My mate and I are considering purchasing a 22' or 23' Chaparral runabout. I
was just on a business trip on the east coast and priced the SSi220 and it
was $5,000 less than in Arizona where we live.

So I get back home and the local dealer tell me the profit margin on the
boat is only 20% and he has discounted 15% and can't go any lower.

I don't mind paying anyone in business a fair profit but I would like the
truth - does any one know how much profit are in these boats?

Konnie