Re: [Paddlewise] Costco selling kayaks

It is my understanding that the real money in retailing kayaks is in the the
ancillary equipment and accessories.  The retail profit in a plastic kayak is
not that great but if the accomplished retailer can add in: pfd, spray skirt,
pump, compass, whistle, paddle float, roof racks, wet suit, spray jacket, sun
hat, tow rope, gps, vhf, graphite paddle, spare paddle, water bottle, water
shoes, a couple of how to books and maybe sponsons that's where the real money
is.


    Hal

    Wilton, NH

    Power your boat with carbohydrates,
    not hydrocarbons.

          http://www.jlc.net/~hlevin


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