The question I have is - Are C/Bs worth, to the parents, an extra $1000 at least for their kids to have C/Bs over skegs.
This could increase the cost of the boat by nearly %20.
Is it worth this much?
If I were sailing the boat I'd want option 3 but the boat is not designed for my use so that is not relavent.How would the parents see this given they either find the extra time in building the craft or the extra money to buy such a craft.
That is the real question. How does it balance out when the cost is taken into account?
I appreciate all input and look forward to gaining a better understanding of how people see things.
Thanks,
Phill
Phill,
No! The potential of c/b case leakage, especially if the boat may be "accidentally" grounded a few times, is not worth the risk. Potential maintenance issues are bad "Dad...when are you going to fair MY boards?" "Yes, we like the boat except it leaks"
To a new sailing family (and I believe this boat can attract total newbies) one (well...two) less item/s makes it that much more marketable.
Keep it simple. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
