Arrgh - competition! Beneteau Monte Carlo 32

[Whitelighter]

Just been announced. No pricing, but

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Beneteau has declined to mention price, but did say the price strategy adopted for the 32 would be the same as that for the 37. In other words… very competitive.

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So in other words, Low basic price but £1000 for a wiper and nothing as standard.

Will be at SIBS apparenlty. Full story here

 

[Nautorius]

Jez,

I would not worry. The layout with the front berth part of dinnette is very unpopular in Uk. Much better to have seperate berth and smaller seating area.

It will be interesting though!

Cheers

Paul /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[wakeup]

Agree, more of a competitor to the Jeanneau 30s and the BMB 30.

 

[Whitelighter]

Same price bracket though.

 

[Nautorius]

As J30s or W34?

Size and Scandi Quality will win hands down!

Paul /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Whitelighter]

Well, the Monte 37 is £125k + VAT, so I reckon they will be going for £100k + VAT, or maybe a little less with the Monte 32.

 

[KevB]

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Jez,

I would not worry. The layout with the front berth part of dinnette is very unpopular in Uk. Much better to have seperate berth and smaller seating area.

It will be interesting though!

Cheers

Paul /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

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Although I haven't got it I actually prefer the open plan, permanent berth arrangement. Makes it seem much bigger with more useable space.

My first boat had this setup and it seemed huge inside relative to it's actual size.

 

[stelican]

What a brilliant layout

 

[Dave_Snelson]

Yeah but Jez, how far did you get on the Monte Carlo test report before you thought "uh-oh". I got as far as the part on page 2 where it said that all the wood strigers etc were not fully glassed in and not painted - just bare wood.

Not for me at any price matey! Gimme Scandanavian quality any time you like!

 

[petem]

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I would not worry. The layout with the front berth part of dinnette is very unpopular in Uk. Much better to have seperate berth and smaller seating area.

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Eh? There's been many S28, S29, T27, T28, T29, T30, etc boats all with this layout against a handful of American boats with the layout you suggest.

Pete

 

[petem]

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Just been announced. No pricing, but

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Beneteau has declined to mention price, but did say the price strategy adopted for the 32 would be the same as that for the 37. In other words… very competitive.

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So in other words, Low basic price but £1000 for a wiper and nothing as standard.

Will be at SIBS apparenlty. Full story here

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Very attractive boat. Looks very beamy too. What's in the space behind the bog, what are those things either side of the engines and how do you get into the mid cabin?

 

[Whitelighter]

Dunno, Dunno and I guess there is a door they have forgotton to draw.

I think they certainly have the styling right outside with the Monte range. I liked the cockpit on the 37, though I apparently am in the minority

 

[Nautorius]

Hi Pete,

I do not think I explained myself well enough. I agree that the UK market likes a make up berth like the S28, T28 & T29 etc. What they do not like is a part permanent berth which you raise up a section of seating to complete because these are invariably a compromise...and uncomfortable.

Hope that makes more sense. I also think the rear cabin is a clever storage area for Illegal imigrants as there is no door! That should fool Plod!!!!

Cheers

Paul /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[petem]

Gotcha. I always like the idea of these American style berths cos I can't be arsed to make up the forward berth.

Pete

 

[Nautorius]

Pete,

They look great, seem great but try and sleep on a poorly made one! The one on our Regal 2860 was only good for the kids and took up 1/3rd of the cabin! I think the Binliner 285 is an exception though the 275 (similar) and 305 are not supposed to be good!

Cheers

Paul /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Cheers