[PCW] PDQ v. Fountaine Pajot

[Mark]

My limited experience with FP is in line with Michael's.  I've chartered 2 different FP sailing cats, the 35 and the 46.  Both had marginal fit and finish and performed rather poorly.  I talked to the manager of the charter base in French Polynesia where we chartered the 46 and he as much said the the FP where cheap boats for the charter trade.  

I'm reminded of David Pascoe's rants (http://www.yachtsurvey.com/) against cheap boats that are designed to be dockside condos not designed for realistic sea conditions or to last beyond the first owner (~ average 2 years).



Michael Kaye <mlkdesign@yahoo.com> wrote: To Undecided;
      I own a 2005 Maryland 37 from Fountaine Pajot
and have had the boat now for over six months and the
factory has proven to be totally uncooperative in
taking care of warranty work. The workmanship of the
boat leaves an awfull lot to be desired. This boat
seems to fit the charter industry well but as far as
an individual owner living aboard I am very unhappy
with the product and would not recommend purchasing a
boat for your own use from this company.
                          Michael Kaye AKA Mr. Unhappy