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.