Parabordi
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Re: Heresy ?
Yeah excessive wash, that accompanies every sealine.
Sigh
Yeah excessive wash, that accompanies every sealine.
Sigh
Spending a year or two on the Thames
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CLB
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oldgit
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Re: Heresy ?
Axshully I like the modern design of the SC and its use of space, unfortunately well out of my price range but would definately consider one if funds allowed.
Did look over a big one at LBS and the interior quality was def lagging behind PrinLine.
Worst feature was a lethal set of steps down from saloon to cabins, appalling design fault.
Me,I just love that IKEA interior.
Give me space and light over Hobbit interiors anytime.
Axshully I like the modern design of the SC and its use of space, unfortunately well out of my price range but would definately consider one if funds allowed.
Did look over a big one at LBS and the interior quality was def lagging behind PrinLine.
Worst feature was a lethal set of steps down from saloon to cabins, appalling design fault.
Me,I just love that IKEA interior.
Give me space and light over Hobbit interiors anytime.
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No Regrets
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Re: Heresy ?
It's all relative!
Sure, a Freeman 26 is going to be pants compared to a £150k 36 footer, but it will steer better, be extremely easy to use, and you can moor anywhere!
However...
Duo props tend to disintegrate at the first whiff, while a nice fat bronze one on a shaft makes nasty noises before eventually folding. The high bow could be an issue on a windy day with pins, whereby your crew have to get off the bathing platform, I say this because a mate has a similar boat, and it's been an issue in real life.
I didn't mention side decks. You did :ambivalence:
Overpowered engines, as you suggest are common. Supercharged ones don't like the river however,
Air draft is 13'3 according to Sealine, so needs mast folding for several bridges.
Excessive wash...compared to most Brooms, yes, I stand by that!!
'Iffy stability' was poorly worded, and should read 'liable to be blown around on a windy day waiting in a queue for a lock because its a planing vessel and has no keel' if that makes you happier :encouragement:
As I said, It'll do it...
Yeah, I would have so much more fun on a Freeman 26
Sterndrives = good for shallow water and bankside moorings
High bow = never a problem as I am skilled enough to handle a boat so that my crew don't need to leap off
Lack of side decks = Have you ever been on an SC35
Overpowered engines = no problem at all, like 90% of other boats on teh Thames with over powered engines
Air Draft = I made it to Oxford, not many can go further
Excessive Wash = now you are just making stuff up
Iffy Stability = Have you ever been on an SC35, again
You would find it hard to astonish me regarding boats. I have even extensively cruised in net curtain equipped Brooms
It's all relative!
Sure, a Freeman 26 is going to be pants compared to a £150k 36 footer, but it will steer better, be extremely easy to use, and you can moor anywhere!
However...
Duo props tend to disintegrate at the first whiff, while a nice fat bronze one on a shaft makes nasty noises before eventually folding. The high bow could be an issue on a windy day with pins, whereby your crew have to get off the bathing platform, I say this because a mate has a similar boat, and it's been an issue in real life.
I didn't mention side decks. You did :ambivalence:
Overpowered engines, as you suggest are common. Supercharged ones don't like the river however,
Air draft is 13'3 according to Sealine, so needs mast folding for several bridges.
Excessive wash...compared to most Brooms, yes, I stand by that!!
'Iffy stability' was poorly worded, and should read 'liable to be blown around on a windy day waiting in a queue for a lock because its a planing vessel and has no keel' if that makes you happier :encouragement:
As I said, It'll do it...
Parabordi
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Re: Heresy ?
Chris_d
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Re: Heresy ?
Amongst all the discussion on the usual, outdrives, shafts, keels, sidedecks, freeboard etc... oh hang-on no one has mentioned bore glazing and the inevitable engine rebuilds required, and lets not forget bowthrusters!
The OP just wanted to know if he brings his sea-going boat around from the Solent for a change of seen what the downsides would be, he doesn't want a to buy a river boat.
The thread has however highlighted the main downside of his plan
Hopefully he will cope :encouragement:
Amongst all the discussion on the usual, outdrives, shafts, keels, sidedecks, freeboard etc... oh hang-on no one has mentioned bore glazing and the inevitable engine rebuilds required, and lets not forget bowthrusters!
The OP just wanted to know if he brings his sea-going boat around from the Solent for a change of seen what the downsides would be, he doesn't want a to buy a river boat.
The thread has however highlighted the main downside of his plan
Hopefully he will cope :encouragement:
Sticky Fingers
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Re: Heresy ?
Hi Chris
Oh I'll cope. Yes been very instructive.
