brand new 200hp 46ft fishing boat/cabin cruiser for $130K?

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  1. Squidly-Diddly
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    Squidly-Diddly Senior Member

    [Hot Item] China 14m/46FT FRP Fiberglass Trawler Longline Commercial Fishing Boat for Sale https://grandseaboat.en.made-in-china.com/product/LXiQwgBxHTry/China-China-14m-46FT-FRP-Fiberglass-Trawler-Longline-Commercial-Fishing-Boat-for-Sale.html?pv_id=1j0q3sg0ne82&faw_id=1j0q3t9c7463&bv_id=1j0q3tqr8e29
    Sounds real cheap. Besides basic finishes (seems like that could even be a feature, not a bug) and very basic if any electronics, what is this lacking?

    I don't think I'd want to buy one brand new, but rather one that is a couple years old, so "near new" but also semi-proven.
     
  2. kapnD
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    They sure don’t give up much information.
     
  3. Rumars
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    It's not cheap, it just reflects the realities of the chinese economy.
    On the same site fiberglass and polyester cost 1-1.5$/kg. A marine 8.3l Dongfeng-Cummins costs 7000$. If the workers get 4$/h, there's still profit at the advertised price after overhead and taxes.

    As to what it's lacking depends on what you need. If the shoe fits, it's only a question if you like it's design.
    The only unknown is how many corners the manufacturer cut to increase the profit.
     
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