Opinions on 85ft +- Motoryachts

Graham,

I guess most of the series yachts have a pretty average build and finishing quality, but as we all now perfection has a price. Having every single detail made to the customers specifications takes a lot of time, add top materials to that and you'll know where your money went. 30.000 manhours on a average size yacht are not uncommon

Pacific Mariner

Don't forget the Pacific Mariner 85', built in Anacortes, Washington. Pacific Mariner is primarily known for its series of 65's - well over 50 built - and added the 85' a couple of years ago. Bill Garden hull design, powered by twin MTU 2000's, 4 staterooms (each with ensuite head). Well worth a look.

jsi

And the review is right here; http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/pacific-mariner/3046-review-pacific-mariner-85-a.html

You may also want to have a look at the Marlow Explorer. They have delivered an 82 footer and an 86 footer is in the works.

http://www.marlowexplorer.com/82e-86cmy.htm


Cheers,

Bruno

Aicon 85 Fly

There's a report on the Aicon 85 Fly in this month's Boat International.
Maybe something to look into.

The Fairline Squadron 78 is a very nice 80 ft boat. I was just studying the 78 and 68 Squadrons planning to receive either one by next spring 2008. The advantage with the 78 is that the floorplans can be fully customized to your requirements. You can have any interior design you wish or any layout.

Hi Goplay,

Do you have any specific wishes for your yacht?
You mentioned plenty of storage for toys, but how many toys are we talking about.
How many guestrooms do you require? Do you need a seperate crew area?\

This could help breaking down the search for a yacht.

I guess you can have the first boat at a discount anyway... http://www.shipspotting.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=351507

Great Tupperware crash!
Another view on bow design, the horizontal bow!
great impact resistance though

Would be a good idea if you opt for a full beam transom with a downward opening transom door. That way you could store all your goodies in the transom and you would have a huge bathing platform which is handy when getting ready for diving. You could also put the dive compressor in the rear of the engine room. If you make a watertight door from the transom to the engine room, you can take all your scuba gear and wet clothes inside without carrying them over the rear deck or halfway through the boat. These doors are also pretty handy for spare parts or access for mechanics. You wouldn't want any oil stains on your precious teak