What I had just read was about Hobie, so no label bashing intended and my sentiments go for all manufacturing names in all areas of life. Unless you are in the local cheap to buy outfit getting a Chinese made Pingwoo socket set for thirty dollars.
Because that is where the production values are pitched if they are not excellent and ready to go on a brand new item.
It is clear you are better off buying a near new, just raced boat that has been sorted by grown ups.