Spring has sprung. It’s that time of year again – summer is on the horizon and it’s time to tempt a few would-be boaters afloat. Scouring the brokerage sites has thrown up an interesting selection of prime first boat fodder. If you’re happy to take
on an older boat then a surprisingly prestige brand swings into focus, a genuine twin-engined sporty Fairline for less than the price of a new Ford Focus. A slightly newer Scandinavian beauty can be yours for not a lot more, smaller of cabin but with the very wallet friendly advantage of a parsimonious small single diesel under the engine hatch. A little more money puts you in charge of a much newer 27ft cruiser with all the expected modern amenities in the shape of an American built Rinker 270, and finally a super sporty and surprisingly capable Italian stallion comes from the Cranchi stable. As ever, you pays your money and you takes your choice.
FAIRLINE CARRERA 24
BUILT :1989
PRICE : £24,950
Is there any finer recommendation
