Thanks PTP for summing up why I personally 'hit back' so hard on the forum when people talk negativly about a product that I represent.

PTP:
"If it keeps catamaran dealers in business when selling our "type" of sailboats is slow then great..."

YES! You nailed it!

I don't know of one catamaran only dealership (Brick and Mortar, not garage guys) in the United States. Most likely, they sell the small Vanguards and Hunters, Hobie Kayaks, etc. That's how we stay in business to provide the support needed for catamaran sailing. It's all necessary. I can tell you most definitely that your local cat dealer is not making a million bucks off of your cat habit. He's probably doing it for the love of high performance sailing.

With all of the competition from the big box marine stores, it's amazing that there are any small boat shops left in the U.S. at all. That's why its great to support your local cat dealer if you can, rather than some big box or mail order place. Establish a relationship with him and tell him what you want him to stock. He'd probably appreciate the help with inventory. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />