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dksailing · 22-03-2007, 08:16

It's refreshing to hear some honest answers. I've read many of the "...why did you pick boat A over boat B" and rarely do I hear people mention price. I'll admit it - when I was looking at cats I considered the Gemini because it was about the least expensive one ($160K USD or so). When the Mahe 36 came along at the intro price of $197k I jumped on it. All the other cats (as Redbull and DtM mentioned) were at *least* $50k higher. It's all about the money...

As for the Mahe's sailing, I'll be able to give you some first hand experience after next week. Although I've had her for over a month now, I am sorry to say I haven't had the chance to take her out. But now my move to NC is at hand and next week I (along with an experienced captain) will sail her from Ft. Lauderdale to Southport NC. I'd be happy to share my experience after the trip.

22-03-2007, 08:16	#70
dksailing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lake Worth FL -> Southport NC Boat: Fountaine Pajot Mahe 36 Posts: 7	It's refreshing to hear some honest answers. I've read many of the "...why did you pick boat A over boat B" and rarely do I hear people mention price. I'll admit it - when I was looking at cats I considered the Gemini because it was about the least expensive one ($160K USD or so). When the Mahe 36 came along at the intro price of $197k I jumped on it. All the other cats (as Redbull and DtM mentioned) were at least $50k higher. It's all about the money... As for the Mahe's sailing, I'll be able to give you some first hand experience after next week. Although I've had her for over a month now, I am sorry to say I haven't had the chance to take her out. But now my move to NC is at hand and next week I (along with an experienced captain) will sail her from Ft. Lauderdale to Southport NC. I'd be happy to share my experience after the trip.