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Cap'n Morgan

Post subject: Re: New Cruiser

Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 3:38 pm

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The hull windows/portlites are not for everyone.

ric71 wrote:

That's those stupid side windows. Looks like a cheap trailer or hippie van.

But there is no doubt they are gaining some acceptance here in the states. More US builders are starting to add them to their newer models.
Like the 2012 Sea Ray 410 DA.

They are very common and popular on european designed boats.

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97_245_sd

Post subject: Re: New Cruiser

Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 4:52 pm

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I kind of like the styling, but then everyone has an opinion...... I think it looks "sportier" than most but then you have the reduced headroom down below.

The one thing that strikes me is that it is similar in concept to the V305. More of a day boat cruiser than a liveaboard cruiser if that makes any sense. Very small galley down below, more open feeling but appears to be less storage space. Lots of emphasis on the cockpit although this one has that weird circular shaped seating. That looks like lots of wasted space in the corners.

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oscar

Post subject: Re: New Cruiser

Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 5:38 pm

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Location: ITALY

Cap'n Morgan wrote:

ric71 wrote:

That's those stupid side windows. Looks like a cheap trailer or hippie van.

But there is no doubt they are gaining some acceptance here in the states. More US builders are starting to add them to their newer models.

They are very common and popular on european designed boats.

right almost all new European boats have these kind of side windows.

Here some examples of Italian boats with new design windows.

Sessa Marine C64

Sessa Marine Key Largo W.A.

Salpa yachts W.A.

Rio Yachts ART 42 Air

Absolute Yachts

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Cap'n Morgan

Post subject: Re: New Cruiser

Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2011 11:56 am

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Love the lighting the hull windows provide in master stateroom of this Intrepid 475. This boat is something special indeed, 47 footer powered by outboards !!

Guest stateroom as well.

Awesome !

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BoaterDan278

Post subject: Re: New Cruiser

Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2011 12:36 pm

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Cap'n,
I notice your next boat has a guest berth. Is that for company from other marinas way down the lake from you? Would like a ride on this, your next boat?!? Dan

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