since '01 i think i've heard every derog statement that's been said about the fantastic plastic--unfortunately lately from it's former greatest supporter.
my local glass dealer and his whole sales team give me a load of grief everytime i go in there to get rule or parts for my 25hp outboard. bucket of plastic,recycled lawn chairs-- you name it -- i've heard it all.
however, lately i've taken to carrying in my alum. ball bat to remind them that i'm still waiting for my one swing at a 32' fountain after they get 10 swings at my 210cc-----still no takers yet
the entry level mind set will always be there until triumph successfully cooks up a 23+ size boat.
they could have taken over the under 23 ft market years ago if they hadn't try to get all that return on investment by jacking the prices instead of building a lot of boats at a lower price. just my thoughts on this and not the views of triumphowners.net(got to look out for my main man randy!!!!)
GGC