Hello from Athens, Greece.


I am looking to purchase an Alura 35. I am attracted by its looks,
design and indeed its price. However, I have NO information about the
boat, no surveys, and furthermore, no testimonies.


Is there anything I should know about this boat? Construction issues?
Engine and weight distribution for off shore cruising? Engine and tank
accessibility? Electronics and structural mechanics? Anything anyone
has to offer would be GREATLY appreciated.


This is especially difficult for me since I am located in Athens,
Greece and most probably I will find the boat in question to buy from
the US (since there is only one such model in Greece and its condition
is NOTHING like the ones advertised on US sites with considerably
higher price here in Greece!).


You can contact me on (stsalicoglou AT yahoo.com). Well, that is all. I

hope to hear from all of those who have experience with these Luhrs
Alura 35 models.


Thank you


Symeon Tsalicoglou
(stsalicoglou AT yahoo.com)

Symeon'

The Alura line of boats were built by Lhurs in NJ, USA. I have been on
a 35 before, one of my old neighbors had one, they were nice boats,
large well laid out cabins for their size, had some little features
normally found only in sail boats, and were reasonably priced. From
what I have seen, their owners tend to keep them for a long time, which
is a good sign. My old neighbor, who always had something bad to say
about boats, really liked his 35, I haven't seen him in years, but he's
still got it (well over 10 years). You might want to do searches under
the name Lhurs, to see what you fine.