Come on, you dont think those dealers have heavy margins? That is the
"marine" industry.
Go price your spark plugs at the marina, the price the exact same ones at
Boat U.S. or an auto parts place. That difference is called "margins".
Hey, if you are that big corporate executive who can afford to have the
marina and boat club look after your yacht so all you do is go there, turn
key and go, then that is your prerogative. Not me, I am not as wealthy as
you, nor as magnanimous. You can give your money away as you wish.
I think the term here is "fair" profit. You know you have to go to the
dealer for some parts or some warranty. This you are forced to do, through
distributor or dealer protection set ups. You think they have low margins
for this? This is perfect opportunity for high margins. Captive market. Just
because it is a "marine" market, doesn't mean that everyone in the "marine"
hobby or lifestyle can afford what comes along with it.
So the original poster, who recognized this is totally right for questioning
the profit margins he may be gouged on. He has every right to squeeze the
dealer as much as possible. He also has the right to buy all his parts off
shore or off the internet and save 50% or more. If the dealers were not so
greedily profit motivated in the first place, the tears would not be here
today. Same as the unions and the teachers, but that is another rant.





"Gene Kearns" wrote in message
...
On Tue, 16 Dec 2003 17:31:51 -0500, " Tuuk"
wrote:

I think you should do as much research as possible on your new boat,
research price, boat and motor. Squeeze the dealer as much as possible,
this
will in turn force him to squeeze the supply chain ahead of him. I am
sure
there are 25% margins available to be worked on, I do not think a 5%
margin
is unreasonable. There will be warranty work that they will receive
remuneration from the manufacture and there will be extras and more value
the dealer can add to the sale. They will make money from you, but for
the
big purchase, squeeze that down as much as you can. When they start
talking
manufacture suggested retail prices, then say they will give you 10 off
or
an extra 5%, you offer to buy the boat for 45% off the manufacture
suggested
retail price, they will still make money.


45% off? 45%?? Did you get 45% off of your boat?

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