valentino
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Hi i was looking at buying one of these boats it has twin ford mermaids which have just been fitted i was wondering does anyone own one of these boats or know anything about them your help would be greatly appreciated ty....
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John_d_Smith
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Reged: 13/08/2001
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Loc: Poole
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Never had one but a mate of mine has, Probably Ford 80s Max about 8knts. Good sea boat. There are two different hulls one SD one planning, if it's on shafts it'll be the SD. Nice boat which is at home on rivers or sea.
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carlton
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I've had one. Which hull form is she ?
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hlb
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Reged: 16/05/2001
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Loc: Any Pub Cornwall or Devon
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Well I had one and far as I know, they were all planing hulls. The 37 had a choice of hulls though. Whichever. You wont go far wrong with a princess. Mine had volvo 130 HP's, did about 18 flat out, or 16 all day. Toured the whole of the Irish sea in it many times.
It's the add on bits, like engines that cause the problems.
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carlton
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Well I had one and far as I know, they were all planing hulls.
Nope - they were offered as either planing or semi-displacement. I had the SD hull - on shafts - with twin Mermaids that had been (aftermarket) turbo'd to 120 HP. Managed about 17 knots flat out and cruised at 14 knots.
Sound boat, if a little dated now. I'd have one again though.
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hlb
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Ok then.
Only bad thing I found was. When traveling down stairs (We had a fly bridge). Those not driving had to sit side ways, very uncomfortable.
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carlton
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Oh yeah - I'd forgotten that. But the side settees allowed excellent engine access once you'd raised all the floor panels.
Only had mine for two years, but managed to blow a turbo just off St. Alban's Head. Made for a bumpy ride back to Poole on one engine, crew weren't happy but the boat was sound as a pound.
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hlb
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Slammed alot, compaired to the newer P35, which is a completely different animal. For a 70's boat. The 33' s as good as they come. But at that age, it's all about the individual.
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timtap
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Reged: 28/06/2008
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Loc: Paignton Devon
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Well made mid-seventies boat, Patio doors and no flybrdge but good layout . mermaid mid-engine or volvo sterndrive and good to maintain. Handles well and planes too. but from the same era i'd prefer the 37....
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asteven221
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Reged: 06/07/2003
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I would agree with everyone. Good boats and pretty solid build. I think that it will be fairly obvious what needs sorted out on inspection when you are looking at potential purchases, as they are fairly simple in terms of interior fit out. Windows are a source of leaks and the mild steel fuel tank can spring a leak, but all in all these things are relatively low cost to repair. IMHO the solidity of the build of the boat itself makes it worth spending some money on if the rest of the additional bits and pieces are wearing out. When I had mine I found Mermaid Marine is Dorset were the most helpful marine company I have come across. Check them out as they are a real asset for anyone who has these engines.
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