Cap'n Morgan wrote:
jwerner wrote:
FW now has 3 versions of the 180??? 180, 180LE, and 180SS. I suppose 4 if they offer the fish/ski model too.
I wonder what they are thinking have 3 models of a low margin boat? Guess the 180 is a big seller...but i dunno.
Well, for a change, they WERE actually thinking. The entry level boats are affordable for many first time boaters. Many of the builders are offering entry level boats at affordable prices to lure people back into boating. Ebbtide just came out with an 18 footer budget model.Bayliner has dusted off the old molds for their 16 ft. OB powered bowrider, and a few others have followed suit. Low margin boats that sell, are better than not selling at all.
And we all know what an entry level boat leads too . . .. If I were a builder I'd make the best damn 18-20 footers out there because I think boaters are brand loyal if they are happy. Heck, they ought to not fear taking marginal losses by upscaling the boat better than the competition. SS cupholders, finished storage areas, good carpet, good vinyl etc.
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Former owner of:
1996 Four Winns Horizon 200 5.8L VP
2006 Four Winns Horizon 260 8.1L VP
2007 Sea Ray 290 Sundancer
Current boat
2004 Sea Ray 290 Sun Sport Twin 350 Mags
