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Dave C
08-25-2005, 01:09 PM
What is important to you when buying a new boat for yourself? What are the five most important things that you look for in YOUR boat, in order of priority? Since boats are a significant investment and represent a personal choice, I image the list is different for everyone.
Here is a partial list of things that people consider, in no particular order. Feel free to add more!
Price/Value
Price/How high can I get it!!
Speed of boat/hull
Quality of motor build/ internal components
Quality of motor build/external components
Appearance of motor components
Horsepower/torque of motor.
Quality of drive compenents
Color of boat
Color of accessories
Color of interior
Quality of accessories
Quality of gel
Quality of interior
Overall fit & finish
I am not implying that one thing is more important than another. Since most of us have a certain “budget” in mind, we have to set “priorities. After all only the ballers can have it all.
Dave C
08-25-2005, 01:12 PM
Mine is
Specs and assemble of motor matched to hull/drive.
Speed of boat/hull
Quality of motor build/ internal components
Quality of gel
Horsepower/torque of motor
I didn't get the motor I wanted :cry: :cry: but we must all make sacrifices for those kids.
moneypit
08-25-2005, 01:13 PM
Dont buy one that looks like someone elses on the boards might hit a few peoples list.. :D :D
ColeTR2
08-25-2005, 01:18 PM
1.) Tribal flames
2.) Having the biggest boat on the river.
3.) Having more then one engine.
4.) Something that will make a big wake.
5.) Stripper Pole.
Second "PLACE"
08-25-2005, 01:18 PM
Ability of the BUILDER to stand behind their product, and provide EXCELLENT customer service after the sale is fairly important.
dicudmore
08-25-2005, 01:22 PM
Dont buy one that looks like someone elses on the boards might hit a few peoples list.. :D :D
speaking of that...I've seen a beautiful Cheetah Stilletto that looks IDENTICAL (read: it is yours) to the one that used to be in your driveway, up at Moabi beach several times lately...
Still a nice-looking boat, ya trader :D
Second "PLACE"
08-25-2005, 01:37 PM
1.) Tribal flames
2.) Having the biggest boat on the river.
3.) Having more then one engine.
4.) Something that will make a big wake.
5.) Stripper Pole.
6.) Big monster Stereo
7.) A non expirienced crew on board.
That Guy
08-25-2005, 01:41 PM
Naked pics of your wife/girlfriend once the ride is done.... :shift: :D :D
slingingsmoke
08-25-2005, 01:44 PM
in a few years when I am ready to buy a new boat. Here is the list of importance.
1.Engine/Hull design (includes internal/external components/gel-coat/stitching/etc.)
2. A mfg. with EXCELLENT customer service
3. Price
JON.
ColeTR2
08-25-2005, 02:04 PM
6.) Big monster Stereo
7.) A non expirienced crew on board.
:D Dave only gave me five. you can bet that's on my top ten!!
diggler
08-25-2005, 02:08 PM
1. Reliability of the engine
2. Reliability of the engine
3. Reliability of the engine
4. Quality of the hull and rigging
RiverOtter
08-25-2005, 02:10 PM
It's gotta have a good windshield :D
phebus
08-25-2005, 02:10 PM
Acceptance from the ***boat Forums. :D Not really, F**k all of you!!! :D
moneypit
08-25-2005, 02:11 PM
speaking of that...I've seen a beautiful Cheetah Stilletto that looks IDENTICAL (read: it is yours) to the one that used to be in your driveway, up at Moabi beach several times lately...
Still a nice-looking boat, ya trader :D
Lol.. really. Im glad it didnt blow up the day he got it... It would be my luck!! Im glad shes out there. I looked for it all summer.
Stealth Marine
08-25-2005, 02:15 PM
What is important to you when buying a new boat for yourself?
Price/Value
Horsepower/torque of motor.
Based on tracking ALL of the inbound calls we receive from our printed advertisements, the #1 question people want to know is..
1. What size engine comes with the standard boat...
2. How much more would it cost for a 496HO.
Without exception those are the two MOST IMPORTANT things new boat buyers are interested in knowing based on the last 100 phone calls to our shop.
Everything else is secondary to them.
Havasu_Dreamin
08-25-2005, 02:18 PM
Based on tracking ALL of the inbound calls we receive from our printed advertisements, the #1 question people want to know is..
1. What size engine comes with the standard boat...
2. How much more would it cost for a 496HO.
Without exception those are the two MOST IMPORTANT things new boat buyers are interested in knowing based on the last 100 phone calls to our shop.
Everything else is secondary to them.
That's because it seems that most builders underpower the boat stock.
Ziggy
08-25-2005, 02:47 PM
That's because it seems that most builders underpower the boat stock.
