Seastoke
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Compared to previous years there are not many comments ,or reports on new boats only sub 7 metre.
Sibs update
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Bigplumbs
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Have you not seen all the comments in the thread I created
Seastoke
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Yes you did a good job of showing ribs etc , but not many words on larger boats.
SC35
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Highlight of SIBS for me was a trip on this.
MGB 81 was built by the British Powerboat Company in 1942.
Fitted with three FPT C13 825hp engines, she has a top speed in excess of 35kts.
It was noted that the interior was not particularly light or airy, with limited glazing and no portholes whatsoever.
Accommodation is very basic for a 71ft boat, with a small heads space and no shower.
Additional equipment not normally found on a boat of this size includes a two-pound semi-automatic pom-pom, twin 20mm Oerlikons and 2 twin 0.303” Lewis machine guns.
The boat displayed at the show also has the optional 500lb depth charges fitted.
MGB 81 was built by the British Powerboat Company in 1942.
Fitted with three FPT C13 825hp engines, she has a top speed in excess of 35kts.
It was noted that the interior was not particularly light or airy, with limited glazing and no portholes whatsoever.
Accommodation is very basic for a 71ft boat, with a small heads space and no shower.
Additional equipment not normally found on a boat of this size includes a two-pound semi-automatic pom-pom, twin 20mm Oerlikons and 2 twin 0.303” Lewis machine guns.
The boat displayed at the show also has the optional 500lb depth charges fitted.
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Bigplumbs
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I tend not to look at those. They are getting far too big and far too expensive in my view. I don't tend to look at anything if I cant afford to buy it with the cash I have
dustywings
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I thought the Archipelago 47 was really interesting and different. The Duchy Sport was a new take on a classic look. Dale 37 looked lovely. On a separate note I was hoping to buy a new jacket but there were no real chandleries there!
Bigplumbs
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Yup no boaty retail shops at all as far as I could see More like a return to the traditional show of manufacturers only
Mr Googler
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I bet the yacht was appreciative and impressed by the wake and sound??
paradave
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I’m surprised that SIBS interested you at all then.
SC35
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They waved their arms in appreciation as we went past.
stelican
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Plenty of boat retailers there as always.
stelican
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Re Archipelago 47 motor cat Interesting interview with the MD by Marine channel on youtube
Bouba
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I’ve just been given tickets to the Florida Boat Show.....but when I mentioned that the dog will have to go into care for a while....all my dreams were crushed
harvey38
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If there's anything left of Florida, bless 'em.
Bigplumbs
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Wrong as usual. We enjoyed it very much and the week we had in the area. And huge amounts in my price range thanks. Not sure I could afford that chip on your shoulder though
paradave
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Another thread presents itself for you to show off that endearing personality.
