| New A-Cat Design... #67474 02/20/06 04:28 PM 02/20/06 04:28 PM |
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#67475 02/20/06 06:05 PM 02/20/06 06:05 PM | Anonymous
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Will this be a production boat? How much in the US? Looks a lot like a Nacra A2.
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#67478 02/22/06 08:36 AM 02/22/06 08:36 AM |
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Looking at the bows it reminds me of the DK-17. Am I too far off?
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#67479 02/22/06 09:30 AM 02/22/06 09:30 AM |
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Posts: 1,226 Atlanta | Looking at the bows it reminds me of the DK-17. Yeah, me too. The whole shape is similiar to the DK17. And others have made the same comments. I wonder who designed it? Dirk is in Spain. Bill | | | Re: New A-Cat Design...
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#67480 02/22/06 09:33 AM 02/22/06 09:33 AM |
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Posts: 1,226 Atlanta | Pricing on the Balance A. Via email thank you for your interest. The boat is proving to be faster than any other existing A-Class. The platform price starts at 15800 Euro ex VAT. For the first 5 boats (which are now 3 as 2 are already sold) we are doing a lauch discount of 8% so the price reduces to 14536 Euro. The complete boat price ready to race is 19500 Euro ex VAT. The same discount applies so the price reduces to 17940 Euro. The cost of shipping is around 800 Euro per boat. The only thing is that we must send around 10 boats to get this price in the shippping. We are starting moving to get some boats sold in the US so as soon as we get 10 or so we will send a container there; we'll let you know. If you think you can join 10 boats let us know!, if so we can get a good deal. Do not hesitate in contacting me if you have further queries. Kindly, Sito Avilés Ramos Balance Arquitectura Naval, sl María Isabel 25, 1D 28011. Madrid. Spain. t. +34 667792562 f. +34 914792191 www.balance-an.com | | | Re: New A-Cat Design...
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#67481 02/22/06 09:43 AM 02/22/06 09:43 AM |
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Posts: 1,226 Atlanta | Whats ex VAT mean? Does that mean you add in VAT? How much is VAT in Spain? Anybody know? The current Euro to dollar exchange rate is 1USD = .8413 Euros, so without VAT and shipping its $23,176 (19500 Euros). | | | Re: New A-Cat Design...
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#67483 02/22/06 10:07 AM 02/22/06 10:07 AM |
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#67484 02/22/06 10:09 AM 02/22/06 10:09 AM |
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Posts: 606 Maryland | VAT - Value Added Tax. Its a "local" tax that is refundable to "non-locals".
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#67485 02/22/06 10:14 AM 02/22/06 10:14 AM |
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Posts: 1,382 Essex, UK | For boats exported to outside Europe, VAT is reclaimed at port of departure. Some countries operate a declaration system so that you don't pay the VAT in the first place if item is for export. You will then have to pay any applicable taxes and duties on import.
Spanish VAT is 16%
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#67490 02/22/06 01:11 PM 02/22/06 01:11 PM | Anonymous
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Unregistered | Guys: Balance seems a little high. And what are those flanges on the side? Still think the Nacra A2 is best buy for the money. Good at all weight ranges (sailor weight that is). We have a local at 250 that is deadly in 15 and up. I hear they have made some nice changes. You can now raise boards with a line, so I think you could do it from the weather side. Sent Pete Melvin a email for info on changes. Doug Snell Hobie 17 Soon to be Nacra A2 and maybe Blade www.tcdyc.com | | | Re: New A-Cat Design...
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Posts: 3,116 Annapolis, MD | Rumors Rumors and more rumors.
Sailing Anarchy floated two rumors today.
Hobie will be annoucing their A cat in the fall. Anyone know more?
A Flyer 2 is being built in Australia by someone other then AHPC?
Anybody have a running count of A cat bulders?
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#67493 02/22/06 06:23 PM 02/22/06 06:23 PM |
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Posts: 9,582 North-West Europe | Hobie will be annoucing their A cat in the fall. Anyone know more?
The announcement has been on the European website for almost a year now. So I guess it has some truth to it. A Flyer 2 is being built in Australia by someone other then AHPC?
So I was told as well. more info : http://www.ashbysails.com/I quote : Boats I am pleased to announce in conjunction with Ashby Sails, Gel-Tech and Aicher Egnar the release of the Australian built 2006 Flyer Mark 2. The new “A” Class Catamaran. designed in Germany by Peter Egnar and Aicher Egnar gmbh and is manufactured in Australia by Todd Pickering of Gel-Tech Quality Composites Bendigo. The Australian production and manufacturing of the Flyer Mark 2 is primarily to service the Australian, South East Asia and American markets with the possibility of overflow production to Europe. Gel-Tech Quality Composites was founded in 2005 by Managing Director Todd Pickering owner and operator of the business. Todd has 18 years experience in specialized boat building, fibreglass manufacturing and composites construction. Todd was previously employed as the Production Manager and Foreman at Boyer Fibre Craft. Gel-Tech Quality Composites manufactures Australian made high performance sailing craft including, fibreglass laminating, resin infusion, carbon kevlar, foam sandwich, and various other specialized techniques. Todd’s exceptional attention to detail and excellent craftsmanship will ensure he and his team produce an excellent Australian product with an incomparable finish. The boats are now available and performed exceptionally well when sailed at the Australian championships at Blairgowrie YC in Victoria. The boats came in first and second place, sailed by Glenn Ashby and Brad Collett respectively.
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