RE: [PSUBS-MAILIST] SCUBA Limits

["Jon Wallace" <jon@psubs.org>]

Phil,

It would be "attractive" to a large segment of home-builders if it was
priced comparatible to the cost of constructing a K-350 or similar sized
submersible ($15 to $20k).  However, there will always be a smaller segment
that will find it "attractive" at a higher price just because it is:

a) different
b) a kit with preformed parts
c) a nuytco product

I consider the home-built market a "niche" market already, but if the cost
of a completed nuytco kit can't compete with the cost of completed K-350,
then you'll find you're selling to an even smaller "niche" market.  You have
to also remember, that many (I won't say most because I don't know for sure)
of the people who build their own subs, do so because they enjoy the
challenge of construction as well as operation.  I hope you consider your
idea seriously and think about coming out with some kind of kit for the
home-built market.  It would be nice to have something from Nuytco as an
available option.  Which leads to the question of whether you could take it
one step further and market completed, fully-functional "plastic"
deepworkers for around $80-$100k.

Jon


-----Original Message-----
From: owner-personal_submersibles@psubs.org
[mailto:owner-personal_submersibles@psubs.org]On Behalf Of Phil Nuytten
Sent: Friday, July 27, 2007 11:53 PM
To: INTERNET:personal_submersibles@psubs.org
Subject: RE: [PSUBS-MAILIST] SCUBA Limits

        Recently, I  had a thought ( always dangerous, our guys tell me)
What about just selling the 'plastic' (or lightweight mild steel) hulls,
battery pods, domes, etc., as a kind of a kit. Sorta like K350's but
jazzier looking (in my biased opinion) and I guess the question that I
didn't research any further was: what would it have to sell for in order to
be attractive to home builders?
Any thoughts? (I can hear Vance thinking 'Jeez, are you nuts? don't you
have enough problems now?)
Regards
Phil Nuytten





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