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SandS
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MorningBird
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11 Oct 2018 12:44am
Nice go anywhere boat, it will go a long way slowly. Probably get it for $60-65,000.
Bundeenabuoy
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11 Oct 2018 6:18am


Wow!
You can live your dream for not a lot of money.
Thanks for putting it on.
SandS
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Ramona
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12 Oct 2018 7:59am


Thanks. That is already on my "what to buy if I win the lottery"list.
theselkie
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SandS
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12 Oct 2018 5:58pm


wow that vagabond is a nice yacht !! electric motor as well !! very cool !!
theselkie
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12 Oct 2018 6:52pm
BlueMoon said..
https://yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/cavalier-39/223696



valo said..

BlueMoon said..
https://yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/cavalier-39/223696



WOW!!
Prices have either dropped a lot, or there is something horribly wrong with this one.


Sssshhhhh. Having a look tomorrow
SandS
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12 Oct 2018 8:03pm
valo said..

BlueMoon said..
https://yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/cavalier-39/223696



WOW!!
Prices have either dropped a lot, or there is something horribly wrong with this one.


i think sometimes the older style yachts just are not as popular as some of the more upto date designs .....hence the prices ..some are still great sea going yachts though !!

but in general due to the lack of and high cost of berths ...........THEY ARE ALL CHEAP !!! hahahahah
saintpeter
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12 Oct 2018 9:05pm

Beautiful yacht, and would be on my watch list but for its ELECTRIC MOTOR.
Any comments from the brains trust??
SandS
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12 Oct 2018 9:40pm
saintpeter said..



Beautiful yacht, and would be on my watch list but for its ELECTRIC MOTOR.
Any comments from the brains trust??


no brains here but i think all yachts will have electric motors in 15 years
Wander66
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12 Oct 2018 9:39pm
saintpeter said..



Beautiful yacht, and would be on my watch list but for its ELECTRIC MOTOR.
Any comments from the brains trust??


The electric motor would be great if there was some way of charging the batteries. Maybe I am missing something but I didn't see any mention of solar panels or generators, does it need to be moored at a marina to recharge? That would really limit cruising, or really force a reliance on sailing.
cisco
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12 Oct 2018 10:28pm
SandS said..
these are in my top 10 ....... no , top 5 !

https://yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/savage-420-oceanic/221675



That is hell of a good looking yacht SandS. I love that pilot house. You will stay dry in there in any weather short of a stern pooping in the southern ocean.
The 420 is a credit to it's master if the pics are true but that yacht is a round the worlder.
At $185k, not a Iot for a lotta yacht.
Is that what you really want to do or should we rename the thread "Boat Porn".

Have a look at this beautie, already up here where the balmy breezes are, as are some pretty big hail stones around the Wide Bay and Wander's Way this week. I am sure his insurance companies will be coughing well. I can't wait to see his new trucks.

yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/van-de-stadt-34/222839
theselkie
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13 Oct 2018 3:51am
Wander66 said..

saintpeter said..





Beautiful yacht, and would be on my watch list but for its ELECTRIC MOTOR.
Any comments from the brains trust??



The electric motor would be great if there was some way of charging the batteries. Maybe I am missing something but I didn't see any mention of solar panels or generators, does it need to be moored at a marina to recharge? That would really limit cruising, or really force a reliance on sailing.


You're right on the money there Wander66.

I spoke to the broker who told me, as it stands, the boat can only really be used as a day-sailer, limited to recharging batteries at the dock.

From what the broker said, I don't think the vendor is any kind of Pardey-type sailing purist, rather just a little misguided and didn't think the whole electric thing through.

Pity as she really is quite stunning. There's something very special about Scandinavian boats






Bundeenabuoy
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13 Oct 2018 6:49am


Thats nearly worth changing my domestic situation for.
Please keep putting them on.
Bundeenabuoy
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13 Oct 2018 6:54am
cisco said..


SandS said..
these are in my top 10 ....... no , top 5 !

https://yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/savage-420-oceanic/221675





That is hell of a good looking yacht SandS. I love that pilot house. You will stay dry in there in any weather short of a stern pooping in the southern ocean.
The 420 is a credit to it's master if the pics are true but that yacht is a round the worlder.
At $185k, not a Iot for a lotta yacht.
Is that what you really want to do or should we rename the thread "Boat Porn".

