Why are high performance boats so expensive!
12-23-2012, 08:56 PM
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I guess you could ask the same question about cars. I read in the DuPont registry where a guy paid 6 Million bucks for a McLaren F-1! When New they sold for about 850,000 (IF you could get one) how can there POSSIBLY be that much technology in a car? Remember it's NOT 40 ft long, single engine/drive, no "cabin" etc,etc,etc.
The one marine part that DOES boggle my mind is props, I don't care what kind of material or R&D is utilized I cannot fathom how 2 pieces of metal 30" in diameters can cost THOUSANDS of dollars?
The one marine part that DOES boggle my mind is props, I don't care what kind of material or R&D is utilized I cannot fathom how 2 pieces of metal 30" in diameters can cost THOUSANDS of dollars?
12-23-2012, 09:07 PM
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I guess you could ask the same question about cars. I read in the DuPont registry where a guy paid 6 Million bucks for a McLaren F-1! When New they sold for about 850,000 (IF you could get one) how can there POSSIBLY be that much technology in a car? Remember it's NOT 40 ft long, single engine/drive, no "cabin" etc,etc,etc.
The one marine part that DOES boggle my mind is props, I don't care what kind of material or R&D is utilized I cannot fathom how 2 pieces of metal 30" in diameters can cost THOUSANDS of dollars?
The one marine part that DOES boggle my mind is props, I don't care what kind of material or R&D is utilized I cannot fathom how 2 pieces of metal 30" in diameters can cost THOUSANDS of dollars?
Still no luck on the new boat yet ?
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12-23-2012, 09:18 PM
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A clutch re and re on that McLaren is 60K, brake job is almost 30K, tune ups are 10K minimum, and unlike Merc motors there probably aren't a dozen places locally who will (or can) repair it. )-:
Not to mention insurance, YIKES!!
I am still shopping, I moved my cottage this year, which ended up costing about 10 times more than I thought! LOL
Have my heart set on an Outerlimits, but, will probably buy a bigger Baja or Fountain and then save some more bank before biting the bullet.
Not to mention insurance, YIKES!!
I am still shopping, I moved my cottage this year, which ended up costing about 10 times more than I thought! LOL
Have my heart set on an Outerlimits, but, will probably buy a bigger Baja or Fountain and then save some more bank before biting the bullet.
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12-23-2012, 09:25 PM
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A clutch re and re on that McLaren is 60K, brake job is almost 30K, tune ups are 10K minimum, and unlike Merc motors there probably aren't a dozen places locally who will (or can) repair it. )-:
Not to mention insurance, YIKES!!
I am still shopping, I moved my cottage this year, which started out costing about 10 times more than I thought! LOL
Have my heart set on an Outerlimits, but, will probably buy a bigger Baja or Fountain and then save some more bank before biting the bullet.
Not to mention insurance, YIKES!!
I am still shopping, I moved my cottage this year, which started out costing about 10 times more than I thought! LOL
Have my heart set on an Outerlimits, but, will probably buy a bigger Baja or Fountain and then save some more bank before biting the bullet.
Best of luck on the boat, I'm surrounded by Boat shops so let me know if something grabs you attention in my area will go check it out for ya...
Rick
12-23-2012, 09:29 PM
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I take the LSA vs merc racing, both are low volume, decent power. You pay way more for the Merc, not sure why sometimes other than less competition.
12-23-2012, 09:31 PM
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12-23-2012, 09:50 PM
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Lets say you buy that boat with "aftermarket power". A few months later it is Saturday morning poker run and you broke a 100 dollar part. Good chance that the merc part can be found and get you on your way, slim chance with anything else.
I think the merc pricing is crazy as well, but to keep me going on a weekend using parts found at a local dealer is priceless.
I think the merc pricing is crazy as well, but to keep me going on a weekend using parts found at a local dealer is priceless.
I can understand that statement to an extent. Waterpumps, impellors etc... But when you can build a 600hp 502 using the best parts for a fraction of what they sell the 565 for wtf does it matter? Longevity? Yeah right! The Merc power doesn't last any longer or shorter than if it was done by you in your garage.
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