Originally Posted by ckinchen (Post 238443)

A big factor in my buying decsion was how long I planned to keep the boat. Several Guides are buying these boats and never keep them more than two years. I will keep my boat 1-3 years so it dosen't matter if it lasts 10 years to me or not.

This perceived huge profit margin creates an entry point for someone else to one day come in at a lower price given the profit that has to be in this boat.

Right now people really like/want the boat so Chris can charge whatever he wants, good for him.

Originally Posted by specknation (Post 238447)

You are spending that kind of money and you do not care if it last 10 years wow I would. There is no excuse other than cost and labor for that boat company not to use composite material, backyard boat builders all over Florida have figured out how to use it. I guess if they used composite it would be a $70000.00 dollar boat. You are right they can charge whatever
they want I just confusedwhy people are buying the boat at that price.

Originally Posted by specknation (Post 238447)

You are spending that kind of money and you do not care if it last 10 years wow I would. There is no excuse other than cost and labor for that boat company not to use composite material, backyard boat builders all over Florida have figured out how to use it. I guess if they used composite it would be a $70000.00 dollar boat. You are right they can charge whatever
they want I just confusedwhy people are buying the boat at that price.

Originally Posted by ckinchen (Post 238454)

It has a great ride and is very fast boat that can be custom built. Everyone is different, for me price was not a big factor in my decsion.

I probably would have also been happy with a BlackJack or Yellowfin, I know people that own both and they love their boat.

I managed to hi-jack this thread about the Cat, my appologies.[/QUOTE


I am happy for you price is not a factor, that is not my point. My point
is getting what you paid for.

Originally Posted by specknation (Post 238427)

It cost way less to build a rolled edge boat than a liner boat, a friend of mine
just purchased a new 2010 240 Triton LTS Pro for 32,900 with a 225 optimax
If you put the Z21 on side of this Triton 240 the Triton would blow the Z21 away and save $10,000.00 not to mention resale on the Triton would be way
better. I understand what you guys or saying just does not make sense to me, a rolled edge boat has always been a way to save money in a boat purchase not spend more. The Haynie guys are laughing all the way to the bank.

Originally Posted by specknation (Post 238462)

My point was that you will not be able to explain the price of this boat by using what it should cost as a factor. People love the boat, they want it and they are willing to pay more to get it rather it makes sense or not. Some people decide what they want and will pay whatever it takes to get the boat that they want. There are enough of these type of people in Texas or otherwise Chris would lower his price.

Supply and demand always drives price, where those points meet on the price curve is called the equilibrium point which is also called the sales price. If demand does drop as PureBay said then a price drop will follow. It has absolutley nothing to do with getting what you paid for or what the boat should cost.

Originally Posted by specknation (Post 238462)

My point was that you will not be able to explain the price of this boat by using what it should cost as a factor. People love the boat, they want it and they are willing to pay more to get it rather it makes sense or not. Some people decide what they want and will pay whatever it takes to get the boat that they want. There are enough of these type of people in Texas or otherwise Chris would lower his price.

Supply and demand always drives price, where those points meet on the price curve is called the equilibrium point which also the sales price. If demand does drop as PureBay said then a price drop will follow. It has absolutley nothing to do with getting what you paid for or what the boat should cost.

Originally Posted by offshore ag (Post 238476)

that is probably closer to a flat out steal than the going rate.

here is a 220LTS with a 200opti marked down to $42k from $45k:
http://www.lmcboats.com/new_vehicle_...51&pov=1739575

i have no idea what options are included in the boat linked above, but the original price is close to what i paid for my 23LS/250ss haynie with garmin 545s GPS, bob's JP, motorguide wireless trolling motor, stainless pop up cleats, built in insulated fish box, sea star hyd steering, vhf, lenco trim tabs, radio/speakers, fiberglass hatches, on board battery charger, 4 optima batteries, attwood seats, lenco LED nav and anchor lights, livewell, etc... sitting on an aluminum trailer with LED lights, AFTER taxes.

