BIG News From the Drydocks

[Subculture]

Perhaps supply on a pre-order basis? e.g. get ten orders, or whatever it takes to break even on parts cost, then buy in the ten boats. Perhaps offer an early bird discount for the first few, then knock any remainder out at full list. Rinse and repeat.

[RCSubGuy]

Will you still be selling the Type 212?

I haven't fully decided. Odds are good, but I'm trying to avoid holding massive amounts of stock. I have to order the hulls in batches of at least 10, which is a lot of room and cash to have sitting around...

[SubDude]

Will you still be selling the Type 212?

[rwtdiver]

I hope your new venture is a great success Bob! Knowing you and your enthusiasm, you will make it work!

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat."

[trout]

You got to do what you need to do. Things evolve and your business model will to. I wish you continued success.

[Subculture]

What became of the 'blue water' sub range you were working on?

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Standing by for Orders, Sir.

[QuarterMaster]

It's STILL always Christmas here at the Nautilus Drydocks!



Well, maybe not at "Ronny G's" :-(

[tifosi12]

Wow, good luck with the new arrangement. Hope it all pans out.

[RCSubGuy]

BIG CHANGES ON THE HORIZON


I have made the decision to greatly modify my business and my offerings. This was precipitated by the upcoming renewal of my shop lease, an in-depth analysis of sales and income, and my own projection on where the hobby is going.

I am going to be moving the business into a smaller, more focused shop area in close proximity to my home. From here, I will be focusing exclusively on builds, creating blog and video content, fostering the DiveTribe community, and being an outspoken advocate for the hobby as much as I can.

So... what does that mean to you?


Effective August 1st, 2023, you will see many of the currently offered products disappear from my offerings. I am still going to market and support my partner vendor products, but many of the items that were previously manufactured and built here at the Drydocks will no longer be produced. If you are holding out on making a purchase for some reason, I would highly suggest placing your order immediately before these products cease being offered.

One of the biggest voids this will leave will be for our excellent line of watertight cylinders. In order to support the hobby and keep this product line alive, my shop manager, Jason Butterfield, will be taking production of these units on himself as a separate entity, completely apart from the Nautilus Drydocks.

Rest assured, despite these changes, I will be part of this hobby for many, many years to come.


I'm open to suggestions, comments, angry rebuttals or words of encouragement.



Bob