Experiences of different boat makes.
Discussion
Obviously Oyster would be nice but what are people's experiences of boats like Bavaria, Benateau and Jeaneau?
Looking at something like Sun Odessey 44DS to spend 6 months a year on in the Med come retirement.
Would not charter it out, so interested in people's experiences regarding annual costs, what breaks and what doesn't.
Looking at something like Sun Odessey 44DS to spend 6 months a year on in the Med come retirement.
Would not charter it out, so interested in people's experiences regarding annual costs, what breaks and what doesn't.
Thanks for the replies, I have ordered tickets to the boat show so will use that for a look around but still people's own experiences are invaluable.
I think 54ft is as big as we would want , not to big for many ports in the Med but plenty of space for 4-6 people and manageable for 2.
I have a feeling I will enjoy this search.
I think 54ft is as big as we would want , not to big for many ports in the Med but plenty of space for 4-6 people and manageable for 2.
I have a feeling I will enjoy this search.
Thanks Robin, Bavaria is now ruled out, what you say matches so many reports I have heard and when looking over a few I have been shocked by the poor construction.
I have spoken to a few sailing schools who use Benateau/Jeaneau as boats for instruction their comments are that they are good dependable boats that while not an Oyster are more than good enough.
Boat show in September for me and then set a target list and go shopping, I guess it will take a couple of years to get the right boat but no rush.
I have spoken to a few sailing schools who use Benateau/Jeaneau as boats for instruction their comments are that they are good dependable boats that while not an Oyster are more than good enough.
Boat show in September for me and then set a target list and go shopping, I guess it will take a couple of years to get the right boat but no rush.
Paddy_N_Murphy said:
Me? On the Sense55 ?
Of course . Can't wait for it to come - this year is a first with 3 couples, two people have never been before so this is about as comfortable as it gets !
Yes you, have a ball;-)Of course . Can't wait for it to come - this year is a first with 3 couples, two people have never been before so this is about as comfortable as it gets !
Please report back, we are interested in the Adriatic for next year or the year after.
Ben, thank you for your input.
I had a go on a charter Bavaria 39 a few weeks ago I liked the way it sailed but not the quality of the fixtures and fittings.
Do you guys have a stand at the boat show? As you sell many makes of boat you are probably the sort of person I need to talk to as I start out on what I think will be a long search.
I had a go on a charter Bavaria 39 a few weeks ago I liked the way it sailed but not the quality of the fixtures and fittings.
Do you guys have a stand at the boat show? As you sell many makes of boat you are probably the sort of person I need to talk to as I start out on what I think will be a long search.
Yep, I asked for experiences and am grateful for the responses.
Boat show in a month for some ideas and then see about catering a few different to gain my own experience of different makes.
No rush to jump in and purchase, this will probably be home for a few years so want to get it right.
Boat show in a month for some ideas and then see about catering a few different to gain my own experience of different makes.
No rush to jump in and purchase, this will probably be home for a few years so want to get it right.
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