[Rhodes22-list] BR Cost

[Bill Effros]

Art,

Same as previous reply.  I want what you describe, and would be willing 
to pay a fair price to get it.  Do we design an upscale model and let 
others knock off the design, or can we find a price point that everyone 
will buy the intellectual property component from Stan, and either 
construct it themselves, or buy the brother-in-law version from Stan?  
Let's be clear that I want the Rolls, and might be able to afford 
it--but Stan can't build these things just for me--if he thinks that's 
the case, he won't build any at all.

Bill Effros

Arthur H. Czerwonky wrote:
> I'd suggest that a 'good enough' should not be enough for this boat.  From the standpoint of ambiance, the larger and bulkier the structure the more it could detract from the lines of the R22 design.  The BR can start to look like a huge latex baloon, when it could otherwise have a sleek and polished appearance.  Does than make sense?
> Art
>
> -----Original Message-----
>   
>> From: David Bradley <dwbrad at gmail.com>
>> Sent: Feb 4, 2006 9:56 AM
>> To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] BR Cost
>>
>> 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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