Which style of motorboat

[Captainable]

Hi all, still on the lookout for a replacement motorboat, looking for more enclosed cabin. Most importantly looking also down the line at resale. Contenders are Aquastar 33 or 38 style vs a more modern Nimbus or Aquador. 38 feet max single or twin, needs to be able to take the ground. Any thoughts please.

 

[Captainable]

Based Channel Islands, max budget £100,000
Not interested in fly bridge. Prefer Semi displacement over planning.

 

[Seastoke]

Based Channel Islands, max budget £100,000
Not interested in fly bridge. Prefer Semi displacement over planning.

Petrol or diesel

 

[tillergirl]

Alongside me ashore at the moment is a Nimbus 320. You wouldn't want to dry her out - well I wouldn't.

 

[Farmer Piles]

Over in your part of the world how about an ACM Elite 31. Semi D, and they come with legs to be able to sit on the hard.

 

[ashtead]

There might be a slightly dented Axopar in Jersey Harbour whose skipper could tell you more about how well built they are ? ?

 

[Portofino]

Future proof , with a stronger residual side ?

 

[Captainable]

Petrol or diesel

Diesel

 

[Jamie Dundee]

If you like the Aquastars you could have a look at Seawards, not cheap though.

 

[harvey38]

Nothing wrong with an Aquastar 38, great cabins, decent saloon and a fine looking ship (but I might be a little biased).

 

[Quackers]

Nothing wrong with an Aquastar 38, great cabins, decent saloon and a fine looking ship (but I might be a little biased).

and as a CI he'd be buying local produce of course.