Loved the show, we spent Fri, Sat and Sun trying to figure out what boat to by next and are now more confused than ever…
Impressions:
1. New Benes suck inside. Looks like Ikea.
2. Hunters suck as well, except the 49 where they seem to have stepped up the quality a bit.
3. Catalina 470 is a nice boat with lots of storage, but it is one big ship.
4. Tartan 3700/4300 (no 4100 at show) are lovely boats. Some of their salesmen were real arrogant though...
5. Sabre 426 – yummy but >$500K loaded
6. Caliber 40 – nice solid boat with marginal galley storage and tiny quarter berth.
6 ˝. Island Packets = excellent workmanship.
7. Valiant 42 – cool but not for the bay.
8. Hallberg Rassy 37. Excellent but too small.
9. Dufour 425 – pretty nice
9 ˝ Jeanneau 44 - cockpit the size of dance floor. Cushions like a powerboat.
10. Gozzard 44 – if money was no object the check would be in the mail.
11. Bob Bitchin is one large dude.
12. There is no perfect boat – except maybe this one…
1984 Angel Marine Custom Nassau 42 Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com
Bought a boat hook...
Cheers