Is this hypocritical?

[codeman671]

Originally Posted by Webbsatwinni

You bet! I am buying something and will stop by for a nice ride.

I am familiar with the boat, it is usually docked in gilford yacht club, across from Jrc. Recently the same dealer was selling a fountain as well. I too found it comical.

There are plenty of deals out there right now, especially if you get out of the area. We bought a 2007 Monterey 298sc ssx on a trailer out of Texas. It had 41 hours on the engines and 4.9 on the genset. The deal was just too good to pass up and the boat certainly has lived up to our expectations.

We had a modified sonic last year which was a blast, but this is a much better fit for us. It wil still run around 60 but without the added attraction. I always felt like I had to watch it in the sonic, like I was constantly being watched when under power. I was followed a few times.

[XCR-700]

Originally Posted by codeman671

There are plenty of deals out there right now, especially if you get out of the area. We bought a 2007 Monterey 298sc ssx on a trailer out of Texas. It had 41 hours on the engines and 4.9 on the genset. The deal was just too good to pass up and the boat certainly has lived up to our expectations.

I'll second that, we got our Caravelle 23' Interceptor at the end of last season for a right price.

It is a 2007 that was only titled for 1 year and spend its whole life on the dealers floor before that. When we got it had 30 hours and I paid roughly 1/2 price!

The most important thing is to find a boat you will be comfortable in, and for us that meant small cabin and good cockpit space. I almost went for a 2001 Wellcraft Excalibur 26', but was worried it was a bit much to trailer all the time and it was older than I wanted. In hind site it might have been a bit better as there NEVER seems to be enough cockpit space,,,

In the end we do love the Caravelle and being so new with so few hours I think we did well, I'm sure you will find just as good a deal, just be sure to get in it and make sure it is a good fit for the family.

ATB - GH

[Webbsatwinni]

Originally Posted by codeman671

I am familiar with the boat, it is usually docked in gilford yacht club, across from Jrc. Recently the same dealer was selling a fountain as well. I too found it comical.

That's the one and my point exactly. I'm talking to a Sonic owner now, did you like the Sonic?

[BroadHopper]

Sports paraphenalia and Irwin marine are the two biggest marine store on the lake. Both against the speed limit. It looks like the supporters rely on mail order and or West Marine in Portsmouth for their marine supply.

Great deals to be had on Craigslist and EBay. There as a 271 LS available with new motor for 13.5

Me?, I'm thinking of trading the Formula in for one of those McYacht. The supporters wants to limit size of boats so I guess I will eat my cake before it is outlawed.

[Webbsatwinni]

Originally Posted by BroadHopper

Me?, I'm thinking of trading the Formula in for one of those McYacht. The supporters wants to limit size of boats so I guess I will eat my cake before it is outlawed.

That will be a fun fight, I guess they will need to start having the Mini mount doing single rides around the lake.

[jrc]

Oh that boat. I've met the owner, don't really know him well enough to say how he stood on the law.

I'm sure he will be disappointed to hear his boat didn't sell for that reason. Seemed like a nice boat, he didn't use it much.

We almost had to make a decision like yours, a few year back. A boat brand we liked was sold by a dealer we didn't, for the speed limit and other issues. Luckily we found another brand we liked better. I didn't have to test myself. My wife would have said, what are you worried about, our boat can't break the speed limit anyways.

[codeman671]

Originally Posted by Webbsatwinni

That's the one and my point exactly. I'm talking to a Sonic owner now, did you like the Sonic?

I loved it. The biggest concern with sonic is chasing down parts. Sonic has changed hands a few times and parts availability on older models is tough. Mine was a 2001 and at one time or another had everything on the boat replaced. It was a basket case when I got it, much to my surprise. I put another $10k into the boat and trailer before dumping it at the end of the season at a loss of that $10k. It ran about 85 and was smooth riding in all types of water. The acceleration was imsane, like nothing I have been in before.

Mine was a 2001 31ss I believe, it went to ny.

[BroadHopper]

Check out the bottom of page 34 in the July 26th edition.

[Seaplane Pilot]

Taken on 9/9/12. I don't like hypocrites. 'Nuf said.

[NH_boater]

Originally Posted by Seaplane Pilot

Taken on 9/9/12. I don't like hypocrites. 'Nuf said.

What are you trying to say with this? It seems you are saying one should not support the SL and then sell a boat like this. Am I understanding you right?

[tis]

I agree with Seaplane Pilot. If he is against the speed limit, he shouldn't be selling boats like that.

[codeman671]

They have had a few, a formula and a fountain this year, maybe others. At least one of each that I have seen. The pictured one is not on their used list tonight.

I agree, total hypocrit.

[Webbsatwinni]

Originally Posted by NH_boater

What are you trying to say with this? It seems you are saying one should not support the SL and then sell a boat like this. Am I understanding you right?

That was the point I started the thread with. I realize it's business and that they will do anything for money, but people should align themselves with dealers and businesses that prove to support the products they are selling.

It does not have to do with the speed limit itself, but the sale of a boat that they clearly want to rid the lake of. Hypocritical to me.

[Seaplane Pilot]

Originally Posted by NH_boater

What are you trying to say with this? It seems you are saying one should not support the SL and then sell a boat like this. Am I understanding you right?