Have a look at this beautie, already up here where the balmy breezes are, as are some pretty big hail stones around the Wide Bay and Wander's Way this week. I am sure his insurance companies will be coughing well. I can't wait to see his new trucks.

yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/van-de-stadt-34/222839



What a dream!
How is the electric motor powered?
twodogs1969
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13 Oct 2018 7:58am
saintpeter said..



Beautiful yacht, and would be on my watch list but for its ELECTRIC MOTOR.
Any comments from the brains trust??


One of the yachts on the cruising channels on you tube has an electric motor. They are always having dramas when motoring if it's not sunny.
SandS
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13 Oct 2018 8:50am
Ramona said..

SandS said..
these are in my top 10 ....... no , top 5 !

https://yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/savage-420-oceanic/221675



If your going to talk silly money then this is on top of my list.

yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/nautor-swan-44/217727


thats not silly !!! thats cheap !! and the ducks guts !
SandS
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13 Oct 2018 8:57am
cisco said..

SandS said..
these are in my top 10 ....... no , top 5 !

https://yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/savage-420-oceanic/221675




That is hell of a good looking yacht SandS. I love that pilot house. You will stay dry in there in any weather short of a stern pooping in the southern ocean.
The 420 is a credit to it's master if the pics are true but that yacht is a round the worlder.
At $185k, not a Iot for a lotta yacht.
Is that what you really want to do or should we rename the thread "Boat Porn".

Have a look at this beautie, already up here where the balmy breezes are, as are some pretty big hail stones around the Wide Bay and Wander's Way this week. I am sure his insurance companies will be coughing well. I can't wait to see his new trucks.

yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/van-de-stadt-34/222839


nice yachts those ...... the timber is great .....but i,m not rich enough to pay someone else to paint ......so not in my top 5 hahahah
Bundeenabuoy
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13 Oct 2018 9:19am
theselkie said..

Wander66 said..


saintpeter said..







Beautiful yacht, and would be on my watch list but for its ELECTRIC MOTOR.
Any comments from the brains trust??




The electric motor would be great if there was some way of charging the batteries. Maybe I am missing something but I didn't see any mention of solar panels or generators, does it need to be moored at a marina to recharge? That would really limit cruising, or really force a reliance on sailing.



You're right on the money there Wander66.

I spoke to the broker who told me, as it stands, the boat can only really be used as a day-sailer, limited to recharging batteries at the dock.

From what the broker said, I don't think the vendor is any kind of Pardey-type sailing purist, rather just a little misguided and didn't think the whole electric thing through.

Pity as she really is quite stunning. There's something very special about Scandinavian boats








I just made a silly offer!
Yara
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13 Oct 2018 11:18am
Bundeenabuoy said..

theselkie said..


Wander66 said..



saintpeter said..









Beautiful yacht, and would be on my watch list but for its ELECTRIC MOTOR.
Any comments from the brains trust??





The electric motor would be great if there was some way of charging the batteries. Maybe I am missing something but I didn't see any mention of solar panels or generators, does it need to be moored at a marina to recharge? That would really limit cruising, or really force a reliance on sailing.




You're right on the money there Wander66.

I spoke to the broker who told me, as it stands, the boat can only really be used as a day-sailer, limited to recharging batteries at the dock.

From what the broker said, I don't think the vendor is any kind of Pardey-type sailing purist, rather just a little misguided and didn't think the whole electric thing through.

Pity as she really is quite stunning. There's something very special about Scandinavian boats









I just made a silly offer!


Your offer might be accepted. The options are to somehow fit a generator, or re-engine. Fitting a generator on a 31ft boat is too complicated, so it is a re-engine. Probable cost +$20k plus hassle.

There is a lot of misunderstanding out in the media and the population, about what battery power can do. Poor understanding of science, and the concept of energy density of power sources. Batteries are good for low loads, or short bursts of power, but hopeless for continuos high power demand.
BlueMoon
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13 Oct 2018 9:51am
Would one of those Honda portable gennys be up to it,at cruising speed?
Wander66
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13 Oct 2018 2:43pm
BlueMoon said..
Would one of those Honda portable gennys be up to it,at cruising speed?


