Perhaps you don't like it when I point out that sailing is more important
than owning(or not) a "well regarded" name??


I agree 100%, Donal. If you sailed an old Catalina 22 that would be just fine.
But the reality is that a Catalina 22 may be a safer boat than a Beneteau by
virtue of it's higher quality. I value sailing, but I also value safety
inherent in better boats, such as my C&Cs.

Capt RB