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[kenmyfam]

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What a shame !!! I would be getting really upset by now !!!!! How do you keep your cool ??????

 

[Saltkjelen]

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Yes, it is a little shame, but the Volvo Penta D-series engine have a little problem. I don't know what, but it is many different problems. I think it's great if Volvo Penta get the turbo in October month. I don't want to take the boat up from the sea and out again and so up again for the winter.

 

[kenmyfam]

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Yes, it is a little shame, but the Volvo Penta D-series engine have a little problem. I don't know what, but it is many different problems. I think it's great if Volvo Penta get the turbo in October month. I don't want to take the boat up from the sea and out again and so up again for the winter.

Very true. Hope all works out well for you though.

 

[Saltkjelen]

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The turbo at the left engine is changed. The boat is also taked up from the sea because the stupid, stupid winter season here in Norway..

I also thinking about sale of my Prestancia.. I want some bigger and thinking about Elegante 38..

Last pictures of the beauty in 2007..

 

[kenmyfam]

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So how is it with the new turbo ???
Yes boating season is indeed much too short in our parts of the world !!!
If you end up getting a new bigger one can you please send this one over to me to test run for about 25 years !!!! LOL
Good luck with your decision.
Ken

 

[PhatboyC]

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Nice boat!

The Elegante is 33.2' not 38' ? At the growth rate your going I say go for the Alegria right away. It will save you some trouble.

What a beauty.

 

[Saltkjelen]

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Thanks..

Monticello: 28 feet
Venezia: 29 feet
Prestancia: 32 feet
Intriuge: 33 feet
Elegante: 38 feet
Bocca Grande: 39 feet
Mediterra: 40 feet
Alegria: 50 feet

Yes, the Alegria is a beautiful boat, but it cost to much.. I have also ordered me a new BMW 5 series Facelift, so i can't buy so expensive boat..

Alegria cost 1 050 000 USD$ (5 500 000 NOK) here in Norway.. What a shame!!!!

 

[PhatboyC]

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By looking at the specs below I see that your quoting with extension. For a while I was wondering if Norwegian's got bigger Doral boats.

http://www.doralcorporations.com/admin/pdf/en/Elegante_2.pdf

 

[Saltkjelen]

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Yes, thats right..

 

[Saltkjelen]

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The boat is for sale. I thinking about changing to Bavaria 37 Sport HT..

 

[kenmyfam]

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The boat is for sale. I thinking about changing to Bavaria 37 Sport HT..

Wish I had those choices !!!!!
I am thinking about changing the plugs and impeller on mine !!!! LOL

 

[Saltkjelen]

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I can't leave the Doral. I just love the quality!
I thinking about Doral Bocca Grande 39..

 

[kenmyfam]

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I can't leave the Doral. I just love the quality!
I thinking about Doral Bocca Grande 39..

Go for it. I am sure you will love it. (Can I have the old one ???) LOL

 

[Saltkjelen]

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Hehe, yes you can..

I was at the new dealer today and talked about Doral and everything. The dealer want me at the Norwegian international boat show (Sj?en for Alle 2008). It starts next week. The Doral will present the new Doral 29 Venezia..

 

[kenmyfam]

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Hehe, yes you can..

I was at the new dealer today and talked about Doral and everything. The dealer want me at the Norwegian international boat show (Sj?en for Alle 2008). It starts next week. The Doral will present the new Doral 29 Venezia..

Enjoy the show, dont buy too many of them though !!!

 

[Saltkjelen]

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Sorry, Doral..

I've bought me an another boat at the Norwegian international boat show (Sj?en for Alle 2008).. Say hello to the new Meridian 341 FB.. The Prestancia is now sold.

I can't wait for the new beauty..

* 2x330 Cummins diesel
* Engine Oil Change System & Fuel Transfer Pump: (diesel engines only)
* Engine Room Fire Suppression System
* Overboard Discharge: with macerator
* SmartCraft? / Diesel View CAN Vessel Management Network
* Canvas Color: Black, Tweed, or Navy
* Cockpit to Bridge Door * Cocktail Table: with Karadon? insert
* Exterior Carpet
* Full Canvas: with exterior carpet (includes cockpit enclosure)
* Cockpit Sliding Door Roll Screen
* Fore Deck Sunpad
* Raw Water Washdown: (fore and aft)
* Stainless Steel Anchor: (35-pound) with 30' chain and 150' line
* Master Stateroom 21" LCD TV/DVD
* Onan? Electronic 7.3kw Diesel generator
* Adjustable Captain's Chair: with flip-up bolster
* Compass: Rule? surface-mounted
* Dual Station Fuel Tank Sendors
* ETS Electronic Diesel Engine Controls: (standard with diesel engine)
* Ship's Wheel
* SmartCraft? Electronic Instrumentation: includes VHF and Depth Sounder
* Tri-speed, Delay Wipers, Pantograph (3)
* Carpet: Cobblestone Berber
* Central Vac System
* Electric Heat: (2 units)
* Fabric Package: Slick
* Flexsteel? Furniture: portside Magic Bed? (Mirage leather)
* Interior Carpet Runners
* Karadon? Solid-Surface Countertop: Kona (dark) or Carioco Gold (light)
*Additional Options: (w/Premium Package Only)
6000i w/6.4" Monitor GPS, Chartplotter and 2kW Radar
Bridge Auto Pilot with color LCD display
Lower Helm Auto Pilot with color LCD Repeater
* KVH TracVision
* Underwater Transom Lights (2)
* 2008 Arimar 360 Targa with 15hp tohatsu

 

[kenmyfam]

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Actually a friend of mine has the same boat. He loves it but is talking about trading it next year for a bigger one. I have been out on it a few times and it is really nice. I just installed satellite TV on it for him last spring. He has the bow thrusters on his (what a nice feature)
Congratulations and the very best of luck with it.
Ken.
By the way, please keep us informed in the Doral section even if you give a link to where you are posting.
We will miss you if you do not post here !!!

 

[Saltkjelen]

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Thanks Ken, good to hear about your friend and your friends Meridian.. The thrusters is a really nice feature. I will also change to a bigger one later, but i have to start with this one. It's so expensive.

I will keep you informed here in the Doral section. I will also post here in this thread about the Meridian, maybe it also will be a new Doral after some few years?

 

[PhatboyC]

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What didn't you like in the Doral's compared to the Meridian? Just curious.

 

[Saltkjelen]

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Hmm.. I think the Doral is to small for me and i think it's a little wrong boats because they didn't have HT or FB boats. I want a boat i can use inn all weather. You know, here in Norway - one day, its really hot, another day, its little cold and raining. I can just close the door at the Meridian and feeling me at home. I have TV's, 7,3kW (!!!) (It's normal with 2-3kW in Norway) generator, autopilot, TV satellite, thrusters, ice maker, +++.. Its just an another boat. Its' like a home if you understand..

I will maybe buy a Doral again if they release a flybridge boat..