Walkarounds/semi walkarounds what have I missed ?

[Al Dickson]

OK so what have I missed - We are looking for something to suit me the wife 2 kids under 10 and 2 mutts (!) for blatting around the Clyde from our base on Arran and staying the odd overnight.

Looking at 30 to 35ft walkaround/semi walkaround, side door/s type designs & Wife wont have a Targa/Nordstar style thing so we are down to the Aquador 32 & Nimbus Nova 350 ... what else have I missed ?

 

[gjgm]

nimbus 320 +34?Rodman?Benteau Antares type?
Somewhat depends on speed and budget, new or second hand?

 

[Deleted User YDKXO]

Maybe these are not the style of cruiser you are looking for but nice all the same

Back Cove 33
Hardy Commander 32
Sabre 34 Express
Seaward 35

 

[Al Dickson]

Secondhand is fine up to say 3/4 years old - 30knots is enough - nearer 100 than 150k

 

[gjgm]

ok
but 30 knots will knock out a few boats...
Never really paid any attention to Rodman, but looked over one the other weekend, and I thought.. hmm.. serious boat this.

 

[Al Dickson]

Yes 30 knots is probably more than I need - the budget is unlikely to stretch to twin engines also - thanks for the suggestions Deleted User - your right some of those are a bit traditional for our tastes but that Back Cove 33 looks a bit differrent.

 

[gjgm]

is there still dealer support for back cove/sabre after sea ventures sank?

 

[whisper]

"Wife won't have a Targa/Nordstar style type of thing"


Has she been on one?
Has she been out to sea on one?
Does she realise how wonderfully safe for kids/dogs they are?

If she doesn't change her view, once she can answer yes to the above, then you'll just have to get rid of her
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How about looking at the Rhea range?

 

[Al Dickson]

I've been on a Nordstar 31 & thought it did all the important stuff really well - think the wife doesn't fancy the look of the inside - too traditional even if the wee lamb could run up some differrent curtains. All a bit lost on me that stuff but unless I trade her in along with the Rib I will need to do some more convincing !

 

[Blackfeather]

What you want is one of these

But you can't have this one cos it's mine

 

[Divemaster1]

Nah .... one of these will make him feel more in tune with his workspace....

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[whisper]

I've always thought that that's a really good looking and purposeful boat. Rodmans have always seemed more solid to me, than the similar type of Bens/Jeans.
What sort of top and cruising speeds do you get out of her?

 

[Al Dickson]

OK thanks - we are off to the south coast to have a look around an Aquador 32 and some Nimbus (es?) next week & i'll pester you with more questions after that - meanwhile I will try & drag the wife onto a Nordstar 31

 

[jimg]

Check out the Nimbus Nova 300 and 30 R

 

[whisper]

I think that if we were to sell the Targa, a Nova would be at the top of my list as a replacement.
Mind you, the chances of the former happening are nil /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[TravellingJack]

I have to agree with Blackfeather-A Rodman is the boat you need. We have a 970 with twin Kad300s 30kts easy to handle and very family friendly. If you are coming south pop in to BRS Marine in Chichester they are the UK Rodman dealer-Good service too! Cheers

 

[Al Dickson]

Well despite a typically lousy Scottish day in March the wife liked the Nordstar 31 so its back in contention - just an Aquador 32 and the Nimbus to see later this week.

 

[whisper]

I'm sure she'd like a Targa 31 even better /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[Al Dickson]

We have had an offer accepted an 14 month old Nordstar 31 - twin D4 260's, Flybridge and every other extra I can think of.

Yippee

Thanks for all your helpful advice folks.

 

[RogerRat]

Excellent, but looks like a Botnia Targa to me. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif