Originally Posted by Brad Christy (Post 4832510)

$200K+ for an extra egg beater? $3550/engine for a white cowl instead of black? FFS.... Why?

Thanks. Brad.
(937)545-8991

Originally Posted by Brad Christy (Post 4832510)

$200K+ for an extra egg beater? $3550/engine for a white cowl instead of black? FFS.... Why?

Thanks. Brad.
(937)545-8991

Originally Posted by Sydwayz (Post 4832492)

All of the new boat builds now have an inflation clause in the contract.
When it comes to new boats, that's why working with a dealer is best as they usually have paid build slots already slated, with prices somewhat locked in.
Sure, you are going to pay to buy into that slot, but it's likely not as expensive as paying to go to the back of the line, AND the wait associated.

Some boat dealers are selling used boats, and ALREADY have the NEXT buyer lined up.
For example; some folks want to buy a performance oriented CC to use at their second home on the water for the summer, AND there is someone that wants that exact same boat for the Key West Poker Run in November and their winter place in Florida.
Again, that's what the dealer advantage is in this market; as opposed to talking direct to the manufacturers.

A friend of mine had a build slot purchased through a dealer for a new 39' NorTech CC. He paid $25,000. 6 weeks later, he sold that slot for $50,000. That's a pretty decent return!
BUT, that was not enough to cover the inflation of the new boat cost, now going to the back of the line. So he bought something else.

Originally Posted by erik1976 (Post 4832525)

You can no longer sell a build slot at Nor-Tech. If you have paid for a slot you either finish the boat or Nor-Tech will refund your deposit, under normal circumstances I assume. When I asked why they wouldn't just keep the deposit or a portion of it, "we don't want to do business that way" was the response I got.

Originally Posted by Sydwayz (Post 4832492)

All of the new boat builds now have an inflation clause in the contract.
When it comes to new boats, that's why working with a dealer is best as they usually have paid build slots already slated, with prices somewhat locked in.
Sure, you are going to pay to buy into that slot, but it's likely not as expensive as paying to go to the back of the line, AND the wait associated.

Some boat dealers are selling used boats, and ALREADY have the NEXT buyer lined up.
For example; some folks want to buy a performance oriented CC to use at their second home on the water for the summer, AND there is someone that wants that exact same boat for the Key West Poker Run in November and their winter place in Florida.
Again, that's what the dealer advantage is in this market; as opposed to talking direct to the manufacturers.

A friend of mine had a build slot purchased through a dealer for a new 39' NorTech CC. He paid $25,000. 6 weeks later, he sold that slot for $50,000. That's a pretty decent return!
BUT, that was not enough to cover the inflation of the new boat cost, now going to the back of the line. So he bought something else.

Originally Posted by Stuckonstupid (Post 4832535)

Selling an allocation is a dick move.

Originally Posted by Sydwayz (Post 4832537)

Well OK then. Capitalist much? This was all done through his dealer.

Originally Posted by Stuckonstupid (Post 4832539)

Its a dick move because your intent was to never follow through on your agreement, rather sell your spot in line for profit...

Originally Posted by Sydwayz (Post 4832541)

1) It wasn't me.
2) He already owned a 39' NT CC, and purchased a slot to build a new one. He had every intention to build it; but how would you know what the intention was to even assume such?
Alas, his family and boating plans changed. How TF does that make him a dick though? Sure, he made a profit; because he could. Folks act like profit is a 4-letter word. You let your money make money when you can.

Originally Posted by Sydwayz (Post 4832541)

1) It wasn't me.
2) He already owned a 39' NT CC, and purchased a slot to build a new one. He had every intention to build it; but how would you know what the intention was to even assume such?
Alas, his family and boating plans changed. How TF does that make him a dick though? Sure, he made a profit; because he could. Folks act like profit is a 4-letter word. You let your money make money when you can.