I spent the
morning looking over this Sealine F44 at Brundall today. Built in 1998, she
powered effortlessly on the speed trial with her 370HP Volvo engines.
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The standard of
fibreglass moulding is impressive. There are lots of curves and rakish lines
that fall somewhere between flybridge cruiser and mini-motoryacht.
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A high-volume
production boatbuilder, Sealine uses galvanised iron beams for the engine
bearers and sub-floor structure. Longitudinals are glassed-in and run well
forward for rigidity.
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The Sealine F44
is built to Design Category B, which means that according to the book it can
withstand Force 8 winds (near gale at 34-40kt) and waves up to 4m
high!
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Surveyors comments: I found that on the river trail and speed run the low centre of gravity leads to nice seahandling and you can count on British
engineering to get you home.