Originally Posted by PUREBAY2200 (Post 238487)

LMC is way overpriced..... Loads of triton 220 & 240 lts in Florida for 8-12k less.
Texas ...... U people pay more for a boat bc it's a socio-economic symbol.... Big boat, big house, etc means u make alot and therefore are have a higher seat at the table.
Making a comment like " price wasn't a factor" what a pri*k thing to say. I'm sure u work hard for Ur money, as do I. But dont make urself look like a total snob by saying that.

And if u could afford a yellowfin and didn't get one..... Bad choice.

Originally Posted by ckinchen (Post 238468)

Thanks for the business lesson, my point is that you can wrap it with stickers, disco seats in it when the day ends it is a single wall splatter coat grip boat with wood and cheap hardware. I just call it like I see it, dont take it personal.

Originally Posted by PUREBAY2200 (Post 238487)

LMC is way overpriced..... Loads of triton 220 & 240 lts in Florida for 8-12k less.
Texas ...... U people pay more for a boat bc it's a socio-economic symbol.... Big boat, big house, etc means u make alot and therefore are have a higher seat at the table.
Making a comment like " price wasn't a factor" what a pri*k thing to say. I'm sure u work hard for Ur money, as do I. But dont make urself look like a total snob by saying that.

And if u could afford a yellowfin and didn't get one..... Bad choice.

Originally Posted by PUREBAY2200 (Post 238487)

LMC is way overpriced..... Loads of triton 220 & 240 lts in Florida for 8-12k less.
Texas ...... U people pay more for a boat bc it's a socio-economic symbol.... Big boat, big house, etc means u make alot and therefore are have a higher seat at the table.
Making a comment like " price wasn't a factor" what a pri*k thing to say. I'm sure u work hard for Ur money, as do I. But dont make urself look like a total snob by saying that.

And if u could afford a yellowfin and didn't get one..... Bad choice.

Originally Posted by "W" (Post 238495)

*****....This thread is GREAT......How did I miss this one..

#1 Haynie boats have a Lifetime HULL Warranty..... Lifetime is just as good as plastic.....Haynie has been in business for a long time and yet have I heard one thing negative about them

#2 You customize your own boat...you make it how you want it and color...you cant do this with other market boats(blackjack-Triton-Seafox:-)

#3 Skinny water....Your not going where im going in a Triton ,Blackjack ,Narcotic Star or another lead sled...

Fished with Brent Slusher who has a Blue Wave....the places we went to catch fish...He said :that he never would he even try to attempt that in his boat....draft 9inch and I can take off in a foot of water....

#4 RIDE....Reason most guides are now moving to the Haynie is the dry ride and smoothness in rough water....

#5 HAULS AZZ

#6 Hold re sale value....Right now I can sell mine for $2000 less then I paid...AS I was offered to sell it and purchase a new one ...along with the others who sold,,,,
I had two guys who were interested in my boat....(Keeping it one more year)

#7 Price...The price has gone up from when I purchased my boat....I guess when the Guides were buying left and right....there was profit to be made.....One Reason why im holding on to mine....

Originally Posted by ckinchen (Post 238492)

Dude I am not all Texas, I am Baton Rouge born and my immediate family still lives in Hammond. I think you took it wrong. I was saying that I could have bought any boat I wanted but I decided to go with the Haynie. I wasn't taking a shot at someone that may or may not have the money to buy a 60k boat. I am not better or worse than the next guy. If anything I am lucky, very lucky.

Originally Posted by PUREBAY2200 (Post 238499)

Sorry I kinda blew up at ya, my bad.
I'm in Hammond.... Lol
I just get fed up with people advertising their $$$$.
I see what u were sayin now.
And freedom of choice & speech is what runs this country . And website:)

Originally Posted by ckinchen (Post 238498)

Yes I have no class, thanks for your observation. You wanted to know why people buy these boats and I told you why I bought mine, I'm done.