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    Giles and Paula's Great Retirement Adventure

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    • endoE
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      @Giles great video, "serious stuff"

      Would it be the one shown in the video?

      si tacuisses

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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
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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
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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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