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06-16-2017, 07:54 PM
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Guru
City: Sydney
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 1,646
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Selene 47 opinions please
Love my IG32 but I'm now find myself in a position to look at a larger volume boat and a local broker has this Selene for sale .At present Im seeking opinions from others that have 47--50 foot boats and ask there thoughts on the Selene 47.
Fire away the good and bad
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06-16-2017, 08:02 PM
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Guru
City: Pahrump, NV
Vessel Name: Pairadice
Vessel Model: Sold Selene 47
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 1,967
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I'm kinda prejudiced towards mine, so not sure how subjective I can be.
For the money, hard to find another make that is as capable as our Selene.
But, if its not maintained properly no matter who makes it, you should walk away.
PM me if you need more info.
Cheers,
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06-16-2017, 08:15 PM
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Guru
City: Jacksonville
Vessel Name: SONAS
Vessel Model: Grand Alaskan 53
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 7,235
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Are you single screw now?
Also depends on what boating you want to do. If coastal there are many solid boats with good salon and cabin space and ER space, so be careful not to limit yourself and get sucked in by good marketing.
All the best with your decision.
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06-16-2017, 08:27 PM
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Guru
City: Sydney
Join Date: Jul 2015
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Quote:
Originally Posted by menzies
Are you single screw now?
Also depends on what boating you want to do. If coastal there are many solid boats with good salon and cabin space and ER space, so be careful not to limit yourself and get sucked in by good marketing.
All the best with your decision.
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Im single Cummins 330 now with front and rear thrusters .
We are VERY VERY limited in available boats here .For instance if I market my 2006 IG 32 it will be the only IG from 1998 to 2007 for sale in 8 months market . So the same for this 47
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06-16-2017, 11:20 PM
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Guru
City: Seattle, WA
Vessel Name: Pau Hana
Vessel Model: 1989 PT52 Overseas Yachtfisher
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 2,676
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Follow this blog-
Home
Brian Calvert has a Selene 47 that he captained from Seattle to the South Pacific, as far south as Sydney, and as far north as Thailand. He is currently in the Philippines.
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06-17-2017, 12:44 AM
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TF Site Team
City: Ex-Brisbane, (Australia), now Bribie Island, Qld
Vessel Name: Now boatless - sold 6/2018
Vessel Model: Had a Clipper (CHB) 34
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 10,100
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Great boat Gaston. If I could afford it, it'd be GONE. Get my drift..? See my PM, by the way.
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06-17-2017, 02:36 AM
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TF Site Team/Forum Founder
City: League City, Tx
Vessel Name: Floatsome & Jetsome
Vessel Model: Meridian 411
Join Date: Oct 2007
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Gaston, if you can afford it I honestly don't think you can go wrong. Assuming you are not out spending your mission!! I would imagine there is a lot of big water around your neck of the woods so it would serve you well in that regard. Go fo it. A Selene could be in my future if I am lucky!!!
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06-17-2017, 02:43 AM
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TF Site Team
City: Ex-Brisbane, (Australia), now Bribie Island, Qld
Vessel Name: Now boatless - sold 6/2018
Vessel Model: Had a Clipper (CHB) 34
Join Date: Jun 2008
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The Selene 53 had me at the moment that I stepped on board, and a pretty wee thing handing out brochures, said, "you smell nice", and that was just my aftershave. Kevin Klein I think it was..? It just got better from there...
I just wish the pocket was up to it.
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06-17-2017, 12:28 PM
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Guru
City: Inside Passage Summer/Columbia River Winter
Vessel Name: Alaskan Sea-Duction
Vessel Model: 1988 M/Y Camargue YachtFisher
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 8,046
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Traveling with Pairadice I have come to know the Selene and I am impressed. A very capable boat, nice layout. I now know what life is like at 7.5kts.
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06-17-2017, 01:50 PM
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Guru
City: Pender Harbour, BC
Vessel Name: Gwaii Haanas
Vessel Model: Custom Aluminum 52
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 3,791
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'spensive...
