Hi fellas,
Did'nt get to reply last night but after reading peoples comments it appears that the preferences for some boaters is either "a great ride" or "fit-out quality". For instance no warped decks, price range etc......
However, for me its some what different and more complex.
Why you say ????
My preferences would have to be CUSTOMIZATION, Australian made product and high re-sale.
Imported boats will always worry me.
What happens when Importers selling US boats start to find out there is no future in it and stop trading.
What happens to the Aussie US boat owners regarding re-sale and warranty ??????
The "life time warranty" issue.
In the boating industry life time warranty really means 10yrs, correct me if I am mistaken ?????
Too me a boat has to be versatile.
Boating trends change so frequently. How can a US boat owner easily change the fit-out and still be under "life time warranty"?????
With Australian manufacturers it's too easy.
Talking about alloy. If imported alloy boats think that they will take over the Aussie market there insulting our industry.
US alloy boats have been branded to some as being "top boats" BUT in actual fact there not ground breaking, just look good to the eye for some.
The Australian industry will not change for the minority. That domain will be taken care off from the Custom boat builders.
When you can order your boat to your exact requirements, your fancy fit-outs and the super hull shape.
There is so much more on offer from Australian boats.
Lets not forget the fibreglass builders coming out with some nice boats, like Haines Group, Attacks, Southern Star etc....
I have been a fanatical boater and game fisherman for years. I have explored all aspects of boating from Australia, US and Europe.
The US have more to offer in boating because of the millions they have to cater for.
US boats provided me with the idea/s for our '35 Express game boat'.
The boat is currently under construction in our factory. (Check out pictures).
At the time of construction Australian boats did not provide me with any ideas and to my disappointment still don't.
So we took it upon ourselves to come up with other influences on boating and customize our own ideas on what we wanted for our game boat.
Considering the recent posts regarding US boats being superior to Australian boats for some, I am going to bring it upon myself together with others and build a customized bream boat.
Keep you all posted
Hazza.