I do not know if that is the case in everywhere, but here in EU, boats are expensive mainly because they are hand made. Serial productions are not really present (with possible exceptions, I do not know) and this has a great impact on prices. I can assure you that personnaly as a dealer, I may never get rich due to boats selling. Obviously, I know it and do this business mainly for passion. Hopefully we get some electronical, wetsuits, harness etc.. that help us.

Sorry I do not have experience enough on A-CAt to give a feedback on the Bim XJ vs A2 topic.
Jr