Just a few comments:
Happy to hear that Hunter is still in operation. Again, they have been innovative thru the years & hopefully remain viable in the future.
Sorry to hear that IP has stopped production. Hopefully they can reorganize & make a go of it again. If I could afford/justify a 370 or 380, they would be on my short list of desireable boats. But I am not going to spend $200-250K for a ten year old boat.
Regarding European boats, I presently own a Beneteau and I am generally happy with the boat that was 6 years old when I purchased it. Still doing upgrades after 3 years; however, after looking at seven boats of the same vintage, most of the owners were "upside down" on the mortgages compared to the boat values. Glad that I purchased a used one. I wouldn't consider a late model European boat because the exterior as well as interior designs have no appeal; they don't look like a boat---just my opinion.
Still believe that the economy has a major impact on middle class families since the recession. People don't feel secure enough to purchase expensive toys. Oil & gas companies have shed over 100,000 jobs in the past 18 months; this doesn't include jobs lost down the supply chain. Bet these guys aren't looking for a new sail boat.
Finally, I have read about the evolution of the American male. Boomers and older generation "X"ers tend to be more hands on types. They sail, collect & refurbish classic cars, hunt, fish, enjoy boating, ride Harley's, etc. younger "X" ers and millennials tend to be more into working out, triathlons, computer games, fantasy football, etc. they spend their leisure time & discretionary money much differently. Not many of these guys are into sailing nor boating. Unfortunately there is a major downward shift in the recreational industries that were (are) supported by middle aged and older individuals.