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I had a 50 foot Fairline till very recently, now a 80 foot Fairline, the Squadron 78. I had a Captain and deckhand for the 50 foot, but was able to to take charge easily of the boat on my own and did that very often leaving the crew behind.
I have the RYA Day Skipper Practial Motor Cruising certificate and the International Certificate For Operator of Pleasure Craft, the ICC which allow you to navigate boats up to 80 feet.
The 80 foot boat is not 30 foot larger than the 50 foot, it feels and seems much bigger in size......it's huge and safely taking charge of an 80 foot vessel takes at least a couple of years of experience. You must have a qualified Captain on board. In addition, the insurance company will refuse to insure your boat if you or your Captian do not have the necessary experience. They will ask for a CV and the name of the Captain or person in charge of the vessel will be stated on the policy.
I would also suggest that you look at other makes. Fairline and Princess are also excellent brands.
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