Custom Built Boats
Almost all boats are constructed on a production-line
basis, as this is the most efficient means of
production. There\'s only one set of molds and many
boats built from the mold, thus reducing the cost
of tooling per boat. Normally, there are a limited
number of options to make assembly line production
more efficient in terms of cost.
Leaving the ranks of production line manufactured
boats, there are several types of custom built ones.
Many a time boats are built on a limited budget,
normally by amateurs. If you don\'t want to build
the boat yourself, the next level available is
what sailors call \"semicustom\" boats.
These semicustoms are normally built by small or
midsized shops from one set of molds so the
hull and decks could end up being identical. The
builders will however, allow the owner to pick
the interior and allow him other options.
The true custom built boat, or one of a kind boat,
is specifically designed and built from scratch
for a single customer with an unlimited budget. A
true custom boat is a one on one project, and
can get very expensive before you know it.
Before you decide to go out and buy a custom built boat,
you should give the used market the once over. Those
who own custom built or even semicustom boats
do put them on the market for sale at
some point or another.
This is a much less expensive way to go, simply
because you won\'t be paying a professional to design
the boat from scratch. You can find used boats that
offer one of a kind features and options. All you have
to do is look around.
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