[PCW] Aluminum cat

[Peter Arneil]

Hi Greg,

It's from Armstrong.  At the time, it was a Canadian company...since 
then it has folded and been revived in the 
US.  http://www.armstrongmarine.com/  It's a 28' outboard, 10'6" 
beam, with twin 225 4-stroke Yamahas.  We've gone all over SE Alaska, 
including the west side Baranof Island and he has taken it north of 
Cape Spencer (up to Lituya Bay)...and I can attest that it is great 
rough-water boat (for it's size).  Fuel economy is dismal and 
sleeping accommodations are minimal.  Great fishing boat!

Peter

At 11:56 PM 9/6/2006, you wrote:
>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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