No Boat For A Month

[ntidsl]

I Wish I Knew How To Make A Poll!!! What Would You Guys Do If Your 2005 Boat Wasn't Usable For Over A Month And You Couldnt Get Anyone To Help You Out Quickly. My Last Time Skiing Was At A Clinic I Organized...i Learned All This Great Stuff And Havent Been Out Since.

[Leroy]

Call Hoosier Bob, JR, Dan.....and on and on!!! That is too bad because it is so important to try what you have learned quickly.

[Mikey]

Why is your 2005 out of commission?

[ntidsl]

Yeah Good Idea....jeff Randol...take The Day Off We Are Skiing...meet Me At My Lake In An Hour With Your Boat...here's The Lake Right Now...

[Cloaked]

Yeah Good Idea....jeff Randol...take The Day Off We Are Skiing...meet Me At My Lake In An Hour With Your Boat...here's The Lake Right Now...
Damn......

[ntidsl]

No Dam...its A Lake Not A River...and Its 100 Feet From My Office

[86Craft]

Thinking (or not thinking) out loud but...Find a dealer that has a 30 day, no questions asked return policy. :rolleyes: Not sure if such a thing even exist.
Though it is the most preferred, you don't need a MC to practice what you have learned. Good Luck.

[erkoehler]

I Wish I Knew How To Make A Poll!!! What Would You Guys Do If Your 2005 Boat Wasn't Usable For Over A Month And You Couldnt Get Anyone To Help You Out Quickly. My Last Time Skiing Was At A Clinic I Organized...i Learned All This Great Stuff And Havent Been Out Since.


I thought you were selling, so you won't have a boat anyways :confused:

[ntidsl]

Its amazing not one person from MC or the dealers has asked if I need a boat to ski behind while they figure all this out...not once!!!

I would feel bad about using a boat and returning it...I would wantt o screw some guy just cause I'm getting screwed, you know?

[ntidsl]

you are right eric, but while I am making payments on a 40 grand boat I'd like to ski...once I am no longer paying on this boat...I'm done with all of this...and where is jeff!!!!

[stevo137]

Yeah Good Idea....jeff Randol...take The Day Off We Are Skiing...meet Me At My Lake In An Hour With Your Boat...here's The Lake Right Now...
If that lake was within a decent driving distance from me there would still be a MC in my garage.
Older MC's still pull just fine too. ;)

[erkoehler]

you are right eric, but while I am making payments on a 40 grand boat I'd like to ski...once I am no longer paying on this boat...I'm done with all of this...and where is jeff!!!!


True, I forgot your still paying for it.....in that case, the dealer should probably be willing to work something out with you.

[ntidsl]

I could practically hand dolly my boat into that lake...i will probably go for a swim at luch time...maybe i coul djust put my ski on and act like I am skiing...lol...

[ntidsl]

yup...

where the heck is jeff with that boat!!!

[erkoehler]

You've got his number right.....let your finger do the walking :)


If I was closer, I would try to get you back on the water today for atleast a few pulls :D

[bigmac]

Its amazing not one person from MC or the dealers has asked if I need a boat to ski behind while they figure all this out...not once!!!



You mean you asked for a loaner and they refused?

[ski_king]

I can understand the frustrations you have had with your boat. Having a new (or almost new) 40K+ boat and not being able to get it fixed would drive any sane person crazy.

But if I understand right, it is fixed now, ready to go and for sale.

Why not just drop it in the water and ski if you havn't sold it yet?
Or is the boat still at the dealer?
Maybe I am missing something.

[rodltg2]

this whole thing sounds very familiar :confused: :confused:

[stevo137]

this whole thing sounds very familiar :confused: :confused:
That 93 S&S didn't let you down though Rod. ;)

[rodltg2]

no it didnt. loved that boat. too bad i needed a larger boat..

[ntidsl]

as soon as i got it back I noticed the DBW computer was fried...they told me they had it all fixed but they didn't, they never put it in the water and never looked up at the PP display which looks like chinese lettering...so right now its here at my shop without a DBW control module...they are making arrangements to get the parts to me because I told them I dont have time nor the will to take it back to the dealer cause I'm not keeping it anyway...i have lost my patience with this boat...

that being said, if the right person gets the boat and is willing to let a reliable dealer work it for a while it would be a good boat...actually later this week after I put a whole new compuer system in it it may be a good boat...just not mine...

not the point of the thread though...just wanted to know what you guys would do

[ski_king]

.....not the point of the thread though...just wanted to know what you guys would do
Now that I know more about the details.

I would take a day(or 2) off work and hook up the boat and drive to Vonroe TN, but that me.

[rodltg2]

well it seems like your at your ropes end like i was with that boat. although your boat seems to be way more fokered up than mine ever was..
you have three options as i see it

1) give up boat ownership entirely ( not my favorite )
2) buy a older cheaper boat to get you through the summer , and then figure out what to do during the winter months..
3) buy a brand new boat

[Diesel]

I truly believe some people should not own boats. Good luck.