Apparently that Elco electric motor can be rigged as a hybrid with a diesel genny, see manufacturers link below. But you need a fixed generator; looks like a 5kVa unit like the Fischer Panda would do the job for $12k, and it only weighs 75kg see other link. Would be an interesting project (with someone else's money).
https://www.elcomotoryachts.com/ep-20-inboard.shtml
www.arnoldsboatshop.com.au/marine-generator-panda-5000ineo-14478445.html
Yara
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13 Oct 2018 5:01pm
Wander66 said..


BlueMoon said..
Would one of those Honda portable gennys be up to it,at cruising speed?




Apparently that Elco electric motor can be rigged as a hybrid with a diesel genny, see manufacturers link below. But you need a fixed generator; looks like a 5kVa unit like the Fischer Panda would do the job for $12k, and it only weighs 75kg see other link. Would be an interesting project (with someone else's money).
https://www.elcomotoryachts.com/ep-20-inboard.shtml
www.arnoldsboatshop.com.au/marine-generator-panda-5000ineo-14478445.html



So you end up with a diesel engine again. Most generators are air cooled, so you will need ventilation fans and ducting. Can't see the point. Yes you might save a little fuel if some of the time you can run on solar, but it is a lot of hassle and more chance of equipment failure.
Large ships have these systems, but typically they have twin screws and a large electrical power demand for things like refregeration, winches etc. They also run their gensets 24/7.
Wander66
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13 Oct 2018 4:34pm
Yara said..

Wander66 said..



BlueMoon said..
Would one of those Honda portable gennys be up to it,at cruising speed?





Apparently that Elco electric motor can be rigged as a hybrid with a diesel genny, see manufacturers link below. But you need a fixed generator; looks like a 5kVa unit like the Fischer Panda would do the job for $12k, and it only weighs 75kg see other link. Would be an interesting project (with someone else's money).
https://www.elcomotoryachts.com/ep-20-inboard.shtml
www.arnoldsboatshop.com.au/marine-generator-panda-5000ineo-14478445.html




So you end up with a diesel engine again. Most generators are air cooled, so you will need ventilation fans and ducting. Can't see the point. Yes you might save a little fuel if some of the time you can run on solar, but it is a lot of hassle and more chance of equipment failure.
Large ships have these systems, but typically they have twin screws and a large electrical power demand for things like refregeration, winches etc. They also run their gensets 24/7.


I agree it's more trouble than its worth but I wasn't suggesting the type of genny you you use to run a welding plant out of the back of a truck, the Fischer Panda is a silenced marine generator that's more at a home in superyacht than a landcruiser ute.
SandS
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13 Oct 2018 7:05pm
Dinner special ..........would you like drinks with this sir

yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/zeston-pilot-house-sloop/215138
Chris 249
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13 Oct 2018 8:10pm
saintpeter said..



Beautiful yacht, and would be on my watch list but for its ELECTRIC MOTOR.
Any comments from the brains trust??


The only people I knew who tried an electric motor threw it away, and they were very keen and good sailors.
Chris 249
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13 Oct 2018 8:20pm


She had a lot of effort spent on her before she started the round Oz cruise. Nice boat.
SandS
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13 Oct 2018 8:22pm
Chris 249 said..

saintpeter said..





Beautiful yacht, and would be on my watch list but for its ELECTRIC MOTOR.
Any comments from the brains trust??



The only people I knew who tried an electric motor threw it away, and they were very keen and good sailors.


thats like an ancestor of mine who bought a motor car in about 1890 .....they said it was a **** box ,and went back to the horse and cart !
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Wander66
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13 Oct 2018 9:43pm
SandS said..

Chris 249 said..


saintpeter said..







Beautiful yacht, and would be on my watch list but for its ELECTRIC MOTOR.
Any comments from the brains trust??




The only people I knew who tried an electric motor threw it away, and they were very keen and good sailors.



thats like an ancestor of mine who bought a motor car in about 1890 .....they said it was a **** box ,and went back to the horse and cart !


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