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Old 06-16-2008
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Originally Posted by Faster View Post
The Elites built by Kirie were pretty well comparable to the Beneteaus of the same era. Most of those in N.A, probably came in through Canada, I'm not sure but I seem to recall there may even have been a shortlived attempt to build them in Quebec.

I wouldn't be surprised if the line became absorbed by Beneteau (they also "own/build" Jeanneau and Wauquiez these days) and the line discontinued because there were so similar.

If it surveys well, I wouldnt be afraid to persue that one further. Good chance, though, that they were built with iron keels and for some that's a deal breaker.
Thanks Faster...appreciate the info.
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