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21-03-2013, 07:00 PM
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Country: england
Location: surrey
Engines: none at the mo
Cruising area: south coast
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: surrey
Posts: 472
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windy 31 tornado on ebay
windy 31, on ebay 65 k looks nice
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20-05-2014, 01:11 PM
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#22
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 24
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Hi Guys
It's been a while but finally sold the V45 and have decided to go for a Hunton XRS37. Deposit paid, sea trial this Saturday. It's called Skyfall and is on Martin Payne's website, true to his reputation so far Martin has been a joy to deal with.
As you would expect I am rather excited.
Cheers
Andy
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20-05-2014, 01:21 PM
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#23
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Registered User
Location: Reading
Occupation: Automotive parts Distribution
Boat make: Hunton 36
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Reading
Posts: 47
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Congratations on new purchase. You will not be disappointed .
The XRS 37 is a fab boat great fun . Skyfall is spot on brilliant condition .
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20-05-2014, 01:26 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
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Thanks Ian it's reassuring to here your comment regarding the condition as I haven't actually seen her yet.
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25-05-2014, 11:02 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 24
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Went out for the sea trial yesterday. Wow! Should have some fun with this .
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26-05-2014, 08:43 AM
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Registered User
Location: Reading
Occupation: Automotive parts Distribution
Boat make: Hunton 36
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Reading
Posts: 47
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Scousegit
Went out for the sea trial yesterday. Wow! Should have some fun with this .
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I take it that you had a good sea trial .
Did Martin show you the handling in tight turns. ?
Saw the boat at Saxon Wharf yesterday still looks like new.
Enjoy
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26-05-2014, 04:45 PM
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#27
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Registered User
Country: UK
Location: New Forest
Cruising area: South Coast
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: New Forest
Posts: 123
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beautiful boat is Skyfall. you have done well.
martin is a great bloke to deal with too.
enjoy the new boat!
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26-05-2014, 09:35 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 24
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Martin demonstrated how tight she could turn and true to his word the boat was pretty much faultless. Martin is a top bloke and deserves his well earned good reputation. All being well boat travels up to North Wales tomorrow and is lifted into Deganwy marina Wednesday. Should be quite a rare sight around here.
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10-11-2014, 09:04 PM
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#29
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Registered User
Location: Reading
Occupation: Automotive parts Distribution
Boat make: Hunton 36
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Reading
Posts: 47
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So how did you get on with Skyfall this season ?
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11-11-2014, 01:34 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
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Great first season (thanks for asking). Really impressed with the boat, it loves the rough stuff and it's good to return to proper boating rather than caravaning. The longest we stayed on it was 4 nights, wife not too impressed with the accommodation so may look at upgrading to a 43 in the future.
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11-11-2014, 08:18 PM
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Registered User
Location: Reading
Occupation: Automotive parts Distribution
Boat make: Hunton 36
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Reading
Posts: 47
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Glad you enjoyed.
The boats just love the rough stuff and also the throttles only seem to like 1 position WOT
There is a great 43 on Martins site
http://www.martinpaynemarine.com/use...BoatID=4425244
I have seen this boat and again its like new. very good value for money compared with brand new.
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12-11-2014, 03:50 PM
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#32
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Registered User
Country: ENGLAND
Boat name: V13
Boat make: V24 batboat
Engines: 5.7 320hp
Cruising area: SOUTHCOAST
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,131
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v24 you will not believe the ride
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12-11-2014, 08:25 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
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v24 you will not believe the ride
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Keh?
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13-04-2016, 10:34 PM
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#34
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 24
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So, after 2 thoroughly enjoyable seasons with the XRS37 I've sold it now and bought an RS43 with triple Yanmar 315s. Only been out on it once (crappy British weather) but first impressions are really good, it performs very similar to XRS37 and has a good level of creature comforts. Here's to a good summer.
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14-04-2016, 08:34 PM
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#35
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Registered User
Location: Reading
Occupation: Automotive parts Distribution
Boat make: Hunton 36
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Reading
Posts: 47
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Scousegit
So, after 2 thoroughly enjoyable seasons with the XRS37 I've sold it now and bought an RS43 with triple Yanmar 315s. Only been out on it once (crappy British weather) but first impressions are really good, it performs very similar to XRS37 and has a good level of creature comforts. Here's to a good summer.
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Now if Hunton where to ever pull their finger out and build the 52 that they been talking about since 2012 you would have your next boat lined up.
How does the 43 compare to the 37 ?
I prefer the ride of the 37's to the 43's Enjoy the boat I am sure you will have great fun in this one too
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15-04-2016, 01:22 PM
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#36
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 24
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At the latest Hunton prices I can't see the 52 happening (hope I'm wrong).
As to a comparison to the 37 I can't really comment yet as I've only been out on it once but seemed to perform really well!
If you look on Martin Payne's web site you can see a feature on the new grey cockpit upholstery I've had fitted.
Cheers
Andy
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