If you could order a new boat any way, how would you order it?

[FighterCat57]

If you could order a new boat any way you wanted it, how would you order it?

Bare Hull Only?

Painted Hull Only?

Hull and Hardware? (stingers, mounts, rudder, drives- NOT installed) (bare or painted)

Complete Kit? (Hull, Hardware and Electronics- NOT installed)

ARR (Completely painted, assembled, ready for Rx and go!)

Personally, I've always wanted hull/hardware kits available and usually can't find them in lower cost boats.

[iamandrew]

well... I was impressed with the genesis in terms of value for money, however having said that, I had to basically remove everything that came with the boat, and put it back on properly etc. Made some special pvc washers to make the thing water tight. Probably took a few days
I was looking into the thunder tiger bandit obl but found that it would be hard to upgrade it.

Id be interested in the bare hull with a hardware pack thats NOT installed, minus the engine and ESC

[FighterCat57]

well... I was impressed with the genesis in terms of value for money, however having said that, I had to basically remove everything that came with the boat, and put it back on properly etc. Made some special pvc washers to make the thing water tight. Probably took a few days
I was looking into the thunder tiger bandit obl but found that it would be hard to upgrade it.

Id be interested in the bare hull with a hardware pack thats NOT installed, minus the engine and ESC

I agree. It seems all of the Chinese made boats need to be rebuilt before use, so makes not sense that they come assembled.

[tiqueman]

Loaded question Benjamin. I think your going to get answers all over the place. I think the hardest thing to sell would be a complete RTR boat... including motor esc etc etc. My reason for that thought is preference of motor brand wanting to be used vs how many "S" packs a person already has, is all going to determine what they want. Someone may have 8 pairs of 2S batts, so for instance, a 2200 leopard may suit them better than a 1600 that would be 6S. See where Im coming from? You may be better off when it comes to a complete "add a radio" boat, to offer it truley custom. Work w/ your customer on what exactly they are looking for and wanting to get out of it and build it to suit. Its what Im going to do for people.... And then your still going to have those who will just want a blank hull that includes packaged hardware (kit form) because they like to build. Some may want a kit, but want the hull pre painted. I wouldnt set your heart on one or two options. Offer it all, however they want it. I think you will be much more successful that way.

[FighterCat57]

Loaded question Benjamin. I think your going to get answers all over the place. I think the hardest thing to sell would be a complete RTR boat... including motor esc etc etc. My reason for that thought is preference of motor brand wanting to be used vs how many "S" packs a person already has, is all going to determine what they want. Someone may have 8 pairs of 2S batts, so for instance, a 2200 leopard may suit them better than a 1600 that would be 6S. See where Im coming from? You may be better off when it comes to a complete "add a radio" boat, to offer it truley custom. Work w/ your customer on what exactly they are looking for and wanting to get out of it and build it to suit. Its what Im going to do for people.... And then your still going to have those who will just want a blank hull that includes packaged hardware (kit form) because they like to build. Some may want a kit, but want the hull pre painted. I wouldnt set your heart on one or two options. Offer it all, however they want it. I think you will be much more successful that way.

Totally loaded.

[video200]

voted hull and hardware. but would like the hull pre painted if that was a option in your poll :)

[FighterCat57]

voted hull and hardware. but would like the hull pre painted if that was a option in your poll :)

Yeah, after re-reading, that option should apply to both bare or painted hull & hardware. I updated it so it applies to both. Thanks!

[Diesel6401]

I voted hull and hardware. I wish their was like checklist options where I could select the hull I wanted (painted/non), select the hardware I wanted and select if the hardware would be installed or not. I pick my own electronics all the time, but if I could get the hardware choices I want and have it pre-installed for me would be a great option. I don't get a lot of rc time, I spend more time on the here (OSE) then I do driving my boats just because of my schedule. So if I didn't have to start bare it would give me more play time. Time is money and I rather spend a few extra $$$$ getting things installed for me. Because if I have to do, it's gonna take A LONG TIME.

[HYDROJERRY]

I went with unpainted hull with Hardware preinstalled,,,asfar as holes cut and stuffing tubes already in only cuz i want my next one to be a twin and i've never done one so i would like to be able to just bolt everything on and then do what ever motors and esc's i want,,but thats just for this one other wise it would be hull with hardware that id fully install my self.. If that makes sense..

[osprey21]

Bare hull and hardware, given my druthers.

[FighterCat57]

I voted hull and hardware. I wish their was like checklist options where I could select the hull I wanted (painted/non), select the hardware I wanted and select if the hardware would be installed or not. I pick my own electronics all the time, but if I could get the hardware choices I want and have it pre-installed for me would be a great option. I don't get a lot of rc time, I spend more time on the here (OSE) then I do driving my boats just because of my schedule. So if I didn't have to start bare it would give me more play time. Time is money and I rather spend a few extra $$$$ getting things installed for me. Because if I have to do, it's gonna take A LONG TIME.

Sort of like the build your own Mac?

I like that idea. I really like it.

[Gerwin Brommer]

Bare hull only, for me.

[Diesel6401]

Sort of like the build your own Mac?

I like that idea. I really like it.

Yup you got it.

[befu]

Sort of like the build your own Mac?

I like that idea. I really like it.

hey, what is this in reference too? I have a full auto Mac-11 in 9mm, but I really need to dress it up and put a new upper on it so I can add optics as well as my 9mm silencer. It is cheap as far as subguns go, but when done up correctly they perform well. Any links that apply???

Oh, I voted for painted hull, hardware only. I stink at painting, so already painted helps me, but not a deal breaker.

I also like the hardware installed, that is what takes me the longest. Installing the motor and electronics is pretty straight forward.

Brian

[FloatDaBoat]

None of the above. I designed & built all FOUR boats I have, as well as the hardware where feasible; that's what turns my crank . . . .