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Old 03-26-2019 | 07:11 PM
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My question is how payments to the builder are handled? What do most people give for a down payment and then what payments are made during construction.
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Old 03-26-2019 | 07:29 PM
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I Believe Skater Is 4 Payments, Thats What I Was Told When I Was Looking At Building A 368.
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Old 03-26-2019 | 07:32 PM
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Some require it up front with no guarantees of when or if you’ll ever take delivery.
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Old 03-26-2019 | 07:39 PM
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Usually 3 or 4 payments at various milestones. I've seen: 30% at commission, 30% when hull is complete, 30% when motors go in, 10% at delivery.
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Old 03-27-2019 | 08:37 AM
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I am building a new Nor-Tech 390 Sport now. Small deposit for the build slot, 1/3 when it goes in the mold, 1/3 at rigging balance on delivery.

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Old 03-27-2019 | 08:47 AM
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Thank you, I hope to look at a CC next week and I'll see what they'll want.
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Old 03-27-2019 | 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by wananewboat
Thank you, I hope to look at a CC next week and I'll see what they'll want.

Have a 340 Sport for sale, just sayin'.......LOL
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Old 03-27-2019 | 10:18 AM
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Thanks, unfortunately my budget is under $200 with a trailer and all the newer NT are over that, they are a beautiful boat. My garage is 40' deep and I think I'll be limited to around 32' or 33' with the trailer.
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Old 03-27-2019 | 11:17 AM
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What brands are you checking out? I was looking in that same range length and price and was looking at 30-32 concept or 32 Sunsation, which is actually out of my price range but so nice. I would love a Nortech but out of range for me as well.
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Old 03-27-2019 | 11:36 AM
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Mine was 25% to secure contract, 25% when out of mold, 25% when motors arrive, 25% on delivery. I don't know how you would go about financing under these terms? Will a bank loan you the full amount on a boat that is not built yet?
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