Originally Posted by
spindrift
George:
One last point that I neglected to mention is that some of the basic laminating of hulls and superstructures done in Taiwan (and I suspect happens in China) is not undertaken in climate controlled environments. In a good part of the year the humidity in that part of the world is high which leads to some wicked lamination and bonding problems.
I know that these boats are sometimes very attractive in price. I wonder if it would be a sounder decision to find a sound Hatt such as a 53MY or 56MY and refit at a reliable yard such as Jarret Bay.
I think you would have a lot less in this type of boat rather than the new Asian boat with probably much more piece of mind.
Please note, you don't see me at all interested in buying a big Asian power boat. I have had three big Asian sailboats and feel that there are limiations on what these yards can do unless you or your rep is really looking over the shoulders of the yard's team.
Spin