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    Posted: 20 Mar 08 at 9:26pm
Good decision, a xenon is a very good choice. I sailed one at the nssa regatta and was very impressed with there performance for such a heavy plastic boat. They seemed large enough to comfortably fit four people. Good look with finding one.      

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not sure about the warranty but ex endevour boats certainly come with a good discount, somewhwere between £700 and £1700
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Originally posted by Anton Creasy

Is there any benefit from getting an Endeavour boat or is it just the same as a private bought boat?
Good question! Lots of boats out there seem to be ex Endeavour.  These have been used for just a weekend by some very experienced sailors so you wouldn't expect there to have been too much abuse. Topper sell them with a warranty don't they?
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Is there any benefit from getting an Endeavour boat or is it just the same as a private bought boat?
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Originally posted by Anton Creasy

Hi Steve,

Thanks for the mail. All you say reflects my research  which is good to know I am on the right track. You say that the xenon will depreciate faster initially... why do you think that is? and do you think the depreciation will slow down later? Is it a poorer quality boat?

I think that Topper boats are built down to a price more so than others, and some of the fittings and features seem a bit of a compromise. Also, Topper has flooded the market with "used" Endeavour boats for the last few years. Good luck if you get one, come and join in the Omega-Xenon series, First round at Fishers Green next month.
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Hi everyone,

Thanks for the info and I have decided.....

Its going to be a Xenon! and I cant wait!
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Hi Steve,

Thanks for the mail. All you say reflects my research  which is good to know I am on the right track. You say that the xenon will depreciate faster initially... why do you think that is? and do you think the depreciation will slow down later? Is it a poorer quality boat?
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Thanks Nigel that website is great! They have got some good stuff for sale.
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You don't say where you are but for £4,200 (or £4k if you offer it) Boats and Outboards have this one for sale

http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F171555

Xenon Sport with Gennaker (black) - includes a combination trailer and top cover. This boat has been sailed less than a dozen times in 18 months. The Gennaker has been up twice. She is in excellent condition. Reason for sale: My boys are off to university so no sailing partners. Next move a trailer sailor. REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE - O.I.R.O. Or part exchange (ie Limbo 6.6, Jag 21 etc).

Gennaker 12.75m2 - Mainsail 12.0m2 - Jib 3.5m2

So they are out there in your budget!



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I didn't sink, it held its buoyancy for the whole 3 hours we were out in it.

And I still past my pre-entry!!

I would agree if you can get a second hand Xenon, you'll do well.

Topper do have second hand ones available - http://www.toppersailboats.com/xenon_used.aspx



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