Princess 38 and Cleopatra 38

[oldgit]

Managing quite manfully to suppress my being a bit miffed with boat being out of action,decided to take the wife out for the day to look at ...........some boats.
First up was princess 38 (68k)with pair of 220 hp mermaids.Boat had not moved for couple of years and was fairly unloved everything was bit tired including gismos in wheel box,ie loads of loran and decca gear along with a depth sounder that Noah could have used,plus a giant radar scanner.Midships twin berth cabin took up most of usable cabin space unfortunately.
A quick look in the engine compartment revealed neglect as did the rather wiffy bilges.Hobbs meters showed 1400hrs.
Then on to a Cleopatra 38(59k) have always fancied external design of this boat and contruction of hull looked beefy and good quality,but within looked like one of those traditional london pubs with acres of dark wood and most unusual interior layout,real killer however was tiny forecabin.Did not bother with any further investigations............So whats next?

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[BarryH]

A Powels 38, lovely boat.......if you can find one. Or a Tremlett 35......I wish

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[martynwhiteley]

It amazes me how such boats maintain such values.

I know new ones are £200K ish, but when they get to be 20 odd years old, they do tend to be very shabby, unless they have been 'maintained regardless of cost'.

My initial plan on selling the B27, was to buy a friends P33, but closer inspection made me realise that just about everything needed replacement; windows and seal, upholstery, water system, toilet, tanks, deck fittings etc. etc.

I could have spent 2 years and £10K on it and it would have still looked 'tired' in many areas. I guess most £60K 35 to 40 ft 20-25 year old cruisers need a good £20K spending on them, without even considering the power units, to make them presentable and relaible.

So why do so many people still shell out so much for them?

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[oldgit]

Re: Powles 36/38/41`

There are no less than 3 Powles up for sale down here within a mile or two of each other.All priced around 60k.One has serious engine grief,able to fill and entire reach of river with smoke./forums/images/icons/laugh.gif.One of the others has just been taken of market prob cos not been able to sell.

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[Renegade_Master]

And just think Fred you could have had a lovely boat tried & tested by yourgoodself and lady wife whom I recall was most impressed given the wonderfull ensuite double bedroom.



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[oldgit]

Gawd blimey guv.you never give up.........

As soon as that first pension cheque hits the doormat.........a broom cannot be far behind./forums/images/icons/laugh.gif

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[Renegade_Master]

Re: Gawd blimey guv.you never give up.........

tee hee.............. tis your loss not mine sir so it is/forums/images/icons/smile.gif

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