ingenious
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It was the wood burning fireplace that appealled to meDefinitely. She has a transparent flagpole. A must have
Which boat? Version 2
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Sticky Fingers
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That’s fair. A log burner in a boat is a perfect idea. 
ingenious
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Part 2b - France
Today’s boats:
2017 Nimbus 305
First boat I’d view that wasn't in the water but also first I've had to view in the rain.
Been onboard one of these in Gran Canaria and liked it. Been hull scrubbed and polished so looked OK
Interior upholstery a bit tired
Cabins not as roomy as I thought but thats probably from having seen other bigger boats
No service records except current of 3 owners (2022)
Broker didn't fill me with confidence though.
A second 305 in Antibes is now sold so wont be seeing that
2011 Fairline Targa 38
Even though I had decided I didn't want an open top boat, I wanted to have a look at this as it had been recommended by @Sticky Fingers and I wanted to see Fréjus port. I was very pleasantly surprised, I has a decent screen and side window height. Several other open boats i have seen have shorts screens and you are looking into a join to the soft top when at my normal seating position.
Very spacious with two good size cabins and excellent galley and heads.
Very long with extended bath platform and I forgot too measure air draft for canals and have mailed the broker asking him to check
2018 Bavaria 33 HT
Beautifully built but felt very small after the Fairline. Having no hard separation between the main cabin and lounge area would be OK if it was just be but not when guests are on. Extended bathing platform makes it longer than some nominally longer boats A definite “No" but gives me hope for the Bavaria 38 I am seeing tomorrow
Don't think I'd want to base myself in Fréjus or Hyères, very expensive and busy even at this time of year, what it must be like later...
And the traffic.
Today’s boats:
2017 Nimbus 305
First boat I’d view that wasn't in the water but also first I've had to view in the rain.
Been onboard one of these in Gran Canaria and liked it. Been hull scrubbed and polished so looked OK
Interior upholstery a bit tired
Cabins not as roomy as I thought but thats probably from having seen other bigger boats
No service records except current of 3 owners (2022)
Broker didn't fill me with confidence though.
A second 305 in Antibes is now sold so wont be seeing that
2011 Fairline Targa 38
Even though I had decided I didn't want an open top boat, I wanted to have a look at this as it had been recommended by @Sticky Fingers and I wanted to see Fréjus port. I was very pleasantly surprised, I has a decent screen and side window height. Several other open boats i have seen have shorts screens and you are looking into a join to the soft top when at my normal seating position.
Very spacious with two good size cabins and excellent galley and heads.
Very long with extended bath platform and I forgot too measure air draft for canals and have mailed the broker asking him to check
2018 Bavaria 33 HT
Beautifully built but felt very small after the Fairline. Having no hard separation between the main cabin and lounge area would be OK if it was just be but not when guests are on. Extended bathing platform makes it longer than some nominally longer boats A definite “No" but gives me hope for the Bavaria 38 I am seeing tomorrow
Don't think I'd want to base myself in Fréjus or Hyères, very expensive and busy even at this time of year, what it must be like later...
And the traffic.
Sticky Fingers
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You’re making progress here I think, size matters IMHO so if you have the mooring and the budget then bigger boats will feel and be more comfortable all round. At this size, an extra 5’ of length makes a big difference to the accommodation.
