On Wed, 29 Oct 2003 10:23:38 -0500, "Jeff Morris"
jeffmo@NoSpam-sv-lokiDOTcom wrote:

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

I have heard the "payoff" story directly from a boatbuilder. The
number was $50,000 to be included in the book. Pretty nice work if
you can get it I don't know if this was in effect for Vol 1. It
would be hard to argue with any of the choices in Vol 1, although the
inclusion of Beneteau just seemed odd. If I am remembering correctly,
he seemed to be most impressed with their efficient production
methods, rather than the beauty of quality of the boats. Let's face
it, no matter how you compare them, a Beneteau isn't a Hinckley, Alden
or Shannon.

I like Mate's writing style and have several of his books, but the old
payola issue hurts his credibility, though probably makes his living
in Italy more enjoyable


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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.