Boat Buying Decisions, What is your Motivator?

I'll buy only on features and construction quality. I keep my outdoor gear
a long time and need it to fit my uses and hold up forever. The price will
be fine when I have the dough, until then it's too damn much! I've been
looking at replacements for my current ride for about 5 years...Today it
would probably be a Skeeter, but the new Champs and the Bass Cats would get
a look as they are repped around here. I got a nice low pressure look at
the Skeeter at a recent show - that pro would get the first call.


"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!