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Just got back from Port Hamble where the new boat arrived on Wednesday. We just couldn't wait and hotfooted it down there this morning. She's still in the commissioning process so obviously a bit of a work in progress.

They've just fitted the VHF antenna, and are in the process of fitting the forward cabin TV, as strangely the factory don't offer this as an option.

You'll see the new EVC-D controls, which I really like, but I don't know yet which of the functions it has activated as standard (I'm only really interested in the cruise control).

You can also see SWMBO laying claim to her favourite position and taking in some Solent sunshine through that roof.

I'm quite impressed with the space in the engine bay, and it seems quite tidy down there, but I was a bit shocked to see water in me bilges, but I'm sure there's an exlpanation.

Now got to wait two weeks till I can drive her away, and I uess I'm going to be unbearable to live with, and work with, in taht time.

Hope you enjoy
 
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volvopaul said:
Wow stunning mate, I may get a change for a sneaky look next Thursday.

My fabric supplier has the swatch book here for your extras.
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Take it you're working down there, so you'll be able to have a look at the progress.

I'll pop round and get the swatch book when you let me know the other bit's arrived.

Just realsed I haven't posted any engine pics. So just for you
 
Stunning pics. You have the boat that I want! (one day :) )

You can see from the very last photo why the SC35 is a good sea boat for it's size: the forefoot is quite deep, and the V keeps going a long way back.
 
Moody said:
I was a bit shocked to see water in me bilges, but I'm sure there's an exlpanation.
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LOL, you bet. It's even written on the dashboard, just look at the notice...! :D

Really nice boat indeed, congrats.
I really like the paired dials. Most builders go for symmetric layout just because the dashboard looks nicer (or that's what they think the average boaters thinks, anyway), but the paired placement is the only proper one from the functionality viewpoint.

Is the QL trim a standard or your choice? I'd be curious to hear your impression, anyway.
On paper, that system makes a lot of sense.
 
Congratulations again. It looks the biz. I like the white-black-beige-teak combo (no blue)

What does cruise control actually do?
 
Congrats on your purchase. I've sung the praises before of the SC35, and would dearly love for that to be my boat :D:D We followed one into Cowes last w/end, and they really have a presence on the water way ahead of their size. One day I'll persuade SWMBO it really is worth paying the cash for a factory fresh boat rather than investing it elsewhere for the future, and if that day was were today it would be an SC35 I'd buy. As it is, with my boat for sale it currently looks like a five (ish) year old S34 will be my next purchase to keep within the budget she's allowed me!!
 
MapisM said:
LOL, you bet. It's even written on the dashboard, just look at the notice...! :D

Really nice boat indeed, congrats.
I really like the paired dials. Most builders go for symmetric layout just because the dashboard looks nicer (or that's what they think the average boaters thinks, anyway), but the paired placement is the only proper one from the functionality viewpoint.

Is the QL trim a standard or your choice? I'd be curious to hear your impression, anyway.
On paper, that system makes a lot of sense.
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There you are, told you they'd be an explanation, I suppose that's the danger of letting the owner onboard alone during commissioning, especially when he's a bit intoxicated with excitement.

The QL tabs are standard Sealine fit, and having only tried them during sea trial all I can tell you is they seem a lot quicker to react than hydraulic tabs
 
Just for Volvopaul

volvopaul said:
Wow stunning mate, I may get a change for a sneaky look next Thursday.

My fabric supplier has the swatch book here for your extras.
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Just for Paul I've managed to upload some higher quality shots of the Green things etc
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Wow, as it should be, I see the d4s have the later idler pulleys on for the belts, the old style had bearings that failed, new style strainers too yet another new design, the old ones leaked and wrecked your starters, alternators and lots more though vp will never admit there design flaws!. I see they still use the old style racor 2010 prefilters which are may favourite design over the separ ones with the 4 bolt fixing, literally takes seconds to change a blocked filter at sea. How far is the hotwater tank tucked away, will it come out without removal of the engine if it leaks? old fairlines were big culprits of that , they only come out in bits when there rotten, unless of course you take the engine out first.
 
Well done on the arrival of your new baby.

I have a question: could you send me a pic of your swim ladder? My sailboat has a bad design and yours looks like it could be a good replacement.

Sorry for thread drift...:o
 
Mr Moody, I really like this boat. I'm a big fan of the latest direction of Sealine. I do share VolvoPauls concerns about access though. When (eventually) an engine needs to come out, how is that going to happen, without the use of a serious saw, resulting in a lot of mastic, when putting it all back together. It looks to me like a fair chunk of the superstructure will need to be hacked out.

Unless you know better?
 
volvopaul said:
How far is the hotwater tank tucked away, will it come out without removal of the engine if it leaks? old fairlines were big culprits of that , they only come out in bits when there rotten, unless of course you take the engine out first.
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I have to say it all seems to have been kept pretty simple down there. I think the calorifier would quite easily come out over the top of the port engine.
 
With pleasure

Monique said:
Well done on the arrival of your new baby.

I have a question: could you send me a pic of your swim ladder? My sailboat has a bad design and yours looks like it could be a good replacement.

Sorry for thread drift...:o
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I'd be happy to send you a picture if you dont mind waiting as I wont be there again for a week or two
 
rafiki_ said:
Mr Moody, I really like this boat. I'm a big fan of the latest direction of Sealine. I do share VolvoPauls concerns about access though. When (eventually) an engine needs to come out, how is that going to happen, without the use of a serious saw, resulting in a lot of mastic, when putting it all back together. It looks to me like a fair chunk of the superstructure will need to be hacked out.

Unless you know better?
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I have to confess to not having that consideration high on the list when we chose the new boat. I do take your point though, and will have to make a point of asking the boys at Sealine when I'm next there.
 
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