Then we'll just have to disagree. Good info! I'll try and find some issues of Professional Boat Builder magazine to learn more.
Off topic but..:) The move to aluminum in the car industry is already on the way but the pace is rather slow. The main problem is welding and...
Stamping out aluminium hulls would certainly be quick. I wonder if it is possible to do the complete hull in one go or if it is easier to stamp...
About using your head and common sense. Here is my favourite quote:
You must have come over a poor batch of engineers, tunnels :p But you don't have to have a degree to do engineering, in my mind. Solid...
Tunnels, what you are describing is pure old fashioned engineering. Doing things smarter is what engineering is all about. :) Unfortunately...
I see your point. But will that still be true if you can by buy an entire boat at the same cost as a mercruiser engine and drive combo? Why...
I totally agree. There needs to something unique to sell boating to the masses. A low price will do some of the work but not everything. As you...
@whitepointer23: Amazing isn't it :) I was surprised to when I first heard about it. But when a manufacturer like PSA (for an example) produces...
I think you have misunderstood, whitepointer23. It is not possible to get ONE engine for 1200$. Please read my post again.
@michael pierzga: Very interesting reading! @CatBuilder: You are right, offcourse. Building light can be very expensive. There needs to be a...
I think you are on the right track there, Petros. I was thinking of a powerboat but the same principles apply to sailboats. To reduce cost I...
All costs are dependant on the number of boats being produced. A modern diesel 200 hp diesel engine is only 900€ (1200$) if you buy them in...
Does Sea Ray produce 10000 units of a single model per year? :eek: What production method is used? Still the price is high (to me). The...
Why are boats so expensive? Because they are low volume production series and mostly hand crafted products. Often custom builds for a specific...
