Nautitech 395

[rickblain]

CAN anyone help??? I am residing currently in Australia and am returning to U.K and Europe early in the new year..I will be buying a CAT I have seen both Fountaine Pajt "Athena's" and Lagoons but have an option of a "Nautitech 395" but know little of their pedigree. performance construction and Qualities as compared to the two models previously mentioned ..I would greatly appreciate any information/Advice as i mayhave to place a deposit in advance of viewing..If i am happy with both the "Athena" or Lagoon 38 would i be equally (or more) happy with the Nautitech given that she is in good condition???
Please all advice and info will be extremely welcome as there is nothing available to me here in Oz... Thanks in advance
Glyn

 

[boatmike]

The quick answer is that they compare well with Lagoon and Athena to the best of my knowledge. Built by Doufor, many have been used for charter so cheaper ones are often beaten up a bit. Personally I don't like any of the French boats very much as I worry about high freeboard and patio doors but within the general type Doufours design and build quality is equally as good as the other two.

 

[pvb]

Deposit?

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....i mayhave to place a deposit in advance of viewing....

[/ QUOTE ]I'd be quite cautious of doing that, Glyn.