24 Haynie Cat

[specknation]

Originally Posted by ckinchen

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.

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.

[PUREBAY2200]

Originally Posted by specknation

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.

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[ckinchen]

Originally Posted by specknation

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.

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.

[specknation]

[QUOTE=ckinchen;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.

[ckinchen]

[quote=specknation;238462]

Originally Posted by ckinchen

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.

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.

[specknation]

[quote=ckinchen;238468]

Originally Posted by specknation

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.

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.

[ckinchen]

[quote=specknation;238481]

Originally Posted by ckinchen

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.

No worries specknation I certainly see your point. I love our free market so I get carried away sometimes and the nerd in me comes out.

[mikedatiger]

[quote=ckinchen;238468]

Originally Posted by specknation

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.

Casey, you receive an infraction for using too many "big words" on here such as equilibrium. There is no translator for "W".

On paper, there is no comparison between a Haynie, and a capped boat. The fit and finish is not even close. However, on paper and in "real life" are two different things. Every time I ride in W's I am amazed by its performance and its ability to get up on top of the waves. I would definitely consider purchasing one for my next boat. The Haynie makes no mistake about what it isn't: it's not a pleasure boat, ski boat, family boat, etc. It is a pure fishing machine and I can see how guides and other hardcore fisherman love these boats - not of whole lot of "purty" to have to worry about messing up.

I run a Triton and it's a great boat that is solid as a rock. But my Triton is just like everyone elses except for accessories. Not a bad thing, but the more I fish the more I wish I could tweak certain features, which is something you can't do with an assembly line boat.

But that's why we have a free market, to each his own. Especially in TX, where custom boat companies rule the market...