[C320-list] What comes with a 'base' price boat?

[MARSHALL M LUCAS]

My worst experience was with the purchase of the used boat 
that had multiple issues despite a glowing survey from a 
reputable surveyor.  This was boat number 2 following 7 
good years with a new first boat.

I am fully aware that all dealers are not the same and 
that people have all sorts of issues with boat purchases. 
 However, there are many good dealers out there that do 
everything possible to make the purchase a pleasant 
experience and resolve any warranty issues ASAP.  I think 
we, as sailors, need to speak out about good and bad 
experiences with dealers and just not generally bash 
dealers.  Perhaps a forum that gives kudos or raspberries 
to dealers listed by name?  Hmmmm.  Could open a can of 
worms if dealers start reading and complaining they are 
being unfairly targeted.

Diane


On Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:39:58 +0000
  allan.field at comcast.net wrote:
> Diane - And if the dealer deserves bashing all the time, 
>you'd still be tired of seeing it?  I am glad you have 
>had 5 good experiences but that in no way balances out my 
>experiences.  Like I said, no more new-boat purchases for 
>me.
> 
> Allan S. Field
> Sea Shadow - #808
> Columbia, MD
> 
> -------------- Original message -------------- 
>From: "MARSHALL M LUCAS" <mtpoodles at atlanticbb.net> 
> 
>> I don't know what Catalina dealer you purchased from but 
>> I've purchased two from Sail Annapolis and they are 
>>GREAT 
>> at commissioning and answering all questions. Frankly, 
>> I'm tired of seeing boat dealers bashed all the time. 
>> I've purchased 6 boats since 1978; 5 have been new and 1 
>> used. I've never had any problems with the dealers. 
>> 
>> Diane 
>> 
>>