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Aerotec Mk.II. Would there be interest?

Well not an actual Aerotec but if there were the possibility of a newly designed SIB with some/many of the Aerotec construction details and all of the attributes I wonder what the interest might be?

The Bombard Aerotec was last properly in full production during 2014. In the ten years since occasionally members have commented on here as to why none of the Chinese sourced SIB outlets have taken up the design of a similar proper deep V high pressure air floor given its substantial benefits to ride comfort, handling and seakeeping.

During their production from 1998 to 2014 Aerotecs sold well despite a price about double that of a Honwave T38 and there was always strong demand for them second hand.

So I wonder, if a Chinese factory could be persuaded to make a few at a reasonable price would there be a demand? Additionally what would be that reasonable price point bearing in mind a current SIB selection that folks might otherwise buy include the Boatworld Cruiser 380 at £1295, Honwave T38 around £1400 or the Takacat T380 at £2650.

Just idle thoughts that might be worth pursuing.
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I spoke to several manufacturers at the Southampton boat show 2 or 3yrs ago about this exact thing.

Henshaws appeared really interested, as did other probably more cost effective options, but like all the others never got back to me at the email address I left with them.
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