I think the hard edges of the Express were too harsh
for many and while the Express looks C&Cish, I don't think it's as attractive.
Below decks C&C was doing a very nice job in the mid 80s and the Express did
not win over many people below decks, especially families.

LOL............................ Where do you get this stuff???? Were you at
boat shows at the time interviewing people? I'd be willing to bet that in say
1984 Express sold more boats than C&C. Why don't you check that out.
S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster"
"Trains are a winter sport"