Some homebuilt boats, I understand, are every bit as good as factory built boats, as race results have proven. But homebuilt boats, I'm sure, vary considerably in quality. I sailed 032 about 6 years ago and it was a very solid boat at that time--I think it had the name "Spellbound" on the side or something like that. With the factory boats the quality is consistent and very high, so they will probably command a little higher price.