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We visited SIBS on Tuesday & Wednesday and as I sit here writing this I find it hard to explain the athmosphere. It was different to previous shows with a distinct lack of buzz about the place.

We started by having a look at the Absolute 52. Ocean Nautics stand was quiet but the boss was happy as he had deposits safely in the bank.

We met Powerskipper there and we had a bit of a laugh having a chat about boats and the forum personalities /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

The ABS52 is very nice and has all the toys...
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Even if the cups of tea are on the small size /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
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Nice comfy helm and nav seats. Very handy off The Calf in wind over tide /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
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I had better drop the camera as the sales guys are putting MrsSV under pressure...
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We left Ocean Nautic as the 52 was getting a bit crowded with potential clients. I heard one guy was on his second viewing and he seemed keen. It was time to let Nautical do his thing /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Next stop was the Rodman Muse 54. This one didn't do it for us and we were shocked to see that the drawers & cabinets had no catches to hold them closed.. I feel that they would open and close if she starts rocking at anchor. I believe that these are very sturdy boats but I feel that thy are trying to hard with the funky styling.

Master cabin...
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Next we thought we'd hae a look at the Sealine SC47 but as we stopped at the stand a group of 5 sales staff stood gawping at MrsSV making her feel very un-comfortable - we walked. Very un-professional guys /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif

We gave Fairline a miss due to lack of interest from Fairline Ireland (just like Princess Ireland last year) /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

We then popped over to Sunseeker Ireland and had a look around some of the model on display. I must say thet these guys had plenty of time for us again this year. I was very surprised to hear the lengths that SS go to with customising production boats and you don't have to be buying at Magnum's level to avail of this.

Predator 52:
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Is this Stelio's new toy /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
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and our favourite, Manhattan 70...
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We enjoyed the show even if some of the stands were eerily quiet - Atlantis & Cruiser spring to mind.

My favourite boat goes to the Fleming 55. MrsSV gives it to the Manhattan 70.

Lucky we can remain friends as both are way beyond our means /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
 
Thnaks SV. Nice pics. Amazingly few punters on the jetties. Agree with you on the boats - Muse 54 isn't a great design. A friend has the hattan 70 in Antibes and while it has some wonderful features he has a few disappointments. The v poor design of the fly helm annoys him, and he finds it underpowered (on ss recommendation he got the 1260MANs I think, but it struggles to do 26/27 knots. It's a less efficent hull than you'd think and needs the big 1550 engines)

How's it going ref choosing your next boat? Did you see the Sq55 - surely that would fit the bill perfectly for you guys?
 
I didn't know that about the Man70 however it dosen't matter as it is beyond our reach as is the Squaddy55 I'm afraid.
 
Mrs SV is indeed a fine looking woman, but the Sealine boys should have shown restraint, no excuse for such action. Shame I would have been interested in your opinion of te SC47.

Great piccies and report SV, god for me stuck out in Spain
 
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Mrs SV is indeed a fine looking woman, but the Sealine boys should have shown restraint, no excuse for such action. Shame I would have been interested in your opinion of te SC47.


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In photos 1-2 Mrs SV is wearing one top. Then she appears in a v-neck plus Jacket. Then she is wearing completely different trousers plus a top with buttons. No wonder the Sealine chaps were staring as she got changed on the pontoon each time /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

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Dunno about selling SV a sq 55 but Mrs Nautical stuck him for a Fiat 500


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And MrsN is so right - fabulous car. You should post some interior pics - makes my Landcruiser look like an erm eh... Landcruiser I spoze /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

MrsN has great taste in cars and boats - 2 out of 3 ain't bad /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Thanks for the hospitality Trev even if the tea cups are way too small. We will bring along a few Fairline mugs next year.
 
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Mrs SV seems also to enjoy and like the outside of the Abs 52

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Aye, she was very comfy lounging in the cockpit seating. The seatbacks are angled just right on the ABS52.

The cockpit seats on SVII are not as comfy but we have a solution /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

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She had to dress up for Sunseeker. Ocean Nautic aren't so fussy /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif



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Mrs SV is indeed a fine looking woman, but the Sealine boys should have shown restraint, no excuse for such action. Shame I would have been interested in your opinion of te SC47.


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In photos 1-2 Mrs SV is wearing one top. Then she appears in a v-neck plus Jacket. Then she is wearing completely different trousers plus a top with buttons. No wonder the Sealine chaps were staring as she got changed on the pontoon each time /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

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Dunno about selling SV a sq 55 but Mrs Nautical stuck him for a Fiat 500 /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif








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Aaaagh - thats better /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
 
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