Sealine Question

[Kevin]

Hi

Very recently been out on a 37 foot Sealine, S37 I believe ( the sports cruiser looking model), not particluarly choppy seas, no wind over tide and was surprised by the vague handeling of her.

She seemed to perch on top of the water and move over it without much directness even with input from the throttle, trim or steering. I know ultimatley they are going to be safe boats but after driving many makes up to 50 feet both sports cruisers, racing boats etc I have to say I wasnt hugely impressed.

Can only presume there is a nack to handeling one of these or are they always a bit like this? The feeling was similar to an 18 foot Glastron bowrider that I used a few times in respect of the handeling making it feel you were riding in a soap dish rather than a seriously designed hull.

I must say that im not a great fan of Sealines designs above the water and feel that perhaps they overlook depth of quality for polished wood on the interior but had always thought of them as top half of the table boats.

Just interested to know what people think and also what must the old 24 and new 23 be like in anything a bit choppy?

Kevin

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[powerskipper]

mite help,
1. for low speed running and manouering engine legs at -3/-4/ trip off.
2 if cross wind run with leeward engine rev bit highter, If it has EDC, take of syinc ,purpel button.
3, drop legs to -4 ish to get her on plan then run between leg setting -1 to +1. see which increases speed,
4. you may need to use a lot of trim tab +3/+5.
5. If slugish use engine power to assist turning, NOT MUCH.


HOPE THIS HELPS J.

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[nicho]

Hi,

I had an S37 for 3 years, used in the Solent, down to the West Country, and across the Channel to France, C.I. etc. I'm not sure what you mean by "vague", but I always found the boat sure footed, and easy to steer and handle. In fact you could chuck it around in quite a sports boat like fashion. Perhaps it was the result of having outdrives, which are of course closer to the centre line of the boat than one on shafts. Inevitably, I guess not boat on outdrives is going to be as pin sharp in the handling department as one with shafts.

Certainly ours had a kindly enough sea hull, with no slamming and a soft ride. It always took care of us on the odd occasion we were caught out in bad weather.

We loved the boat, and would always recommend one..

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[Deleted User YDKXO]

Having owned one of these also, I dont believe that it handles much differently from any other sterndrive cruising boat but it's certainly no performance boat as per a Sunseeker Superhawk or similar. What it offers is a lot of accomodation for the size at a competitive price in a hull that whilst not being the last word in deep V design, has a reputation for being a decent enough sea boat.
As for quality, I've had more bits drop off my current Fairline than ever dropped off the S37 or the other Sealine I ran (410) so I dont necessarily think you're right. The styling is a bit blobby but thats the price you pay for the space inside


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[Kevin]

Dont get me wrong it wasnt a knock at Sealine, each to their own.

It was just that it didnt feel particularly sharp to respond to commands, its probably more to do with my lack of knowledge of these than the boat itself.

It never worried me with regard its safety in the hull, it was more this lack of directness from helm inputs, seemed a bit woolly.

I agree fully about the inside space compared to Sunseeker but still feel that perhaps they could alter details if nothing else to improve the look ( subjective I know).

overall not the boat for me but definitely wouldn't diss' it.

Kevin

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[nicho]

Don't forget, the S37 is now an "old" boat, and the interior design is showing it's age. I went on it's replacement, the S38 at the show, and it has become a lot more modern. I now have a 37' sailing boat, the interior volume of which makes the Sealine cabin feel very cramped. The Sealine cockpit rules though!!

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[powerskipper]

The new Sealine S38 is NICCCCCE!!!!!!

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[hlb]

Think it's the outdrives that cause the problems. After having shafts, I'd never go back. Like trying to drive a blamounge!!

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Haydn

 

[powerskipper]

learnt on shafts, like them better too

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