Call me old-fashioned, but...
BENETEAU 473
markvictor

LAGOON 380S2
Popeye
Gaz

.....although the thought of that huge free end-tie is tempting...

markvictor
http://groups.google.com/group/badboatbiz

"markvictor" wrote in message
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Call me old-fashioned, but...
BENETEAU 473
markvictor

LAGOON 380S2
Popeye
Gaz

....although the thought of that huge free end-tie is tempting...

markvictor
http://groups.google.com/group/badboatbiz

Actually, it's a toss up about which is more traditional... don't forget the
Polynesians crossed the Pacific in multis. :-)

True,
But then again I prefer arrows to pitchforks...
markvictor
http://groups.google.com/group/badboatbiz

"markvictor" wrote in message
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True,
But then again I prefer arrows to pitchforks...
markvictor
http://groups.google.com/group/badboatbiz

Sorry... don't understand the reference...

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"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

wrote:
A new Beneteau 473 costs about the same as a new Lagoon 380S2
(between $300,000 and $350,000).

They're built by the same group of companies (Groupe Beneteau).

And according to http://www.cruisingcatsusa.com/whyacat.php3
they also have approximately the same amount of interior space
(although the Lagoon has more cockpit space).

If you could get either of these boats for free (with a free slip)
which one would you choose ?


I assume that the gift includes a prohibition from selling
it and spending the money on a boat you'd really like?



Gary wrote:
That is a tough choice. I think I'd go for the Lagoon because I've
never had a cat and I'd like to try one. Besides, I think it will take
less bottom paint.


I don't know about that, but the Lagoon has at least a trace
more character and a bit of novelty.


BENETEAU 473



LAGOON 380S2
Popeye
Gaz
DSK

If you like the feeling you get driving a bus and have everyone but the
helmsman watching where you have been rather than where you are going, get
the Lagoon. Otherwise I would much prefer the Bendytoe.
(But for that kind of money you can find some much better boats for long
distance cruising.)

--
Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com
Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com

wrote in message
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A new Beneteau 473 costs about the same as a new Lagoon 380S2
(between $300,000 and $350,000).

They're built by the same group of companies (Groupe Beneteau).

And according to http://www.cruisingcatsusa.com/whyacat.php3
they also have approximately the same amount of interior space
(although the Lagoon has more cockpit space).

If you could get either of these boats for free (with a free slip)
which one would you choose ?

Please add your name to one of the lists below :


BENETEAU 473


LAGOON 380S2
Popeye

Hey Glenn...
Pretty damn impressive! (bet your neighbors love you..lol)
I'll keep watching..
regards,
markvictor

I am getting to that stage where the neighbors are wondering when the
animals are going to start arriving.

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Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com
Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com

"markvictor" wrote in message
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Hey Glenn...
Pretty damn impressive! (bet your neighbors love you..lol)
I'll keep watching..
regards,
markvictor

On Sat, 14 Jan 2006 18:26:57 -0500, "Glenn Ashmore"
wrote:

I am getting to that stage where the neighbors are wondering when the
animals are going to start arriving.

I hope you are going to invite us all to the launch party. :-)

It could be quite a gala event.

I hope you are going to invite us all to the launch party. :-)

It could be quite a gala event.

Oh, Yes! Between the neighbors, news group members, web site visitors and
even vendors who have said they wanted to be at the launching I may have to
rent the old PJ yard in Savannah for the day. :-)

--
Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com
Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com

"Wayne.B" wrote in message
...
On Sat, 14 Jan 2006 18:26:57 -0500, "Glenn Ashmore"
wrote:

I am getting to that stage where the neighbors are wondering when the
animals are going to start arriving.