Chapter 1 - - - Miss-Be-Haven II

[auguste]

Gus,

Have you ever used or tried suspension seats?

http://www.glyde-ryde.com/products.htm

I was pretty impressed watching the captain of a 28' transporter we were on in 4' chop just glide his way through on a long ~70nm haul back from a hunting trip.

I'd say if you have back problems, no matter what type of boat you go with, you and your bride will really appreciate such seats.

Hi Paul

Those are great suspension systems . . . I bought two for my current boat and they allowed me to go out on days that I would have otherwise been forced to stay at the dock

Thanks Paul

[Fubar512]

A nice, albeit little-known, candidate. Commercial strength build quality, and a wave taming 24 degrees of deadrise at the transom...a lot for a 36 footer.

[rchanner]

A nice, albeit little-known, candidate. Commercial strength build quality, and a wave taming 24 degrees of deadrise at the transom...a lot for a 36 footer.

Beautiful boat....what is it?

[Fubar512]

Beautiful boat....what is it?

Delta 36SFX. Delta boats has been around for a while, mostly producing 28-38 foot dive and charter boats. The 36SFX dates back to the mid 1980s, and is still being produced. Weblink; http://www.deltaboats.com/36sfx.htm

[whotookmyhandle?]

How about the Riviera?

http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/boa...=59971&url=

[Fubar512]

'Rivs are also on Gus's short list.

[rchanner]

Looks like the delta is within range...take a look at this one (note the marlin inlay in the teak floor) It says that this one can be sea trialed at the Delta factory....does mean anything?

http://www.yachttraderonline.com/listing/1...36-SFX-92775263

The prices have a big range...most of them are more like this price:

http://www.yachttraderonline.com/listing/1...herman-92383425

[Fubar512]

That's always an issue when you buy a vessel from a little-known manufacturer....resale value.

[Shark1007]

The Delta's are an odd, but sturdy boat. The 36 is their only real sportfish I feel. There are several that have seemingly been on the market forever. The 36 has a strange step up then step down deal from the cockpit to the helm area. Delta's are primarily a commercial boat made here at Cape Canaveral by Canaveral Custom Boats. There's one on the next dock down and I frequently walk people by to look at the layout and ask if they can figure out what it is... very few can.

[auguste]

How about the Riviera?

http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/boa...=59971&url=

Here is a nice Riviera express that has most of what I am looking for

http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/boa...d=5224&url=