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Cap'n Morgan
PostPosted: Tue May 10, 2011 8:09 am 
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Sea Trials have been done, and she should be in production shortly. Nice looking new 32 footer.

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More info to come in the next few weeks.

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Bliss36
 Post subject: Re: Finally Launched
PostPosted: Tue May 10, 2011 8:50 am 
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C'mon Capt'n why do you insist on torturing us.... how about just a few details now?

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 Post subject: Re: Finally Launched
PostPosted: Tue May 10, 2011 9:14 am 
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Amen to that. We want details!

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aguyindallas
 Post subject: Re: Finally Launched
PostPosted: Tue May 10, 2011 9:23 am 
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Well....so far, I like the looks of it...

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Cap'n Morgan
 Post subject: Re: Finally Launched
PostPosted: Tue May 10, 2011 9:32 am 
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32' 4" LOA
10'5" Beam
Sleeps 4 (V-berth and 2 bunks)
Standard -Single engine 8.2L Magnum (502 ci) 380hp Mercruiser with BIII drive
Optional- Single 330 HP D6 Volvo Diesel, or 350hp Cummins QSD4.2

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 Post subject: Re: Finally Launched
PostPosted: Tue May 10, 2011 9:33 am 
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I have not been following all that closely, is he getting a new boat? If so, what gives sir, share the details. :)

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aguyindallas
 Post subject: Re: Finally Launched
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Who is the MFR?

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Cap'n Morgan
 Post subject: Re: Finally Launched
PostPosted: Tue May 10, 2011 10:18 am 
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I am not getting a new boat.

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 Post subject: Re: Finally Launched
PostPosted: Tue May 10, 2011 10:23 am 
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Ok I'll take a guess.....is it the new Tiara Sovran?

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Cap'n Morgan
 Post subject: Re: Finally Launched
PostPosted: Tue May 10, 2011 10:46 am 
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The Tiara is not ready yet, still in mock up.

Some more of the cockpit and galley.
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Underway. 43.73 mph at WOT, not bad for an 11,000 pound boat with a single engine.

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Somebody here knows what it is, they will speak up soon.

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aguyindallas
 Post subject: Re: Finally Launched
PostPosted: Tue May 10, 2011 11:27 am 
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So far....I do like it. I like the idea of a hardtop in this size boat and I do like what I can see of the cockpit/lounge area so far.

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MichaelB
 Post subject: Re: Finally Launched
PostPosted: Tue May 10, 2011 12:12 pm 
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Not sure about the 10 5 beam, seems like it would feel cramped on a boat with that length.

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Bliss36
 Post subject: Re: Finally Launched
PostPosted: Tue May 10, 2011 12:16 pm 
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yeah I'm diggin it too....I'm lovin the top and use of space in the cockpit. Do you have any interior pics Cap'n cliff hanger....errr Morgan? :D

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 Post subject: Re: Finally Launched
PostPosted: Tue May 10, 2011 12:38 pm 
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I like the looks of that boat. I wonder a little about docking in a stiff breeze though. I'd say the majority of cruiser boats this size have twin engines which would aid in docking if needed.

With twins I wouldn't feel a bow thuster would be needed, but with a single engine boat this size a bow thuster might give peace of mind when docking or navigating narrow passages or marinas?

Mike.

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Cap'n Morgan
 Post subject: Re: Finally Launched
PostPosted: Tue May 10, 2011 1:18 pm 
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Yep, bow thruster is an option. I would want it as well.

Not many good interior pics unfortunately. But it's roomy since the galley is in the cockpit. 10.5 foot beam is plenty
wide the way this boat is laid out. The entire starboard side aft of the helm seats is completely open, with storage
cabinets recessed into the gunwales. The boat makes it's public debut next week, and there have already been 5
boats sold as of this morning.

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