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Top of the line fittings would be absurd on a bottom of the line boat.
Thus a person must decide the merit of putting such valuable fittings
on his less than strong boat. I believe that even low cost boats are
useful to cruisers.

I wouldn't argue the point, except that it's not a question of spending
money for good fittings so as to have bragging rights. The better
fittings are stronger, more reliable, will last longer, etc etc. If you
don't want to have your mast fall down, then they offer a greater
benefit than the cheaper fittings... even on a cheaper boat.

Your call is whether it's enough greater benefit to justify the added
expense, which will vary widely from person to person & wallet to wallet.

DSK