[PCW] Options and extras

[Roger Bingham]

Chuck Johnson said

>Thank you for making explict items that I have wondered about.
>
> PDQ pretty much puts what you need in their standard price,
> and the options are few.
>
> Manta 44 bundles their options--they package what you need
> for your planned use.
>
> I do think that some base priced packages are not usable
> boats, but only provide a starting point, and this is understood.
>
> Chuck



Hi Chuck and thanks for the response.

Because I was looking at European boats I did not mention PDQ. I should
have.

PDQ are, IMO, one of the best (but not the only) customer centred
manufacturers. Their 34 is by far my preferred choice and I have never been
on one. The new 41 looks marvellous. If I could import one (34) within my
budget I would not hesitate to buy one.

However, while they offer many options at reasonable prices I cannot see
where they get US$3675 (may have changed) for the Splendide combi!! Another
Canadian manufacturer does it for  US$2500. I believe the machine costs
about $1000 in N America.

How can that little table at the sitting area of the saloon port side cost
USD1275 ??? Naturally I would not opt for that.

I expect to pay for options and personalising my boat but I do not expect to
pay inflated prices for these.

Regards
Roger Bingham
France