[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by RWilson2526

I like how the front windows appear to be hinged...... Either way that 5'2" beam would be a deal breaker for me.

Rob, I completely agree with you about the windows... but if you look closely, that's only in the last picture in the ad. All the other pics look like the windows are sealed..... no hinge. It also looks like in the one pic there is a (damage) hole in the transom, just off to the right side of center... I think we are looking at more than one boat. I'd love to get a catalog from the company

There are a lot of downsides to that boat. As you mentioned, the 5'2" beam would break it for me also. So would the low freeboard. (Truthfully, it looks like a long skinny rowboat with a great looking top to me).

And Smokeonthewaters comment

Originally Posted by smokeonthewater

the downside IS you can't inspect it before buying.. it will have NO manufacturer support of warranty... (paying return shipping would be more than purchase price... also have to add tax customs etc to the price... NO WAY I would ever spend that kind of money on those terms....

That said, there is a bigger version in the background in the pics

is right on the money. I completely agree. (although I think the boat in the background is the same boat, just incomplete)

But as the title of this post says... it IS interesting...I love the lines on the boat.. the top looks AWESOME to me, the railing system is heavy duty with a good functional look to it, and the price (including shipping) is hard to beat.

And like Spare says, it's amazing what can happen when you don't have a bunch of bureaucratic nitwits standing in your way at every turn..

PS.... And thank you RidgeRunner for the kind words...