Yes, Beneteau was listed in Vol 1, and J-boats in Vol 2. Curiously, C&C isn't in either.
The last time this came up it was claimed that Mate demanded a payoff from the company to
be included - I can neither confirm nor deny that possibility. Although Mate emphasizes
fit and finish, he also rewards innovation and advances in technology.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0920...36#reader-page

"felton" wrote in message
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On Wed, 29 Oct 2003 07:56:26 -0500, "Jeff Morris"
jeffmo@NoSpam-sv-lokiDOTcom wrote:

"Bobsprit" wrote in message news:20031029071358.22546.00000354@mb-
Jeff's boat...can't remember the name, but they are an excellent builder.

Its a PDQ 36, from PDQ Yachts www.pdqyachts.com

Chosen as one of "The World's Best Sailboats, Volume 2" by Ferenc Mate (actually the
article focuses more on the 42)

The preceeding a paid announcement.

Wasn't Beneteau included in Volume I? I enjoy reading those books,
but I always wondered about that...I made the mistake of loaning my
copy to someone who promptly disappeared with it, so I am working from
memory.