[Workin' 4 Toys]

What Would You Guys Do If Your 2005 Boat Wasn't Usable For Over A Month And You Couldnt
I'd go on the internet and complain about it.....:rolleyes: ;)
Or, work something out with the dealer I bought it from.
Or, go swimming.

[ntidsl]

vonore isnt that far...you are right! good idea...biy how'd they like that...me out in the parking lot beeping like a mad man..."here ya go!!!" I'm leaving it right here...I want my check by the end of the week" lol

You'd see my on the local news..."mad man leaves boat in parking lot and drives away... later he was found at the local Malibu dealer applying for credit with one week terms...more at 11pm"

[stevo137]

NT, I have seen MC step up and take care of issues such as these. The most important thing is the lines communication. Maybe I missed something, I didn't realize the problems that you were having. Are you in communication with anyone with MC direct? It appears to me that you have kept this low key instead of bashing on the forum which is a good thing.

[ntidsl]

well I'm glad you think i have been low key...i thought i was a raving lunatic honestly...i have been dealing with greg clower and today bipassed him and went to aarne, the TT director...

they are doing everything they can i hope...

earlier it was a situation where they explained that even though i was saying get me out of this boat, they were doing everything they could to keep me int he boat, which i can understand but last week that all changed...

[stevo137]

Gotcha, as I mentioned, I definitely missed something. Good luck and I hope things work out with the TT. Beautiful boat and it needs to be on that lake soon.

[TMC]

well I'm glad you think i have been low key...i thought i was a raving lunatic honestly...i have been dealing with greg clower and today bipassed him and went to aarne, the TT director...

they are doing everything they can i hope...

earlier it was a situation where they explained that even though i was saying get me out of this boat, they were doing everything they could to keep me int he boat, which i can understand but last week that all changed...

Just so you know, you need to work through Greg. Aarne is simply helping Greg out but by no means is a "by-pass". Greg is the one with authority to remedy the situation.

[ntidsl]

your boatless too then huh? did your boat sell? how bad is life without it or is life normal?

I had my potoon boat kicking this weekend at least...but if one more person asks me about my boat...I'm gonna kill someone..."hey what you find out about your boat", "you cant go boatless you've always had a boat", "you gonna get a malibu then man"...on heres its not so bad...but when you are drinking and trying to forget about it...its annoying

[ntidsl]

aarne's name came up when i was talking to jodi fisher about it, thats the only reason i contacted him...Geg also mentioned his name since he is the tour guy...he seemed very receptive and helpful as greg has...greg is just so busy...he's a very busy man...

[rodltg2]

eventually they will get that boat fixed and it will make a great boat like mine has for someone esle. i feel your pain and its hard to keep a straight head during all this , espeically when you see others enjoying their boats and your not. mine broke on both houseboat vacations last summer and i was furious to say the least. you cant get back those days off ... time will pass and im sure you be back on the water soon..

[Diesel]

your boatless too then huh? did your boat sell? how bad is life without it or is life normal?

I had my potoon boat kicking this weekend at least...but if one more person asks me about my boat...I'm gonna kill someone..."hey what you find out about your boat", "you cant go boatless you've always had a boat", "you gonna get a malibu then man"...on heres its not so bad...but when you are drinking and trying to forget about it...its annoying

I think you need a serious reality check. It's just a boat. I would never let anything and I mean anything have this much control over my life. **** happens deal with it...................you can make lemons or lemonade, the choice is entirely yours.

You bought a used boat any you expect everyone to jump thorugh hoops to help you out. Yes it is under warranty, and is being fixed under warranty. Sometimes it takes time, especally during the busy season. It appears MC is doing their best yet you are not happy. I think you are one of those people that cannot be pleased no matter what and just complains and complains.

Did you buy this boat from this dealer or from another person? I know my dealer would give me a loaner in a heartbeat if I had these type of problems (none of which i have had in all my years). However, I have bought 2 boats from him, support him with referals, try to be a reasonable customer, and do not expect him to put everything down to take care of me. Did you ask for a loaner?

IMHO of course..........

[ntidsl]

wow...doctor phil...lol...you are right...I'm worked up a little...advice takin...settling down....

[rodltg2]

its whole different thing when this happens to you. its very easy to over react when your going through it.

[ntidsl]

well one good idea was shared...but jrandol isnt responding...lol...I'll shut up now about my boat...and see if anything ever happens...ciao!

[PendO]

I Wish I Knew How To Make A Poll!!! What Would You Guys Do If Your 2005 Boat Wasn't Usable For Over A Month And You Couldnt Get Anyone To Help You Out Quickly. My Last Time Skiing Was At A Clinic I Organized...i Learned All This Great Stuff And Havent Been Out Since.

I'd get some floating golf balls and start hitting them into your private lake ... that would make me feel better:)

[ntidsl]

thats a good idea!!!

[6ballsisall]

well one good idea was shared...but jrandol isnt responding...lol...I'll shut up now about my boat...and see if anything ever happens...ciao!

Yo dude! Sorry I was in a golf tourney today.

