Dan Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Hi Folks I see Topcraft have put a few very basic details on their website of their new boat "Blue Kestrel". As information is low, and my inpatience high does anyone know what style of 35ft 4/6 berth she will be? http://www.topcraft-cruisers.co.uk/our-boats.html Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 I was hoping for an Alpha 35ft dual steer Highliner. Still the last boats were their own creation, so could it be another rather interesting looking item of controversy?! All the best Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 My money would be on it being an Alpha bathtub. With a static caravan dropped in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 this has been announced for ages but they still haven't put up a photo are they building it from scratch? could it be a rhapsody or a 35 centre cockpit sliding roof like Kieth's or Boycee boats but you neva know it could be a lowliner Jonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DAYTONA-BILL Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 What about an Aquafibre (diamond), or even the 35ft version of the Pearl?. Regards to all............ Neil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DAYTONA-BILL Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 On the other hand, i`ve just read the website text, and it sounds like it`s going to be a brand new boat. Not one of your new RC35s you have`nt told us about clive? . Regards to all.................. Neil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Ricko Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 it wont be ready this year if it is one of ours you will only be able to hire our designs off us but we will happily sell you one for private use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Would a rare classic collectable Bounty Sedan cover the cost Clive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Ricko Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Would a rare classic collectable Bounty Sedan cover the cost Clive? I recon so Jimbo. you would just need to save up a bit more and we would fit the shell out for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Well don't say I didn't give you a chance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RT Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 I can confirm that 'Blue Kestrel' is an Alpha 35 'Highliner' dual steer. More details, layout, and pricing will be hitting the website in a few weeks. We are aiming for a completion date in late May - although this is still tentative. She will be equipped and finished to our usual high standards and no doubt there will still be room for the occasional unique 'Topcraft' touch! Regards, Richard Toplis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Welcome to the site Richard, many thanks for the reply and information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfurbank Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Richard, Will you be fitting it with snow ski's to get across Oulton Broad? Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 8, 2010 Author Share Posted January 8, 2010 Hooray!! Great stuff. I think that is amongst my favourite Alpha mould of late and a nice modern looking boat. Good to see a new boat in the fleet, thanks for the info and welcome to the forum Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 I can confirm that 'Blue Kestrel' is an Alpha 35 'Highliner' dual steer. More details, layout, and pricing will be hitting the website in a few weeks. We are aiming for a completion date in late May - although this is still tentative. She will be equipped and finished to our usual high standards and no doubt there will still be room for the occasional unique 'Topcraft' touch! Regards, Richard Toplis well that good to here more smaller yards adding new boats to there fleet Jonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DAYTONA-BILL Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Fully agree Jonny. The Broads is facing a revival, so lets hope to see more NEW yards, and who knows, maybe even some of the old names coming BACK into the hireboat industry. We`ve recently seen Freedom boating, DRL marine, and the Funnel empire expanding with another yard in Ferry marina at Horning, as well as some of the smaller yards like Topcraft as Jonny says and Maffetts increasing the size of their fleets, it`s good news for the Broads. . Regards to all............Neil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broads01 Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 This is excellent news & I agree with all the comments above. Great to have another yard owner on the site Richard. Topcraft is one of the better boatyard websites so I look forward to seeing some photos on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RT Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Hi There, Our new boat for 2010, 'Blue Kestrel', is now available to book. She'll be in the water for the first week of June (perhaps even the last week of May if we're quick!) Full details can be found on our website at http://www.topcraft-cruisers.com/ No actual photographs at the moment I'm afraid as she's still in the shed. I'll update with images as soon as she is in the water. , Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Thanks for the update Richard! Keep us posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Hi Richard keep us posted cant wait to see what shes like inside & out Jonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broads01 Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 There are some more details on the Topcraft website now http://www.topcraft-cruisers.co.uk/kestrel.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Looks a cracking boat that and nice to see some investment in the Southern fleets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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