RE: [Paddlewise] Deep Trouble with New Boat Purchases

From: <Rick.Sylvia_at_ferguson.com>
Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2002 11:44:43 -0500
Shawn said...
Oh yeah.  I know a retailer who probably sells 40 or 50 boats per year,
and maybe sells 2-3 paddlefloats per year.  Maybe one set of float
bags, 4 or 5 pumps, 10 whistles.


I hear and understand your point, but I think the example is a bit
misleading.  How many P'Wisers own more than one boat and transfer
floats, pumps etc between them depending on which boat they will be
paddling that day?

I'm in the market for a new boat, but will continue to use my current
pump and float.

I don't think you can make a correlation between boat and accessory
sales.  Nonetheless, your point was that not enough people are buying
the necessary equipment, and with that I agree 100%.  I met someone who
has been paddling a small rec boat for about 3 years, and didn't even
know what a paddle float was or why in the world you would ever need to
pump a boat out!!!!!  Scary stuff.

Rick - Poquoson, VA

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