neale
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This is the boat that we featured in MBM last month and I seem to recall that it was owned by a forumite. If it is you, please PM me because I may have some useful info for you.
Sunseeker Portofino 31 - One Away
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enterprise
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PM'd some details, Checked with Dave & he's ok to phone or Email
ari
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Looks fantastic in the video!
Can't believe what good value these are now.
Can't believe what good value these are now.
neale
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epervier
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Last Owners Pics
rbcoomer
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Beautiful boat and a great write up in MBM. Andy, am I correct in thinking Dave is local? The scenery looked familiar... If so, I need to keep a lookout 
enterprise
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Beautiful boat and a great write up in MBM. Andy, am I correct in thinking Dave is local? The scenery looked familiar... If so, I need to keep a lookout
Yes, you will see 'one away' out in the bay, but you need to be quick unless it's at anchor
snooks
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For anybody that didn't see the video, here it is:
Robg71
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Lovely boat, and a great write up 
rbcoomer
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Yes, you will see 'one away' out in the bay, but you need to be quick unless it's at anchor
Thought so - have replied to your PM too. Beer soon?
Will keep a lookout for Dave - I hadn't realised it was Epervier's boat previously - clearly a Man of great classic taste as he's done the 'Arrowbolt thing' too and current vessel is another work of art!
epervier
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Thought so - have replied to your PM too. Beer soon?
Will keep a lookout for Dave - I hadn't realised it was Epervier's boat previously - clearly a Man of great classic taste as he's done the 'Arrowbolt thing' too and current vessel is another work of art!
After four and a half years of owning her, I got pissed off with the weather, it seemed to be always raining, and with the camper top up she looked a pig,that's why we moved over to an AWB, (all weather boat) not, all white boat
now we can enjoy boating even if it's pouring stair rods.kashurst
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there is one in my marina moored near the bars. It has black and red stripes. cracking design - looks like its going fast when its not moving. always reminds me of late 70s, early 80s sports cars that I grew up dreaming about. Definite classic
petem
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I was always a bit sniffy about these old Sunseekers but that sure is one very nice boat. Cracking value too.
Well done MBY, great video.
Well done MBY, great video.
Richard Shead
Slipped Anchor
PCUK
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benjenbav
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I had a Portofino 31 a few years back. I liked lots of things about it but you did need to wrap up a bit in the winter:
Biggles109
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As in the video, these older Sunseekers seem to have gone through the 'looking dated' phase and can be judged in their own right as great boats.
I am ideally after something a touch shorter but still on diesels and that a previous owner has lavished some TLC on. Thinking of an Offshore 28, or possibly a diesel converted Mexico. Does anyone have any thoughts or experience of these?
I am ideally after something a touch shorter but still on diesels and that a previous owner has lavished some TLC on. Thinking of an Offshore 28, or possibly a diesel converted Mexico. Does anyone have any thoughts or experience of these?
enterprise
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Take a look at the Monterey 27 or hawk 27, or even a portofino xps 25
Some here;
http://poole.boatshed.com/sunseeker_monterey_27-boat-31641.html
KINGFISHER 9
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I keep telling myself to buy something sensible with one engine and a wheelhouse for all weather use ... but these do look tempting don't they? I liked the look of this one and a Tomahawk 37 (?) also on the market at a sensible price. Pros = timeless design, well fitted, quick. Cons = old engines maintenance, fuel consumption (anyone?) and maybe osmosis?
Thoughts ...... ??
Thoughts ...... ??
Biggles109
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Thanks - I think the diesel one had sold, the rest are petrols. Any feel as to relative seakeeping ability of the different models, any issues with stress cracks etc to look out for? This offshore looks like a decent boat for the money, though needs viewing http://www.clarkeandcarter.co.uk/brokerage-boats/searchfullspecs.php?DocumentID=4000792