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06-17-2017, 03:06 PM
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TF Site Team
City: Jacksonville
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 11,671
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Here's the blog of a Selene 53, Mystic Moon, currently in Malaysia. They were in the Eastern Caribbean in 2012 so they must like the boat since they are still out there.
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06-17-2017, 06:02 PM
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Guru
City: Fort Lauderdale. Florida, USA
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 21,449
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I've heard owners of other boats put Selene's down, but I've only ever heard of happy and satisfied Selene owners.
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06-17-2017, 06:27 PM
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Guru
City: Jacksonville
Vessel Name: SONAS
Vessel Model: Grand Alaskan 53
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 7,235
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BandB
I've heard owners of other boats put Selene's down, but I've only ever heard of happy and satisfied Selene owners.
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I must say I have never heard Selenes (or Kady Krogens or Nordhavns) "put down."
I have read many times of how one needs to really analyse their cruising plans and make sure that the boat they get is right for the purpose. That means not under or over buying.
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06-17-2017, 07:09 PM
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Senior Member
City: Bainbridge Island
Vessel Name: Mahalo
Vessel Model: 2018 Hampton Endurance 658
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 497
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This is a great resource for Selene information:
Selene Owners Site & Forum
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06-17-2017, 11:12 PM
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Guru
City: Fort Lauderdale. Florida, USA
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 21,449
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Quote:
Originally Posted by menzies
I must say I have never heard Selenes (or Kady Krogens or Nordhavns) "put down."
I have read many times of how one needs to really analyse their cruising plans and make sure that the boat they get is right for the purpose. That means not under or over buying.
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I have. Also heard KK's put down. By the same Nordhavn owner and his fanatic friend. Honestly, can't think of any boat I haven't ever heard criticized and that includes Feadship.
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06-17-2017, 11:37 PM
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Guru
City: Gig Harbor
Vessel Name: Kinship
Vessel Model: North Pacific 43
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 9,046
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FWIW, I think Selena's are beautiful boats. I've never seen one that didn't take my breath away just a little bit.
Not to say that one would be a smart choice for me, but they pretty to look at.
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06-18-2017, 12:42 AM
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Guru
City: Sidney
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 2,258
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I surely do hope for your sake Mrs. Hays doesn't get to reading about Selena takin' your breath away.
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06-18-2017, 01:43 AM
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Guru
City: Pahrump, NV
Vessel Name: Pairadice
Vessel Model: Sold Selene 47
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 1,967
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A bigger Selene or a Nordy or a KK has a severe effect on my breathing. They also have a serious effect on my bank account.
But seriously, we are probably gonna step up to a 55 in the next year or so. Spending 180-210 days a year on a 47, even it kinda gets cramped. In a couple more years, ill probably say the same about a 55 too.
Did spend some time with the owners of a Nordy 55 this morning, what a nice boat.......Drool!
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06-18-2017, 06:30 AM
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Senior Member
City: Tokyo, Japan / Tampa, Florida / Washington, Virginia
Vessel Name: Mondai Nai
Vessel Model: Nordhaven 55 - 45
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 328
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I really Like the Selene's, nice boats. My only caution is to watch out for blistering, they had a few issues with this, especially the earlier models.
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06-18-2017, 11:50 AM
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Guru
City: Fort Lauderdale. Florida, USA
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 21,449
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Crusty Chief
A bigger Selene or a Nordy or a KK has a severe effect on my breathing. They also have a serious effect on my bank account.
But seriously, we are probably gonna step up to a 55 in the next year or so. Spending 180-210 days a year on a 47, even it kinda gets cramped. In a couple more years, ill probably say the same about a 55 too.
Did spend some time with the owners of a Nordy 55 this morning, what a nice boat.......Drool!
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You drooled over the Nordy, but in terms of your type cruising and comfort, it would seem to me the Selene of the same length matches far better. The livable and usable space. Would you agree? Disagree?
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