[Rhodes22-list] BR Cost

[Arthur H. Czerwonky]

Bill,
I guess it depends on how badly I wanted it.  It will return that much value in pleasure and enjoyment, but I'd not feel good making it for that.  I first came into this thread last year because I thought that the BR (like the MAC example) are either over-priced or a over-designed.  Let's make it a possibility for everyone to get this capability in their boat.  The BR should be able to be available for $1,500 - $1,900 without having to compromise quality or style.  Yes, without question, in my own case.

I'm in Atlanta and get good sailing in a warmer climate,  but still the BR extends the number of nights out on the lake.  This is just as true when you have a shorter summer season.  

Just some thoughts.

Art

-----Original Message-----
>From: Bill Effros <bill at effros.com>
>Sent: Feb 4, 2006 12:35 PM
>To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] BR Cost
>
>Art,
>
>Would you buy it for $3,199?  (Serious question--you have one, you know 
>how well it works, and you know how often you use it.  Would it be worth 
>$3,199 to you instead of having that amount of money available for 
>something else.)
>
>Bill Effros
>
>Arthur H. Czerwonky wrote:
>> Bill,
>> Being a conservative Capitalist I would estimate no more than $3,199.00, but for a brother-in-law it could probably be done for less than $1,199.99.
>> Art
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>>   
>>> From: Bill Effros <bill at effros.com>
>>> Sent: Feb 4, 2006 9:41 AM
>>> To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] BR Cost
>>>
>>> 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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