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    Giles and Paula's Great Retirement Adventure

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    • GilesG
      Giles
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      It is exactly that one....

      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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      • GilesG
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        @jordanscollected said in Giles and Paula's Great Retirement Adventure:

        @Giles in addition to the smaller footprint and having the outside helm, will the operating cost be quite a bit cheaper?

        Berthing will be cheaper, she is 40' rather than 54'.

        Fuel consumption should be the same or better. She is way lighter, has a more efficient hull, and twin 440's rather than twin 480's. Though, I expect us to cruise faster because of how good she is in sea's, so may net/net of fuel

        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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        • todyT
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          so that's the equivalent to ugrading from a mustang to a shelby?

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          • ROmanR
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            @Giles Looks great, best of luck.

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            • GilesG
              Giles
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              @tody said in Giles and Paula's Great Retirement Adventure:

              so that's the equivalent to ugrading from a mustang to a shelby?

              Don't know enough about America muscle. But it is smaller, faster, better handling and way better built.....

              "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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              • NocturamaN
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                @Giles said in Giles and Paula's Great Retirement Adventure:

                @tody said in Giles and Paula's Great Retirement Adventure:

                so that's the equivalent to ugrading from a mustang to a shelby?

                Don't know enough about America muscle. But it is smaller, faster, better handling and way better built.....

                So, the equivalent of upgrading from anything American to….anything! 😅

                Looks fantastic - I hope it works out for you guys.
                Might be a dumb question, but is the idea of the inside and outside helms just so that you are closer to your guests regardless of the weather conditions @Giles ?

                #JustStopCrocs

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                • louisboscoL
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                  @Giles so flybridge instead of hard top?

                  "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                  • GilesG
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                    It’s not really a flybridge, but it does have a helm outside above the main cabin

                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                    • seawolfS
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                      Wow. What a boat! I love how robust it is. Seems like the perfect blend of quality and usability.

                      “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                      @zeebeeleather

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                      • GilesG
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                        @Nocturama said in Giles and Paula's Great Retirement Adventure:

                        @Giles said in Giles and Paula's Great Retirement Adventure:

                        @tody said in Giles and Paula's Great Retirement Adventure:

                        so that's the equivalent to ugrading from a mustang to a shelby?

                        Don't know enough about America muscle. But it is smaller, faster, better handling and way better built.....

                        Might be a dumb question, but is the idea of the inside and outside helms just so that you are closer to your guests regardless of the weather conditions @Giles ?

                        In part. Gives you options depending on the conditions, but the upper helm is great for close quarter manoeuvring.

                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                        • louisboscoL
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                          @Giles don't have to run from bow to stern like you made us do?

                          "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                          • GilesG
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                            "Made you do?"

                            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                            • MattM
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                              I don’t remember that. Guess I was asleep.

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                              • GilesG
                                Giles
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                                Or not completely trusted......

                                "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                • MattM
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                                  I’m fine either way.

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                                  • NikN
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                                    Both boats very cool, but that Dale is really special. Looks like a lot of fun bet you’re having a great time Giles and Paula

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                                    • louisboscoL
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                                      @Giles gotta admit it was pretty fun with the handheld thrusters...🤐

                                      "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                                      • GraemeG
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                                        @Giles the Dale looks lovely. I checked out their website, and I really liked the Classic 37 despite not being a motor yacht sort of person.

                                        I love the shot of the boat during sea trials. Something that can cope with the rough stuff appeals.

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                                        • BridgerB
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                                          @Giles said in Giles and Paula's Great Retirement Adventure:

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                                          • GilesG
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                                            Nice, next time I kno that an American is coming over, I'll order a couple.....Thx

                                            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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