19 Dec
The Sealine marque is making its presence felt in South-East Queensland, with two new hulls delivered in 6 months.
Two of Sealine’s range of sporty family cruisers, a Sealine C390 and a Sealine C335v, are cutting a stylish wake through the waters on Moreton Bay and the Gold Coast.
Reviewers have praised the Sealine C390 for combining category-leading flexibility, space, and luxury all in a 12-metre boat. Meanwhile, the Sealine 335v has won high praise for similar versatility and its ease of handling
Windcraft’s Queensland Sales Manager Gavin Ward supervised the commissioning of both the inboard-powered C390 and outboard-powered C335v, and sees their speed as a big advantage in covering the distances to anchorages, both popular and out of the way.
“Moreton Bay is a great waterway, and there are some fantastic places to go, but it can be a long way if you want to anchor, for instance, at Peel Island, Tangalooma, or Moreton Island itself,” he acknowledges.
Gavin mentions other top spots favoured by locals, such as The Sandhills on South Moreton for its turquoise waters, marine life, and protection from SE winds and sand bottom for anchoring, as well as Lucinda Bay on the island’s western side south of Tangalooma Point with its enticing shallow and crystal clear water over white sand.
If you can cruise to these destinations at 25-30 knots it means you can spend more time there enjoying them before you have to pack-up and head home. Also, the degree of comfort offered by the accommodations in the Sealines ensure you can linger past sunset and stay the night under the stars if choose.
The Sealine C335v delivered to a Moreton Bay Owner is powered by twin white Mercury V8 Verado 300’s on the back. It has an LOA of 11.01 metres or 36′ 1”, a beam of 3.5 metres, and a draught of just 0.89 metres, compared to 1.03 metres for the inboard powered C335.
Hull #41 has been wrapped in a special light grey wrap by Signsations on the Gold Coast. The wrap can be detailed and polished, and will provide at least five years of protection for the gelcoat underneath. It is a two-cabin, single head version, and with the twin Verado 300’s, it’s capable of skating across the Bay at 40 knots. The Owner decided on outboards for their convenience and versatility, as well as the shallow draft that allows them to nose right into the Bay’s numerous beaches.
Extra protection from the harsh Queensland sun is provided by the long cockpit roof, which extends over the large L-shaped lounge at the rear of the cockpit, an all-important factor for spending time on the water in the Sunshine State. Side and rear fabric panels from the factory mean the entire cockpit can be enclosed, shielding the crew and guests from rapid changes in the weather.
The design brief for both the C335v and C335 was to equip them with all the comforts of a larger 36-foot yacht. The headroom in the saloon and cabins is unique in this class.
Downstairs, the Owners’ cabin maximises natural light with a large hull window and three skylights. A large mirrored wardrobe and mounted shelving offer plenty of storage space, while ambient lighting and first-class materials complement the luxurious feel of the generous island bed. More design smarts have paid dividends in a fully-equipped head with a separate shower stall.
The guest cabin is also roomy with two single berths, a seat, and a wardrobe, all practical but also well-crafted and stylish.
Hull #41 has synthetic teak on the swim platform and extensions around the engines, the cockpit floor, and on the convenient steps to the side decks. Features such as a sliding glass door and a hinged window meld the indoor and outdoor spaces between the cockpit and saloon. Fresh air is assured by the electric sunroof and the driver’s door integrated into the panoramic window on the starboard side, which can combine to make this space virtually open air.
The saloon table with manual high/low leg that converts into a lounging berth, which you can recline on in air-conditioned comfort. When it’s time to cool off, you can shower off on the swim platform before grabbing a chilled drink from the additional fridge openable from the cockpit. Any bounty from the Bay can be prepared on the induction cooktop.
Further south on the Gold Coast, the Owner of the stunning Sealine C390 that made its Australian debut at Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show back in May continues to verify its reassuring pedigree from well-known designer Bill Dixon.
“We were in very lumpy 1.5 – 2 metre seas well off the Gold Coast seaway,” Gavin recounts. “The boat performed very well,” he continues. “It’s very sound and stable, as well as comfortable under way,” he reports.
The Sealine C390 berthed at a home dock on the Gold Coast is a two-cabin, two-bathroom, with storage room version, loaded with options including air-conditioning, a door on the starboard side near the helm station for easy access to the side decks while tying up in a marina pen or at a dock.
The Owners’ cabin boasts a comfortable double berth, long hull windows, overhead skylights, and ample storage. The ensuite bathroom sets a new standard, featuring a spacious entranceway and skylight leading to a separate shower stall.
Just as impressive is the guest VIP cabin to port with its twin berths, excellent headroom, ample storage, and overall spaciousness. The thoughtful design of this cabin includes a long section of hull-side glass, a portlight, a full-height locker, and reading lights, all creating an inviting space to sleep or relax.
See the official video of the Sealine C390 here:
In keeping with the C 390’s smart design ethos, engine room access is via the cockpit sole that opens at the push of a button, taking the cockpit table with it. A ladder provides easy access to this boat’s twin Volvo Penta D6 380hp engines (an optional upgrade), with the hatch in the fully open position, as well as to the batteries, inverter, fuel filters and other systems.
The C390 is an engaging helm experience, the deep-V hull providing a smooth ride. Its vertical bow with its curved foot pierces the waves elegantly and efficiently with the Volvo 380hp stern drives delivering 34 knot performance.
Gavin Ward was on the Windcraft stand at SCIBS and fielded questions about the C390 from its many dockside admirers.
“There was a definite buzz about the boat,” Gavin agrees. “One remark to me was: ‘it’s like the Tardis. I haven’t seen a boat with so much in and on it in 12 metres.’” He adds: “Sealines with their fast, seaworthy hulls, loads of space and very generous accommodation are really a great family boat for up here.”
This Sealine C390 will continue to be its Owners’ passport to the 170 kilometres of navigable waterways on the Gold Coast, as well as to South and North Stradbroke Islands to the north, and even coastal hops to Yamba to the south.
The Sealine C390 slots in between the Sealine C335 and the Sealine C430 in the Sealine range, recognised for their spirited performance, family cruising with quality amenities and class-leading accommodation with luxury accents.
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