Searanger 48 or Grand Banks 42MY

A Searanger is what I would have chosen. Bit like a GB but with a more modern feel. Best of luck with the new boat - looks fab.
 
Originally Posted by volvopaul
Rally cars, we could chat more on that subject , my last hobby before serious boats took over.

Still got a 1968 escort twincam and a mk2 escort 300hp tarmac beast in the garage , could do you a good deal !

Congratulations! the Searanger looks and is a great boat. It was on my list - together with a Hardy Commodore 42 and a Broom 450! I also came into boating from Motorsport, mostly tarmac stages rallies in the late 80's and 90's across southern England. Maybe we even competed! My car was quite well known in the south, as it was a BMW M5. Still in the garage - might have another go one day. On the other hand it costs as much to fill the 450 as buying 8 tyres - and the fuel lasts longer!!
 
ebbanflo said:
Originally Posted by volvopaul
Rally cars, we could chat more on that subject , my last hobby before serious boats took over.

Still got a 1968 escort twincam and a mk2 escort 300hp tarmac beast in the garage , could do you a good deal !

Congratulations! the Searanger looks and is a great boat. It was on my list - together with a Hardy Commodore 42 and a Broom 450! I also came into boating from Motorsport, mostly tarmac stages rallies in the late 80's and 90's across southern England. Maybe we even competed! My car was quite well known in the south, as it was a BMW M5. Still in the garage - might have another go one day. On the other hand it costs as much to fill the 450 as buying 8 tyres - and the fuel lasts longer!!
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Hi, I competed in the 80s , btrda gold star and clubman championships, East Midlands champ too, some rounds from each in and escort with a bda.

Now seriously looking for something to throw around in at the woods, never went south at all, Lake District and Wales.

Whats your broom called and where, I might have serviced it as I used to sub for newark marina.
 
In 70's and early 80's did the BTRDA and RAC Production Car trial Championships (in an Imp), then started rallying in another imp, sprints in a BMW 3.0CSL and then onto Tarmac stages - the Prewell Championships,ACSMC and one or two Nationals at Milbrook/Colerne/Gaydon. The Broom (which I've only just acquired) was based in Titchmarsh - but also sailed for 2 years extensively in the USA (coastal and inland). It was called Final Decision.
 
It must be a common transition as I know of 2 ex-rally drivers in our marina and 4 or 5 in the clyde area who all have boats now.
 
madorwhat said:
It must be a common transition as I know of 2 ex-rally drivers in our marina and 4 or 5 in the clyde area who all have boats now.
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I suspect it is a very common transistion, I made a move back to boats in 2007, having competed in two London - Sydney Rallys (1993 and 2004), London to Mexico in 1995 and 30 odd years of events in New Zealand, Australia and Africa. Interspersed with quite a number of long distance touring car races.

Boats are less expensive to run, the smiles to dollars factor is far better, and have a seriously less hard work and stress factor to them. Also quite a lot less dangerous.

Graham
 
Here she was this morning being loaded
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Madorwhat,
Good to see you have taken the plunge and gone for the Searanger, you know it made sense all along. :)Nice talking to you by the way - a great choice especially for the Scottish waters.
Enjoy her.
Mike.
 
wee update - now changed my username to something more appropriate ! Had a good few weeks on the boat now including a trip round the Mull of Kintyre. Got caught out last weekend in a bit of a blow and the boat coped well. It was like sitting in a washing machine for a while but trusted the autopilot , gps and the boat and we got there safely.
It really is a fantastic boat and draws a lot of attention wherever we go. Such a shame they are no longer made.
 
SEARANGER ANCASTER said:
wee update - now changed my username to something more appropriate ! Had a good few weeks on the boat now including a trip round the Mull of Kintyre. Got caught out last weekend in a bit of a blow and the boat coped well. It was like sitting in a washing machine for a while but trusted the autopilot , gps and the boat and we got there safely.
It really is a fantastic boat and draws a lot of attention wherever we go. Such a shame they are no longer made.
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Keep seeing them around, saw larkspur today. They do look a lovely boat - glade you are enjoying!
 
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