Having the pleasure of attending the Miami boat show this year, we made it a point to see the new Beneteau 50. First impressions at dockside were that this boat was a perfect fit in the high performance cruising niche. The surprise is that new manufacturing methods and processes employed in making this boat have reduced the selling price putting this boat in play especially with our present dollar leverage. Honestly, for those wishing to cash in and sail into retirement, this boat might be the ticket. Or put this boat up against a cottage. With the hassle of commuting and the related costs, it looks like a very reasonable option. This boat would be a natural to cruise up and down any Canadian coast with ease; to make way for California or Florida as winter approaches would be the natural step.  READ REVIEW
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