Unimpressed
I have not seen the Friendship, but I have seen the Alerion and was able to talk with designer Gary Hoyt while viewing the boat. I was unimpressed. To me, these boats do not give the customer much for the money. A half mil will buy you a Valiant 40 that is probably much stronger, has just as good of joinery, and a hell of a lot more equipment and features. I think these boats are a great scam to seperate rich people from their money - like a Mercedes Benz.
I have not seen the Friendship, but I have seen the Alerion and was able to talk with designer Gary Hoyt while viewing the boat. I was unimpressed. To me, these boats do not give the customer much for the money. A half mil will buy you a Valiant 40 that is probably much stronger, has just as good of joinery, and a hell of a lot more equipment and features. I think these boats are a great scam to seperate rich people from their money - like a Mercedes Benz.