Argo vs Quest?

   Funny how things work out sometimes ... I was at sis's house in Westport CT yesterday installing a shelf.  I got done early and thought, I'll go talk to the RS guy the next town up I95.  I did a quick google search and wound up at Westport town dock instead.  They have a fleet of ~16 Hunter 140s that are about 10yo and they will be SELLING!    

I arrived and found the staff buttoning up the marina for the winter.  I couldn't sail, but I had an opportunity to check out that boat.  Very nice boat.  Certainly, it would be fine to leave at the camp in Maine.  Still, it's for ME and I'd like something NEW, COOL and NICE.  

The Hunter is a big tub LOL.  One of the staff guys spoke to me for 20 min.  He related that they're rented ALL day, ALL summer and they are basically bullet proof.  They weigh a ton, I think.  The cockpit is spacious, but not especially deep.  He also said, PARTS are a problem and that's why they're turning them over.  Keep in mind it's We$tport.

It's a small world!  Turns out they're dealing with the same guy I am with the RS and they're gonna buy like 32 boats from him, and GUESS what boat?  . . . RS Quest.  I called him and gave him a "heads up" thinking maybe they'd like to go to RI next week. He was happy, but had it covered. 

That's all for now.  I'm psyched for RI.  Hopefully the next storm after Jose doesn't screw things up.

TomJV

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tomjv Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 27 Aug 17 Location: somers,ny Online Status: Offline Posts: 16	Post Options Post Reply Quote tomjv Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Argo vs Quest? Posted: 21 Sep 17 at 11:21pm
	Funny how things work out sometimes ... I was at sis's house in Westport CT yesterday installing a shelf. I got done early and thought, I'll go talk to the RS guy the next town up I95. I did a quick google search and wound up at Westport town dock instead. They have a fleet of ~16 Hunter 140s that are about 10yo and they will be SELLING! I arrived and found the staff buttoning up the marina for the winter. I couldn't sail, but I had an opportunity to check out that boat. Very nice boat. Certainly, it would be fine to leave at the camp in Maine. Still, it's for ME and I'd like something NEW, COOL and NICE. The Hunter is a big tub LOL. One of the staff guys spoke to me for 20 min. He related that they're rented ALL day, ALL summer and they are basically bullet proof. They weigh a ton, I think. The cockpit is spacious, but not especially deep. He also said, PARTS are a problem and that's why they're turning them over. Keep in mind it's We$tport. It's a small world! Turns out they're dealing with the same guy I am with the RS and they're gonna buy like 32 boats from him, and GUESS what boat? . . . RS Quest. I called him and gave him a "heads up" thinking maybe they'd like to go to RI next week. He was happy, but had it covered. That's all for now. I'm psyched for RI. Hopefully the next storm after Jose doesn't screw things up. TomJV
	TomJV

Neptune Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 08 Jun 09 Location: Berkshire United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1314	Post Options Post Reply Quote Neptune Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 21 Sep 17 at 8:36pm
	6000 acres, that's 2 times the size of Windermere, the largest fresh water lake in England. No idea about either boat, but I'm jealous of your sailing area
	Musto Skiff and Solo sailor

Daniel Holman Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 17 Nov 08 Online Status: Offline Posts: 997	Post Options Post Reply Quote Daniel Holman Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 21 Sep 17 at 6:33pm
	Hi Tom. If you're going to Zim in Rhode Island you should also check out the Hartley 15. May just about fit inside your boat house!! Dan

tomjv Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 27 Aug 17 Location: somers,ny Online Status: Offline Posts: 16	Post Options Post Reply Quote tomjv Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 19 Sep 17 at 11:09pm
	Here's my question: What's a better boat for me, the Topaz Argo or RS Quest? Ok, I know I just said a MOUTHFULL! Me and my needs: I want a boat for my lake house <15' so I can store it in-doors. I'm 56 (&wife) and we will sail 75% of the time together, 25% me alone. I'm a brand new sailor. Bought a Zuma and LOVE it, but it's too small for my old knees and back LOL. I can "do it", but I can't tolerate the cramped conditions for long. We will never race, but we want something with some zip and somewhat stable. (really? ahahaha) I liked the Bahia until I saw video of it running with spinnaker and it looked like a cow! We will sail on lakes only(decent size, say 6000 acres)up in Maine. We're gonna trailer and ramp launch. I definitely want a jib and spinnaker, but don't care about a trap. I don't want a motor or oars. A small dry storage area would be cool. I've narrowed my search down to these two boats largely due to size and function. I'm going to RI next week to demo the RS. It looks like a fine boat, but I'm stuck on the Argo for some reason. I like that huge AL thwart for one thing. The boom looks more sturdy for another. It's also 50# lighter than the Quest. Does anyone actually OWN these boats? Where do they blog? TomJV
	TomJV