"DSK" wrote in message

| Actually, those boats are also mass-produced and not particularly
original.
| Their design is derived from the gaggle of Colin Archer knock-offs that
have
| been popular since the mid 1970s or so.

Have you ever seen Cabo Rico 38... no way it's a Collin Archer knock off.
Hans Christian .. sure but let's face it.. it's an excellent boat.

| There is a Herreshoff Nereia ketch anchored in North West Creek this week.
Now
| *that* boat is timeless and exquisite. A faux Colin Archer isn't,
particularly.

Some Collin Archer designs are just butt ugly. I'll agree with that.

| Because they are cheaper than custom boats... a LOT cheaper. Also, it
appeals to
| the herd instinct which most human beings have.

Nothin' wrong with that either Doug... I never claimed there was. I stated
it was plain and ordinary... which they are. Bob goes on and on and on about
what amounts to as just another plug in a production line of 50,000. Big
Deal!

| OTOH, look at the issue from a utilitarian standpoint. If a boat sails
well, is
| practical to own, and capable of meeting the demands of the owner, what's
wrong
| with stamping it out of a mold so lots of other folks can have one, too?

Nothing at all.... but trying to sell a mule as a thoroughbred is just
plain stupid.

CM