Un produit refurbished<\/strong> has been used then serviced, with wear parts replaced. It is more reliable than raw second-hand, but the base material has lived.<\/p>\n Un display model<\/strong> has never been used. It was set up on a show stand for demonstration, looked at, photographed, then folded away. On inflatable equipment, that means it has never been put in the water nor subjected to the slightest stress.<\/p>\n A boat show display model is not judged like machinery. On an engine or electronics, wear is measured in operating hours. On an inflatable structure, what counts is quite different: exposure to salt, to ultraviolet light, and the number of folding cycles.<\/p>\n A show slide has undergone none of the three. It spent a few days inflated under a marquee, sheltered. Its condition is not \u201cclose to new\u201d, it is strictly identical to new.<\/p>\n That is why we apply the same manufacturer warranty on our Display models<\/a> as on models straight out of the workshop. There would be no logic in doing otherwise.<\/p>\n Deux choses, et deux seulement.<\/p>\n Customisation. The model was made for the show, with its shade and its configuration. You choose neither the colour of the tubes nor the position of the logo. For a private owner, that often does not matter. For a fleet building a visual identity, it can be a deal-breaker.<\/p>\n Choice. There is only one unit per model, and stock is replenished only after a show. If the model you want has gone, you have to wait for the next one or go through production.<\/p>\n A boat show display model buys you two advantages above all. Price, obviously: between 40 and 50 per cent off depending on the model. A TOBO GLISS 70<\/a> goes from 2,490 to 1,250 euros, an EXTREM 110<\/a> from 3,400 to 2,250 euros.<\/p>\n But above all the lead time. A bespoke build takes several weeks from the moment the plan is approved. A display model ships immediately. When the season has started or a booking is coming up, that is often the deciding factor.<\/p>\n Whether you buy from us or elsewhere, four questions tell you what you are dealing with.<\/p>\n Has the equipment been put in the water? That is the question that really separates a display model from second-hand. On marine inflatables, it changes everything.<\/p>\n How many times has it been inflated and folded away? A show stand means two or three cycles. A season of use means several dozen.<\/p>\n Does the warranty apply on the same terms? If the seller reduces the warranty, it is because they are not sure of the product\u2019s condition.<\/p>\n Is the equipment complete? Pump, manual, repair kit: a unit missing its accessories loses part of its economic appeal.<\/p>\n A boat show display model suits three cases. For a first purchase, when you want to test the idea without committing to the price of new. For a charter operator who has to equip several boats before the season starts. For any project where lead time matters more than customisation.<\/p>\n Conversely, if your slide has to carry a fleet\u2019s colours, bespoke manufacturing<\/a> remains the only way. Our current availability is on the page Occasion<\/a>, and we answer any question from the contact page<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Second-hand, refurbished, display model: three different things. 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Boat show display model: why the difference is major on inflatables<\/h2>\n
What you actually lose<\/h2>\n
What you gain<\/h2>\n
Boat show display model: the questions to ask before buying<\/h2>\n
Who it is the right choice for<\/h2>\n