Of interest

[spareparts]

I heard a Nigerian prince is funding the operation, he'll gladly front your the boat with a check larger than the price if you will transfer some money into his brothers account.

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by spareparts

I heard a Nigerian prince is funding the operation, he'll gladly front you the boat with a check larger than the price if you will transfer some money into his brothers account.

And I'll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today.

[RidgeRunner]

Glad to see your feeling better Destroyer. You got the fire back in your posts. LOVE it! and the boat isn't that bad either...

[spareparts]

as far as being made in China, China has some of the largest ship yards in the world, Taiwan boat builders make a majority of the bigger hulls marketed by most of the big name boats(especially trawlers). When you don't have the epa and osha getting in your way, you can be very efficient

[smokeonthewater]

the downside IS you can't inspect it before buying.. it will have NO manufacturer support of warranty... (paying return shipping would be more than purchase price... also have to add tax customs etc to the price... NO WAY I would ever spend that kind of money on those terms....

That said, there is a bigger version in the background in the pics

[EngstromNK]

The company will probably do fine & sell a lot of boats. It is the way the people in our country purchase now.

I can remember being a kid & saving my money to buy a really good soccer ball. It was about $50 in the late '70's. It was hand stitched leather & it lasted for most of a decade. People now will not save to spend on a quality item. They would rather have a $5 ball that is garbage after one season but be able to buy a new one every year instead of taking care of one for ten years.

I know that this group is different. You work hard on your boats & take pride in maintaining an older quality hull. That is not the norm in this country any more.

[RWilson2526]

I like how the front windows appear to be hinged...... Either way that 5'2" beam would be a deal breaker for me.

[wellcraftv20step]

Paul, I am kinda chuckleing at the whole foreign product thing.A while ago I was complaining to my dad that I was just leaving to drive my wife down to the local foreign car dealer to pick out her new Nissan crossover,and complaining about the whole foreign car thing to him. Iwas all set to get her the GMC Terrain . Dad who admittedly is a bunch smarter than me said "son with all the investing you do you probably own part off that company and many more like it, so put your money where your mouth is or shut up". Not directed at anyone ,its just reminded me is all.

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by wellcraftv20step

Paul, I am kinda chuckling at the whole foreign product thing. A while ago I was complaining to my dad that I was just leaving to drive my wife down to the local foreign car dealer to pick out her new Nissan crossover,and complaining about the whole foreign car thing to him. I was all set to get her the GMC Terrain . Dad who admittedly is a bunch smarter than me said "son with all the investing you do you probably own part off that company and many more like it, so put your money where your mouth is or shut up". Not directed at anyone ,its just reminded me is all.

John, the saying is "out of the mouths of babes".... but sometimes we have to listen to what comes out of the mouths of seniors also. Your dad hit the nail right on the head. It really is a global economy now. That's not to say that America is not still the foundation of exceptionalism,... it is. But only a blind person can not see the way the world is changing. Do I like it? Hell no. But it's like a hurricane heading for you. You don't like that also, but there's really nothing to do about it except to acknowledge the threat, make preparations for it, try to get out of it's way and then deal with the aftermath as best as possible. Nightly red sky's brother.