[PCW] PDQ v. Fountaine Pajot

[Greg Schoenberg]

Hello Peter,

Curious what kind of aluminum Cat your buddy bought?

-Greg
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter Arneil" <petera@dslnorthwest.net>
To: <power-catamaran@lists.samurai.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2006 5:15 PM
Subject: [PCW] PDQ v. Fountaine Pajot


> Hi all,
> 
> I'm new to the list...cruised for years in monohull in NW waters, 
> including to/from SE Alaska.  Cats are scarce around here, but a 
> buddy in Juneau bought a 30' aluminum cat that is an outstanding sea 
> boat.  I've got 2 foot-itis and am considering both the PDQ 34 and 
> the new FP Highland 35.  I know relatively little about either 
> company's reputation for quality, durability, ease of maintenance, 
> etc.  Any experience that will assist in my decision-making is 
> appreciated.  My orientation is toward solid construction and 
> long-term value, i.e. if I was buying monohull, it would not be 
> Bayliner or similar; more likely Nordic Tug or Nordhavn.  Thanks.
> 
> Peter Arneil
> Bellingham, WA
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