Any input on this boat?

[jjcarr1]

Noob, thinking about taking the leap. Yeah, cart before the horse and all. But wanted to see if anyone had some observational input on this boat (other than location):

https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/199...elite-9021800/

[sailorboy1]

those are well known and mostly favorable regarded boats

[jjcarr1]

Yeah, the research I've done says they are blue-water capable, but relatively small (ish) and manageable. I like the idea of a single engine instead of 2 diesel engines on most larger cats.

[Thomas1985]

That one appears to have a defect where a second hull has grown from the original hull

[jjcarr1]

Originally Posted by Thomas1985

That one appears to have a defect where a second hull has grown from the original hull

Can you explain?

[sailorboy1]

Originally Posted by jjcarr1

Yeah, the research I've done says they are blue-water capable, but relatively small (ish) and manageable. I like the idea of a single engine instead of 2 diesel engines on most larger cats.

most boats are bluewater capable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tupaia]

Originally Posted by jjcarr1

Yeah, the research I've done says they are blue-water capable, but relatively small (ish) and manageable. I like the idea of a single engine instead of 2 diesel engines on most larger cats.

These are excellent boats and this one looks to be in good condition (from the photos!) reality can be different and it is a long way to travel to check.

The single diesel is good in lots of ways but the transmission uses a Sillette Sonic leg that can have issues. Being in a remote location this could be a problem so it would be essential to make sure this in particular is in good serviceable condition.

Don't worry about comments from half boat owners their luditte attitude precludes them from evolving to a superior form of sailing boat with a second hull.

[jjcarr1]

Originally Posted by Tupaia

These are excellent boats and this one looks to be in good condition (from the photos!) reality can be different and it is a long way to travel to check.

The single diesel is good in lots of ways but the transmission uses a Sillette Sonic leg that can have issues. Being in a remote location this could be a problem so it would be essential to make sure this in particular is in good serviceable condition.

Don't worry about comments from half boat owners their luditte attitude precludes them from evolving to a superior form of sailing boat with a second hull.

Yeah, I've seen that the Sillette is the most likely point of failure on this boat. They aren't sold anymore, but the mfgr does make parts available.

The layout/size of this really seems ideal. And, I've heard Prout's are very sturdy.