ExSurveyor Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 I am thinking of changing the Shetland Ideally I am looking for a sub 23' diesel on a shaft with a sliding canopy and a proper door. So far all I have come up with are Siesta 21 and Ensign 21, these are as rare as hens teeth. Any other suggestions ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WherryNice Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 I have no other suggestions but I wondered if you had seen this Siesta? http://www.norfolkboats.co.uk/SIESTA 20.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSurveyor Posted August 9, 2023 Author Share Posted August 9, 2023 58 minutes ago, WherryNice said: I have no other suggestions but I wondered if you had seen this Siesta? http://www.norfolkboats.co.uk/SIESTA 20.html Thanks Wherrynice, thats the only one I have found, had a look at it and like the layout but I can't think of anything similar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MargeandParge Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Waterside have got a Foster called Arkion. Kindest Regards Marge and Parge 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gancanny Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 sheerline do a 21, j b boat hire in horning have a couple as dayboats 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyboy1966 Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Bit longer than your requirement,but looks to be a nice boat, https://www.jonesboatyard.co.uk/boat-sales/sheerline-740-finesse-boat-for-sale-7439.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troyboy Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 That Siesta looks a lovely little boat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSurveyor Posted August 9, 2023 Author Share Posted August 9, 2023 3 hours ago, Troyboy said: That Siesta looks a lovely little boat. I have viewed it but I suspect the floor is soft in one place and the canopy is slightly out of line. All can can be rectified but the price is a bit high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSurveyor Posted August 9, 2023 Author Share Posted August 9, 2023 11 hours ago, mikeyboy1966 said: Bit longer than your requirement,but looks to be a nice boat, https://www.jonesboatyard.co.uk/boat-sales/sheerline-740-finesse-boat-for-sale-7439.html Thanks, Bigger than I need and bigger than my budget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSurveyor Posted August 15, 2023 Author Share Posted August 15, 2023 I missed out on the Siesta 20 but keep being drawn to Calypso's. They are too big for what I want and over my set budget, but I did enjoy the one I had on the Medway. I have been issued a very firm NO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petersjoy Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 So you will have seen this one. https://www.nya.co.uk/boats-for-sale/calypso-28-18/ Very overpriced in my mind! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSurveyor Posted August 15, 2023 Author Share Posted August 15, 2023 Twice the price of a similar one that has been updated and had a new engine in the last ten years or so. Optimistic I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troyboy Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 I thought it was pricey as well. Built like tanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gancanny Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 https://www.norfolkboatsales.co.uk/boats-for-sale/calypso-28-2/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSurveyor Posted August 15, 2023 Author Share Posted August 15, 2023 1 hour ago, gancanny said: https://www.norfolkboatsales.co.uk/boats-for-sale/calypso-28-2/ Tempting 😇 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnoar Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 If it’s a Siesta you’re after then rather than waiting for one to come up for sale I would have a nose about and leave a calling card with expression of interest. I think I saw one last weekend which was a Haines fit out and looked to have been private from new. If of interest I’ll double check and pm you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddybear Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Not that I've looked at what's for sale at present, but how about a good Hampton Safari Mark 2 or Mark 3 ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshman Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Why would anyone want to listen to me - but I actually have a view! Step onto a Siesta or an Ensign and they move about like large day boat! Which of course they would as that really is what they are - with the greatest of respect! The Hampton Safari group, and the Calypso, carry a wider beam and with I suspect a heavier lay up, will behave very differently - I know where my preference would lay! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSurveyor Posted August 16, 2023 Author Share Posted August 16, 2023 1 hour ago, marshman said: Why would anyone want to listen to me - but I actually have a view! Glad to hear it. The siesta is really only going to be used as a day boat and once a year as an accommodation block for grandchildren, the trouble is the grandsons keep growing, one is 6' 2" at 14 and the 12 year old is catching him up. They no longer fit easily into the shetland. I would love a calypso again but at 28' it gets expensive to moor and toll. We nearly had a Hampton 12 years but opted for the Calypso. We are keeping the Topliner as it is idea for how we use it. The search continues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZimbiIV Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 If it is mainly for grandkids once a year would it not be cheaper to hire a boat to tie up alongside and also hire a day boat when needed, rather than buying one with all the associated running costs? If you hire a boat for the week or two the cost would mainly met by the interest paid on the money saved from not buying. paul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxwellian Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Tent on top of the top liner. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSurveyor Posted October 29, 2023 Author Share Posted October 29, 2023 Having spent 10 days onboard I seem to have acquired another boat. Having looked at a few over priced rough boats I found a Sheerline 740, sliding canopy. 1988 model. It has everything on my wish list except being one foot longer. It has a bilge keel apparently, it does feel very stable. It is going into Boulter's for some minor works I found doing the inspection and should be ready mid November. Late October appears to be a good time to find the early bargains, or at least realistic sellers. Late October is a rubbish time to sell a Shetland family four so rather than it looking stale on a brokage site over winter I will keep hold of it until the Spring and then sell it, hopefully. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 7 minutes ago, ExSurveyor said: Having spent 10 days onboard I seem to have acquired another boat. Having looked at a few over priced rough boats I found a Sheerline 740, sliding canopy. 1988 model. It has everything on my wish list except being one foot longer. It has a bilge keel apparently, it does feel very stable. It is going into Boulter's for some minor works I found doing the inspection and should be ready mid November. Late October appears to be a good time to find the early bargains, or at least realistic sellers. Late October is a rubbish time to sell a Shetland family four so rather than it looking stale on a brokage site over winter I will keep hold of it until the Spring and then sell it, hopefully. Nice boat and don't forget Garry at Sheerline is at the end of a 'phone for anything Sheerline. Enjoy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MargeandParge Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 Lovely looking boat and posh too as John Cressy from Maffets used to say "you don't get a wiper for that money " and you have two of them . Enjoy she looks very nice indeedy. Kindest Regards Marge and Parge 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSurveyor Posted October 29, 2023 Author Share Posted October 29, 2023 25 minutes ago, MargeandParge said: you don't get a wiper for that money " and you have two of them . They are not what you would call fast, 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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