RS Vision or Topper Xenon !!??

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.

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?

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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