[Rhodes22-list] Chinese Boom Rooms?

[Chris Geankoplis]

I would be interested as long as Stan is the Exclusive importer of the
products.  All the details, margins, engineering and productions are in the
Stan & Brad realm,  Me, I just buy 'em as long it has the designer
label...Boat accessories and fashions by Stan Spitzer......(boy, talk about
Old Navy)

Chris G
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Effros" <bill at effros.com>
To: "R22 List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 9:21 PM
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Chinese Boom Rooms?


> Brad Haslett emailed me off-list regarding our discussion of boom rooms,
> etc. which he has been following while vacationing in China.
>
> Brad asked if anyone would have an interest in his exploring Chinese
> manufacture of Boom Rooms, Sails, Pop-Top Enclosures, Cockpit and Cabin
> Cushions, Cockpit Fill in Boards, -- all the little stuff the Chinese
> can make for a fraction of what it costs to manufacture in the US.
>
> I have not asked Stan about this, and I don't think Brad has either,
> however it goes without saying that if Stan doesn't like the idea, Brad
> is not going to do it.  Stan would make money on every item made in
> China, and whatever he says is his cut, that's what he'll get.  There
> will be no negotiation on this.
>
> But before he even begins the project, Brad wants to know how the
> ultimate consumers feel about this idea.  If Brad can set up
> manufacturing in China with Stan's approval, would Rhodes owners buy the
> Chinese made products?
>
> Stan would have to provide the original patterns and specifications, but
> that is all Stan would have to do.  Brad believes he can set up a
> reliable manufacturing operation in China that will produce any of these
> products to Stan's satisfaction at a lower cost than Stan can get them
> produced in the US.
>
> 5 of us indicated an interest in Boom Rooms.  Me, Chris, Dave, Bruce,
> and maybe Bob.  (Did I miss anyone?)  I would be willing to be the
> guinea pig on this. How do the rest of you feel?  Bob, if we could bring
> the price down, at what price would you be a player?
>
> What about people who want Pop Top Enclosures, or Battened IMF sails, or
> cockpit fill in cushions?  Is there a price for these items that would
> prompt you to take money out of your pocket and put it on the table?
>
> Look at Stan's options prices on his web site
> (http://www.rhodes22.com/super_options.html).  Is there something you
> would actually buy if the price were lower?  If so, what would the price
> have to be?
>
> Brad is returning to the US shortly, and doesn't have much time to see
> if he can set up something like this.  If you think this is a terrible
> idea, please speak up quickly so we all know where we stand.
>
> I think this is an interesting idea if Brad can actually do it.  It is
> something we can all do to put more money in Stan's pocket right away,
> while buying parts for our boats at a lower cost.  It's a win-win...if
> Brad can pull it off.
>
> Please note.  Brad is a commercial airline pilot who no longer owns a
> Rhodes 22.  There is nothing in this deal for him.  He will always make
> more money flying an airplane than getting involved in a crazy sailboat
> spare parts Chinese manufacturing scheme.  He just happens to be in
> China right now, saw Stan's Lament, and asked if there was anything he
> could do to help.
>
> Bill Effros
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