Renegade_Master
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I believe we have a Prestige 36 owner or two on here. Like to get you impression so far.
Prestige 36 ?
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panther
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Hi Sun Coast
Yes - we are on Jasper as I type on our 2 week summer cruise of the Bristol Channel - Today we came from Penarth to Swansea.
Its our first "big boat" - we upgraded from a 5.85m RIB!! - and so far its great!
What sort of information are you looking for?
Seems well put together - a few things still need to be fixed under warrenty, but I'm sure thats to be expected on any new boat.
Very good inside helm position - today we helmed from inside as you seem to get throuwn around too much on top - and you would have got very wet!!
I've put some info on my new website (link below) - that may be of interest
comments on the site welcome - or please post a more specific question or send me a PM
Cheers
Jools - onboard Jasper
Yes - we are on Jasper as I type on our 2 week summer cruise of the Bristol Channel - Today we came from Penarth to Swansea.
Its our first "big boat" - we upgraded from a 5.85m RIB!! - and so far its great!
What sort of information are you looking for?
Seems well put together - a few things still need to be fixed under warrenty, but I'm sure thats to be expected on any new boat.
Very good inside helm position - today we helmed from inside as you seem to get throuwn around too much on top - and you would have got very wet!!
I've put some info on my new website (link below) - that may be of interest
comments on the site welcome - or please post a more specific question or send me a PM
Cheers
Jools - onboard Jasper
Renegade_Master
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Hi Jools This one has twin KAMD300's 285hp. questions I suppose like, cruise speed, economy, sea keeping, slow speed handling, (although I know she has a small keel so she should have good grip in windin Marina)
Is she well put together?, though you've answered this one I need this as considering one for school boat. Basically school boats get lots of wear & tear inside what with four peeps staying aboard for four days most weeks.
Also of course the engine hours are high on school boats, mines done about 10 years of hours in 15 months. Clive
Is she well put together?, though you've answered this one I need this as considering one for school boat. Basically school boats get lots of wear & tear inside what with four peeps staying aboard for four days most weeks.
Also of course the engine hours are high on school boats, mines done about 10 years of hours in 15 months. Clive
panther
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Clive
Yes - ours has twin KAMD300's
Cruise speed - 10-25 knots
Max speed - 30-33 knots
economy - I'll let you know at the end of the week!!
sea keeping - We find that when it gets rough its more comfortable to helm from inside - (there seens to be a lot of movement on the flybridge) - The inside helm has a good view and has a comfortable wide bench seat.
slow speed handling - excellent - twin engines with EDC controls are easy to manouver + a bow thruster - can catch the wind a bit when waiting for locks etc - that seems to be the worst bit for me!!
Well built - yes I think so - A lot of polished wood, so would expect that to get a bit of a hamering on a school boat, like round the cabin door surrounds - think I've caught ours with the lifejacket buckle a couple of times.
Galley - Fridge - nice and big! - 3 burner hub, Microwave, but no proper "oven" - do you cook on board for your school trips? We have a small honda geny for the microwave if we dont have shore power.
Engines - no problems so far (touch wood)!!
Anything else?
Cheers
Jools
Yes - ours has twin KAMD300's
Cruise speed - 10-25 knots
Max speed - 30-33 knots
economy - I'll let you know at the end of the week!!
sea keeping - We find that when it gets rough its more comfortable to helm from inside - (there seens to be a lot of movement on the flybridge) - The inside helm has a good view and has a comfortable wide bench seat.
slow speed handling - excellent - twin engines with EDC controls are easy to manouver + a bow thruster - can catch the wind a bit when waiting for locks etc - that seems to be the worst bit for me!!
Well built - yes I think so - A lot of polished wood, so would expect that to get a bit of a hamering on a school boat, like round the cabin door surrounds - think I've caught ours with the lifejacket buckle a couple of times.
Galley - Fridge - nice and big! - 3 burner hub, Microwave, but no proper "oven" - do you cook on board for your school trips? We have a small honda geny for the microwave if we dont have shore power.
Engines - no problems so far (touch wood)!!
Anything else?
Cheers
Jools
Renegade_Master
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Hi Jools thanks for the info. The "movement" you mention on the Fly may refer to the higher centre of gravity you get from there. However the only adverse movement would be rolling from beam seas so try to a) keep the direction about 70 degrees to the waves and b) maintain speed.......... Displacement mode will esacerbate rolling
By the way has she got trim tabs??
Strangely most people prefer the fly and are more prone to seasickness from inside. Me I dont mind either way.
Cook on board...err not with the average temperture about 34 at the mo all cold stuff but very tasty. Clive
By the way has she got trim tabs??
Strangely most people prefer the fly and are more prone to seasickness from inside. Me I dont mind either way.
Cook on board...err not with the average temperture about 34 at the mo all cold stuff but very tasty. Clive
jjc
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Clive
as my P36 is slightly older than Jool's (2002) she is still in good condition there is a little crazing in the gel coat in one or two places but apart from the odd ding the wood work is still good. I would agree with Jools that it is vital to have a bow thruster as she does catch the wind when berthing. The P36 is not fitted with trim tabs as on the P32 as they are not supposed to need them. Agree that the lower helm is good and have had 3 on the bench seat (bit cramped) Suspect the white upholstery may get a bit mucky with lots of different people going through. My general verdict is a good boat.
John (Vibe)
PS where in Spain are you?
as my P36 is slightly older than Jool's (2002) she is still in good condition there is a little crazing in the gel coat in one or two places but apart from the odd ding the wood work is still good. I would agree with Jools that it is vital to have a bow thruster as she does catch the wind when berthing. The P36 is not fitted with trim tabs as on the P32 as they are not supposed to need them. Agree that the lower helm is good and have had 3 on the bench seat (bit cramped) Suspect the white upholstery may get a bit mucky with lots of different people going through. My general verdict is a good boat.
John (Vibe)
PS where in Spain are you?
Renegade_Master
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Hi John we are on Costa Del Sol west of Marbella see link below.
I asked about trim tabs as I read somewhere the the manufacturers dont bother with them. Mmmm.... have to disagree on this one. Whilst the hull lightly loaded may not need them to plane, once you throw in a Genny in the lazerette plus life raft aft, and other gear plus folks sitting in cockpit bet she will need them then.
Then of course theres the need for then to trim the boat level when you get a couple of fat buggers moving over to one side of the flybridge for instance which does happen believe me.
I asked about trim tabs as I read somewhere the the manufacturers dont bother with them. Mmmm.... have to disagree on this one. Whilst the hull lightly loaded may not need them to plane, once you throw in a Genny in the lazerette plus life raft aft, and other gear plus folks sitting in cockpit bet she will need them then.
Then of course theres the need for then to trim the boat level when you get a couple of fat buggers moving over to one side of the flybridge for instance which does happen believe me.