Boatlifts why do they cost more than a car ?
 

I am looking for a boatlift that will fit a Cigarette Tiger and was gonna get a Boatfloat lift but with a pricetag of 16.500 $ plus shipping to Europe and 37,5 % tax I am looking at over 25.000 $ !!! I can buy 2 cars for that price. Then I was asking about a Sunstream floatlift which is a real nice lift too but price on that is 24.500 $ WTF ???

Is it me or are these prices cracy ? Anyone have any suggestions on getting a cheaper lift or maby have a floating lift they want to part with ?

Cigaretteman

Re: Boatlifts why do they cost more than a car ?
 

Because it has the word "boat" in it. :rolleyes:

Yes, the prices are crazy.

Re: Boatlifts why do they cost more than a car ?
 

37.5% tax, holy crap thats alot. theres your problem whcih is making it so expensive

Re: Boatlifts why do they cost more than a car ?
 

www.airdock.com

Should be much less $$, and easier to ship.

Re: Boatlifts why do they cost more than a car ?
 

I bleieve that is the only tax they pay though, no income tax or anything else. when youa dd it up they actually spend less they we do on tax.

Re: Boatlifts why do they cost more than a car ?
 

I have one for my Top Gun but I want one where I can walk on the side of the boat.

Re: Boatlifts why do they cost more than a car ?
 

Are you crazy ! I pay 55% incomtax ! On top of that there are a sales tax of 25% on everything ! and an import tax on 12,5% how would you like a trade :eek: :eek: :eek:

Cigaretteman

Re: Boatlifts why do they cost more than a car ?
 

Cigman, you can walk on this, but only when inflated.

Re: Boatlifts why do they cost more than a car ?
 

Boat lifts are not rocket science. You could hire someone skilled to build you one for less. You might start with an old trailer, and install tanks under it, powered with a couple of shop vacs, and design a bracket system to control the way it raises and lowers.

Re: Boatlifts why do they cost more than a car ?
 

I have considered that but I would prefere buying a finished one. However that might be what I will end up doing.

Cigaretteman