Thanks for all the great answers guys!

I'm in the process right now of organizing the internet marketing, and of
course the boat show.

Everything is a dice roll, what boats to take, how to present them, etc.

Your input goes a long way in assisting in the process, thanks again.

"go-bassn" wrote in message
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I bought a 2001 Gambler 20'1" Intimidator this spring Pat, it's got a 2004
225 HO on it. I had an absolute blast running it this year....

How much research did/will you do before you make your decision?

Quite a bit. I was running a Stratos/200 & getting my doors blown-off in
the B.A.S.S. tourneys I was fishing.

What is the final reason you will/did choose your particular boat?
Price?

You can't be concerned with price with boats like Gambler. They are very
expensive rigs.

Reputation?

I was concerned with Gambler's *old* reputation for not handling big water
well. A test drive of a newer model proved that to be old news.

Service?

Key - I have a local Gambler rep that works on my boat personally.

Looks?

IMHO there isn't a better looking bass boat than a Gambler.

Would you make the same decision now if you know everything you do?

Absolutely.


Did/will you take a test ride before you bought/buy? How important is
that?

Many test drives for me. One definately has to learn to drive a Gambler.

How much do you think that dealer made/will make on your boat? What do
you consider "fair"?

Fair? Only he knows what's fair. I'm more concerned with my
after-purchase
treatment than getting the best deal. With boats, service is everything.

Is/was a particular pro influential in your decision?

I bought my boat from Ed Hargraves, a good friend & fellow BASS Open Pro.

If any, what was unpleasant about your boat buying experience?

Parting with the cash ;-)

--
Warren

http://www.warrenwolk.com
Http://www.tri-statebassmasters.com
2004 NJ B.A.S.S. Federation State Champions

"Pat Goff @yahoo.com" pmgoffjrbot wrote in message
...
I'd like to do a quicky survey on what has/will motivate you in your
current/future boat decisions..

A lot of you all know me, those that don't just want you to know I'll
always
help as much as possible any boat rigging/driving issues you might have.

I've been put in charge of fishing boats now at Rick Carter Marine in
Marble
Falls TX. I'm getting ready for boat shows, and would like to have as
much
input as possible.

Our fishing boat lines are Bass Cat, Champion, Lowe, Alumicraft, and
Shallow
Sport. Mercury and Yamaha.

Now the questions are....
How much research did/will you do before you make your decision?
What is the final reason you will/did choose your particular boat?
Price?
Reputation?
Service?
Looks?
Would you make the same decision now if you know everything you do? If
not,
what would you have rather done different?
Did/will you take a test ride before you bought/buy? How important is
that?
How much do you think that dealer made/will make on your boat? What do
you
consider "fair"?
Is/was a particular pro influential in your decision?
If any, what was unpleasant about your boat buying experience?

Any and all responses would be appreciated, anyone who'd like to have a
conversation with me direct, please contact me a


Looking forward to seeing what the responses are!