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Re: Cranchi
Cranchi is pronounced CRANKY
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Cranchi is pronounced CRANKY
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c_j
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Re: Cranchi
The Cranchi dealers in our Marina (Salterns) call it a Crunchy with an "a", but that could be because everyone else does and they cant be bothered to argue.
40 foot for first boat? We did and I think you shoud get what you need in accomodation terms and get training to handle boat. Plenty of people start with 40+ feet.
CJ
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The Cranchi dealers in our Marina (Salterns) call it a Crunchy with an "a", but that could be because everyone else does and they cant be bothered to argue.
40 foot for first boat? We did and I think you shoud get what you need in accomodation terms and get training to handle boat. Plenty of people start with 40+ feet.
CJ
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mustard
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Re: Cranchi
So how have you found the V40? Any limitations? any handling problems? Any wish you had a flybridge?
Is the V42 worth the extra?
So how have you found the V40? Any limitations? any handling problems? Any wish you had a flybridge?
Is the V42 worth the extra?
tcm
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Re: but - the inevitable upgrade
As usual, I agree with stewart re buying a bigger boat sooner. Handling-wise, our boat is 23m, and easy peasy to handle. You get loads and loads of space in marinas, who rush round to help, when in fact you'd need loads more help berthing in a 30 foot flybridge. The windage of a larger boat increases in proportion with the square of its length, but its displacement increases with the cube of its length - resulting in a larger boat staying very still in the water.
However, we too bought first boat over 40 feet, and er then upgraded, so the upgrade gene is not deactivated simply by buying a bigger boat.
As regards the endurance 39, this was heavily criticised for not having easy access to the engine without taking the dinghy out. At sea, you might need access there with some urgency. I wouldn't buy it for that reason alone, and there are lots of other options.
As usual, I agree with stewart re buying a bigger boat sooner. Handling-wise, our boat is 23m, and easy peasy to handle. You get loads and loads of space in marinas, who rush round to help, when in fact you'd need loads more help berthing in a 30 foot flybridge. The windage of a larger boat increases in proportion with the square of its length, but its displacement increases with the cube of its length - resulting in a larger boat staying very still in the water.
However, we too bought first boat over 40 feet, and er then upgraded, so the upgrade gene is not deactivated simply by buying a bigger boat.
As regards the endurance 39, this was heavily criticised for not having easy access to the engine without taking the dinghy out. At sea, you might need access there with some urgency. I wouldn't buy it for that reason alone, and there are lots of other options.
mustard
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Re: but - the inevitable upgrade
Thanks TCM, agree now after research that 40'+ is not a problem, haven't got the b***s to start off at 23m or the £1.75 Million either, but pretty much decided against Cranchi after other comments. Choice is Targa 48, like your pre-upgrade, but just been offered nice Targa 43 which may be the right trend, but still torn between flybridge or open boat. Want one or two years here then down to Med. Will get some more imput 'till after the SBS and then see whats going....
Decisions to be made but time to do it.
Thanks TCM, agree now after research that 40'+ is not a problem, haven't got the b***s to start off at 23m or the £1.75 Million either, but pretty much decided against Cranchi after other comments. Choice is Targa 48, like your pre-upgrade, but just been offered nice Targa 43 which may be the right trend, but still torn between flybridge or open boat. Want one or two years here then down to Med. Will get some more imput 'till after the SBS and then see whats going....
Decisions to be made but time to do it.
c_j
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Re: Cranchi
We started looking and soon realised that the Sealine S37 was the smallest boat that would accomodate myself, wife and four boys, 7, 11, 12, 14.
We nearly bought one but in the end we could not agree a deal with Sealine and after advice from Stuart Mearns at Fairline looked at Targa 39's and V40's
To his eternal credit Stuart suggested both Fairline and Princess options and showed us a T39 (1996)
I then learnt of a V40 (1998) boat and it satisfied our accomodation requirements and my sea keeping and resale requirements.
