ianc1200
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Has anybody recent experience of actual price of 3 cylinder 20hp Beta & Yanmar engines?
Discounted prices of 3 Cyl 20hp Yanmar and Beta engines?
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earlybird
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In my experience, discounts are easier to come by around boat show periods. 30 months ago, I was quoted, for a Beta 25 at a basic price, delivered, ~£4.3K.
Best price was from the factory, but at possible expense of agents' support.
I'd expect a B20 to be ~£200-£250. less.
No knowledge of Yanmar, but I'd expect to pay a bit more.
Above price ignores items such as propeller, exhaust system etc. Also, shallow sump, large alternator, "waterproof" panel are not included.
Best price was from the factory, but at possible expense of agents' support.
I'd expect a B20 to be ~£200-£250. less.
No knowledge of Yanmar, but I'd expect to pay a bit more.
Above price ignores items such as propeller, exhaust system etc. Also, shallow sump, large alternator, "waterproof" panel are not included.
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alahol2
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When I got my Beta some time ago, as well as the 'boat show discount' I was able to negotiate the shallow sump and a specific control panel into the same price. So, I suggest asking for the boat show discount even if there's no boat show and going for enhanced alternator, switch panel, sump (if required), hi-rise exhaust etc. Negotiate direct with the factory sales people. I guess you should also try the dealer/fitter.
richardbrennan
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It's well worth shopping around. When I was looking to replace my old Volvo 2030 I got a quote from Beta expecting it to be very competitive. Actually, at the time, it was not as my local Volvo agent was offering a 25% discount on engine/saildrive packages. Instillation was also simpler being virtually slot out and slot in, and I was able to re-use my VP folding propeller. These offers seem seasonal, I'm not sure where we currently are in the annual cycle.
ianc1200
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Where I was coming from was this thread;
http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthrea...he-2YM15-instead-of-the-3YM20&highlight=2ym15
dated October 2013. I bought a 2YM15, having got a price of £3700 at the 2013 London Boat, rang them up in February/early March and they kept to the price. From the earlier thread the 2YM15's were over 5k then and that still seems to be the price. Perhaps there was a price hike in mid 2013 but the logic tells me I could get a 3YM20 for a little over 4k if I wait for the next time the discounting cycle comes around.
http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthrea...he-2YM15-instead-of-the-3YM20&highlight=2ym15
dated October 2013. I bought a 2YM15, having got a price of £3700 at the 2013 London Boat, rang them up in February/early March and they kept to the price. From the earlier thread the 2YM15's were over 5k then and that still seems to be the price. Perhaps there was a price hike in mid 2013 but the logic tells me I could get a 3YM20 for a little over 4k if I wait for the next time the discounting cycle comes around.