[Rhodes22-list] BR Cost

[David Bradley]

Bill, I think you've framed the essential question well.  Do we want a
"good enough" shelter, or a premium quality shelter.

I vote for a premium quality product that enhances the boat visually
while at anchor and lives up to the design standards of the Rhodes 22.

In saying this, I realize that most of the world operates on a good
enough model.

Dave

On 2/4/06, Bill Effros <bill at effros.com> wrote:
> I keep asking what the Boom Room is going to cost.
>
> I'm not asking anyone to cost it out, just to indicate the price level
> at which they become players.
>
> In selecting materials, this becomes important.
>
> A bomb-proof BR is going to cost more than a lean-to BR.
>
> A stainless steel supported BR is going to cost more than a PVC
> supported BR.
>
> Once the sizes are understood, it will be possible to fabricate both
> panels and  frames in a variety of materials.
>
> For prototypes, PVC is going to cost less than Stainless.
>
> Nylon will cost less than Sunbrella.
>
> Etc.
>
> If we wind up with a PVC/nylon prototype is there a buyer?  For how much?
>
> How much are the luxury model people willing to pay?
>
> It makes no sense to build a Rolls Royce if there are no buyers.
>
> If we are Toyota people, let's build a Toyota.
>
> Bill Effros
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