valiant are made in portugal in the eurozone. i say this because over the last few years sterling has appreciated markedly against eurozone currencies and the euro itself. given that the boats are made in a large modern factory in a country with relatively low wage rates and a strong maritime tradition it would be surprising if they werent competitive. damn good craft too.
As far as i understand the Valiant catalog, V400 is "more boat" than the 380. The 380 seems to be made for yatch or auxiliar boat. V400 will share the specifications of all vanguard range.
I agree that V400 is "more boat" than light and tender-type D380. It's just hard to say how much more.
Both D380 and V400 are designed for short shaft ob. V450 and V490 are for the long shaft. Correct me if I'm wrong but I think that V450 and -90 have deeper V than V400.
V450 or 490 would be ideal but unfortunately they are out of budget at the moment. Maybe I choose now the D380 to replace the Zod and then after few years I'll take a step to larger boats.
I posted some questins to IBS and if I get answers it't easier to make decisions.
Something like that I had in my mind, better 3,8m than no boat at all.
Got answers from IBS. For examle D380 has 18 deg V angle.
I'm pretty sure that D380 will give softer and better ride than the Zod in sharp and short waves and owerall it should serve me at least as well as the Zod did.
Jari, I'm also from Finland and visit this site from time to time. Just curious: how do you plan to get your boat to Finland? What is the total cost in euros (or old "markka) for e.g. model 400 with taxes and other expences included?
At the moment I have a Brig 380 with Tohatsu 18 hp which I use for trips with the kids (goes quite fast). I'm also looking for a bigger boat soon and I'd like to get some kind of RIB - but the cost, seats (especially for kids!) and not-so-spacious-interior.... maybe I have to forget this dream for a while...
to remember me that 1 EUR = 0,6213 GBP !!!
