CUSTOM DESIGNS FOR PRODUCTION:
Our base design rate is $65 USD/hr although most custom designs are quoted on a per design basis. For production boats a royalty of 2% of the gross advertised retail selling price per unit is due upon commencement of sister-ships (additional builds). If the design is a one-off yacht or workboat there is no royalty. If a custom design license is to be exclusive (bought out) a negotiated rate applies and a royalty calculated at 3% of the gross advertised retail selling price per boat applies to all additional builds.
NOTE: Most Custom Designs are quoted on a flat fee basis. Terms are 50% down and 50% upon completion of the CNC files.
CUSTOM DESIGNS FOR INDIVIDUALS:
Personal yachts, live aboards, etc. are quoted on a flat fee basis. Terms are 50% down payment at the start of the job, with the remaining 50% payment due upon completion of the CNC files. Individuals are free to build a second or third boat without any further fees. These projects are generally quoted at favorable rates with the understanding the design may be offered in our stock catalog as well.
MODIFICATIONS:
We are happy to make modifications to our existing designs based on the requirements of builders. In many cases modifying an existing design may be cheaper than commissioning a new one. Modifications will be billed at our Hourly Rate of $65 USD Per Hour, or for larger jobs quoted as a flat fee.
Please Contact Us to discuss your design needs.
LICENSE TYPES:
Private Builder License
Commercial Builder License
Franchise License
Custom Design License
Terms:
OWNERSHIP OF PLANS – Unless otherwise agreed to by MetalBoatKits in writing the Owner is authorized to build only one vessel from the design. Drawings and Specifications are supplied as instruments of service and are owned by, and shall remain the property of, the Designer. Additional hulls may be licensed for 50% of the original fee. Please contact us regarding additional builds prior to use of the files so that we may authorize use and issue licensing documents.
Upon completion of the vessel all Plans and Specifications used by the Builder during construction shall be returned to the Designer or otherwise destroyed. All computer files such as CNC Nests, AutoCAD Drawings, must be deleted upon completion of the vessel. Any distribution, sharing, or re-use of these files is a violation of international copyright law.