Sealine SC35 Pro's and Con's???????

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Sealine SC35 Pro\'s and Con\'s???????

Ok I have seen the SC 35 in the flesh and am somewhat amazed at the space in the cockpit and below. I need 3 berths for the kids so was pleased to see three in one cabin (saving space) twin d4's and all the rest is pretty normal, retracting roof is handy (sick of a million zips)

So here's the question.... What other boats should I be looking at in the same price range? Am I fool hardy buying such a new boat in a range?

Guidance Please!!!!
 
Re: Sealine SC35 Pro\'s and Con\'s???????

I cant remember what the SC35 goes for, but from loking at LIBS I think by the time you add "essentials" you are just over the £200k mark.

I dont think it is a risk buying the first of a new design, Sealine have been making boats en-mass for years and they have a following so I think the SC35 will do well. Your requirement for 5 berths is solved neatly by the SC35, and other than her bigger sister the SC38 I am struggling to think of any boats that offer the same three berth rear cabin - though I am sure there are a few.

The only thing I dislike about the boat practicly (the asthetics are always in the eye of the beholder so dont really count) is the cockpi arrangement. Its huge, sure and great for the marina, but with 5 of you on board there is no-where for you fmaily to sit looking forward, they will all be in a line side on to the motion of the boat. If you are out in a bit of a chop, you may find it becomes hard work for them just to sit with nothing to lean on, brace against.

Just an observation but the boat seems to tick the rest of your boxes.
 
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€244k euro this side of the pond - a lot of boat form mum+dad and three children. I was very impressed by what I saw. And btw the SC35 seems bigger than the SC38, much more bang for your buck.

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The space inside is amazing for a 35ft HT sports cruiser.
 
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SC35 ticks many boxes for me, other than that I agree with Jez about the rather odd cockpit layout: this is a consequence of "where did all that space down below come from".

Other upsides include the light & airy saloon, helm layout, sliding roof.

I'd also look at the Atlantis 35 - the version with the radar arch as an example of a traditional sports cruiser.

dv.
 
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I am looking across at the 35 & 38 as I write and imo, the 35 makes the 38 look erm, eh, old fashioned /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

Again the pics don't do the boat justice. I was surprised that I liked it also.

Any comments on Sealine's after sales back up???
 
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Atlantis 35 dosen't have the hard/soft top of SC35 /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
 
Re: Sealine SC35 Pro\'s and Con\'s???????

We compared the SC35 against several other boats at LBS in January and decided agaist it in favour of the Doral Boca Grande...

The Boca:
More traditional design - not so cutting edge, which we prefer, although this is a matter of personal taste.
Much larger fridge and freezer
Much more locker space down below for storage of clothes/bedding etc.
(We keep the Boca in Spain and live/sleep aboard for extended periods so need the storage and ability to keep things cold, but not the semi-hardtop so much)
More space in engine room - we have a generator and air conditioning, and there is still room to store a deflated dinghy in there.
Much easier access to engine room through floor hatch without having to lift all aft cockpit area, although this is also possible
Better access to foredeck through screen rather than side decks
Same engines/fuel economy (we hope!)
Percieved better build quality - survey was very positive about this, and as the hull has been in production since 1999, it should be less likely to have "new design"quirks
Great cockpit layout works well both on the move and at rest...

In short - we reckon that the SC35 is OK, but the Boca is better!!! Mind you, we specified a fully open plan layout down below and with a family , this may not work as well for you as it does for us.

It might be worth looking at the Jeanneau SC38, although I think the price will be £30k or so higher.

Enjoy, whatever you buy!!

Nick
 
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Atlantis 35 dosen't have the hard/soft top of SC35 /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

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True, but not much else does, either!

dv.
 
Re: Sealine SC35 Pro\'s and Con\'s???????

I guess I'm concerned bout 2 things, 1. If I can go from wanting a Phantom 40/46 to thinking that bar the FBridge this ticks the boxes, what else is out there in a type and price range that I havn't seen yet that would also tick the boxes. 2 Is this boat built to the Sealine standard or is this a toe dipping exercise which after 25 hours at sea will look like my eldest sons bedroom.
 
Re: Sealine SC35 Pro\'s and Con\'s???????

Well to throw my oar in. I would not swap my 1989 P35 for it. It looks positively small cramped and basic. As said above, sitting sideways on at sea, is a no, no. We used to try and tie a chair down, where the settee is, on my old P33 with a similar arrangement.
 
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I also don't like the SC35's seating.

If you need a hardtop and 3 in the mid cabin, you could consider a Bavaria 37 Sport HT. It also has the option of D6s.
 
Re: Sealine SC35 Pro\'s and Con\'s???????

Too right, hlb. £200k buys a hell of a lot of secondhand flybridge boat. From the Sealine range alone there's the F43 and F42/5, both of which can have 3 separate sleeping cabins which solves the 3 berths for kids prob much better. Given the state of the market, buying used makes a lot more sense
 
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Yes agree, I've an aversion to buying new in principle. In relation to the SC35 I was just surprised how I warmed to it when viewed "in the flesh" as we say down our way. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif Initially I had been put off it by photos in the mags. Still not my personal "cup of tea" but I can see a good target market for it.
 
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