If I were a bit (a lot) richer.

[Mychael]

Oh to have money. Every time I read a new boat article I think "this is what I'd like to own" till I see another test report.

This time it's the Nauticat 385. I've never been a fan of the pilot-house cruiser style but this boat seems very nice. Also according to the article more sailing orientated as well.. Solid glass construction, deep lead keel and an AVS of 155 degrees.

To mack a pair of boats I was also taken with the Kral 700 Custom Classic power boat, very James Bondish.

Oh to be rich.

Mychael

[Poida]

Funny you should mention James Bond I have just come home from watching the latest effort.

Where's the pics Mychael, lets have a look at the boats you speak of.

[Vega]

Originally Posted by Poida

Where's the pics Mychael, lets have a look at the boats you speak of.

I agree with Mychael about the quality of the Nauticat 385.

I had already referred that boat in other threads.

For pictures and some comments on the boat, take a look at post 363 of this thread:

cruising costs, maintenance and price of the boat (sailboats versus motorboats)

More references on the post 107 of this thread:

http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/sho...t+38#post48274

I was so impressed with that boat that one of my first Posts in this forum was about that Nauticat, while still in project.

The only drawback, besides price is that it offers a little bit less of living space than the Regina38 or the Nordship 40, also very interesting boats in the same market segment.

See posts 362 and 363 of this thread:

cruising costs, maintenance and price of the boat (sailboats versus motorboats)

[Mychael]

For the Nauticat try www.nauticat.com
For the Kral try www.oceanique.co.uk

Just read about both these boats in the December 2006 issue of Practical Boat Owner.

Mychael

[joz]

If I were a bit (a lot) richer.

If I won Tatts, then I would build a boat and sail all around the world, maybe twice around the world and then study yacht design.

Ah but its only a dream to win money, what a dream to have.

[Mychael]

Hey Joz, where in melbourne are you. ? We could maybe get together for a sail sometime. Poida your Melb arn't you? We all need to catch up sometime.

Mychael

[Poida]

Nah Mychael you need a couple of extra litres of fuel in your vehicle.
Perth.

[joz]

Western Subs, Mycheal

[Mychael]

We'll catch up some time. My boat is actually in Westernport. She came from Port Phillip.
I have a months leave from 26th Feb so I'm flexible for time then, we might be able to get together for a sail or a yarn.

Mychael