No problem ... she will look the same. Once this dreadful dreary ass ugly northeast winter weather is out of here. As Far as rolled up enclosures go we Just take it off and lay it flat down Below ... covered with a soft towel of course (don't want it to get a rash).
… you just answered your own question. That is exactly why I opted for the acrylic. Obviously the previous owner who installed the helm seat thought so too.
I looked at a Sailfish. They’re nice but too small for what you’re talking about. I have a Marlin and it was a better choice for my needs and like Magicalbill said “get the generator”. However what you described the express 33’ would be my choice as the accommodations below are far superior and...
BTW … I would suggest purchasing a solid pedestal at 12” in height and have it cut to 9” which seems to give great visibility both port and helm. The adjustable pedestal that came with the boat sucks. (It wobbles).
The helm chair came with the boat. I and my wife hated the bench seat on port side. We found it awkward and quite frankly in the way with lousey visibility. So I ordered another Marlin and it does have some stainless hardware on the bolster. No powder coat issues at all on the new or the older...
That's a clean one !! Any serious buyer needs to get a dose of what a new one (30' express) would cost these days and would walk away knowing this is an attractive option.
Looks like I most likely will be riding it out for this season. The seller is going to run out the sesaon until the fall … very disappointing to say the least
Doing some spring maintenance, genset oil change and fuel filter . Remove old fuel each spring and put in fresh. Wax goes on this weekend, should have pictures available next week. Still no word on prospective new boat so I’m preparing as usual.
Hope everyone had a good day to reflect no matter what religious affiliation. Looking forward to the warm weather and fair seas. Good luck to all and have a great season !
With most of the large venue boat shows winding down has anyone got any feedback on sales thus far ? Seen plenty of folks attending, just wondering how many are reaching for the checkbooks in light of higher interest rates and waning trust in the banking institutions ?
… btw one thing is certain if considering or comparing the 283 to your current boat (28 Albemarle). If fishing wrecks or drifting the 283 will out shine the Albemarle hands down. Now on the other hand there will be no comparison when up and running in a sea, that is where the Albemarle scores...