Giles and Paula's Great Retirement Adventure

[Giles]

@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

[tody]

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

[ROman]

@Giles Looks great, best of luck.

[Giles]

@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.....

[Nocturama]

@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 ?

[louisbosco]

@Giles so flybridge instead of hard top?

[Giles]

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

[seawolf]

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

[Giles]

@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.

[louisbosco]

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

[Giles]

"Made you do?"

[Matt]

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

[Giles]

Or not completely trusted......

[Matt]

I’m fine either way.

[Nik]

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

[louisbosco]

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