08-24-2008
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This forum constantly tries to convince us that Beneteau can not cross Oceans.
It is true, that if money was no object I would prefer something else, but:
Just on the last ARC rally there were 44 Beneteaus who finished the Atlantic crossing in just this one event. By far more then any other brand.
It is not fair to compare the 43 feet Bene with 43 feet Hallberg Rassy for example. They do not cost the same.
The question is: Would I rather live (and perhaps cross an ocean or maybe not) on a 140k$ Bene or a 140k$ Halberg Rassy. You can get 5 years old Bene for that money - perhaps in the 39 to 43 feet range. Fast, comfortable in protected waters, but capable of crossing if equipped right.
Or you get a 30 years HR. With 30 years old boat you have to expect all sorts of problems and high costs of maintenance.
Or you get a 15 years HR but 30 feet long.
You can not get any 5 years old HR for that money.
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