Sealine F43 suitable for UK Rivers?

[Crazy Fish]

Thank you for all the advice, I do keep getting drawn to the F43 due to the layout & styling as it a little more modern looking then others Iv seen. I will definitely keep trawling over the internet to see if any others fit the bill.
Iv look at some sports cruisers but again they are just a bit small in the saloon & only a double plus 2 singles, lovely top deck area so probably better for day use in larger numbers but evenings and sleeping is compromised.
france to the med is not a must do but been able to navigate the Uk river network is. if we do decide to go to the med the option to sail to France then wagon ship if from there is definitely a good option.
So is the F43 a viable option then or is the hight the issue still?

 

[markc]

So is the F43 a viable option then or is the hight the issue still?

Sorry if it sounds flippant, but it really depends what rivers you want to navigate. The lower your air draft, the further you'll be able to navigate. River navigation is slow, so be realistic about how far your cruising grounds will extend.

 

[Crazy Fish]

No it’s fine I’m just figuring it all out my self so all advice welcome. Looking at the Uk river network il probably like to be able to travel from York to Newark area. Then probably out to sea via hull. Possibly re locate further south in a couple of years via the Thames & up the main stench. Then if I’m confident enough Over the water to main land Europe.
it’s all dreams at the moment but I’d like it to be suitable for all aspects.
I need a large living quarters for my large family & extended family & friends, hence why I’m looking along the F43 line.

 

[oldgit]

No it’s fine I’m just figuring it all out my self so all advice welcome. Looking at the Uk river network il probably like to be able to travel from York to Newark area. Then probably out to sea via hull. Possibly re locate further south in a couple of years via the Thames & up the main stench. Then if I’m confident enough Over the water to main land Europe.
it’s all dreams at the moment but I’d like it to be suitable for all aspects.
I need a large living quarters for my large family & extended family & friends, hence why I’m looking along the F43 line.

All types of boating have their attractions and spending a little time on what sort of boating you want in the future is worth the trouble.
One point to watch for is something designed for inland waterways is likely to be single engined and slow and will present real problems if you wish to go futher afield.
Something designed to go offshore will probably be able to achieve 95% of your aims on non tidal waters but be capable to going along in comfort and quickly when the need arises.

Another point, cruising on rivers and non tidal waters offers a lot of attractions ashore in very short distances and this can be of more interest to the better half or the kids.The Thames excels in this dept.
Forum males for some reason seem to prefer listening to the 05.20 gale warnings, spending 4 hours at WOT clinging for dear life to the flybridge wheel only anchor up in rolling swell before dashing back home.
No names no pack drill.
They then spend time wondering why their significant other always seems to now have something else to do at weekends. !