andyhesford Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 only 39 days and counting just wondering what sort of engine have rickos put in them, just thinking will it be as quiet as madiera which we had last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyhesford Posted June 3, 2015 Author Share Posted June 3, 2015 no replies is everbody on holiday, come on clive where are you.also i think ive made my mind up for next year, 7 days in may on tropic horizon and 11 days in september on major gem 2 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnks34 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 BMC, Nanni, Lister, Perkins, Beta take your pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyhesford Posted June 3, 2015 Author Share Posted June 3, 2015 thanks jonzo so would you hire major gem 2 again, with the new engine is it not to bad noise wise in the saloon when criusing along, never hired a center criuser with engine in the middle before so iam just a bit unsure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelticMemories Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Cannot help except to say that a deltic or paxman valenta engine would attract me! (Obviously not suitable for a broads cruiser). What would be other people's dream engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Cannot help except to say that a deltic or paxman valenta engine would attract me! (Obviously not suitable for a broads cruiser). What would be other people's dream engine? Oh no contest, a Rolls Royce Merlin. Ok, a bit swift for a Broads Cruiser Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnks34 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 If I had a choice of engine in a hire boat mine would have to be a Rolls Royce Olympus every time, then there would complaints about speed and wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Agree Iain attached to a spit Ian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Hi Andy I totally agree with the Skipper, we have also hired Major Gem 2 and cannot fault her in any way. I don't know anything about engines but I do know on this boat we did'nt have problems with engine noise at all. If a centre cockpit floats your Boat (pun intended) for the price you won't find better, excellent value for money in my opinion Grace 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRascal Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 I've just had a look on their website and the picture of the helm - it has Nanni engine (you can tell from the instrument panel and warning light arrangement and engine stop button). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyhesford Posted June 4, 2015 Author Share Posted June 4, 2015 thanks robin so i guess it will be just as quiet as madiera if not better, ive watched your blog on sunlit horizon it seems pretty good noise wise will major gem 2 and broadland mercury be similar noise wise they have both got new nanni engines in, i am considering them for next year . speaking of blogs what made you pick princess was it the good deal on the price for the days i did think you would have gone for melody or san remo but at the moment i would be happy with a rowing boat at the moment just to be on the water. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyhesford Posted June 4, 2015 Author Share Posted June 4, 2015 very true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Its nice to have all the toys on board, and have a posh boat for a treat. But, with the exception of an Electric Mudweight, (all boats should have one) I am more than happy to hire the less expensive craft. Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Ricko Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 here I am, ! sorry, I missed this, I think she has a Nanni as Robin says.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRascal Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 I wanted to come up to the NBN meet - so was initially looking for a weekend break then found I could get time off in the week straight away on Richardson's website to see what was available for their 5 night breaks - out of the choices, Princess suited the best in terms of space and rear outside space - I believe it cost the same as the likes of San Carlos (Horizon 35) so there was no contest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyhesford Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 nice one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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