mpabreo
04-22-2009, 09:34 AM
Okay guys, been away for a few days getting the kinks out of the new boat, getting her broken in, and now that I've had some time to get settled, here's some comments as I reflect back...
First, I have to mention my dealer, Bennett's Boat and Ski. They run a ski and boarding school, and deal MC's only. The customer service was impecable, they truly worked hard to get me in a boat that I'm happy with. Most importantly, they were honest. Not one time did I feel like they were playing games, or not giving me the attention I needed. For those of you who have followed my purchase for the past 8 weeks, you know I've had some hickups. Esteban at Bennett's did a wonderful job working thru the problems, and 'making things right'. I am ultimately happy with my decision, satisfied with how the deal ended up, and PUMPED about the new ride.
So I picked her up last Friday, dealer gave me the water test, and explained everything about the boat, and answered all questions I had. Took about 3 hours from the time I arrive, to when I pulled her off the lot. There was rain in the forecast that afternoon, so I didnt take her out. Saturday morning, woke up at 5am, straight to the weather channel. By 8am, I was in the water, put 9.5 hours on her that day and followed the Indmar break-in procedure. By that afternoon we were boarding and surfing and all I can say is WOW, the wake is tight! perfect shape, and gave me lots of air. Sunday am, I wiped her down and towed her back to the dealer for the 10hr service.
Had a few questions, speedo needed recalibration, alternator whine thru the speakers, wanted the tower lights (fwd and rear) to be able to function simultaneously, etc. Nothing major. Picked her up yesterday and my dealer did a great job taking care of the ten or so issues/questions I had.
Oh, also for those audiophiles, the material for the upgrades is on its way, should start that project next week... will keep a thread on progress.
So today after work, I'm taking her out again boarding for a couple hours. And so the season with the new x-45 begins....
http://members.cox.net/dpabreo/Michael/IMG00164resize.jpg
Will post some more pics this weekend after detailing.
First, I have to mention my dealer, Bennett's Boat and Ski. They run a ski and boarding school, and deal MC's only. The customer service was impecable, they truly worked hard to get me in a boat that I'm happy with. Most importantly, they were honest. Not one time did I feel like they were playing games, or not giving me the attention I needed. For those of you who have followed my purchase for the past 8 weeks, you know I've had some hickups. Esteban at Bennett's did a wonderful job working thru the problems, and 'making things right'. I am ultimately happy with my decision, satisfied with how the deal ended up, and PUMPED about the new ride.
So I picked her up last Friday, dealer gave me the water test, and explained everything about the boat, and answered all questions I had. Took about 3 hours from the time I arrive, to when I pulled her off the lot. There was rain in the forecast that afternoon, so I didnt take her out. Saturday morning, woke up at 5am, straight to the weather channel. By 8am, I was in the water, put 9.5 hours on her that day and followed the Indmar break-in procedure. By that afternoon we were boarding and surfing and all I can say is WOW, the wake is tight! perfect shape, and gave me lots of air. Sunday am, I wiped her down and towed her back to the dealer for the 10hr service.
Had a few questions, speedo needed recalibration, alternator whine thru the speakers, wanted the tower lights (fwd and rear) to be able to function simultaneously, etc. Nothing major. Picked her up yesterday and my dealer did a great job taking care of the ten or so issues/questions I had.
Oh, also for those audiophiles, the material for the upgrades is on its way, should start that project next week... will keep a thread on progress.
So today after work, I'm taking her out again boarding for a couple hours. And so the season with the new x-45 begins....
http://members.cox.net/dpabreo/Michael/IMG00164resize.jpg
Will post some more pics this weekend after detailing.