Boat Buying Decisions, What is your Motivator?

"Pat Goff @yahoo.com" pmgoffjrbot wrote in message
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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
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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!


Quality, and features. At equal levels. And what I want the boat to do.
Since I fish for more than bass, and fish river systems with logs and rocks,
I went with an Aluminum jetboat. I looked at all the shows, and figuring I
could not write a check for a new boat of $26-28,000 in 1992, I saved and
looked at used of these boats. And in 1995 wrote the $20k check. Still
very happy with the boat. If I was only bass fishing, I would go with
either a Bullet or a Gambler at the top of the list. Just because I like
speed. Most of the top end bass boats are very good quality and are all
overpriced, just like any boat. Features are critical. When I bought my
14' aluminum boat, I went riveted, as they were lighter and since I
cartopped an Chevy van I need light weight, and wanted at least a 14' boat.
And went with the most reasonable dealer. Service is critical, but price is
too. If the dealer has decent service, he will get extra consideration over
a dealer with a bad rep.