The V40 has been a fabulous boat for us and I did not want a Fly bridge because I needed to be able to keep an eye on the kids.
OUrs is a sterndrive boat and with bowthruster and a bit of training it is extremely manageable.
I would reccomend a V40 to anyone. The V42 IMHO is not perhaps worth the extra but if you want to buy a 2000 on Princess of this size then it is your only option. It is difficult with the V42 to see where the extra 2 feet is. I did consider Cranchi but at the time they were cheap but good and none were available. I have since looked at them more closely and I would go Princess or Fairline eveytime.
Now we are probably moving on to a Flybridge because it offers three cabin sleeping accomodation, but the downside is lack of speed, extra fuel, and not such an "easy" boat to use.
If you want to have a look at a V40 and you are in the Poole area PM me.
CJ
chris@stone.uk.com
www.stone.uk.com
We started looking and soon realised that the Sealine S37 was the smallest boat that would accomodate myself, wife and four boys, 7, 11, 12, 14.
We nearly bought one but in the end we could not agree a deal with Sealine and after advice from Stuart Mearns at Fairline looked at Targa 39's and V40's
To his eternal credit Stuart suggested both Fairline and Princess options and showed us a T39 (1996)
I then learnt of a V40 (1998) boat and it satisfied our accomodation requirements and my sea keeping and resale requirements.
The V40 has been a fabulous boat for us and I did not want a Fly bridge because I needed to be able to keep an eye on the kids.
OUrs is a sterndrive boat and with bowthruster and a bit of training it is extremely manageable.
I would reccomend a V40 to anyone. The V42 IMHO is not perhaps worth the extra but if you want to buy a 2000 on Princess of this size then it is your only option. It is difficult with the V42 to see where the extra 2 feet is. I did consider Cranchi but at the time they were cheap but good and none were available. I have since looked at them more closely and I would go Princess or Fairline eveytime.
Now we are probably moving on to a Flybridge because it offers three cabin sleeping accomodation, but the downside is lack of speed, extra fuel, and not such an "easy" boat to use.
If you want to have a look at a V40 and you are in the Poole area PM me.
CJ
chris@stone.uk.com
www.stone.uk.com
mustard
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Re: Cranchi
Thank you C-J. Not often up that far - but will keep your offer in mind. Like Princesses generally, especially slightly understated styling.
Went out on Princess 50 Flybridge with crew cabin - beautifully executed all round - impressed SHMBO, but expensive new & pre-owned at the moment. Impressed v40 did for 6 of you. Have son & daughter & friends so maybe 6 grown-ups may use more space than 4 youngsters. Also very taken by Sealine T46.
Thanks, tho, still forming opinion before big jump, keep me up to date.....
Thank you C-J. Not often up that far - but will keep your offer in mind. Like Princesses generally, especially slightly understated styling.
Went out on Princess 50 Flybridge with crew cabin - beautifully executed all round - impressed SHMBO, but expensive new & pre-owned at the moment. Impressed v40 did for 6 of you. Have son & daughter & friends so maybe 6 grown-ups may use more space than 4 youngsters. Also very taken by Sealine T46.
Thanks, tho, still forming opinion before big jump, keep me up to date.....
c_j
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Re: Cranchi
The Princess 50 is fine now but the earlier ones were under powered with smaller engines
I went out on a 45 today and was dissapointed with the ride. it seems too short for the height and rocks along the length of the boat in the slight sea we had today.
Be carefull buying Sealine as the resale market seems very difficult.
Chris
CJ
chris@stone.uk.com
www.stone.uk.com
The Princess 50 is fine now but the earlier ones were under powered with smaller engines
I went out on a 45 today and was dissapointed with the ride. it seems too short for the height and rocks along the length of the boat in the slight sea we had today.
Be carefull buying Sealine as the resale market seems very difficult.
Chris
CJ
chris@stone.uk.com
www.stone.uk.com
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