Squadron 78 For Sale

Right, that’s the first ten pages of the thread done. I really should do some work now but before i do, can i just ask as i’m desperate to know, did you go through with the white caulking, was is a success after nine years of ownership and would you/are you, doing it again ?
 
The S78 looks lovely and compared to prices of other boats of similar or even older vintage looks a steal. One small comment or opinion re the state of the Forum. Not wishing to get embroiled in what people should or shouldn’t write about but it is a shame that the cruise reports seemed to have stopped and even the past ones seem to be inaccessible any more. When I started boating I really loved these reports and they really helped greatly as we planned our trips and adventures. The Corsica report from JFM I used on my own tour there and now I am in Greece the reports from Hardyme were fantastic and really useful. In fact it is hard to find a cruise report that is neither uninteresting nor one you would not wish to read whether you intended to go there or not. Of course I accept my own culpability here as I have not contributed to cruise reports either so perhaps I should screw up the courage to assume that anyone would be interested. We did a fabulous cruise down to the Southern Peloponnese this year that was stunning for its beauty and relative remoteness.
 
Hooligan said:
…In fact it is hard to find a cruise report that is neither uninteresting nor one you would not wish to read whether you intended to go there or not. Of course I accept my own culpability here as I have not contributed to cruise reports either so perhaps I should screw up the courage to assume that anyone would be interested. We did a fabulous cruise down to the Southern Peloponnese this year that was stunning for its beauty and relative remoteness.
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I’d be interested in that! Plenty of pix; tales of why you’re planning to change the anchor; breakages and fixes; nice places seen and sunsets enjoyed… can’t go wrong! :)
 
Brixham Bound said:
I think the cruise reports were better when they each had a thread.
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I wasn't intending to add a new report to an old thread anyway - I believe each report deserves its own thread.
After all - isn't that why the forum is set up that way??
We only managed a short cruise this year - weather didn't play ball.
But we did have a few experiences (one a near sinking) that people might benefit from.
I might post something later this week if there is interest.
And I always have photos/videos to go along with the thread.
 
Hurricane said:
I wasn't intending to add a new report to an old thread anyway - I believe each report deserves its own thread.
After all - isn't that why the forum is set up that way??
We only managed a short cruise this year - weather didn't play ball.
But we did have a few experiences (one a near sinking) that people might benefit from.
I might post something later this week if there is interest.
And I always have photos/videos to go along with the thread.
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Sounds interesting
 
jfm said:
Evening all.
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Ah, so you pulled the trigger on a Sanlorenzo

Knowing you hadn't ordered a Princess I was going to have a tenner on SL in the forum sweepstake but you beat me to it. :)

Lots of planning no doubt. Hopefully the factory are bracing themselves. No stone left unturned.....


I shall keep my eyes open, still remember opening night in Swanwick all those years ago. I've never actually stepped aboard a SL but they look interesting. I see Hard 8 on her travels - walked past her on the pontoon whilst doing a charter out of Lymington last week.

All the best.

Henry :)
 
MapisM said:
Interesting?!? If that's all you have to say about Sanlorenzos, I wonder which other boats you would rate even as just passable... :unsure:
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It was a friendly comment to John Who I haven’t seen for a while not a 15 page review. Things might develop into a more insightful piece about Sanlorenzo but I’m not holding my breath based on the snide comments and rabbit warrens of pseudo technical diarrhoea that usually ensue on here.
 
MapisM said:
Relax H, my comment was also in good spirit.
You'll forgive me if as a non-EN mother tongue speaker I always try to bear in mind what you guys actually mean, depending on wording choice - as per this well known guide

Ref. not holding your breath and for which reasons, we are exactly on the same page. Were you possibly inspired by my post #33?
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Must let my wife read that I'm sure it will help in the little misunderstandings we have ;)

Great to see JFM back (hopefully!) he was the first person to help me when I first visited this site back in 2017 and all I was looking for was a little info on an old Mercury 7.5hp outboard - it went to my eldest son but I don't think he could get the bits to fix it.

Now... about the 2hp Honda I have... ;)
 
MapisM said:
Relax H, my comment was also in good spirit.
You'll forgive me if as a non-EN mother tongue speaker I always try to bear in mind what you guys actually mean, depending on wording choice - as per this well known guide

Ref. not holding your breath and for which reasons, we are exactly on the same page. Were you possibly inspired by my post #33?
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My apologies for the harsh reply. Internet forums are difficult at the best of times, language barriers and a dyslexic poster (me) who can’t remember who everyone is only adds to the confusion. I use lots of smiley face stickers :)

Back to happy things and JFM’s new tub :cool:

Henry
 
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