Bill & Judy Rouse <yahoogroups@...>
Olivier,
Thanks for an informed and accurate comment. I have owned a Beneteau. Anyone who thinks that Amel builds boats like Beneteau, either does not know Beneteau or Amel.
I can see some design appearances between Amel and Beneteau, but those come from Beneteau's passion to build boats that appear to follow current trends and build them as cheap as possible for their number one customer, charter companies.
Like I have said, when a company faces a radical design appearance change to update the look of their products, execution of the change requires that top management get their team, their customer base and the new potential customers on-board. I know that management failed with 2 out of 3 of these. It would be so easy for the current CEO to do something about this. I spent years in Crisis Management and Turnarounds. I wish I could have a conversation with him. Anyone that knows him, please send him my email address svbebe at gmail.com.
Thanks again, Olivier for the information.
The 55 is beautiful. And, I can stand under the mizzen boom without hitting my head. I think the best model is the hardtop, and I would opt for a large berth aft, rather than 2.
Bill
BeBe 387
Hello all of you happy AMEL owners,
I think it's time I say something... while my friend Joel must be in a place where there is no internet as he did not reply yet to Mr. Galacsea.
AMEL is building the 55 and the 64 just like all of the other models (from Kirk, Euros, Meltem, Sharki, Maramu, Mango, Santorin, SM up to the 54). The hull, in the mould, receives most of the bulkheads, stringers, cabinets boards, engine supports, etc.. that are bonded with GRP to the hull. The deck is still installed while the hull is in the mould. All bulkheads and cabinets frames are bonded with the deck too. So there is no change since the beginning, even with new architects (BERRET-RACOUPEAU). And PLEASE, Mr. Galacsea, don't say that the AMEL boats are built like Jeanneau/Beneteau.
Fortunately, the way AMEL sells new
boats is still the same: they invite the potential owners for a factory tour where they will be able to see (with their eyes) how the hull is built. Indeed only the future owners will be happy to know this.
Bill (BEBE), don't worry, AMEL keeps the same route. I hope this message will be spread on every internet place where one is talking about AMEL boats.
Have a good day.
Olivier.
Well said, John.
Like I said earlier, the changes were probably needed, but the fact that Amel's team and their current clients did not understand was a grave mistake.
The fact that none of us can answer "why the 55" is a sign that this mistake continues. In fact, we should be advocates of the 55 and Amel. Its success is tied to Amel's success which is directly linked to the value of our boats.
I sorely wish that I knew the complete answer.
Bill
BeBe 387
On Mar 23, 2016 06:56, "Bill & Judy Rouse" < svbebe@...> wrote: Well said, John.
Like I said earlier, the changes were probably needed, but the fact that Amel's team and their current clients did not understand was a grave mistake.
The fact that none of us can answer "why the 55" is a sign that this mistake continues. In fact, we should be advocates of the 55 and Amel. Its success is tied to Amel's success which is directly linked to the value of our boats.
I sorely wish that I knew the complete answer.
Bill
BeBe 387
On Mar 23, 2016 05:48, " jjjk12s@... [amelyachtowners]" < amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
What is it with bagging of the 55? I remember when the 54 was criticized when it came out and especially after that terrible accident with the gentleman on a halyard on an electric winch. These boats can be compared in the market place to Discovery, Oyster and Contest etc and it amazes me that they are so much less expensive and more practical. It is apparently a feature of the modern 50ft+ market though that these new boats don't get used as much by ocean sailing couples and many buyers have different priorities, being time poor and likely to do less ocean crossings except with help, and probably have more focus on coastal cruising, comfort, performance and, yes, bling. I think it is admirable that they have the bravery to introduce new things with new models. Think of the big changes from the Mango to the Super Maramu. The combined wisdom of the builders and designers, and their huge experienc
e, has to stand for something
without people jumping to the conclusion that they are fools. Just my opinion, I think the Amel 55 is great. John, Maramu, Popeye
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