Giles
Western Thunderer
We deeply loved ours...... my biggest concern was that the twin diesels were 40 years old and obsolete, and the cost of re-engining her would be more than her value, and also she had Z drives, which equates to Two massive holes in the transom below the water line. The only thing that stopped her from sinking was two very large rubber waiters, which needed renewing every couple of years.
In practice, the engines were pretty reliable (they had their moments!) And I was very grateful for having two of them, but if I were ever to have another boat I would want shafts, not out-drives (in principle out-boards would be OK) so I could sleep better at nights.
We also still have a little dinghy with electric outboard which we love, for lakes, rivers etc..... slow but silent, and good for about four hours or so.
In practice, the engines were pretty reliable (they had their moments!) And I was very grateful for having two of them, but if I were ever to have another boat I would want shafts, not out-drives (in principle out-boards would be OK) so I could sleep better at nights.
We also still have a little dinghy with electric outboard which we love, for lakes, rivers etc..... slow but silent, and good for about four hours or so.