One of my strong points (can be considered a fault as well), is not taking things at face value with a little bit of over analyzing...probably OCD has something to do with it.
I'm looking at a new boat and these questions have to do with optional equipment.
Met with a dealer that had a 2009 and it was offered with optional equipment (electronics,autopilot). Even though the options were priced @ MSRP(which he was discounting), they were not installed on the boat as of yet.
Here's my questions...
-Is the dealer attempting to increase his profits by installing these options locally rather than ordering the boat from the factory outfitted a certain way?
-Is there an advantage/disadvantage having options installed at the factory?
ie: quality of workmanship, warranty issues, etc.
-Is it better to have any canvas/cushions come from the factory or have it custom made locally?
Thanks for your responses and hope this doesn't turn into a "buy a previously owned boat" debate......
I'm looking at a new boat and these questions have to do with optional equipment.
Met with a dealer that had a 2009 and it was offered with optional equipment (electronics,autopilot). Even though the options were priced @ MSRP(which he was discounting), they were not installed on the boat as of yet.
Here's my questions...
-Is the dealer attempting to increase his profits by installing these options locally rather than ordering the boat from the factory outfitted a certain way?
-Is there an advantage/disadvantage having options installed at the factory?
ie: quality of workmanship, warranty issues, etc.
-Is it better to have any canvas/cushions come from the factory or have it custom made locally?
Thanks for your responses and hope this doesn't turn into a "buy a previously owned boat" debate......