Leading by example and thinking out of the box allows us to be pioneers of our trade.
Our passion for quality, craftsmanship and commitment to delivering a product nothing short of superior is the driving force behind our success in achieving our customer’s greatest satisfaction.
We are sailors at heart and have built the Vision to be enjoyed by like minded sailors.
Our relentless commitment to our product sets us apart from the rest.
New 450 | Old 450 |
Resin infused | Hand layup |
Much lighter | Approx 2 ton heavier |
Much stronger | Approx 30% less |
Mono structure molding | Open molding exposed to elements |
Vinyester through out | 80% polyester resin |
Diab PVC foam throughout | Balsa, Nidacore and foam mix |
No ply reinforcing only composite | Ply used for reinforcing |
New cockpit better space use | Small and out dated |
Better storage in new cockpit | Limited storage |
New cockpit safer when at sea | Old cockpit exposed |
New cock pit removable table | Fixed table |
Better davit system and stronger | Not the most practical system |
Cockpit seats double up as sunbeds | Limited to sitting |
New bimini top sleeker | Old school |
Better at anchor in the rain | More exposed |
Less windage | More windage |
Better helm configuration | Not well thought out |
Better rope management | No rope management |
Better access to controls | Awkward winch operation |
Shorter mast lower center gravity | Higher center gravity |
Better shade coverage in cockpit | Higher bimini hard to get shade |
Easier to close in totally | Not so easy and more windage |
Double access sliding hatches in roof | Single |
Better view of main sail port and strb | Strb only |
Better 360 view for night watch | Limited |
New modern contemporary interior | Old wooden dark interior |
Compilation of wood and painted | All wood |
Light weight strong counter tops | Old heavy carrion tops |
Engine moved forward shaft drives | Engines aft sail drives |
Safer when at sea | Very exposed at sea |
Easier to work on more | Space Very confined area |
New modern square head | Main Old type round rouch |
Continuous line reefing | Standard reefing |
Better winch positions for spinnaker | Very awkward positions |
New and better deck fittings | The industry norm |