Jack M
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Just got back from my delivery ,spotless.Warranty and insurance work were done flawlessly .
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I Have No Idea !
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It was clean completely inside and out before going into storage and being winterized
He said that having dirt blow in during storms is common due to his lot
Said that the boat would be cleaned before delivery
When delivered I climbed onto the trailer to look at boat and turned around to him and said the boat is filthy
He had his entire family with him
He turned to his son he is like 14 and asked
_____________ did you vacuum and clean this BOAT ??
The kid just looked at him
I said I can't believe how dirty this is
He said nothing
He continued to place boat in the water
Took my trailer to the house and left !
Like I said I would love to say
A$$hole I gave you good money to do what you said you would
I want my money back
But then where do I go to have boat serviced
So I spent 4 hours cleaning boat
I have two houses unable to build a storage building
I used an upright vacuum to clean carpet scrubbed vinyl on hands and knees rear of boat
Washed all vinyl with warm water and dawn dish detergent
Then applied 303
BTW
Temp was 84
He said that having dirt blow in during storms is common due to his lot
Said that the boat would be cleaned before delivery
When delivered I climbed onto the trailer to look at boat and turned around to him and said the boat is filthy
He had his entire family with him
He turned to his son he is like 14 and asked
_____________ did you vacuum and clean this BOAT ??
The kid just looked at him
I said I can't believe how dirty this is
He said nothing
He continued to place boat in the water
Took my trailer to the house and left !
Like I said I would love to say
A$$hole I gave you good money to do what you said you would
I want my money back
But then where do I go to have boat serviced
So I spent 4 hours cleaning boat
I have two houses unable to build a storage building
I used an upright vacuum to clean carpet scrubbed vinyl on hands and knees rear of boat
Washed all vinyl with warm water and dawn dish detergent
Then applied 303
BTW
Temp was 84
Jack M
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Chuck ,at least you have nice weather .Sorry to hear about the rest .
lakeliving
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Boat looks great Jack! Super classy.
Jack M
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Thank You ,Andy
goldnrod24
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The mods appreciate your creativity, Jeff, but this site isn't the place for your strategy.
Best of luck, Pittsburg, in your quest for satisfaction. I'd have been livid.
Happy boating!
Pittsburgh
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Well like anything it was a bump in the road
All cleaned and looking great
Nothing to do but enjoy
I love being on the water and Benny makes it amazing
All cleaned and looking great
Nothing to do but enjoy
I love being on the water and Benny makes it amazing
Pittsburgh
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I finally got an answer to this question from an employee at the dealer
Gave dealer boat 1st of October
He was shorthanded limited employees
Was trying to winterize himself !
My boat sat in his back lot dirt no asphalt with the wind blowing the dirt into my boat
He didn't shrink wrap till Mid November
He intended to clean it but is shorthanded again with employees and is so busy just delivered as it was
What can I say ?
It is clean now and I am enjoying it
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Jack M
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Chuck ,is he doing anything for your troubles ?
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He does not see it as a problem !
To him it is business as normal
I spoke to another boat owner here
His response is
"You have to do things yourself if you want them done right"
Next year shrink wrap same day and store here on my driveway.
Unlike last year......
I'm not going to stress out
"It is what it is"
To him it is business as normal
I spoke to another boat owner here
His response is
"You have to do things yourself if you want them done right"
Next year shrink wrap same day and store here on my driveway.
Unlike last year......
I'm not going to stress out
"It is what it is"
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kaydano
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If it was me, and he'd been straight up about it from the start about being shorthanded, I'd have cleaned it myself and left it as a "you owe me one".
At a marina, you'll need their help long before they'll need yours. Not a bad place to have a favor in the bank.
At a marina, you'll need their help long before they'll need yours. Not a bad place to have a favor in the bank.
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swiftm
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Pittsburgh - Sorry to hear of your continued troubles. Since I don't pay for indoor storage I just store mine in the yard. I have a guy that winterizes and shrink wraps for me and even will pick up a drop back to the house for me if needed. I guess I'm fortunate that all has always gone well.
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That was the situation here, he used my trailer took the pontoon and stored it on his property
The problem was apparently he left the boat on his dirt covered lot for a month and a half with no shrink wrap or cover
I just think this is what I have to deal with and to beat the horse to death like last year is an exercise in futility.
Focusing on the perfect weather temps near 90 low humidity is the priority now
Boating Season is Here
Willb
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I'm so thankful for our dealer. Could have got the boat cheaper elsewhere but just had a great vibe from Spend a Day. Even better that they are on the lake.
I feel for you. My camper cover tore this winter and I didn't know as we stay at a gated community year around. My entire body hurts from cleaning the outside and I only got half done.
Mother Nature and our toys do not play well.
I feel for you. My camper cover tore this winter and I didn't know as we stay at a gated community year around. My entire body hurts from cleaning the outside and I only got half done.
Mother Nature and our toys do not play well.
Pittsburgh
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Like Real Estate
Owning A Boat Is About 3 Things
LOCATION, LOCATION, and LOCATION
I do not mean living Lake Front which I do
I mean living where there is a multitude of Boat Dealers
Only then do you have a fighting chance (lol)
Owning A Boat Is About 3 Things
LOCATION, LOCATION, and LOCATION
I do not mean living Lake Front which I do
I mean living where there is a multitude of Boat Dealers
Only then do you have a fighting chance (lol)
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Bamaman
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If you can use a open end wrench, changing oil and lower unit grease is a snap.
Just remember to lift the engine very high for 30 seconds or so, and then drop it all the way down--level to the ground. And drain all oil into a clean open top drain pan so you can look for water contamination or excessive metal shavings.
I actually did it today! Once I had all the right tools on hand, it was really easy. The worst part was getting to the oil filter on my F200XA. It's in a tough spot. Regardless, now that I've done it, I can't imagine paying the dealer $400 for that. I didn't do the lift high then drop down trick though. I'll remember that for next time.
Yes, it looks like I'm doing this in the flower beds. My RV pad isn't quite long enough for the boat! (yet)
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Run your motor through the up/down cycle, and recheck your oil level. The point of the up/down is to make sure all the oil makes it down to the sump before you drain it. If you didn't, then you may have over-filled it since it didn't fully drain.
I doubt that would be the case though, as I'm sure this type of thing would be factored into the design, but its probably worth a quick check.
I doubt that would be the case though, as I'm sure this type of thing would be factored into the design, but its probably worth a quick check.