Yes, I'm saying that's my opinion and position in the matter. You win the prize.

[fatlazyless]

Go to www.faysboatyard.com used boats, and you should learn that this performance boat is a consignment sale ...... so the boat owner has picked Fay's for his venue to get the boat sold......who know's.......maybe the boat owner had it listed all summer on Craigslist.....and just recently decided to give Fay's a try. As I understand, Fay's makes a specified percentage of the selling price, do not know what that is, and has a minimum $750 fee on each boat sale.


Is there any chance that could be a Fountain for $9500?

[Seaplane Pilot]

Originally Posted by fatlazyless

Go to www.faysboatyard.com used boats, and you should learn that this performance boat is a consignment sale ...... so the boat owner has picked Fay's for his venue to get the boat sold......who know's.......maybe the boat owner had it listed all summer on Craigslist.....and just recently decided to give Fay's a try. As I understand, Fay's makes a specified percentage of the selling price, do not know what that is, and has a minimum $750 fee on each boat sale.


Is there any chance that could be a Fountain for $9500?

Fay's should have refused to take the listing on principle - period. But instead, he sees $$$ and that's all that counts to him. I stand by my statements and position.

[Rusty]

Originally Posted by fatlazyless

Go to www.faysboatyard.com used boats, and you should learn that this performance boat is a consignment sale ...... so the boat owner has picked Fay's for his venue to get the boat sold......who know's.......maybe the boat owner had it listed all summer on Craigslist.....and just recently decided to give Fay's a try. As I understand, Fay's makes a specified percentage of the selling price, do not know what that is, and has a minimum $750 fee on each boat sale.


Is there any chance that could be a Fountain for $9500?

I can't figure out why Fay's ad about this boat on their website would contradict what he campaigned so hard for...and that is reduce boat speed.
Either you are for boat speed or you are against all that it stands for...and that includes advertising that a boat will reach 100 MPH.

This is what the ad states:

"Unbelievable 38’ Fountain fever with twin supercharged 502’s this is simply the best 38’ fountain Fever on the market. She has been babied her entire life. Always lift kept, and flushed after every run. Twin 502's with only 180 hours, will help this boat cruise at 70 and hit a top speed of 100. This is the Anniversary edition, so it is loaded with extras!!!

[NHBUOY]

Obviously, ethics takes a back seat to ca$h.

This doesn't surprise me in the least.

[ApS]

Originally Posted by NHBUOY

Obviously, ethics takes a back seat to ca$h.

This doesn't surprise me in the least.

Following that video, those 38' Fountains soon may be flooding the market!

I suspect that boat will be sold out-of-state.

However, I can see the salesman saying, "Too bad you'd be ticketed if you use half of this speedboat's potential...let me show you this beautiful—and brand-new sailboat over here—for far less...No fuel expenses, and great viewing of the mountains around the lake."

[jrc]

OMG Rusty! Someone fibbed about why they wanted a law.

I think he backed the law because he thought it would put more money in his pocket. I think he's selling this boat because it will put money in his pocket.

He is very consistent and doing what a business owner should, earning money for his family. It's only the fools that thought he pushed the law for safety, that are surprised.

[fatlazyless]

Probably, the person who wrote the ad desrcription was not the owner of Fay's Boat Yard, but was in the sales dept at www.faysboatyard.com and wants to make his payday by finding a performance boat buyer out there.........somewhere!


More important ......what's the asking price on this 38' Fountain Fever?

[Wolfeboro_Baja]

FLL, the asking price is $99,000. BTW, the model year of that boat is 1999. Looks very clean too!

[chipj29]

Originally Posted by fatlazyless

I've run into Merrill Fay over at the Gilford Lowe's store a couple times......he drives a smallish, work model, pickup truck, and he sort of looks like an older NH farmer........someone who's done physical labor all his life......work'n on a farm or something

And what does that have to do with the price of tea in China?

[NoBozo]

Speaking of Fay's. Maybe four years ago, I was in Fay's on business and Merrill Fay came up to me in the repair dept. and asked me if I would like to sign "The Petition" that I was reading. I declined but said I would think about it.

Shameless Plug: That same afternoon, maybe 2:30 PM, I special ordered a pair of exhaust manifolds and risers for my Go Fast. I always spend my vacations working on the boat. The new manifolds were on Fay's doorstep at 8:00 AM the next morning, shipped from Connecticut during the night. No Charge for the shipping. NB

[NoBozo]

Originally Posted by NoBozo

Speaking of Fay's. Maybe four years ago, I was in Fay's on business and Merrill Fay came up to me in the repair dept. and asked me if I would like to sign "The Petition" that I was reading. I declined but said I would think about it.

Shameless Plug: That same afternoon, maybe 2:30 PM, I special ordered a pair of exhaust manifolds and risers for my Go Fast. I always spend my vacations working on the boat. The new manifolds were on Fay's doorstep at 8:00 AM the next morning, shipped from Connecticut during the night. No Charge for the shipping. NB

I might add.. the PRICE was right as well.

[fatlazyless]

Originally Posted by chipj29

And what does that have to do with the price of tea in China?

Ok ....probably not an appropriate comment coming from me .... and hey, maybe I'm not the brightest bulb on the tree and .... this probably comes from the Dept of Idiotic Comments...... so it got deleted by me.......thankyou very much and have a good night!