Turbo 36 and Rodman 11.20.

[oldgit]

Eliminated the final two craft from my possible list today.
Seen
princess 315
" 330
" 38
Fairline Corniche
Colvic 40 something or other


A vist to Camper and Nicholson gave me the opportunity to have a look round the Fairline 36.Loads of space and nice big bedrooms but how to you get on and off the boat.Also struck me that the sun deck thingy provides no shelter at all from chilly summer breezes and the view aft from helm is not good.
Rodman is just to cramped inside.
So thats it really.Princess 35 rules.
You were right all along HLB.

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[whisper]

Oh no! Don't tell him that, he'll become insufferable - again /forums/images/icons/cool.gif

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[Deleted User YDKXO]

Apart from the accomodation which is far larger than the P35, the Turbo 36 is renowned for being a good seaboat. Yes, its difficult to get on board but many have boarding ladders fitted and once on board its much easier to move about because you dont have a vertiginous ladder to climb to the flybridge. The view aft from the lower helm isnt good but if you need to see behind, you go on the flybridge. The one major weakness, as you have identified, is the draughty aft deck, but some Turbos have canopies fitted
As you might guess, I'm a big fan of the Turbo, having owned one in the past. IMHO, its a classic

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[oldgit]

Re: Turbo 36 vs P35

I would guess that the T36 is a good machine for comfortable fast long distance cruising.
My need is for a craft that can easily be handled by one person from mostly down stairs and the fact that the P35 does not present me with a set of steps to negociate in order to nip outside fast was one of the deciding points.The abilty to throw open the full width patio doors on the P35 during the summer is also a benefit.
Another point was that before going out,my urgent need to give those big green engines a quick look over for any signs of leaks squeeks and belt floppyness.
With the princess you can see right round by lifting the carpet and then the hatch.
Broker did point out the access to engines on the turbo was under the stairs,surely all the fettling is not done that way?

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[Deleted User YDKXO]

Re: Turbo 36 vs P35

Oh yes, I forgot. The engine access on the T36 is indeed terrible. If I remember correctly, access to the front of the engines is OK through the saloon hatches so you can check oil and water but to get to the back of the engines and particularly the gearboxes and bilges, you have to be a double jointed dwarf. There are small hatches in the aft cabin to get to the sternglands
Yup, if you're planning to do a lot of single handing from the lower helm, even berthing, then the P35 layout is better

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[duncan]

Re: Turbo 36 vs P35

really interested in your 'indepth' views on the 11.20.

what did you think of the seakeeping - I believe it to be fantastic but have not managed to arrange a test?

love to receive a pm with your views

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[oldgit]

Re:Rodman 12.50 and 11.20.

Can only comment on the handling of the 1250.Which from a brief test in pretty choppy conditions was rather impressive as was maneuverabilty.Plus loads of room,but at 200k?
So went to look at 11.20,which unfortunately is much much smaller inside.Poss due to daft cubbyhole posing as 2nd cabin.
I am ahem, slim,but also had trouble squeezing past table and helm seat in main saloon.

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[duncan]

Re:Rodman 12.50 and 11.20.

11.20 obviously from the same stable hull wise but is a pretty serious V - still has 22 degrees at the transom!

also contributes to the lack of size inside (for the length) and they don't shift a lot to people who want to cruise as it just doesn't stand comparison

on the south coast where length = marina bills people aren't prepared to pay (annually) for seakeeping without accomadation it seems

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[Renegade_Master]

Re: Hold on there.

"Fairline 36.Loads of space and nice big bedrooms but how to you get on and off the boat. Also struck me that the sun deck thingy provides no shelter at all from chilly summer breezes and the view aft from helm is not good".

Put the brakes on there Fred > All the drawbacks described above vanish wiv the Crown, on and off?...... easy (as you know yourself), sun deck thingy...very sheltered and sociable (ask your lady wife) view from helm......doddle, used to berth on my own all the time . .............................Oh and of course the first part "Loads of space" of course shes got space in abundance.

So there you have it buy a Crown and keep your lady happy. Clive

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[miket]

Re: Turbo 36 vs P35

I'm sure if you had a couple of twee little 200hp engines in the Turbo engine bay access would be magnificent, but if you want serious engines and serious performance access is going to be a bit tight.

I won several single handed boathandling competitions in my Turbo 36, all done from upstairs. Also found that lower helm position is very comfortable but you are right that rear vision is not good.

I too am a fan of the Turbo.

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[oldgit]

Re: Hold on there.

If it has not got a "P" in the title.........../forums/images/icons/laugh.gif

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[Kevin]

Re:Rodman 12.50 and 11.20.

IMVHO I wouldnt say that 22 degree deadrise is a serious V. Not truely offshore under 24!

But love the Rodmans!!

Kevin

 

[pissativlypossed]

Have you looked at Jeanneau Prestige 36? I went through the gambit as you did and after much deliberation,sole searching,talking to the bank manager,sea trials,crawling about in bilges and most importantly taking council from SWMBO we decided to buy one. Ours Arrives in the UK on Thursday this week and i am looking forward to it tremendously. They appear well built, are well equipped and a basic boat will set you back at about £175k on the water. We have specified the new Volvo D6s giving 310 hp each and should see well over 30 knots. During sea trails we were impressed with the stability and the relativly soft ride and we also found the dealer extremely helpfull, and prepared to haggle. Have a look, you may be pleasently surprised.

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[Renegade_Master]

Re: Turbo 36 vs P35

fettling ??? where do you get these words from Fred. If the 36 is as inaccessible as the Corniche, then the P35 CANT be any worse. Mind you the Crowns got easy access too/forums/images/icons/smile.gif

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[oldgit]

Re: To Fettle

n.condition.trim.or state of health. OED & Collins./forums/images/icons/laugh.gif

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