The TT of Sailboats....
09-09-2002, 02:20 PM
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The TT of Sailboats....
Took one of these out for sea trials on Sunday. An amazing performer in light air, capable of Vic-Maui (ocean race), loaded with comfort options and about 80K less than a similarly equipped J109.
My wife was PISSED at the J Boat dealer because of price until we parked next to a 996 at the Beneteau dealer and I explained the difference...
the Porsche is better performing at a breath-taking price increase while the TT is just about perfect and leaves a little left over for dinner. THIS she understands
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<img src="http://www.beneteauusa.com/images/first36_7/first36_7_5.jpg"><ul><li><a href="http://www.beneteauusa.com/sailboats/boat.cfm?model=first36_7">Sail FasTT</a></li></ul>
My wife was PISSED at the J Boat dealer because of price until we parked next to a 996 at the Beneteau dealer and I explained the difference...
the Porsche is better performing at a breath-taking price increase while the TT is just about perfect and leaves a little left over for dinner. THIS she understands
)<img src="http://www.beneteauusa.com/images/first36_7/first36_7_1.jpg">
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<img src="http://www.beneteauusa.com/images/first36_7/first36_7_5.jpg"><ul><li><a href="http://www.beneteauusa.com/sailboats/boat.cfm?model=first36_7">Sail FasTT</a></li></ul>
09-09-2002, 02:47 PM
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A guy at my club just got one of those (maybe it's the next size up)...
I love how Bruce Farr is doing design for Beneteau...
I know a lot of people with them that love em. Although, in the long run, a J boat might be a better value. I certainly see more 10 year old J boats than 10 year old Beneteaus.
What about a used J/120??? :-D Or ya could screw it and buy a Farr 395! (nicer for cruising than the Farr 40)
I know a lot of people with them that love em. Although, in the long run, a J boat might be a better value. I certainly see more 10 year old J boats than 10 year old Beneteaus.
What about a used J/120??? :-D Or ya could screw it and buy a Farr 395! (nicer for cruising than the Farr 40)
09-09-2002, 02:54 PM
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Eight year old J120's are 200K!!!
I haven't looked at any Farrs yet but will hopefully get a chance. I did look at a C&C 99 which was also very cool but a bit too small for my cruising needs.
The J Boat community here is huge ( I part-own a J24) and I love the community that revolves around the race season. The First 36.7 is a one-design with a new class association and there are several boats in the area already so I won't have to give up the community to save 80K. Plus I can still do J24 Racing and PHRF with the 36.7.
Big boat show this week so I'll have plenty to chew on!
The J Boat community here is huge ( I part-own a J24) and I love the community that revolves around the race season. The First 36.7 is a one-design with a new class association and there are several boats in the area already so I won't have to give up the community to save 80K. Plus I can still do J24 Racing and PHRF with the 36.7.
Big boat show this week so I'll have plenty to chew on!
09-09-2002, 02:58 PM
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Ouch... didn't realize they held value that well....
but I think a used Farr will be even more than a J120.
I'm a big fan of the racing community. I missed my second Saturday night in college to go home and sail (this weekend). What sport can you have fierce competition and drink together afterwards?!
I'm a big fan of the racing community. I missed my second Saturday night in college to go home and sail (this weekend). What sport can you have fierce competition and drink together afterwards?!
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09-09-2002, 03:02 PM
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Agreed. Beneteau are hitting some nails firmly on the head these days.
Witness what's going on in Europe in Commodore's Cup etc....
Nice boat. When can I come and help you thrash it around? Seriously, done a boatload of big boat racing in the last 30 years....
Nice boat. When can I come and help you thrash it around? Seriously, done a boatload of big boat racing in the last 30 years....
09-09-2002, 03:08 PM
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Well a lot of things need to happen before I get something like this....
But IF and WHEN it does happen, y'all will be the first to know. And I WILL be planning to do some ocean racing (at least once to say I did it) and then I will need an experienced crew.
A First 40.7 finished first in her class and 7th overall at this year's Vic-Maui and 36.7's are doing suprisingly well too.
If I'm not careful I'm gonna talk myself into it right here, lol.
A First 40.7 finished first in her class and 7th overall at this year's Vic-Maui and 36.7's are doing suprisingly well too.
If I'm not careful I'm gonna talk myself into it right here, lol.
