Today’s assignment was on the third Haines Motor Cruiser this week. Haines has launched its first twin-diesel, fully-fledged seagoing model - renamed the Haines 35 Offshore - and with it comes a number of modifications to the interior finish and layout.
Haines has always been happy to offer a well-finished interior but now there are touches of real contemporary flair.
The round-bilge hull has a deep forefoot that develops into a chine as it runs aft. A long deep keel is still in place but on the twin-engined boat this cuts away farther forward and tapers in to give good water flow into the props, while still providing protection and some added stability.
Verdict: A high quality, comfortable cruiser
PRESS RELEASE:
In June 2009 Haines Marine purchased the mould tools for their range of luxury motor cruisers from the disbanded Norfolk company, Aqua Fibre. This was followed by further investment in 2010 with the hugely successful Haines 400 model development. Now the company are again investing heavily to secure the long term future of the brand, with the announcement of a 3-year development programme and the launch of new models to its range.
Beginning with the launch of the new Haines 42 Elegance, targeting the European inland cruising market of France, Germany, Holland, Ireland and the UK. The 42 Elegance offers customers the live-aboard layout required for those longer cruises. With many people enjoying long summers afloat on Europe’s network of waterways, many of which doing so on Dutch built steel boats. Norfolk based Haines believe that the 42 Elegance delivers an ideal GRP alternative.
Late 2012 will also see the launch of the 32 Sedan, a new development, and a boat aimed at the young family or starter boat market with a retail price of around £150,000.
2013 will see the launch of the much anticipated 40 Sedan, an offshore model with a 30 knot performance. Following on from the popular and award winning Haines 35 Sedan, the 40 Sedan will deliver the large aft cockpit and open-plan saloon space that is so often appreciated in modern day motor cruisers.
With a workforce of 26, the Haines Norfolk factory is currently operating at full capacity with craft being produced across the model range. Haines are keen to develop further and build on the success of recent years. With new markets buying British built boats, Haines have just sold their first boat to a Russian customer based on the Black Sea, and a large proportion of the company’s production being for export. Haines are taking the opportunity to expand on the demand for their custom built luxury craft.
UK Haines dealer, Norfolk Yacht Agency, have also enjoyed a successful year and already confirmed orders for each of the new models, along with a new Haines 400 aft cabin that will be exhibited at the London Boat Show. In its last financial year NYA sold nearly 300 boats (new and used) with a total value of about £10 million.
Haines has always been happy to offer a well-finished interior but now there are touches of real contemporary flair.
The round-bilge hull has a deep forefoot that develops into a chine as it runs aft. A long deep keel is still in place but on the twin-engined boat this cuts away farther forward and tapers in to give good water flow into the props, while still providing protection and some added stability.
Verdict: A high quality, comfortable cruiser
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| A final polish before the 'hand over'........ |
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| Cat B (Offshore) boat with 180HP Yanmars |
PRESS RELEASE:
In June 2009 Haines Marine purchased the mould tools for their range of luxury motor cruisers from the disbanded Norfolk company, Aqua Fibre. This was followed by further investment in 2010 with the hugely successful Haines 400 model development. Now the company are again investing heavily to secure the long term future of the brand, with the announcement of a 3-year development programme and the launch of new models to its range.
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Haines 42 Elegance
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Late 2012 will also see the launch of the 32 Sedan, a new development, and a boat aimed at the young family or starter boat market with a retail price of around £150,000.
2013 will see the launch of the much anticipated 40 Sedan, an offshore model with a 30 knot performance. Following on from the popular and award winning Haines 35 Sedan, the 40 Sedan will deliver the large aft cockpit and open-plan saloon space that is so often appreciated in modern day motor cruisers.
With a workforce of 26, the Haines Norfolk factory is currently operating at full capacity with craft being produced across the model range. Haines are keen to develop further and build on the success of recent years. With new markets buying British built boats, Haines have just sold their first boat to a Russian customer based on the Black Sea, and a large proportion of the company’s production being for export. Haines are taking the opportunity to expand on the demand for their custom built luxury craft.
UK Haines dealer, Norfolk Yacht Agency, have also enjoyed a successful year and already confirmed orders for each of the new models, along with a new Haines 400 aft cabin that will be exhibited at the London Boat Show. In its last financial year NYA sold nearly 300 boats (new and used) with a total value of about £10 million.
