"rgnmstr" wrote in message
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As far as your new ride, if
it is in fact a true story, that Beneteau is nothing more than a
european Hunter. And that's a fact!

That is not a fact at all. It is a stupid statement.

It is true that both Beneteau and Hunter boats are designed for the mass
market. However, there is one significant difference between the two
manufacturers.

Hunter boats are designed by the "marketing Dept." for first time buyers.
Beneteaus are designed by by sailors.

Real sailors will find it easy to spot the difference between the two
manufacturers.

Here are a few differences:-

1) A Hunter will have a cabin, where a Beneteau will have an enormous
locker.
2) A Hunter will have a fixed cooker, whereas a Beneteau will have a
gimballed cooker.
3) A Hunter will have a nice clean "ceiling", when a Beneteau will have
grab rails that run the full length of the saloon.
4) A Hunter will have an enormous galley, whereas a Beneteau will have a
galley *and* a chart table.

Regards


Donal
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