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[benjenbav]

Very nice, SD. Am I right in thinking that a few months ago a similar Tigress was featured in MBY in one of those best of its type comparisons? My recollection is that they chose the Pichiotti over an Aquastar Nelson 43 which I frequently see and which always looks a gorgeous boat to me. Best of luck bringing her home.

 

[SpottyDog5]

Very nice, SD. Am I right in thinking that a few months ago a similar Tigress was featured in MBY in one of those best of its type comparisons? My recollection is that they chose the Pichiotti over an Aquastar Nelson 43 which I frequently see and which always looks a gorgeous boat to me. Best of luck bringing her home.

Yes, you are quite right, they did a feature on them, although this was not one of the two reviewed. She was from the design stable of TT boats and build in the Pichiotti Italian yard.
I understand there was only 40 build generaly with Sabre 275 engines, this one has been re-engined with Cummins 480's so its a bit quick for this style of boat!
Hopefully this weather will abate after the weekend, for a nice relaxing cruise home.

 

[Greg2]

Congratulations - looks a good boat. I had spotted it on the NYA website and was going to have a look at her but I guess not now!!! Probably wouldn't have been for us (SWMBO is focussed on an S41) but I can see why you bought her.

If you are departing from Lowestoft then the Royal Norfolk & Suffolk is just inside the harbour entrance (entrance on the right after the bascule bridge as you come from the inland side) - lovely club house and excellent food for an overnight before setting of for Harwich. Worth checking that they are open on Tuesdays first though.

Not sure if you are familiar with the East Coast but there are several options for the overnighter on the Orwell in addition to Harwich, with Shotley being the first you come across then Suffolk Yacht Harbour at Levington. If you have time for a toodle upriver for around 30-40 minutes then Woolverstone is probably the best location. A 20 minute walk form there takes you to the Butt and Oyster at Pin Mill - real ales and good food.

 

[SpottyDog5]

Congratulations - looks a good boat. I had spotted it on the NYA website and was going to have a look at her but I guess not now!!! Probably wouldn't have been for us (SWMBO is focussed on an S41) but I can see why you bought her.

If you are departing from Lowestoft then the Royal Norfolk & Suffolk is just inside the harbour entrance (entrance on the right after the bascule bridge as you come from the inland side) - lovely club house and excellent food for an overnight before setting of for Harwich. Worth checking that they are open on Tuesdays first though.

Not sure if you are familiar with the East Coast but there are several options for the overnighter on the Orwell in addition to Harwich, with Shotley being the first you come across then Suffolk Yacht Harbour at Levington. If you have time for a toodle upriver for around 30-40 minutes then Woolverstone is probably the best location. A 20 minute walk form there takes you to the Butt and Oyster at Pin Mill - real ales and good food.

Thank you for the tips on grub (most important) we are going to poke our nose out of Lowerstoft to see if we like it, if not straight back in to sit it out.
We could eat our way around the coast, back just in time for xmas dinner
Any other tips most welcome.

 

[oGaryo]

Roy. just back from the depths of Cornwall having left my personal mobby at home, hence not calling you, doh! about to read through this little lot, did the survey go o.k. and have you bought her? wasn't pleasant n the roads back today never mind contemplating a journey on water at this presnt time mate.

 

[oGaryo]

Roy. just back from the depths of Cornwall having left my personal mobby at home, hence not calling you, doh! about to read through this little lot, did the survey go o.k. and have you bought her? wasn't pleasant n the roads back today never mind contemplating a journey on water at this presnt time mate.

just read back to page 6, no need to answer the lazy questioning above... all that remains is to utter a wooooooo hoooooooooooo and congratulate you and Marianne.. hope she does you both proud in the coming season mate....

p.s. would like to have a looksee when she gets to her home berth if you don't mind

 

[SpottyDog5]

just read back to page 6, no need to answer the lazy questioning above... all that remains is to utter a wooooooo hoooooooooooo and congratulate you and Marianne.. hope she does you both proud in the coming season mate....

p.s. would like to have a looksee when she gets to her home berth if you don't mind

You & your family are always welcome, sounds like a great time coming up with visitors !

 

[timgriffin]

Very kind offer Tim, most appreciated .
I have already got my crew organised, we hope to set off Tuesday morning out to Lowestoft and in to Harwich for the first night,then depending of weather, across the estuary and round,would like to make Brigton, but plenty of safe havens before that if we need them. I'm only doing daylight passages, she is cat A rated cruise at 21ktns, tops at 27ktns.
I have taken all of next week off, so absolutely no rush. If we can't find a weather window, I may well be knocking on your door ! Still buy you a burger either way.....

Safe trip mate will want a good nose around on her
Tim

 

[timgriffin]

Wow!
So well found
Cripes, like yer say some dosh been thrown at Her
No wonder that Griffin bloke wants a ride

Hi Rich

 

[SpottyDog5]

Just found this on the net :

http://steve-insightmarinesurveyor....chiotti-tigress-motor-yacht.html#comment-form
Check ou the engine shots.

 

[z1ppy]

i may be mistaken but looks like traces of fresh water in there!

 

[SpottyDog5]

i may be mistaken but looks like traces of fresh water in there!

I wanted to check she was watertight.....

 

[dustywings]

Very nice photos, she certainly doesn't look her age! I would imagine those modern Cummins 480s probably don't use any more fuel than the old Sabre 300s.

 

[CharlieAlpha]

Looks like the only thing on that new boat of yours thats 30 years old is the builders plate, the whole engine room looks new not just the engines.

Must be the same as those people who re-build Spitfires the only original piece is the name plate.

 

[jfm]

Looks like the only thing on that new boat of yours thats 30 years old is the builders plate, the whole engine room looks new not just the engines.

Must be the same as those people who re-build Spitfires the only original piece is the name plate.

Trigger's broom syndrome

 

[SpottyDog5]

You beat me to the post,quality

 

[dj43]

Hiya Spottydog
Looking forward to seeing your new ship,have ordered calm sea's no wind for the passage home,what we mostly get here on east coast,he he, I think she might become saltydog!, now I was thinking about that program three men in a boat,this could be the three wise men in a boat,or the three little pigs in a boat,no offence to spottydog of course,what do you think,are well best be getting back to making me sarnies.

 

[SpottyDog5]

Hi Buddy.
Very excited for tomorrow, leaving home at 4.45am, Ive got the AIS and active radar reflector to fit, full engine and filters check, all systems testing ready for your arrival tomorrow evening. Bit of pub grub and then get ready for our jolly boys outing.....

 

[z1ppy]

Good luck guys! Gutted I can't be with you but sure you are gonna have a great and safe trip! If you need anything gimme a shout! Got the bubbles on ice !!

 

[SpottyDog5]

Good luck guys! Gutted I can't be with you but sure you are gonna have a great and safe trip! If you need anything gimme a shout! Got the bubbles on ice !!

Thanks mate, its going to be interesting to see how good the Nelson hull is, looks like F5,6,7 so might be a bit fruity !
I'm going to take lots of pictures (if I can) and maybe a video to post on here, so you will virtually on board....
From what I've read, the rougher the seas the fast I should go, the mistake is to slow down.