Probably buyers who don't know how or have ever driven a boat...they are the ones who ask for the biggest power and most bling not knowing what they should really ask about.
Essex29
08-25-2005, 02:48 PM
Acceptance from the ***boat Forums. :D Not really, F**k all of you!!! :D
Nice :D
Sleek-Jet
08-25-2005, 02:54 PM
HIN numbers on used boats is nice :notam: .
Stealth Marine
08-25-2005, 03:08 PM
Probably buyers who don't know how or have ever driven a boat...they are the ones who ask for the biggest power and most bling not knowing what they should really ask about.
That would be the guy who calls in asking for the cost of the boat with the HP600SCi or the HP850SCi and falls out of his chair when he gets the price quote...
Stealth Marine
08-25-2005, 03:09 PM
HIN numbers on used boats is nice :notam: .
Hard to argue with that....
Though we see plenty of them come through the lot with no numbers on them.
phebus
08-25-2005, 03:11 PM
Based on tracking ALL of the inbound calls we receive from our printed advertisements, the #1 question people want to know is..
1. What size engine comes with the standard boat...
2. How much more would it cost for a 496HO.
Without exception those are the two MOST IMPORTANT things new boat buyers are interested in knowing based on the last 100 phone calls to our shop.
Everything else is secondary to them.
I think people ask that question, so they can compare apples to apples when price shopping.
Dave C
08-25-2005, 03:11 PM
LOL.
you would be more succinct had you just said "driver with no respect for other boaters"
1.) Tribal flames
2.) Having the biggest boat on the river.
3.) Having more then one engine.
4.) Something that will make a big wake.
5.) Stripper Pole.
Havasu Hangin'
08-25-2005, 03:12 PM
That the fuel fills are not in the bilge! :eek:
Dave C
08-25-2005, 03:14 PM
LOL
aren't you supposed to ask them if they are sitting down before discussing Merc prices with the customer.
That would be the guy who calls in asking for the cost of the boat with the HP600SCi or the HP850SCi and falls out of his chair when he gets the price quote...
Your previous post about 496's was interesting. I agree with what Phebus said!
Dave C
08-25-2005, 03:16 PM
I thought that was an option.
That the fuel fills are not in the bilge! :eek:
Sleek-Jet
08-25-2005, 03:16 PM
That the fuel fills are not in the bilge! :eek:
It's easy to spot those boats... they are parked in front of the manufacturer's shop with big signs on them... :D
Ziggy
08-25-2005, 03:42 PM
That would be the guy who calls in asking for the cost of the boat with the HP600SCi or the HP850SCi and falls out of his chair when he gets the price quote...
Probably truth to that...I can relate. :rolleyes:
I guess the ones to really watch for would be the ones that simply say, "Oh, Ok, when can I have it." :supp:
C-2
08-25-2005, 07:23 PM
One thing I don't care about is whether or not the manufacturer is gonna make me feel special and all bubbly inside for buying one of their boats.
I'd much rather deal with a lack of people skills than deal with a boat that falls apart in three years.
You buy a quality boat and chances are, you won't need any customer service.
:idea: :idea: :idea:
Jrocket
08-25-2005, 07:34 PM
No "H" in the companies name.
C-2
08-25-2005, 07:38 PM
No "H" in the companies name.
No "H's" ;)
sorry dog
08-25-2005, 07:59 PM
What is important to you when buying a new boat for yourself? What are the five most important things that you look for in YOUR boat, in order of priority? Since boats are a significant investment and represent a personal choice, I image the list is different for everyone.
That it is faster than JBB's
Kilrtoy
08-25-2005, 08:02 PM
Price/Value
Price/How high can I get it!!
Speed of boat/hull
Quality of motor build/ internal components
Quality of motor build/external components
Appearance of motor components
Horsepower/torque of motor.
Quality of drive compenents
Color of boat
Color of accessories
Color of interior
Quality of accessories
Quality of gel
Quality of interior
Overall fit & finish
Those are all standard on DCB so there was no need to shop and compare.... :)
BADASS38CHEVY
08-25-2005, 08:26 PM
That its not somebody else's graffics for gel coat .
MONEYFURNOTHIN
08-25-2005, 08:38 PM
One thing i looked for when purchasing mine was
1) The intinals DCB on the boat
2) See number 1
Kilrtoy
08-25-2005, 08:39 PM
One thing i looked for when purchasing mine was
1) The intinals DCB on the boat
2) See number 1
LOL, ROTFLMAO
Kilrtoy
08-25-2005, 09:00 PM
One thing i looked for when purchasing mine was
1) The intinals DCB on the boat
2) See number 1
You mean like this
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/showphoto.php?photo=78865&password=&sort=7&thecat=998