Seamaster 925

[dolabriform]

Any thoughts on this boat folks?
Our plans were to stick with our Leisure 23SL for a few years and then upgrade to the dream / forever 38 ft+ boat and set off for an adventure with the kids.
However we are finding the L23 a bit of a tight squeeze and thinking of getting something more comfortable in the interim until we head off.
Maybe this is a fool's errand and we should save our money and shut up / put up till we get the big boat?
As usual, thoughts and insults appreciated
David

 

[Crinan12]

Any thoughts on this boat folks?
Our plans were to stick with our Leisure 23SL for a few years and then upgrade to the dream / forever 38 ft+ boat and set off for an adventure with the kids.
However we are finding the L23 a bit of a tight squeeze and thinking of getting something more comfortable in the interim until we head off.
Maybe this is a fool's errand and we should save our money and shut up / put up till we get the big boat?
As usual, thoughts and insults appreciated
David

Hi David

Myself and my girlfriend bought one recently. However I can't really help much because I've never sailed on another boat and don't really know anything about boats.
I've met a few other 925 owners who are very complimentary about them. They tell me they were well made and to a good specification.
There are a few other threads on the forum about them as well.
Cheers

 

[V1701]

Yachtsnet archives is worth a look see here:

http://yachtsnet.co.uk/archives/seamaster-925/seamaster-925.htm

Some friends have one & I've sailed with them a few times, it's a whole world of difference from a Leisure 23 as I'm sure you're well aware. They're heavier than newer boats of the same size so a bit less flighty and has more room than most of its contemporaries so would certainly suit your purposes. If you can find one that doesn't need any big ticket items replacing and keep it well then I'd have thought it shouldn't be too difficult to sell it on when you're ready...

 

[Aeolus]

I've had one for the past 15 years - it's brilliant (IMHO): solidly built, will sail through pretty much anything that the weather can throw at it, easy to sail short/single handed, spacious for its length, dry, reasonably speedy. Only downside: it's tricky in reverse. You are unlikely to regret buying one.

 

[dolabriform]

I've had one for the past 15 years - it's brilliant (IMHO): solidly built, will sail through pretty much anything that the weather can throw at it, easy to sail short/single handed, spacious for its length, dry, reasonably speedy. Only downside: it's tricky in reverse. You are unlikely to regret buying one.

Thanks Jonathon, may I ask what the headroom is like for someone who is 6ft?

 

[Aeolus]

I'm 5'9 and can stand upright throughout the main cabin. I need to bend my head forward a bit in the heads and forward cabin. I suspect that at 6', you'll need to duck a little in the main cabin too.

 

[Aeolus]

Have PMed you

 

[Old Harry]

A very good design heritage H & P have designed many fine yachts, and from what i have seen they dont change owners very often, and that is a good recommendation.
No personal experience of the 925 although i have been aboard 2 but a some time ago.
Go for it, you only live once

 

[Loubriat Franck]

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Des pensées sur ce bateau?
Nos plans étaient de rester avec notre pendentif loisirs 23SL quelques années, puis de passer au bateau dream / forever 38 ft + et à partir de l'aventure avec les enfants.
Cependant, nous trouvons le L23 un peu serré et pensons à quelque chose de plus confortable dans l'intervalle jusqu'à ce que nous partions.
Peut-être que c'est une course de fou et que nous économisons notre argent et fermer / mettre en place jusqu'à ce que nous obtenions le grand bateau?
Comme d'habitude, pensées et insultes appréciées
David
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Bonjour
jai acheté un Sealaster 30 et j'ai des difficultés pour avoir une carte de navigation fluviale.
je nai pas les plans de ce bateau en France sur moi demande de fournir les originaux alors je les transmis à la marine britannique pour le faire radier et Franciser en France.
soit je dois fournir les plans du bateau ou je dois le faire espertiser.
est ce qu'une personne aurait voulu des plans de ce type de bateau a me prêter svp?


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Les archives de Yachtsnet valent le détour voir ici:

Seamaster 925 archive details - Yachtsnet Ltd. online UK yacht brokers - yacht brokerage and boat sales

Certains amis en ont un et j'ai navigué avec eux plusieurs fois, c'est tout un monde de différence avec un loisir 23 comme je suis sûr que vous êtes bien conscient. Ils sont plus lourds que les bateaux récents de la même taille, donc un peu moins volants et ont plus d'espace que la plupart de ses contemporains, ce qui conviendrait certainement à vos besoins. Si vous pouvez trouver un qui n'a pas besoin d'être remplacé et le garder bien, j'aurais pensé qu'il ne devrait pas être trop difficile de vendre lorsque vous êtes
Bonjour
jai acheté un Sealaster 30 et j'ai des difficultés pour avoir une carte de navigation fluviale.
je nai pas les plans de ce bateau en France sur moi demande de fournir les originaux alors je les transmis à la marine britannique pour le faire radier et Franciser en France.
soit je dois fournir les plans du bateau ou je dois le faire espertiser.
est ce qu'une personne aurait voulu des plans de ce type de bateau a me prêter svp?

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