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Catalina 470 vs. Tayana Vancouver 460
Mr. Neil must have some 'very strange biases' as probably more Tayanas
have successfully circumnavigated than probably from any other semi-custom manufacturer ('cept Valiant). I have a Tayana, can attest that the metalurgy of the older boats is not always up to par; but, the designs and FRG construction is quite good for that 'era' of hand-laid construction. Tayanas are very 'honest' boats; certainly not the 'best' but are indeed well made overall. In that respect they certainly give the best 'value'. Preferentially for me the 460 looks more like a pregnant football than a proper seagoing boat .... WINDAGE !!!!!!!!!!!!!! It would take an extension ladder to ever get back on board if you ever fell overboard!!!! To me this is a design targeted for 'luxury' than 'sailing'. Perhaps you should investigate the Robert Perry , Robb Ladd designs and the other Harris designs also offered by Tayana. Geeze whats wrong with the 42, the 48, the 48DS or the 52 .... these are 'proven' world cruisers. http://www.tayanayachts.com.tw Dont simply be led by 'accomodations' and 'floor plan' to be the ruling criteria for an ocean going boat .... unless your chief objective is 'dockside entertaining' and status symbolism. In article t, wrote: t |
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