Sunseeker 32 twin Yamaha's or Sealine S25 KAD32

[Ianfs]

We are going to look at these today, both at Chichester, completely different boats.. What do you all think?

Sunseeker 32 1994 with twin Yamaha Me 442 275hp fitted in 2006

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S25 KAD32 2005

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[shibbs]

Is there much difference in price? For me, would be the sunseeker every time! So much more boat, imo.
I was out on mine (25ft) and a friend with a portofino 31 week before last and the difference in sea keeping abilities was huge! It just didn't notice the sea chop in the slightest.

[Ianfs]

A few thousand but not much to worry about.

Interesting comments about the sea keeping Stu.

However I've been told by several people that the Sealine hull was designed for British waters so it's an exciting time for me at the moment checking them out.

We're not doing sea trials today, just looking.
You see 10yrs ago I wouldn't have hesitated and would have bought either an S28 or something similar like the Sunny 32, but I'm into practicalities now and as we are debating usage more and more it is a major consideration especially with the cost of fuel these days.

[ColinR]

Let's face it ian. You are a sunseeker man at heart. The s25 is nice though and a lot cheaper to run and service.

Look forward to your thoughts.

[mlines]

Be careful with Yamaha as your servicing and repair options are more limited ( experience from James!)

[Ianfs]

A realistic view of today's viewings. Oh I must say that the Boat House Café at Chi Marina was excellent....casual, relaxing, not expensive/not cheap but pleasant staff and reasonable menu.

Interesting comments from James about servicing and parts, its as I suspected.

As ever, I go along to view used boats with rose coloured glasses, thinking they will be, as they are in the pictures, but sadly I still manage to get disheartened.

I was disappointed with the S25, in several ways but liked it in others. The Sunseeker felt shorter than 32' which is a good thing because it's a Targa/Sports Cruiser so you don't want a long nose, but was very stable when on her. If you step onto my small Sea Ray she feels stable, same as stepping onto Colin's boat.

When you step onto the S25, she will rock, similarly if you walk around the S25 she will rock around. The Sunseeker was rock steady, no movement at all.

What did stand out to me was that I could stand upright in the S25 but had to crouch in the Sunseeker interior. In addition the accommodation for the main room in the Sunny was excellent but the little room was very cramped compared to the of the S25.

[shibbs]

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When you step onto the S25, she will rock, similarly if you walk around the S25 she will rock around. The Sunseeker was rock steady, no movement at all.
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This was one of the biggest differences I noticed when I upgraded from the last draco of 18ft, mine is rock steady compared, still moves but a huge improvement.
As I said about sea keeping, see the pic below of the crossing back, I tucked in behind the sunseeker as it didn't even notice it, bare in mind mine is close to 3t, so not light for 25ft..


The biggest difference I think between the majority of 25 ish boats compared to 30ft+ is the beam, which I think is what makes a lot of the difference.
As said before, you can get away with towing a 25ft,.. But would you really want to? I've thought twice since doing it. Just my thoughts..

[ColinR]

I noticed the movement on the S24. I think it is basically taller compared with the beam than the Monterey. It's probably better on the move, especially in a chop. I'll find out when I can get out on a test. The Sealine do give a nice spacious and light feel in the cabin.

[Bigplumbs]

I share your dilemma. I am looking at larger boats at the moment and a friend of mine (a yachty) keeps telling me not to get almost all the boats I am looking at (generally up to 26ft sealines) because they will rock about like mad, have huge windage, cost an arm and leg to run and will not handle the sea much better than my 17ft fletcher. I have to say this is mutting me off but then he is a yachty

Regards

Dennis

[Ianfs]

This was interesting and quite a shock, The Admiral liked the Sunseeker a lot, but it was a little dirty in some area's, nothing she couldn't deal with, but and this was the shocker, she really liked the Sealine S25 over the bigger Sunny. She said it was compact and comfortable and that the cabin was airy, spacious and well laid out. Anything below 30' has always been a no no!!
For me on the other hand I was disappointed because it didn't feel much bigger in the cockpit than Joka Tu and I think if we were on the water it wouldn't offer much more protection, but it's only conjecture at the moment as it may perform superbly, which is the general consensus.
Things changed slightly when she spotted the Sealine S29 moored next to it and went on board with the broker. How much is this one, I like this one too!! I think its £79k broker said, oh really not too bad then......arrgggghh!! Not bringing her again.
I'm looking at a Monterey 245 2003 today at Brighton, lovely layout in the cockpit and the interior is fantastic. Only issue is the engine, its a 350mag, which I know you boys love, but having worked out costing's and heard your stories of can't afford the fuel etc for a round the island trip, I'm not fully convinced its for me....at the moment!
Dennis, I wouldn't say the Sealine rocked like mad but they are not as stable as say a 30 footer with a wider beam. What I would say though is the reports suggest they are built for out waters and probably cut through waves rather than bounce over them, the proof will be in the sea trials. As for economy, most S24/S23/S25's were built with the the bomb proof KAD32 which is very economical, far more so than a Yacht!! Hope this helps?