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> I think if you could make the propulsion control available and forget
> building a custom boat the market might improve.
> Lots of kayaks out there, canoes, with outriggers etc.
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> len
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> john_zimmerlee wrote:
> > My invention took first prize in the 2008 Int'l Concept Boat Design Competition. You can see it in action at www.streamdancer.
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> > Four majot kayak manufacturers expressed interest but none could take on a new project in this economy.
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> > Start up costs for manufacturing prohibit me from producing it myself.
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John,
Another thought. Wellcraft and other boat manufacturers have bought the rights to smaller craft manufacturers such as Logic boats which are roto molded out of plastic, as you may well know. If you put your brain to it I think you could come up with a successful business plan that a manufacturer of larger boats would embrace in this economic time. Mike Scruggs was the president of Wellcraft back in 2000 or so and a really nice guy. I knew him down in the Fl Keys. A boat like yours might just do great down there in the flats, which is about everywhere around there. The company is based in Sarasota, Fl. Why don't you try to email him and arrange for a phone conversation about your idea. If he is still in charge, he may be interested or give you some good advice. He worked his way up from the "bottom" of the company so he knows all the aspects of building a successful product and yours seems to be one of them. Low manufacturing cost and decent profit margin sem to be your boats strong points vs. $17,000 hull and $18,000 motor to fish in 2 feet of water.
Just a thought.
Kevin
> > I have now simplified the boat design so that anyone with modest tools can build the boat from materials at Home Depot for less than less than $120.
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> > The controls, motors, augers, and battery . . . start adding up fast.
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> > Question?
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> > Is there a market of tinkerers that would buy plans and foot controls for about $400 . . . when the final product would take just two weekends and cost a total of about $1000?
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