On Thu, 27 Apr 2006 23:25:30 GMT, "Gordon Wedman"
wrote:


At one point I was considering the purchase of a Jouet 36 or 38. Did some
web research but was not able to find out too much.


I have found out little as well, despite fairly well-honed search
engine skills G. It's yet another sign to me that the world before
1995 or so is fairly poorly documented online in many ways. I was
fortunate the broker had JPEG scans of the original French sales
brochure...and that I can decipher nautical French.

I didn't come across
anything that would turn me away from buying one though. I think some of
the boats were designed by Phillipe Briand.

The Joeut 1280 has a "Y. Mareschal" listed as "architecte".

You might try posting your
question on uk.rec.sailing as these boats are more common in European
waters. I did that and got a couple of replies (which I didn't save).
If the price is right, and it is described to be in good condition, its
probably worth a look.

There may be a custom duty issue that could be annoying. We'll see.
Thanks.

R.