Adrian, I think you are looking at the right sort of boat
for a fun daysailor or weekender.

You might want to check out this new design based
on many sailors, and being built in China.

The Flying Tiger 10-Meter
http://www.mauisailingnews.com/ft10m/
http://www.sailmag.com/boatreviews/FlyingTiger/

I think the FT-10 will become a cult boat based on the
interaction of the design with the sailing community,
coupled with it's low production costs. And it fits in
a shipping container--making it a worldwide sailor--
sort of.

My feeling is the Bent-e-toads are not going to be
very popular. 4850.16 lb weight for the 27.7 is a bit
heavier than the FT-10 at 4300 lbs.

It could be trailered with permits so each could travel.
And it's beamy enough to provide some form stablity and
useable space. I'm surprized the 27.7 doesn't have twin
rudders like the 25.7

What is the price for these two? More than the FT-10
at $44k.

I'd like to know more about these boats. If you
find out anything more, please report back with
your findings.



"Adrian Smith" wrote

I'm looking at purchasing a Beneteau First, either a 25.7 or 27.7.

Has anyone any advice to give either positive or negative.

How well do they stand up to sea conditions etc.

--
Adrian Smith

What is the price for these two? More than the FT-10
at $44k.


The FT-10 is no longer 44K. That was a pre-production price and it's
done. It remains to be seen how the FT-10 will do or hold up. The FT-10
is also bigger than either of the Beneteaus of course. If the FT-10 is
a dud it will be worth almost nothing. At least the Beneteau's will
have some value being from a major builder. The layout of the larger
FT-10 looks to be better for the occasional cruise.


RB
35s5
NY

What is the price for these two? More than the FT-10
at $44k.


I'm not even sure any dealers have plans to import either of
these two. The Beneteau 10R

Capt. Rob wrote:
The FT-10 is no longer 44K. That was a pre-production price and it's
done.

IIRC that was the price before it was agreed that everybody
wanted the carbon fiber mast.

... It remains to be seen how the FT-10 will do or hold up. The FT-10
is also bigger than either of the Beneteaus of course. If the FT-10 is
a dud it will be worth almost nothing.

At 80-something boats, it's already a bigger one-design
class than many.

And it's unlikely that a hi-tech sports boat will drop to
"worth almost nothing."

.... At least the Beneteau's will
have some value being from a major builder.

Spoken like a person who bases his opinion of a boat on the
advertising.

DSK