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In two words "domestic market". Europe has the weather so sailing and yachting are universal, I have spent a lot of time in France, everyone sails there at some point, here it's a tiny percentage. Its very much weather based. Everyone follows the weather. A small company in France has a good...

Every company has to evolve to survive, if the market is changing Hunton has to change with it. Everyone at Hunton seemed to be passionate about the brand, it's hard to accept change, but that is what they must do to adapt to this increasingly global market. The US is massively competitive, but...

I know someone who worked at Hunton, he said they destroyed the moulds themselves as they were getting old and the lease in the factory expired so it was pointless keeping them. He said Hunton paid him and everyone, they had no creditors, just the main shareholder who initiated the voluntary...

The Bluegame are an interesting take on the traditional, reminds me of the boats everyone used to cruise around Long Island in the 70's. The Fjord joystick control was good, Volvo I think, I was in the Adriatic, so used them quite a bit pulling into little islands. I'll read up on the Zeus.

Thanks, that's what I was looking for. Who do you put as the UK big 3?

I recently spend three days on a Fjord 48 and was quite impressed by the handling and open space. Can anyone give me a opinion on the quality of these boats, design, value for money, similar brands and any other inside info they might be happy to share? Thanks

The Grill's fine, the local staff really look after you so the service is great. The food is fine, nothing exceptional, but good value. Everything is very well presented and the decor is pretty good. You want to be sitting on the blue sofa rather than the chairs for comfort, unless you prefer...