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> Hi John & Tina
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> We went for the ex-demo model which did'nt leave us much choice, just
a more satisfied bank balance instead.
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> It was a 60th anniversary 2005 model in blue with the Volvo penta
270hp SX drive. I have found her economical costing only £320 for
21hrs use last season. I have re-checked my calculations and it does
seem correct.
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> We had before a 192 captiva with a 4.3L carburettor Mercruiser, this
used more fuel purely on the basis on having to come down off the plain
alot, to avoid the wake off other passing motor boats. With the extra
size and wait now, we can go over alot of the wash without throttling
right down.
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> Last season really opened up boating for us, as we could stay on the
boat and battle choppier waters. Its the best improvement we have done
on stepping up boat sizes.
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> I looked in the brochure at the 282, its massive. I don't think Robin
has ever had one in stock before. Is'nt that a similar price to your old
270 at new price?
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> You certainly could'nt casually stick that on a trailer. Thats a
serious size sportsboat.
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> Where do you intend keeping her next season?

We plan on keeping the new boat in the same marina, which is in
Gillingham marina
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> Regards Neil.
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Hi Guys,

That's a really good return fuel wise, not surprised to hear that
you've re-checked your figures. Although I read somewhere that if you
reduce your running speed from near maximum by just 20 percent then
you'll half the fuel consumtion. Which is quite a statement, but it is
really hard on calm sunny days to resist from opening up the throttle.

I know what you mean on the size of the 282 - it must be one of the
largest cuddies on the market. Although it'll probably look a little
smaller on the water compared to the 270 becuse its not a high, plus it
won't have the radar arch. When the 270's out of the water I can never
get over how huge it looks. The only downside to getting a larger boat
is how the surface area to be anifouled always seems to quadruple.

We plan on keeping the new boat in the same spot, which is in Gillingham
marina - Kent. It's smaller than our massive neighbouring Chatham
marina, but ours is really nice because it's a smaller community of
people and has 24hr security on site, which is nice to know if you leave
a car overnight or for the weekend.

I was wondering - do you ever travel with the canopy frame removed in
the summer, like in some of the photos you see, & just rely on the
tonnau for cover??

Cheers J&T