Spot the (new to me) boat

[Firefly625]

Volvopaul, keep quiet!

 

[AllanG]

Taking a guess, it looks like another Hardy for you, James, possibly a 32?

 

[Firefly625]

Taking a guess, it looks like another Hardy for you, James, possibly a 32?

Good guess Allan, but no.

A clue… it's a bit more commercial than that.

 

[Firefly625]

Another clue...

 

[rosssavage]

No idea, but it looks pretty serious!!
What with the steel bow protection and huge rubber rubbing strake

 

[Winchy51]

Congratulations James wild guess. AQUASTAR

 

[DTIM]

Lochin or Mitchell?

 

[Firefly625]

Lochin or Mitchell?

Oh! Good guess, I would love both.... But which is it? ?

 

[DTIM]

Lochin?��

 

[jfm]

Congratulations on new machine Firefly (tis a Mitchell 31, mark 3)
Can we see some more pictures?
Has the faithfull Hardy gone?

 

[Firefly625]

Lochin?��

You pin pointed the right two, but sorry, you picked the wrong one in the end, but I'll give it to you as so very close.

It's a Mitchell 31 mk111

Just spent 2 days on board, couple more pics for your interest

 

[DTIM]

Congratulations on new machine Firefly (tis a Mitchell 31, mark 3)
Can we see some more pictures?
Has the faithfull Hardy gone?

Even though I guessed the wrong way , I'd like to think I gave you a hand JFM! Agree on the need for more photos.
Edit - photos posted as replying, thanks Firefly

 

[Firefly625]

Congratulations on new machine Firefly (tis a Mitchell 31, mark 3)
Can we see some more pictures?
Has the faithfull Hardy gone?

Well done jfm, of course spot on.

And a few more pics for you now posted, oh and yes... still got the Hardy.

 

[jfm]

Even though I guessed the wrong way , I'd like to think I gave you a hand JFM! Agree on the need for more photos.
Edit - photos posted as replying, thanks Firefly

Yup . Actually I know the Mitchell 31 pretty well, up close and personal

Firefly we need loads more pictures please. And a guided e-tour! She looks in very smart condition - someone has been varnishing plenty on the aft deck furniture. I see the custom s/s mast folds - nice touch. And I reckon you should lift the radome 300mm to clear the spotlight when underway - such a shame to have a potential little blind spot bang on the centreline. What's the big grey switch RHS of dashboard, like a big nuclear button? What engine and tankage?

 

[Firefly625]

Yup . Actually I know the Mitchell 31 pretty well, up close and personal

Firefly we need loads more pictures please. And a guided e-tour! She looks in very smart condition - someone has been varnishing plenty on the aft deck furniture. I see the custom s/s mast folds - nice touch. And I reckon you should lift the radome 300mm to clear the spotlight when underway - such a shame to have a potential little blind spot bang on the centreline. What's the big grey switch RHS of dashboard, like a big nuclear button? What engine and tankage?

So demanding! I'll try my best

Engine, Perkins sabre 225, tank size 450L,

Big grey switch, bow and stern thruster controller, move the switch where you want the boat to go.

…so, fess up, how do u know Mitchell's so well?

As editing due to photo issue, I will just add that I reckon the spot light is not in direct level with radar..just skimming the top!

 

[sharpness]

Congratulations on the new purchase, a very nice example, she looks in great condition, and I bet that Perkins engine sounds lovely. Bet you can't wait for the season to start now

 

[Firefly625]

Congratulations on the new purchase, a very nice example, she looks in great condition, and I bet that Perkins engine sounds lovely. Bet you can't wait for the season to start now

Thanks, And yes 6 litres and 6 cylinders produces a nice thump..!

 

[benjenbav]

Looks very nice, James. Just the job!

 

[epervier]

Very nice James. do we call you two boat Jim from now on?

 

[Greg2]

Very nice boat. Always had a soft spot for 'proper' boats like this. Enjoy