Sealine SC35 at SIBS

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I really like the SC35, styling is very progressive, and for me beats the competition. Cockpit is really nice and usable, as are the 2 cabins and saloon. Excellent use of space and detailing.

Engine room access is excellent, and well laid out, BUT.....if an engine needs to come out, there is no provision. The rear superstructure has to be hacked out for access....I don't remember this being raised on the MBM or MBY reviews.

I cannot believe that the odd Volvo is not going to fail, so this must mean a massive problem for residuals, and a great opportunity for body/trim rebuilders.

Therefore I'm ooooot!
 
Hmm are you sure about that? There is plenty of height over the cockpit coamings and below the roof for a hoist to swing an engine out. Even if a bit of chopping was required, that'd make it no worse than loads of other boats, such as nearly every flybridge boat ever made. Can't see it'd have any impact on residuals at all.

We really like the SC35 too, but prefer the SC38 for the extra space it offers. I'd be really happy with the keys to either :D
 
I think that sums up what the 150 people that read this were thinking, but couldn't be bothered to post as it seemed so obvious.

SC35 is one of Sealine's best selling boats at the moment, although personally I would prefer an SC38.
 
If its been designed in a similar fashion to the S38 then there is an area of the cockpit floor, to the rear of the engine hatch, that has been designed to be removed simply by undoing a few bolts, cutting a bit of silicone and removal of a small amount of teak floor.

Certainly on the S38 I can't see how it could have been made much easier other than creating a larger hatch opening thereby compromising seating area.
 
I discussed this with the Sealine sales person, and he was also concerned about access, but quite glib. "If the engine needs to come out in 10 years time it won't be your problem". As an engineer, this is not good practice.
 
mjf said:
I think the one at SIBS is boat 140ish.

last year it was boat 70.

They are selling them!
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Unless my memory has gone completely, (possible :eek:), it was hull #163 on the water at SIBS yesterday. They are indeed selling very well.
 
For me the 35 stands out as the best of the Sealine range at the moment, a good layout and it has stayed truest to the new design form, whereas the 38 seems to be half and half.
 
I totally agree, I dream of owning an SC35 as its completely different and I am one of the people that loves the slab sided look, it also gives you so much room inside. The 38 looks like a large SC29 to me. Although I do like the look (I own an SC29), I just prefer the 35 but unfortunalty cant afford one at the moment!
 
rafiki_ said:
I discussed this with the Sealine sales person, and he was also concerned about access, but quite glib. "If the engine needs to come out in 10 years time it won't be your problem". As an engineer, this is not good practice.
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That's why he's a salesman and not an engineer - thank god!

If you want to know the workings of a slide rule, then ask a engineer.

If you want to know what's currently the best Hair Gel, ask a salesman!!
 
SC38

As an owner of an SC38 all I can say it is has one of the best hull shapes around, got caught out in a SW Force 7 wind against tide off Dover earlier this year wow the waves were well above my head when standing to drive and I am 6ft 5ins. The boat felt as steady as a rock. We had a Fairline Phantom 38 before and that had a great hull design as well but IMHO the Sealine is better.

Can't comment on the SC35 but I beiieve it would be very easy to take the D4 300s out of my SC38 up through the slide back sun roof if you ever had to do it.
 
Was at SIBS today. Quite crowded in the sun, but at least the white wine in the MDL hospitality tent was well-chilled.

Looked at many boats, including the new F46, SC35, and SC38.

SC35 was hull number 136.

SC38, not sure as I was hanging upside down over the edge of the transom to look - I think it was 063.

What draws me to the SC38 over SC35 is:
-More spacious saloon layout
-Separate shower comparment
-Helm position seems more "comfy". Can't quite explain why.

35 Sport was a very James Bond-esque hull number 007.

F46 - v.interesting boat. Many parts of it work very well. Main downside is that the mid-cabin is tight on headroom, and if it were my boat, I'd want the radar scanner a bit higher, and extend the upper flybridge screen further around (lose some seat back) to gain visibility.

Sealine sales chappie was saying that all the build slots for 2009 on the newer boats (SC35, SC47, F46, T60) were gone.
 
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FlowerPower said:
Sealine sales chappie was saying that all the build slots for 2009 on the newer boats (SC35, SC47, F46, T60) were gone.
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Seing as there are only practically 3 months left of this year - I can't say I'm entirely surprised.

Looked around all the Sealine boats, & I liked them all. The quality of the fitout struck me as being extremely high, and their interior designs are up there with the best of them.

Having said that, I am a self confessed fan of the marque.
 
FlowerPower said:
SC35 was hull number 136.
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Oh cobblers; right digits wrong order :eek::eek: Said my memory was going. mjf you woz right. Still, 136 in two years is very good going.

I agree with you about the SC38; both me and SWMBO prefer it even though its styling is a bit of a halfway house between the new and the old.

The free MDL wine was nice, and washed down our packed lunch a treat with a super view.
 
SC35

Much prefer SC38 over the 35 , more space and slightly more consevative looks , but the thing that really does it is the size of the forward cabin on the 35 , i wonder if anyone except children can get in there and close the door and change . Cant believe that they couldnt angle the bed to give some space on the floor . Also love the sliding roof concept , one of the most usefull things to have in uk , shame its not electric like the V42 .
 
PowerYachtBlog said:
163 sold is a very high number indeed in 2 years production
and here everyone moaning of the gloom and doom...
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Assuming the numbers started at 1 and ran in perfect order.

Sometimes they're a bit like hotel rooms, just because you're in room 520 doesn't mean there were 519 before yours...
 
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