Sealine SC47 / Zeus

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Hi folks

You may have seen I'm looking at a possible move from sail (modern 42' cruiser) to power (similar accommodation) and I'm using the time before SIBS to create a viable shortlist of boats that could fit the bill.

Have seen online a couple of Sealine SC47s with Cummins / Zeus drives (which AFAIK are like IPS). Although I guess it won't appeal to some, I quite like the square / modern styling of the interior. Accommodation and cockpit tick all the boxes, and there are several from 2010-12 in budget which is c. £200k plus or minus a bit.

So it looks like a contender.

Would anyone who has (or knows) the SC47 with or without Zeus, and / or has experience of these drives in any boat, like to comment?

Thank you.
 
Scala said:
Hi folks

You may have seen I'm looking at a possible move from sail (modern 42' cruiser) to power (similar accommodation) and I'm using the time before SIBS to create a viable shortlist of boats that could fit the bill.

Have seen online a couple of Sealine SC47s with Cummins / Zeus drives (which AFAIK are like IPS). Although I guess it won't appeal to some, I quite like the square / modern styling of the interior. Accommodation and cockpit tick all the boxes, and there are several from 2010-12 in budget which is c. £200k plus or minus a bit.

So it looks like a contender.

Would anyone who has (or knows) the SC47 with or without Zeus, and / or has experience of these drives in any boat, like to comment?

Thank you.
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The engines are very good and cheap to service as they are Cummins units that use Fleetguard filters.
The sea water pump is a Sherwood so can be bought from non dealer outlet .
The drives are or could be the problem .

With Volvo as you may know there’s a dealer everywhere on the south coast and vast knowledge from dealers and independent engineers, however Cummins dealer at Swanwick shit shop about 3 years ago leaving a massive gap where they run it from a database in Northampton! Plain bonkers I know, it also covered Onan generators spares and service .

The only back up you have is an independent at Ha,blue point that work from a very small unit , nothing like VP coverage .

Younpays your money and takes your choice as they say .
 
I knew someone who bought an SC47 with Zeus new. He sold it after a couple of years as had non-stop problems. It always seems to be electronic issues, rather than mechanical, but it spoilt his enjoyment of the boat and boating in general. He doesn't own a boat at all now. My own experience with Cummins joystick was not great either, but that was with the outdrive system. People decry the complexities of outdrive powered boats, especially as they get older, but they will have nothing on the pain of owning all these modern electronically controlled systems as they age IMHO
 
I recently spoke to an SC47 owner who had run it for a season or so, and was very happy with it.
He did mention that the previous owner had some electronic problems, all now sorted (!).
 
Scala said:
Thanks, is he still the owner? That's two out of two reports mentioning electronics ...
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I believe so.
The SC47 is a very able boat, but this was in the "Brunswick" times, and Cummins powerplants were added to the mix.
As VP says, there's little wrong with the engines, but my preference would be for one powered by Volvo IPS, if you can find it.
 
FlowerPower said:
I believe so.
The SC47 is a very able boat, but this was in the "Brunswick" times, and Cummins powerplants were added to the mix.
As VP says, there's little wrong with the engines, but my preference would be for one powered by Volvo IPS, if you can find it.
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There are seven for sale on Yacht Market just now, all have Cummins / Zeus.
 
The SC47 was Sealine's flagship sports cruiser for a while - If well maintained, I think you'll like it.

With an original list price of £450k without options and fuel consumption of 120L/hr at 3000rpm, it's somewhat out of my league unless I somehow inherit my own refinery :)

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I downloaded that data sheet about 4 hours ago!! 120 litres per hr for say 25-30kts is bearable as we’re port hopping or drifting between anchorages. Not long distance cruisers. So a weekend fuel budget of 2-300 squids is acceptable. If the Sealine has the right quality it might well suit.
 
In Denia! Had a house near there for 10 years, now sold.

The guest cabin on this one is more flexible. It does look quite, err, slab sided, but I don't mind that.. others have commented about Sealine quality, is 2013 new enough to be out of that bad patch...?
 
Arh
Lucky escape imho
I went on one at a boat show stepped down into the saloon with wife and salesperson and noticed the floor creeked as we all moved about .
This one had a wood floor but large say 1/2 M sq s panels kinda funky boards .
They all squeak as you move about .
So I said to the person
“Do you mind if I perform the trampoline test “

Obviously fresh from a sales course ( don,t offend the punter etc ) the young person said yes ,
So my 14 st started to jump on the spot between the saloon table and galley - in the centre as best I could , and the saloon sole started to bounce my wife and the sales person .

So we ruled it out .

Liked the glass ceiling / skylight in-front of the cockpit widow though .
Made it feel roomy inside encouraged me bounce higher .

Was looking for a boat not a boat only with built in trampolines std .

Firm went bust the next year .

Zeus - Jesus .
 
Scala said:
In Denia! Had a house near there for 10 years, now sold.

The guest cabin on this one is more flexible. It does look quite, err, slab sided, but I don't mind that.. others have commented about Sealine quality, is 2013 new enough to be out of that bad patch...?
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I’m not sure that anyone will appreciate you trying the “trampoline test” on their boat. You will most probably not be invited back on board.

I have a 2010 SC35, and it does rather depend on your definition of quality.

On the one hand, the hull is really quite solid, the quality of woodwork / furniture / fittings, engine room access and the fitout in the engine room I would describe as “all good”. The survey I had was quite gushing in some respects. But there have been some silly mistakes in the past around leaking portholes, leaking screens, a leaking trim tab, etc. So in my case, a great boat overall, but not entirely waterproof as built originally.

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FlowerPower said:
I’m not sure that anyone will appreciate you trying the “trampoline test” on their boat. You will most probably not be invited back on board.

I have a 2010 SC35, and it does rather depend on your definition of quality.

On the one hand, the hull is really quite solid, the quality of woodwork / furniture / fittings, engine room access and the fitout in the engine room I would describe as “all good”. The survey I had was quite gushing in some respects. But there have been some silly mistakes in the past around leaking portholes, leaking screens, a leaking trim tab, etc. So in my case, a great boat overall....
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In my defence it was Portofino that tried the trampoline test! Got a bit of that (slightly "springy" saloon flooring) in my Bav. He obviously doesn't like Zeus either.

Thanks for the summary of your SC35, looks like the smaller sibling of the SC47. This is funny if a bit of a worry:
FlowerPower said:
...not entirely waterproof as built originally....
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