40 to 50 foot dilemma

I'm not saying they dont sell in the US, but there is no Sealine only brokerage in the states, that i'm aware of any how, i may well be wrong.

I'm sure there must be importers over there somewhere. A little research on the net or contact made direct to Sealine would answer that question.

I went to the Sealine website today and did and dealer inquiry on the United States and the only contact it listed is in the UK. Global Yachts based in Miami had been the importer for years and now they do not list Sealine as one of brands they deal in.

no brainer

of course you must go for the ocean alex. only one other option FERRETTI

AMGinfl - So you didn't find much in the same price range as the Altus? Does seem to be kind of slim pickings in sport motoryachts under 50'. Mostly express designs or trawlers.

Kelly

After looking through a number of yachting magazines I also realized that there are not many nice yachts in that size bracket. All of my favorites was the same style as Eastbay, Hinckley, Alden or Legacy. A couple of used Legacys with flybridge can be found here; http://www.legacyyachts.com/used.asp

Same thing happened when I was scanning my designs, no modern style boats in this size, just another "down-easter"..., maybe an opportunity to design one!?

Now thats funny!

Lars;
This afternoon I was thinking about all the great designs that you have posted and was wondering if you had ever done something in a 40' to 50' range. What I was thinking was it would be interesting to see your take on this type of craft. Perhaps a combination, Eastbay, Hinckley, Alden, San Juan but leaning towards a more economical approach in an express, downeast cruiser.

Grand Banks?

Has the option of a Grand Banks 46 not been mentioned? Its a classic trawler, not a sport cruiser I guess. Have fun with the Altus, OA makes great boats.

There are not many in this size and I think I have posted this one before, but anyway since you are asking...

The original "flybridge" boats

What about the all American (Ferretti owned) Bertram 45´

For all fishing lovers...

True, there are many fishing boats here in the US with a flybridge. Which I like, but many shoppers with no interest in fishing avoid these like the plague. Of course the higher price may have something to do with that also.

Kelly

On Bertrams, it is sad that they have no models with interior steering today. Especially now when it is so easy to install with the electronic setups. Personally I like the classic 33 sportfish with Cat´s.

Seems as you are an AMG-fan as well! Maybe we can make an AMG powerboat...!?

In this size I have not produced any boats yet, but a fast 40-footer is coming soon;

http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=6024&postcount=53

More Scandinavia

SunQuest 50

Nice boats from Norway
SunQuest Motor Yachts

Thanks for posting, I had no idea they were producing these boats in Norway?

The design looks familiar though...

Sealord 446 from UK

Looks very familiar?

Yes similar yachts with very litle new innovations in their designs...

Maybe time to show something new ?

The irony is that these are rare in the US. So over here such a boat would be considered unusual.

Kelly

One builder you certainly wont have considered is Guardian.
Here's a link to their site but the pictures dont do justice to this incredible (small?)and oceangoing ship.

I will do a thread on her later this evening with about 15 better pictures(hungry...)

http://www.blueprintmarine.nl/

That Guardian 65 looks interesting. You're right, need more photos

Kelly