Recently was given the Beneteau factory tour (Marion SC). They produce 400 boats/year and make use of high tech equuipment and employ very hard working craftsmen. I did find the fumes from the chemicals very strong and noticed that very few of the workers made use of protective breathing aparatus. Anyways, they all do a great job, have very high quality standards and they build them fast. I do feel that they offer great value for the price. Looking for opinions about modern boat manufacturing. Happy New Year
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Hunter Tour
Ken, Here's the link to my report on a Hunter tour in 2005: http://www.hunterowners.com/ref/huntertour/huntertour.htm?fno=0 I'm a fan! Gary Wyngarden S/V Wanderlust h37.5
Ken, Here's the link to my report on a Hunter tour in 2005: http://www.hunterowners.com/ref/huntertour/huntertour.htm?fno=0 I'm a fan! Gary Wyngarden S/V Wanderlust h37.5
If you're in the St. Petersburg area....
go tour the Island Packet factory. It is well worth your time. My sailing buddies and I really enjoyed it. Although I've never seen it, they say touring the nearby Caliber factory is worth it too. D. Dixon s/v CD EXPRESS
go tour the Island Packet factory. It is well worth your time. My sailing buddies and I really enjoyed it. Although I've never seen it, they say touring the nearby Caliber factory is worth it too. D. Dixon s/v CD EXPRESS
did both recently
In September, I did both the Caliber and IP tours as well as took the 3 hr ride from St Pete to do the H tour. No comparison! Both the Caliber and IP tours showed me why these boats cost what they do compared with Hunters, Catalinas and Bennys. I have nothing against the latter 3 and have one but the differences in construction were startling - as are the price differences.
In September, I did both the Caliber and IP tours as well as took the 3 hr ride from St Pete to do the H tour. No comparison! Both the Caliber and IP tours showed me why these boats cost what they do compared with Hunters, Catalinas and Bennys. I have nothing against the latter 3 and have one but the differences in construction were startling - as are the price differences.
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