Transportation is charged at $80.00/hr and includes hauling, launching, and rigging. Mileage is charged at .62.5/mile for long distance hauls (over 3 hours) plus any tolls.
Beetle Cat Inside Storage is $600 per year. Inside storage of larger boats is charged at $8.50/sf + $20/boat stand(if needed), and is currently very limited. Outside storage of boats on trailers is charged at $4.50 per square foot + $22.00/ft for shrink wrapping. There is no charge for short term storage of new boats or repair boats awaiting delivery or customer pick-up.
As builders of the Beetle Cat boat, we are uniquely qualified to provide repair and maintenance services of the highest quality at reasonable prices.
The shop and the owner discuss costs and agree on what work (if any) is to be done. Before work begins, the owner is provided with a written estimate of the total price. A deposit of 50% of the estimate is due before work begins. The balance is due upon completion.
The shop labor rate is $80.00 for all Repair work and Maintenance (paint and varnish).
Beetle Cat rentals will be from our shop location, and will consist of a Beetle Cat Boat, on a trailer, ready to be picked up and sailed. The rental price is $1,400 a week or $4,200 a month. A 50% down payment is required to reserve a Beetle Cat. Cancellations must be made at least 2 weeks before the rental date, or the down payment will be forfeited. Arrangements can be made for delivery, rigging, and/or sailing instructions, for an additional charge.
Beetle, Inc. maintains a list of used Beetle Cats for sale. All boats are sold from in-house only. Beetle, Inc. charges a 10% commission from the seller on the actual sales price of the boat. Inside storage will be charged at the rate of $95/month, with a maximum of $600/year.