Your ideal boat

[abraxus]

I know.

I only came across it recently and love it precisely because of the layout, which is so unusual.

I especially like the aft stateroom that opens out to the rear deck area. Would make a fabulous office for me.

 

[AJW]

Botnia Targa 35 or 37 for sure or mebbe 11m superduper Redbay RIB with full cabin.

 

[twisterkai]

Fantasi 44.

'Cos it's the prettiest boat that's a sensible size on the market.

Ok, so it's a raggie, but who cares? Whatever 'floats your boat'!!

 

[stefan]

After ten years Harbor Island 50 by Zurn Yacht design. Now with lots of kids still arround the new Ferretti Altura 690. This boat looks absolutely fabolous inside and out.

 

[petem]

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Meridian 459 for me

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Yep, certainly got that wow factor.

 

[boatone]

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Azimut 43S please (but in blue).....

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Yuk.....thats not a boat its a bloody fashion statement

Boats should be designed for their environment.

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Kind of makes everything else look a bit pre-historic doesn't it?

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Far from it....makes everything else look more sensible and desirable /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Whitelighter]

Nimbus 380 Commander - lovely scandinavian boat which is really solid. Not too flash or in your face, just a nice boat.

 

[rickp]

Elling (predictably), or upon early retirement how about something like the Privilege 615 (I guess this is the one you were mentioning last night Derek?).

Wish I could find a better website about the 615, but even the manufacturer's site is 'under construction' (and flash, so you can't link to the right page *sigh*).

Rick

 

[KevB]

Sunseeker portofino 400. 40' so not too much problem finding space in visiting marinas. Lovely looking and quality finish. Huge inside for a 40' boat. Oh, and you can pick a nice shaft drive up for around £140k. I'd prefere plain white hull please.

 

[Will_M]

Fleming 75, no point in mincing about!!

or maybe a....

Hunton XRS 37

or even if the..

Azimut 86S is anything like a stunning as the Azimut 68S that was at SIBS.

just thinking, perhaps even a..

J160

 

[nedmin]

QE2 wouldnt have to compromise on anything.

 

[duncan]

Nordhavn 55

probably wouldn't be able to afford both a mooring and a lot of visitors fees but could just budget the overall costs.

it would of course come with a suitable tender (ie one with a design speed exceeding that of the mother ship!)

I haven't done the obvious cheat here, to get round your restriction........budget on chartering for part of the year to cover the yeary fixed costs!

 

[LittleShip]

Nordhaven.

 

[rickp]

Yeah - the Nordhavns are lovely boats. Seen the NAR DVD?

Rick

 

[Dave_Snelson]

I would be tempted to move right away from conventional, so...

Skagen 50. Tough as they come, and real rangy boats.

 

[Magnum]

I've been asking myself this question for some time now (I'm a bit like that). I don't think it does any harm to have 1 eye on the future /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Still not decided whether a fly or open boat is best for the med, especially considering year round use, but these are the features I'd want.

<u>Open</u>
Fast (45KNTS+)
Room for tender and jetski in garage
3 cabins + crew
Plenty of room in owners cabin/bathroom/shower
Good headroom
Stunning looks
Reasonable range (350M+)

<u>Fly</u>
Reasonably fast (33KNTS+)
Space for 4m+ tender
Clear bathing platform with tender and jetski onboard
Min 3 cabins + crew
Reasonable crew quarters (not just bunks but mess area/galley too)
Plenty of room in owners cabin/bathroom/shower
Good headroom
Reasonable range (350M+)
Electric bimini (or something that isn't crap)
Gyro stabilisers

If anyone can suggest suitable models I'll start saving now.

 

[Divemaster1]

Think it would have to be something like this ....

Just love the idea of wavepiercing hulls.....

- Fuel cost would depend on use....
- Would live on her... and hence reducing housing cost (and council tax)
- Could fit into harbour and "up here" it is not too expensive
- Insureance would be "managable"
- Maintenance I'd do myself and have Friends who are Diesel Engineers, Electricians etc....

 

[spannerman]

I agree the meridian has an interesting layout, love the way the side decks are raised giving more width in the saloon. Looks like its from the same stable as Carver, I think their lines flow better tho' the Meridian looks a bit awkward around the raised aft deck from the side view, I'd go for the Carver 42 Mariner, much more swoopy.or 46 Aft cabin almost identical to the Meridian.

 

[petem]

Interesting - Botnias, Nordhavns and Azimuts seem to be the boats of choice. Not many votes for anything from the big UK 4.

 

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Re: Your ideal boat - help needed

Sealine T60.

I'd get someone used to speccing a big boat to help me with the detail, so a T60 with better quality (longer lasting, closer pile) carpets, a substiute for the plasticcy table upstairs, the "Number 23" bus handrails, better domestic appliances etc...

I'm sure with a few tweaks, it would all be fine.

dv.