Firefly625
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yup, the sort of thing you could jog round the wheelhouse in the morning for exercise. not going to win any prizes for beauty, but I liked it.
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Southampton Boat Show
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yup, the sort of thing you could jog round the wheelhouse in the morning for exercise. not going to win any prizes for beauty, but I liked it.
paul salliss
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As has already been said. It has a huge flaw. Hanging off the back are some nasty items.......out drives!!!!! Nooooo
Firefly625
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yes, I thought it had V drives for some reason, hence why I went aboard and had a look, only after picking up the brochure I read the spec, although it was pretty well hidden, I think they try to keep it a secret.
MystereMarcus
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Nick_H
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I know what you mean Pete. I think it's because the Nordhaven aren't generally as open plan as your average gin palace, and the windows are smaller, so there is more wood, simply because there are more walls. The wood also often seems to be quite dark, teak or mahogany, which adds to the feeling of being "surrounded by wood".
MapisM
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Actually, it's rather the wood treatment that can make a difference - even more so than the essence choice.
Just look at the Akhir interiors in the pics I posted previously: would you believe that they are made in sanded teak?
But hang one, there's more.
Both boats are 30 years old by now, and that's how Cantieri di Pisa built them back in those days, go figure...!
jfm
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Nice boats MapisM. Scuse the OT, but there is a Cantiere di Pisa (next size - 24m - so it's pretty similar) up on our quai - was renting Deleted User's new berth for the summer - with a home made (or shipyard made) HT. Just in case it is of any inspiration to you... :encouragement:
rwoofer
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Firefly, that comment can't just be left there - tell us more
+1
Jack Haines
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We've done a video round up from the show, which includes some of the new stuff on display: http://www.mby.com/videos/latest/video-southampton-boat-show-2016-round
henryf
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I had a quick sniff round today, back tomorrow to dot the i's and cross the t's.
Some really interesting boats. I will save my thoughts until tomorrow suffice to say I think some will find them a bit controversial. An interesting suggestion for boat of the show.
Henry
Some really interesting boats. I will save my thoughts until tomorrow suffice to say I think some will find them a bit controversial. An interesting suggestion for boat of the show.
Henry
petem
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Good work Jack, you must be knackered after that!
Jack Haines
MBY Deputy Editor
Thanks, I was ready for the first beer!
Andrew M
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We went Saturday and Sunday, had a great time and were very lucky with good boat show weather both days, Really enjoyed it, got on lots of boats, liked the new Manhattan, Nordhavn always amaze me by feeling like they're hewn out of a solid, lots of other very nice boats of all lengths, the S65 was nice to see 2nd time around , that's got a lot in it for the size as has the Sealine 530, never seen one before but the Monte Carlo Yachts 65 (ok , not a mainstream choice) was quite surprising in so many ways, a lovely feel throughout the boat, fab build quality and a level of unusual, avant gard thinking that we haven't seen before.
Had a good while in the marquees, got sorted on most of my shopping list of bits or info, so all in all, another good show.
Had a good while in the marquees, got sorted on most of my shopping list of bits or info, so all in all, another good show.
Firefly625
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Firefly, that comment can't just be left there - tell us more
Seaward had their new 42 aft cockpit, a truely lovely thing. However too much for us, but having a chat to seawards md they have a 39 aft cockpit in build which is twin cabin design so would suit us better and has full width cockpit so although shorter than 42, space slightly better used so have been invited to have a look at hull no.1 when launched.. Price eye watering and can't do anything quite yet, but nice to have a little plan and brochure and specs sitting on our kitchen table have been thumbed through quite extensively.
And as for "boat of the show", well of course it would be the seaward 42. But I very much doubt anyone will agree with me.
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AllanG
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Just watched your excellent video, Jack.....Well done!!
henryf
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Firefly625
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I'm not sure they will agree with me either
Henry
If there was a pontoon boat there, I didn't see it...
paul salliss
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I love the Seaward range. I will never understand why those style of boats seem less appreciated by the masses than the sparkly planeing hull style of boats. Seaward is just substance over style and for me that wins every day. Great boats...Go Seaward!!
jfm
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They very much are appreciated Paul. The fact plenty of us don't buy them doesn't mean we don't appreciate their strengths. It comes down to what you happen to want from a boat: a Seaward isn't a great choice IF you just happen to want a boat that works at rest as well as just underway, in warmer climes, or that can deliver big meals, or that is stabilised. But for the purpose they are designed for, they are indeed very fine boats.
Wavey
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We're going Thursday, primarily to look for a new RIB tender around 3m with console seating. Will take a look at what the AB range has to offer. Anyone notice other makes worth a look so I get more time to check out the stuff I can't afford
