[Rhodes22-list] BR Cost

[Bob Keller]

Bill,
I'll give you a straight answer: since the last model from GB cost $2,000, I 
think that the next one should come in at $500-1,000 range.
Bob K


>From: David Bradley <dwbrad at gmail.com>
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>To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] BR Cost
>Date: Sat, 4 Feb 2006 09:56:58 -0500
>
>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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