I think I can get the hull price cheaper than that maybe closer to $35k and I can also get the interior for about $5k (2 bucket seats and a rear bench) in Miami. Trailer I can get it for about $4.5k with no breaks. And the rigging wouldn't cost me $15k. Also I would be putting Bobs Jack plates. So even at that cost I think my all in would be right under $100k including labor. and lets say I add 20% profit. The boat would be a build price of $120k. I would have to be able to knockout one boat every 30 days for this to be small business.

I just want to be bridge the gap for performance boats. I think people are hesitant to get in the sport/hobby because it cost SO much for such a simple build. And there has to be a company willing to sacrifice some profits in order to have a viable entry level performance boat that isn't a 21 foot cat lol..

Liberator (popped from old skaters I believe)
wildman finished Liberators
Fat Cat
Hellkat (popped specter which was a popped skater?)

heres some free advice. STOP now. you lack business skills. if you honestly believe that you can make money with this idea as you are neglecting rent, utilities, insurance, payroll, taxes and all the office needs to run a company. oh, warranty which will kill you in itself. this is exactly why no on stays in the small boat market for long as it does not make dollars and sense.

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Boatless, I understand your point of view...it's true, its a tough market


GMO, if there is any way I can help, please let me know





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That in itself though true is sad,,,,,,,,,, everything is geared to the top.

Predator Powerboats is another company trying to make it with a 30' hull built from the old AMT molds. I haven't seen or heard anything about their boats in a while and a quick search on their website shows nothing current.

Ok, thank you for sharing your knowledge. I guess that's the end of this thread. P.S not every business has to profit a ton of money. Some businesses make $50k profit a year some make 50 Million in profit a year.

Thank you Noli, as boatless said previously it's impossible so i guess it is not a viable idea. I wish there was a way. Lord knows I have the will.. Just need to find a way.. Maybe using that entry level boat as a bridge to get more people into performance boat. And then have other models that produce higher profitability. Kind of like the way costco doesn't make much profit on chicken (sometimes they even lose money on there total chicken sales) because they price it so cheap. But they raise there profit margins with other items. They strategically place the chicken ALL THE WAY in the back, so everyone has to walk passed all there other high profit items. A classic marketing tactic they like to use.

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what I like about the 24 foot cat is that it can powered with a single engine, and with today's V8 motors having lots of torque, it might work





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