Rodman 30 flybridge

[Happy1]

Anyone got any views on this boat as far as hull, best engines for all round performance, and build quaility, or any other boat that would be OK for a relative beginner to handle?

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[oldgit]

Had a ride on the bigger brother of this boat at the SBS.It had the 2 X.300 hp power plants and went like stink.Amazing abilty to change direction much better than my mates Fairline(Sorry)

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[Renegade_Master]

Nice boats they have a small keel which is unusual for planning boats, but helps with slow speed manouvering which should please you Pete. Also consider the Astinor 1000 I think "Kindredspirit" has one.

I believe MBM or MBY did an article on the Rodman 30 recently and of course Julys has the Beneteau equivelant

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[hlb]

Is there some reason to change direction quickly in a boat?

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Haydn

 

[oldgit]

A boat that will actually go where you want it to please.

Umm...... well me Princess 33 has a good think about it for a while and then sort of makes a vague attempt to wander off in that general direction if I absolutely insist on turning the wheel loads of times.So am easily impressed with any boat that can go left or right without attemping to do a supertanker impersonation.
Ps.My hydraulic steering may be in need of sorting.

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[Happy1]

Re: A boat that will actually go where you want it to please.

Are you around this weekend? I will be out and about if you fancy a beer or ten /forums/images/icons/wink.gif Stayed at the marina the weekend before last, got hijacked on a massive yacht, got totally **it faced, don't remember going to bed. Woke up bright as a button the next day and had another great day on the water. What a great time, I'm getting into this chilled out life /forums/images/icons/wink.gif

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[TomIsitt]

Eight-page test of the Rodman 30 in June 2003 issue of Motor Boat & Yachting.

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[Happy1]

Cheers I have just found it. Do you really think you need a flybridge on that size of boat or is it a bit daft and a waste of money?

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[hlb]

A fly bridge is never daft or a waste of money.

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Haydn

 

[Happy1]

Could you please tell me the pro's and con's of having a flybridge. I fancy having one but just need to research when it may or may not be a benefit. I realise low bridges are one thing, anything else you could tell me about? I am just concerned about the need for double instruments e.g. double costs. Could I get something better on one level, or would a flybridge supercede and one level boats?

Cheers,

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[hlb]

You get a lovely lounge with proper doors on the back and no nasty covers to put on and take off and put on and take off and................/forums/images/icons/frown.gif Also can see where your going with panamaniac view. It's nice and warm downstairs, so can cruise about all winter with the heating on. The telly in the corner dont get wet. The seats are in draylon not plastic and theres a nice carpet on the floor, not oil cloth!

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Haydn

 

[Happy1]

Well that's enough for me if I can afford it, thanks /forums/images/icons/wink.gif Is there a certain age you reach when people tend to go for this more civilised way of cruising? I don't want to be seen as a 'bus pass holder' yet /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif The only experience I have had with two driving positions was on Sun Coasts Broom, now that was a nice boat with loads of room, but he doesn't look that old /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif

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[hlb]

It's not about how old you are, although it helps. It's about how many times you've put wet covers on and off and how many wet bums you want. Also and more importantly. I've had sea over the fly bridge and got soaked. Do I really want that in my living room??

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Haydn

 

[Happy1]

It makes double sense now, I got my lounge soaked yesterday with the family on board, and nowhere else to go /forums/images/icons/wink.gif

Thanks for the help in understanding.

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[hlb]

Never said nowt about "understanding"............../forums/images/icons/laugh.gif

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[oldgit]

Re: A boat that will actually go where you want it to please.

Out this afternoon after lunch.not sure if turning right or left(olde nautical terms)after leaving berth.May see you .Normally always listen on on 74.Rarely bother with 16 in river.

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[Happy1]

Re: A boat that will actually go where you want it to please.

Im leaving to go down now, will be there in 40 mins. Meeting Derek, so if you are around give us a call. I have PM'd my cellphone number.

Went up to Allington Lock yesterday, quite a nice trip with the family, but arrived 6pm too late to bother going through. Wanted to check it out befor the festival /forums/images/icons/wink.gif

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[oldgit]

sunny Sunday afternoon.

Nice to see you out and about.Sorry that I did not recognise you straight away.
Brain is always 20mins behind body.Nice to meet Mr C for the first time.
Decided to go up to lock after we saw you. Managed to take a few more chunks out of my props due to lack of water and will have to get hammer out to "repair" blades.
Will keep note of phone number.

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[Happy1]

Re: sunny Sunday afternoon.

Nice to see you as well, had a nice afternoon with Canboria, after leaving you we headed out past the speed restrictions and I introduced Canboria to some escape and evasion boating techniques /forums/images/icons/wink.gif I think he will tell you that the boat performed superbly, it handled as sharp as a porcupines P*nis. Brilliant boat, turns on a sixpence, backwards and forwards, takes about the size of a 50p though at 42knots /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif. May have to keep this one when I upgrade, I like it more and more each day I drive it /forums/images/icons/wink.gif

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[gonfishing]

hi pete
there's one adjacent to me in swansea nice looking toy, but it appears not to be the easiest thing to manouvre in any sort of gentle breeze, let alone anything stronger. i think it's to small for a flybridge but that's just my opinion.
julian

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