The new Rustler 37

[Ex-SolentBoy]

I am now really tempted to buy another boat.

It some time since I went to the factory but this alone makes SIBS a must for me this year.

 

[sailorman]

And just how much would that be in beer vouchers

 

[robmcg]

Yes, very nice :encouragement:

 

[Ex-SolentBoy]

And just how much would that be in beer vouchers

If you have to ask......

 

[jerrytug]

Does it have keel bolts or is it a 36 with a counter?

 

[jwilson]

I am now really tempted to buy another boat.

It some time since I went to the factory but this alone makes SIBS a must for me this year.

Looks like a really nice practical modern boat, except for the old-fashioned treewood stuck on the deck - though I presume you could have it without that..... Arcona 37 was my previous "I'd really like one" boat: this might take it's place.

 

[Ex-SolentBoy]

Does it have keel bolts or is it a 36 with a counter?

It is a completely new hull shape and designed by Stephen Jones. It does have a similar keel approach though.

From the Rustler website "The ballast is a lead casting comprising of 3.2 tons, and fully encapsulated in the keel."

 

[Ex-SolentBoy]

Looks like a really nice practical modern boat, except for the old-fashioned treewood stuck on the deck - though I presume you could have it without that..... Arcona 37 was my previous "I'd really like one" boat: this might take it's place.

Yes, teak is an option. Not one I would go for, but I can understand why some like it.

 

[roblpm]

Hmmm windows dont look very big? Am i going to get depressed and seasick in the saloon?

 

[jonjo]

Sacrilege. A Rustler with a coachroof mounted mainsheet what next, in-mast reefing?

 

[Ex-SolentBoy]

Sacrilege. A Rustler with a coachroof mounted mainsheet what next, in-mast reefing?

No, they did that several years ago on the Rustler 44.

 

[Twister_Ken]

For me, the most intelligent thing is the location of the engine.

 

[jonjo]

For me, the most intelligent thing is the location of the engine.

Oh great just what I always wanted, a hot smelly vibrating saloon seat. It must be 30 years since a yacht manufacturer was daft enough to try that.

 

[Ex-SolentBoy]

Oh great just what I always wanted, a hot smelly vibrating saloon seat. It must be 30 years since a yacht manufacturer was daft enough to try that.

Actually it's much more recent than 30 years and has been proven to only be daft if you do it badly.

Have you ever been on a Rustler 42 which has the same approach?

It isn't hot as it's insulated.
It doesn't smell as it's properly ventilated and exhausted (there's a new word I made up).
It doesn't vibrate, as it's built properly. In fact you can early hear the engine on a 42.
It's great to sit on.
Easily removed panels give so much better engine access than most boats of the size.
Weight distribution-wise, it's over the keel, which is a big plus.

I like it.

 

[TimBennet]

It also gives you a decent width to the aft double without the hull itself having to have a big fat arse.

 

[Robert Wilson]

PLEASE, I want to win the Lottery.

My "fantasy boat" up to now has been the 42, but this looks a far more practical boat for S/H.

Oh I wish, I WISH:encouragement:

 

[jonjo]

It isn't hot as it's insulated.
It doesn't smell as it's properly ventilated and exhausted (there's a new word I made up).
It doesn't vibrate, as it's built properly. In fact you can early hear the engine on a 42.
It's great to sit on.

This all sounds good on a brand new model but look into the engine bay of a 25 year old yacht for a warning of what lies ahead. When Halberg Rassy does the same I will sit up and take notice but until then this is just more evidence that British yacht building will remain a fringe commercial irrelevance punctuated by routine bankruptcy and phoenix resurrection.

 

[jwilson]

This all sounds good on a brand new model but look into the engine bay of a 25 year old yacht for a warning of what lies ahead. When Halberg Rassy does the same I will sit up and take notice but until then this is just more evidence that British yacht building will remain a fringe commercial irrelevance punctuated by routine bankruptcy and phoenix resurrection.

http://www.yachtsnet.co.uk/archives/prior-30/g8057-engine.jpg and http://www.yachtsnet.co.uk/archives/prior-30/g8057-saloon-wwa.jpg show relatively recent photos of a saloon-table-base engine installation on a British yacht built in the 1960s. Done well, it's a very good place for an engine: easy access, weight central, etc.

Now if you want a WEIRD place for an engine look at an early Yamaha 33 (yes they built yachts too, and structurally very well) where about a 6 hp Yanmar was under the forepeak berths with a LOOONG propshaft all the way back.

 

[prv]

Now if you want a WEIRD place for an engine look at an early Yamaha 33 (yes they built yachts too, and structurally very well) where about a 6 hp Yanmar was under the forepeak berths with a LOOONG propshaft all the way back.

I had to go and look for some pics of that

Very odd, isn't it. The arrangements back aft look utterly conventional, no reason not to put it there and nothing in particular gained by putting it in the bow. And it really is right forward, about as far as it can get so not great for weight in the ends. Quieter in the cockpit when motoring, I guess - but a serious risk of oily bedding if a problem needs fixing in a hurry!

Pete

 

[Wansworth]

There was a racing yacht back in the 60 with the engine in the focsle with a hydraulic pump supplying power to the shaft ...HUON LASS. DESIGNED BY ROBERT CLARK