Sealine 310/320/330

[Wiggo]

And the P40 revealed an engine bay that required a contorted dwarf to perform daily checks. What I did like was the magnetic door catches that let you leave doors open underway without them banging around. What I didn't like was the fact that they looked like they'd been robbed from an aircraft carrier, then chrome plated.

And the extras list had us in stitches - rope cutters for £2,500, a £400 LCD TV (and not even a wide screen one) for only £2,500...

Seriously, read the reviews mate - there's some seriously pricey boats out there with skeletons in their closets, or at least roughly finished GRP and a few bits of duff joinery.

BTW, Eyeno, do you want to fess up? What boat do you own? What have you owned that you can make such sweeping generalisations?

 

[davedpc]

Hi Henrik. Ive had a 330 for the last 4 years and it does all I ask of it. Top speed is a bit down on that quoted, I think thats due to the stuff I carry around. I also have access to a320 which I think is now a little dated. The yard crane driver recons my 330 weighs 1ton heavier than the 320 at 6.5 tons to 5.5. although my engines 220's are not much heavier than the 200's. If I could get a good deal or a part X I would like perhaps to upgrade to a F37, but SWIMBO is happy with the 330. You can get a bit of a list on the flybridge if you have more than 4 uptop ,but this can be simply compensated by the trim tabs. Good luck with your purchase. I have never had any reliability problems except drivebelts. Dave.

 

[Planty]

Henrik,
Mate of ours had an F33 as his first boat last year and we went across the channel in convoy 3 times I think, (Mines an F43), that little baby performed brilliantly I have to say and was a superb boat in all conditions. Couldn't cruise much more than 28knts all day without getting out of breath but IMO a little cracker.

As for Sealine, again IMO as good as anyone else if not better for the money, as I've said before F43 best thought out design internally of any boat in its length and simply a superb vessel all around.

On the subject of Prossers in Scotland, whilst a lot have commented about how many they sell, I have met an equal amount who mention, bad advice to newbies, with regard to "required" accessories. Eg No repeat chartplotter, engine dials, vhf on the Flybridge of the F33 mentioned above. Kept the purchase price down, so got the order, but had to be fitted eventually to make boat practical. all IMHO of course. Pa

Ps F33 has just been "chopped in" for an F43 delivered December. Paul

 

[Henrik_Swe]

Various opinions on the Sealine boats...!

I don't think that Sealine lower price reflects the quality in that respect, the Sealines in the UK has looked at bit sad and not well maintained. The one I looked at in sweden (310 -90) was close to mint condition. I think it reflects the previous owner more than the boat....

Nicho,

you´ve owned the two boats I´m choosing from, what do you think of the two?

What did you gain in moving to a F33 instead of the 310, and why did you?

Davedpc,

I also think the 310/320 starting to look a bit dated but what do you think of the inside? Dining seems more cosy in the 310/320 than the 330/F33??

I´ve noticed a difference in the front cabin, the bed seems larger in the 330/F33 than the 310/320.....

What´s the fuelconsumption at 20 knots with your engines?

Planty,

so you would say it´s safe to take a 330 to sweden from the UK? Apart from the several refueling stops required, I think it would be a nice ride in the spring!

Lot's of questions for you guys, hope you can bare me /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

Henrik

 

[davedpc]

The 33 is wider than the 320 and the cabin [especialy the control panel s] are less dated. It would be preferable if there was a seat back against the door as in the 37, but you cant have everything in a 34.5 long boat. One of the advantages of the 33 is that you can see out of the side windows both standing and seated. Not sure of fuel comp. but I think its about 1.2 miles per. gallon. I cruise at about 22-25 knots. Now if you want a hand delivering you new boat------------. Dave.

 

[Planty]

I suppose the obvious answer is, depends on which way you go, when and with whom? Certainly being in an F33 wouldn't worry me.

If I had enough time, (weather windows etc) could get some company (other boat) for the longer more "perilous" bits. I think it would be a cracking weaze!! Obviously need all relevant electronic bits but sounds like a wonderful trip to me? Father used to go to Stockholm a lot visiting Ytong on business, reckoned it was beautiful?

You are a swine, you've got me thinking now!!! No it's no good I must concentrate on business, got to get that Elegance in the next 3 years, would like to get another Sealine, but the T60 doesn't do anything for me at all, only one that doesn't strangely? Paul

 

[cbatten]

That's interesting cos my wife and I are considering doing a 6-9 month tour of the Med. on an F33. Being fairly new to motor boating, I wondered if any of you had any advice on whether an F33 would be a sufficient boat both in terms of liveaboard and of course seaworthiness for such a trip? The plan is to tour the Balearics, then tour the entire coast of Italy, down the coast of Croatia and finally onto the Greek islands - and back of course!

What do you reckon?

Chris

 

[Henrik_Swe]

Stockholm is most certainly worth visiting. The archipelago is beautiful and you can still find your own island to visit over a weekend or so... it´s deep enough to get ashore to almost every island, and there are plenty of islands....

So Paul, if you like boating and visit small islands, you should come here.

Thank you all for your views on the Sealine boats I asked for...

Henrik

 

[PhilF]

I had a 330, great value for money, not so good in bad weather, rolls alot and spends most of the time with the rails in the water, never felt in danger tho, had outdrives, prefer shafts, more bite and better response, 1mpg most of the time, bow thruster handy and gotta have heating, wouldnt go for a 310 Imho, but 410 instead, happy hunting,
Philf