This is a starter matrix. Values will be filled in after we build candidate lists (designs, donor boats, ready-to-sail listings) and do sourced pricing.
| Category | Custom build | Project / refit | Ready-to-sail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to first sail (estimate) | High | Medium to high (depends on surprises) | Low (if truly meets spec) |
| Cost certainty | Low (scope creep risk) | Low (unknowns) | Medium (known purchase price; refit gap costs) |
| Meets requirements exactly | High potential | Medium (layout constraints) | Low to medium (market constraints) |
| Integration risk (marine systems) | High | High | Medium |
| Survey/insurance friction | Potentially high | Medium (depends on age/condition and work quality) | Typically lowest |
| Ability to modularize IT/compute systems | High (design it in) | Medium (retrofit constraints) | Medium (must not compromise existing systems) |