why would you blow them off if there is no one design class? for the same reason you would blow them off if they were interested in an F18.
Again, conscious of the politics on this forum. F-18's have a huge class and are supported by a serious infrastructure here on the West Coast. Performance and Hobie.
If the general sailing populace knew the very slim margins we dealers have to work with, you'd think we were all nuts to try to make our business work. Having said that, I am not willing to go through the work of having a single boat shipped from FL, EU, or AUS with no prospect of selling more. Gearing up for stocking parts (that in some cases require custom build) etc, etc requires a huge commitment in time and $$. West Marine is right up the street, which is where people go out of habit, even though their prices are oftentimes higher.
All of this rigamaroll to make $500 is not worth it, even though I love small cats above all else. When dealing with the heavy-weights like Hobie and P-cats I have serious backup anytime I need it.
When importing through a 'West Coast Rep' let's say for example. I am an expert at shipping, building, activating warranty, rigging and sailing cats. It just seems that people are willing to deal directly with the manufacturers. Oftentimes, with the result being that they would have rather paid me to do it for them, so I want to be smart about it.
I wonder whether any newby should be let loose in those conditions, regardless of what boat they are on!
They are on a Getaway right now, and I feel they are pretty safe.
Do you tend to leave $16,000 laying around without worrying about other people?
Yes, I leave my FX-one on the beach all summer. Our beach is very safe. I was mostly asking about the hulls, rig etc, taking a beating from the conditions and the occasional kid using it as a trampoline.
So, can I expect around $16,000+tax ($2000)+reg($50) +ship ($2000)+ commissioning ($500)
Is this fair?
$21 g's all said and done to CA +or-.