It's also (at a bit of a tangent) thrown up the Marex 370 as an option, something I've never seen or heard of before but I like the look of a lot.
Hi Chris
Oh I'll cope.
Yes been very instructive. It's also (at a bit of a tangent) thrown up the Marex 370 as an option, something I've never seen or heard of before but I like the look of a lot.
Chris_d
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Re: Heresy ?
Marex 375 was my favourite at the recent Boat shows, its got a brilliant rear cockpit arrangement with clever pull round sides etc... loads of fantastic design details and great sleeping accomodation. It made the latest Nimbus's moored next door look very old fashioned and last century. Also for outdrive paranoids they did a vee-drive version.
However they all seem to be £200K+
But definitely worth seeking one out if you can push the budget.
Marex 375 was my favourite at the recent Boat shows, its got a brilliant rear cockpit arrangement with clever pull round sides etc... loads of fantastic design details and great sleeping accomodation. It made the latest Nimbus's moored next door look very old fashioned and last century. Also for outdrive paranoids they did a vee-drive version.
However they all seem to be £200K+
But definitely worth seeking one out if you can push the budget.
Sticky Fingers
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Re: Heresy ?
There's one advertised in Croatia at the moment, but I think the price might be wrong. Or it's a scam.
https://www.yachtworld.co.uk/boats/2011/marex-370-acc-3228287/
200k Euros tax paid.
Obs shipping on top.
That's doable.
If my boat sells soon I'll give them a call.
There's one advertised in Croatia at the moment, but I think the price might be wrong. Or it's a scam.
https://www.yachtworld.co.uk/boats/2011/marex-370-acc-3228287/
200k Euros tax paid.
Obs shipping on top.
That's doable.
If my boat sells soon I'll give them a call.
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Chris_d
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Re: Heresy ?
Thats a 370 with an aft cabin, have a look at the 375 which is a much newer version.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M_tKGxkPBw
Love the stowage for fenders, one for Parabodi
Thats a 370 with an aft cabin, have a look at the 375 which is a much newer version.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M_tKGxkPBw
Love the stowage for fenders, one for Parabodi
Sticky Fingers
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Re: Heresy ?
No way I could stretch to that. Very nice though.
I'm liking the single engine idea too.
No way I could stretch to that. Very nice though.
I'm liking the single engine idea too.
CLB
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Re: Heresy ?
I had you marked down as a bit more experienced than you come across in that post. Oh well, you live and learn.
It's all relative!
Sure, a Freeman 26 is going to be pants compared to a £150k 36 footer, but it will steer better, be extremely easy to use, and you can moor anywhere!
However...
Duo props tend to disintegrate at the first whiff, while a nice fat bronze one on a shaft makes nasty noises before eventually folding. The high bow could be an issue on a windy day with pins, whereby your crew have to get off the bathing platform, I say this because a mate has a similar boat, and it's been an issue in real life.
I didn't mention side decks. You did :ambivalence:
Overpowered engines, as you suggest are common. Supercharged ones don't like the river however,
Air draft is 13'3 according to Sealine, so needs mast folding for several bridges.
Excessive wash...compared to most Brooms, yes, I stand by that!!
'Iffy stability' was poorly worded, and should read 'liable to be blown around on a windy day waiting in a queue for a lock because its a planing vessel and has no keel' if that makes you happier :encouragement:
As I said, It'll do it...
I had you marked down as a bit more experienced than you come across in that post. Oh well, you live and learn.
No Regrets
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Strange, I had you marked down as a complete nobody, incapable of offering fair and impartial advice.
I stand by everything I posted, and hear no other complaints... ?
I stand by everything I posted, and hear no other complaints... ?
CLB
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Parabordi
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CLB
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That's fine by me, living in ignorance can be a blessing sometimes.
Parabordi
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I bow to your greater knowledge on that...!
No Regrets
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I’m sure you revel in the concept of living in ignorance. You will excuse me for preferring reality however.
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CLB
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I'll leave you two girls to get a room. Enjoy.
No Regrets
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No, it’s not a kids insult room. I stated reasonable facts, and you decided to deride me because you couldn’t actually disagree in any comprehensive manner with alternative facts.
I’ll leave you with your pathetic insults.
Once again, I stand by my statements which are reasonable balanced and pretty accurate. The SC35 is far from ideal for the Upper Thames, but it will do.
Childish insults are really best kept elsewhere ?
I’ll leave you with your pathetic insults.
Once again, I stand by my statements which are reasonable balanced and pretty accurate. The SC35 is far from ideal for the Upper Thames, but it will do.
Childish insults are really best kept elsewhere ?
