2022 695 series 2 with 150 outboard with a mooring at Portland.
Im trying to get him to wait till he's been to the boatshow but he's being unusually impulsive.
Jeanneau I believe do two versions of the Merry Fisher 695. The cruiser which I believe has a larger cabin area and less cockpit or the Marlin which has the larger cockpit. Both are based on the same hull which should serve well for fishing. Mal has one
Not sure if you are aware but you can wash you boat down after use.
Maybe you need better crew!!!!
R
1 hour ago, Graham Nash said:2022 695 series 2 with 150 outboard with a mooring at Portland.
Im trying to get him to wait till he's been to the boatshow but he's being unusually impulsive.
The Marlin has the better cockpit for fishing and a side aisle for access to the Anchor no climbing, very important in my book.
Stand on a Merry fisher Marlin then stand on a Barracuda7
They look very similar but the Barracuda7 is FAR less tippy. And not sure but I think the doorway is a tad higher.
I bumped my head going inside on the Marlin but not the Barracuda.
He doesnt do "fishing" so he will be more interested in sitting in the cabin (or deck) sipping fizzy stuff, while his kids swim or paddleboard around. Personally id prefer the fishing/sport style, but a bigger cabin suits his needs better.
Quote "so he will be more interested in sitting in the cabin (or deck) sipping fizzy stuff,"
Coke, Lemonade, Irn Bru.
That sort of thing? ? ? 😉
Yes Jim, something along those lines
Will be going with my mate, more than likely wednesday.
anybody arround let me know,
will mostly be looking at Sibs & Ribs.
Mick.
I'll be there today ..... Ill let you know what I thought later.
And what your Son bought. 😃
Well, I was at the show yesterday with my son (who had a 2.5 million pound bonus burning a hole in his pocket).
Remember, hes never had a boat, hes never wanted a boat and until 3 weeks ago had never been out on a pleasure boat!
He has 3 very adventurous kids who want to fish, paddle board, ski and swim.
He wanted a boat and didnt care what it was.
My idea was to show him various smallish boats boats with small cabins and plenty of deck space for the kids activities. He and his wife/kids could then get their ideas and scour the adverts and find the right deal.
As we entered the show, the kids checked out some RIBS and they were all excited, He wasnt so excited. He looked at antares 9 with twin 250HP engines for about 3-400k ... he was excited but the kids weren't so impressed.
The choice of smaller boats between 30-80 grand was very very limited, with orkney, warrior and a couple of others being about it. There were plenty of plastic tubs for 25-35k or ultra modern at 250k upwards, but i didnt see anything that i had hoped to show him.
His missus was listening to the kids, she showed them a Robalo 180, 18ft walk around with loads of space, 115hp motor and loads of rod holders for 55K!!!! The kids loved it (i must be honest I quite liked it too, although massively over my budget)
He conceded, did a deal and bought it.
I actually think it was a much more sensible boat than what he was intending, especially with the cost of fuel at the moment. (Although id have been scouring the for sale adverts for a used one rather than brand new myself, but then, I didnt get a 2.5M bonus this year (nor any year).
The show was "OK", but i just wondered where the cost of living crisis is when you see such opulence. A long long way out of my price range.
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I should have said . . . . . . Martin's Rodman is a great family boat.
and still up for sale.
I think that Robalo will get very cold in this country.
Time will tell.
he's actually really excited. He's booked his level 2 and VHF course for him, his wife and his 15 year old. He's bought a ringo, wet suits, paddle boards and life vests all round.
Id guess he'll use it a couple of times this year then probably it'll be put on the stack at Portland until the sun comes out again next year.
To be honest, he wanted something along the lines of Martins, but his missus and kids didn't. And for once he actually listened to them.
But the choice at the boat show was very limited.