Prestige Motor Yachts Experience
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SEARANGER ANCASTER
Member
Well I guess that attempting to redact the principals of a global business methodology into a pithy sound bite is admirable...here's to the vanity that paid for my boat!
I doubt turnover paid for your boat , it was the Sanity bit that paid for mine
Nigelpickin
Active member
What a brilliant little video! I really enjoyed that, thank you.
Pleasure, I notice that Boattest.com have just posted this:
http://youtu.be/jvUBmTrfrJ0
The usual journo/boat builder friendly bias but interesting all the same...
Nigelpickin
Active member
Wow!
My bad, when I read the thread title I got the wrong end of the stick; apologies.
I'll hold off on future posts until someone with more smarts fills me in on what the thread is really about, forgive me I'm a total noob...
MapisM
Well-known member
LOL, talk about being touchy...
You're the one who felt the need to give the OP "a sanity check" before giving "much credence to the forum clique" that posted before yourself.
And being among those who commented negatively about the build quality of the yard in general, I explained that I did so only in reply to something the OP said, which was NOT strictly related to Prestige brand.
Nothing else.
You can think differently of Beneteau Group based on their turnover, that's a legitimate opinion. And as I said, if you're happy with your boat, good for you.
But there's no need to be sarcastic if not many others share such view...
You're the one who felt the need to give the OP "a sanity check" before giving "much credence to the forum clique" that posted before yourself.
And being among those who commented negatively about the build quality of the yard in general, I explained that I did so only in reply to something the OP said, which was NOT strictly related to Prestige brand.
Nothing else.
You can think differently of Beneteau Group based on their turnover, that's a legitimate opinion. And as I said, if you're happy with your boat, good for you.
But there's no need to be sarcastic if not many others share such view...
Garold
Well-known member
French boats seem fine to me. Had four so far.
Bit plasticky, but suits us. Fair value for money. Designs seemed to look forward rather than back. Probably not suited to any neo Luddite, or the buyer with an unlimited purchase or fixing budget.
And we sold them all easily without too much financial loss. So second users must think they are ok.
Did about 1000 to 1500 miles sailing per year, and probably about 75-100 days/year on board. Boats all seemed to cope with this.
Beneteau make most charter boats and they appear to be well tested and survive.
Maybe your average Beneteau product goes further, is used more often, misused more, is tested more thoroughly outside a marina environment than other brands. So, they occasionally find the limits of what they can do. Most boats are sound in the marinas.
I think French manufacturers are probably known more for 'getting the masses out onto the water' rather than 'build quality' (whatever that means) though.
Cheers
Garold.
Ps we ran aground in a 40 ton Malahide trawler yacht many years ago. Seaworthiness counted for very little as the shafts were bent and the seams opened up.
Pps. My mate who deals a bit in salvage boats, has had a few bigger boats with holes in from grounding. On the rocks, the Princess, Pearl, Riva, Bavaria, all seem to hole successfully.
Bit plasticky, but suits us. Fair value for money. Designs seemed to look forward rather than back. Probably not suited to any neo Luddite, or the buyer with an unlimited purchase or fixing budget.
And we sold them all easily without too much financial loss. So second users must think they are ok.
Did about 1000 to 1500 miles sailing per year, and probably about 75-100 days/year on board. Boats all seemed to cope with this.
Beneteau make most charter boats and they appear to be well tested and survive.
Maybe your average Beneteau product goes further, is used more often, misused more, is tested more thoroughly outside a marina environment than other brands. So, they occasionally find the limits of what they can do. Most boats are sound in the marinas.
I think French manufacturers are probably known more for 'getting the masses out onto the water' rather than 'build quality' (whatever that means) though.
Cheers
Garold.
Ps we ran aground in a 40 ton Malahide trawler yacht many years ago. Seaworthiness counted for very little as the shafts were bent and the seams opened up.
Pps. My mate who deals a bit in salvage boats, has had a few bigger boats with holes in from grounding. On the rocks, the Princess, Pearl, Riva, Bavaria, all seem to hole successfully.
Cozzy
New member
What a brilliant little video! I really enjoyed that, thank you.
+ 1
I love the boat name too.
Nigelpickin
Active member
But there's no need to be sarcastic if not many others share such view...
It was the 'clique' thing wasn't it? Sorry, meant no offence but accept ithat it was intended to be provocative .Much rather discuss boats than fall out so again, apologies....
Jeff_C
New member
Hi Papa G2
Welcome to the forum.
I am stateside and I have a 2008 Prestige 42 Fly...and I love it. All aspects.
When I bought it last winter, it only had 2 full seasons on it (it was bought new in March 11 as a leftover). and, unfortunately, the end of its second season came to an abrupt halt when the prior owner's son hit a rock causing extensive damage to the running gear and some fiberglass damage (as the port prop was driven up into the bottom of the boat). Given that the boat was on plane when this happened the damage could have been much worse than it was (and I probably wouldn't be the owner right now). The transom certainly did not rip off.
Anyway, if you have any specific question feel free to contact me.
Jeff
Welcome to the forum.
I am stateside and I have a 2008 Prestige 42 Fly...and I love it. All aspects.
When I bought it last winter, it only had 2 full seasons on it (it was bought new in March 11 as a leftover). and, unfortunately, the end of its second season came to an abrupt halt when the prior owner's son hit a rock causing extensive damage to the running gear and some fiberglass damage (as the port prop was driven up into the bottom of the boat). Given that the boat was on plane when this happened the damage could have been much worse than it was (and I probably wouldn't be the owner right now). The transom certainly did not rip off.
Anyway, if you have any specific question feel free to contact me.
Jeff
Nigelpickin
Active member
Fantastic boat naming going on there Jeff, hats off to you sir!
Jeff_C
New member
LOL...all a planned build up to a series of "Final Decision"s
Nigelpickin
Active member
LOL...all a planned build up to a series of "Final Decision"s
Are you planning a loop Jeff?
Jeff_C
New member
Are you planning a loop Jeff?
Definitely in my plans for the future...although the first task will involve shanghaiing SWMBO.