What kind of boat is this?

[Mr Dave]

Saw this in portishead Marina earlier and thought it looked rather nice. I know it is a yacht so that answer isnt quite the one im looking for.

What is it basically so I can do some reading up about them? What sort of sailing can you do on a yacht this size? Where could you go safely?

I actually know absolutely nothing about boats as you can probably guess.

[Dunk1982]

Not being a yachty as i dont do sticks and sheets, its looks like a Oyster yacht? Very bloody nice boats, im sure someone here with better yacht knowledge will rightfully correct me.
Depending on how compitent (sp?) you are as a sailor you could venture pretty far in a yacht like that imo.

[Simpo Two]

If so then it's from www.oystermarine.com

[danyeates]

I don't think it's an Oyster, but I don't know what it is.

[size13]

Looks like a Hanse 545

http://www.hanseyachts.co.uk/showdetails.asp?boati...

Edited by size13 on Thursday 29th July 10:02

[maser_spyder]

size13 said:

Looks like a Hanse 545

http://www.hanseyachts.co.uk/showdetails.asp?boati...

Edited by size13 on Thursday 29th July 10:02

Somebody give that man a lollypop.

Good spot!

So not quite an Oyster, but still the thick end of a £250k wedge.

[danyeates]

maser_spyder said:

size13 said:

Looks like a Hanse 545

http://www.hanseyachts.co.uk/showdetails.asp?boati...

Edited by size13 on Thursday 29th July 10:02

Somebody give that man a lollypop.

Good spot!

So not quite an Oyster, but still the thick end of a £250k wedge.

[danyeates]

Would have thought they’d cost a bit more than £250k, but then what do I know – I sell RIB’s!

[Dunk1982]

That was the other bloody make i was trying to think of!! Been doing my head in all morning!!

[maser_spyder]

http://uk.boats.com/boat-details/Hanse-545-special...

Not the cheapest one out there either.

Actually pretty good value!

[dilbert]

That's mad. When you look at the brochure, it doesn't look big enough to contain all that's inside.
Do they use Lilliputian furniture?

[danyeates]

Crikey! Sod buying the house. I’m going to have one of those in Berthon instead!

[maser_spyder]

dilbert said:

That's mad. When you look at the brochure, it doesn't look big enough to contain all that's inside.
Do they use Lilliputian furniture?

54' boat is BIG inside.

More to do with beam, which makes a big difference to internal space, and increases a lot with LOA.

Best way to see this is at a boat show.

Check a 40' boat. Nice.

Check the 45' equivalent. Oooh, nicer.

Check the 50'+ equivalent. Yowser.

You wouldn't think 5' makes much difference, but it really, really does!

[size13]

maser_spyder said:

You wouldn't think 5' makes much difference, but it really, really does!

Especially in the wallet!

[maser_spyder]

size13 said:

maser_spyder said:

You wouldn't think 5' makes much difference, but it really, really does!

Especially in the wallet!

Oh yes.

[Fume troll]

Mr Dave said:

What sort of sailing can you do on a yacht this size? Where could you go safely?

You could do whatever kind of sailing you wanted, and go wherever you wanted. Offshore/ bluewater cruising would be no problem. It wouldn't be my first choice as the ideal liveaboard, but you could certainly do it. Could certainly cruise round the world very comfortably.

Cheers,

FT.

[ClaphamGT3]

maser_spyder said:

dilbert said:

That's mad. When you look at the brochure, it doesn't look big enough to contain all that's inside.
Do they use Lilliputian furniture?

54' boat is BIG inside.

More to do with beam, which makes a big difference to internal space, and increases a lot with LOA.

Best way to see this is at a boat show.

Check a 40' boat. Nice.

Check the 45' equivalent. Oooh, nicer.

Check the 50'+ equivalent. Yowser.

You wouldn't think 5' makes much difference, but it really, really does!

Its the whole cube of the space thing

[Fume troll]

ClaphamGT3 said:

maser_spyder said:

dilbert said:

That's mad. When you look at the brochure, it doesn't look big enough to contain all that's inside.
Do they use Lilliputian furniture?

54' boat is BIG inside.

More to do with beam, which makes a big difference to internal space, and increases a lot with LOA.

Best way to see this is at a boat show.

Check a 40' boat. Nice.

Check the 45' equivalent. Oooh, nicer.

Check the 50'+ equivalent. Yowser.

You wouldn't think 5' makes much difference, but it really, really does!

Its the whole cube of the space thing

Cube of the length thing.

Cheers,

FT.

[sassthathoopie]

danyeates said:

Would have thought they’d cost a bit more than £250k, but then what do I know

More than you think - a 54 ft boat should cost more than that.

I dated a girl who was working on one of these for 6 weeks in Palma. They feel 'lightweight', + all the sharp corners and loft apartment style don't tend to be very practical for extended cruising.

I would prefer something like this. Plus you wouldn't loose your shirt on the depreciation





20 yr old Frers Swan 53 for the same price

Edited by sassthathoopie on Thursday 29th July 14:33

[Mr Dave]

Fume troll said:

Mr Dave said:

What sort of sailing can you do on a yacht this size? Where could you go safely?

You could do whatever kind of sailing you wanted, and go wherever you wanted. Offshore/ bluewater cruising would be no problem. It wouldn't be my first choice as the ideal liveaboard, but you could certainly do it. Could certainly cruise round the world very comfortably.

Cheers,

FT.

I watched that program where Ben Fogel and his mate rowed across the Atlantic in a tiny wee thing so I suppose one of these would be pretty comfortable compared to a wee rowing boat. Would it only be able to cross the Atlantic in good weather or would rougher weather not be too much of a problem?

I am starting to think all this sailing lark is a bit too dangerous for me! Sailing from Belfast to England fair enough I can agree with that, England to the med in good weather, sticking close to the coast again not too bad. Around the world? Thats a bit daunting.