ,then freeing up more cabin space down below As the Abs 45 and others
BUT and a very large BUT, when you walk arround inside these boats constructed by this method they feel lightweight and even when not moving be it at dock or at a show ,things squeak and creak doors do not clunk shut , floor panels move etc,
Thing is for me this is really off putting at boat shows - expression on my face trying to conceal this to the smiling sales bod , times precious I just want to get out - next !
I have noticed this on Abolute, Prinz, Jeaneau, and I,am afraid to say the latest Sealine F42 and SC 35 .Sorry I,am saying it as I found it!
My refference point is a small Sunseeker Portofino35 ,37 ft really ( just replaced by the P 40 )
Here everything is hand glassed in nothing moves, creaks ,squeaks or moves
Even the sofar and bed bases or glassed in ,part of the structure - = solid brick out house feel
The doors are over an inch thick and close on thick bulkheads with a clunk
This traditional construction ( thread drifting here) probably , may partially account for the price of the P40 relatives to immediate rivals
I,ll know within a millisecond of walking 2 paces in the saloon and plonking down on the sofar or closing a cabin door .
What do others feel - have you noticed ?
BUT and a very large BUT, when you walk arround inside these boats constructed by this method they feel lightweight and even when not moving be it at dock or at a show ,things squeak and creak doors do not clunk shut , floor panels move etc,
Thing is for me this is really off putting at boat shows - expression on my face trying to conceal this to the smiling sales bod , times precious I just want to get out - next !
I have noticed this on Abolute, Prinz, Jeaneau, and I,am afraid to say the latest Sealine F42 and SC 35 .Sorry I,am saying it as I found it!
My refference point is a small Sunseeker Portofino35 ,37 ft really ( just replaced by the P 40 )
Here everything is hand glassed in nothing moves, creaks ,squeaks or moves
Even the sofar and bed bases or glassed in ,part of the structure - = solid brick out house feel
The doors are over an inch thick and close on thick bulkheads with a clunk
This traditional construction ( thread drifting here) probably , may partially account for the price of the P40 relatives to immediate rivals
I,ll know within a millisecond of walking 2 paces in the saloon and plonking down on the sofar or closing a cabin door .
What do others feel - have you noticed ?
MapisM
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Yes of course.
Thing is, I actually noticed that on each and every planning boat I've been on, bar none.
Even the most solid 30+ kts boat will give you such feeling, If not right from the start, rather sooner than later.
In this respect, if I were considering one, I could as well go for the lighter and accept these drawbacks in advance, 'cause weight reduction does make a lot of sense in fast boats, like it or not.