I can't imagine what it is like considering all the guys except you on your lake are Malibu tourney drivers. Dude you must be getting some serious ribbing! I'd be embarrased by your boat (as sweet as it is) and it's lack of performance too. I'm there with ya brutha we can crack open a few coronas and waller in the frustration if you like.

[ntidsl]

yeah dude...i was wondering where you were all day...golf??? wow...thats a sport i never got into...

its been a long month for me man...oh well...

going to cumberland this weekend...without my boat...gotta go on a I/O...guess I won't even take my ski...

and so far...I think you are getting all my MC accessories and my switch...

[6ballsisall]

and so far...I think you are getting all my MC accessories and my switch...


For free?? :D

Bummer about the boat situation! :( I think MC will come thru, they have more to lose than gain by not making it right.

Golf.............. a sport no one should take up. :mad: To darn frustrating!! :rolleyes:

[ntidsl]

yeah man...it used to be that while i was boating and hanging with slimmies my friends were golfing...well until a month ago...

i was 21 when i bought my first inboard...chicks loved it...87 supra...i loved it too!!!

now i cut grass and hang out on my patio on sunny days... :(

nah..i got the tooner out...theres a new tiki bar down river from us in florence indiana...right across from dans marina and craig's creek...

felt funny...brother in law in a malibu, me in my tooner...but i had 5 chicks with me...lol...

couple young slimmies at the bar down there...cool place, nice protected docks...the river is geogeous too..never seen it so blue!

[Hoosier Bob]

I have an S-load of vacation time and I would consider losing my girlfriend over it! ;) It will take 2 hours and I have to pack!

[6ballsisall]

yeah man...it used to be that while i was boating and hanging with slimmies my friends were golfing...well until a month ago...

i was 21 when i bought my first inboard...chicks loved it...87 supra...i loved it too!!!

now i cut grass and hang out on my patio on sunny days... :(

nah..i got the tooner out...theres a new tiki bar down river from us in florence indiana...right across from dans marina and craig's creek...

felt funny...brother in law in a malibu, me in my tooner...but i had 5 chicks with me...lol...

couple young slimmies at the bar down there...cool place, nice protected docks...the river is geogeous too..never seen it so blue!

We were out on the river this weekend for Fathers day too! I really wanted to boat down to Captain Mikes Riverwatch, dock, eat and walk around. Took the stroller with us and after eating an early dinner we walked a mile or two along the river. Came back to Captain Mikes, had dessert and got on the boat and rode home. It was funny but boy that water is dirty! Took a lot cleaning when I got home!

[ntidsl]

yeah im not the keenest about using the mc in the river..but sometimes you got to...down by us, we could see the kids feet when they were slimming...

[Hoosier Bob]

I am packed! You aren't in one of those "dry" counties are you? Just need to know if I am done packing! ;)

[bcampbe7]

I am packed! You aren't in one of those "dry" counties are you? Just need to know if I am done packing! ;)

And you won't even go to Mag Mania?!? You wouldn't believe all of the slimmies at Lees Ford Marina.

[ntidsl]

not dry down here...i broke my one day record saturday I think...18 coronas, 2 margaritas...and still felt great...started at 9:30am saturday and crashed at midnight because i knew i better...woke up at 6:30 with my 2.5 year old and opened a corona at 10:18am sunday

[ntidsl]

$3.00 coronas at the new tiki bar and that includes a nice cooler cup...not a bad deal...burgers were $2.50...

[6ballsisall]

yeah im not the keenest about using the mc in the river..but sometimes you got to...down by us, we could see the kids feet when they were slimming...

Yep it's way cleaner down your way in Warsaw area. Up in my area its still a little rough. We launched out at Horseshoe and made our way out to the river. It was pretty funny, my 11 month old was wide awake during the smooth ride out to the river, we get to the river and the wind had picked up to about 2' chop. Cruising along at 11 mph in rough water she falls right a sleep, go figure :rolleyes:

Threadjack over!

[ntidsl]

yeah...that pool right by horseshoe is always choppy...the corner from sugar bay to warsaw was glass all day saturday and even sunday...wind coming out of the south south west makes for smooth water for abot 5 river miles right there...

[ntidsl]

you see that freudian slip???... i said they were slimming instead of swimming...damn i gotta get off these margaritas!!!!

i always have a pitcher in the fridge since you gave me that recipe!!!

[6ballsisall]

i always have a pitcher in the fridge since you gave me that recipe!!!


Good for you!! Them are tasty! I had a Marg at the tourney, it tasted good in the heat but it was one of those booze in the bucket type. They are always at the tournaments (Title company) sponsoring a hole

[ntidsl]

well gotta run for the evening... hopefully I'll hear from someone tomorrow about the boat...

[6ballsisall]

well gotta run for the evening... hopefully I'll hear from someone tomorrow about the boat...


Keep us posted!

Remember the squeaky wheel gets greased ;)

[tex]

How would you like no leg for a year!

[6ballsisall]

How would you like no leg for a year!


I feel for you Tex!! Have another Tini for me! :D

[Hoosier Bob]

SSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I thought there were no women allowed on Cumberland! ;)
PS I said I would be at MM 2.138749!And you won't even go to Mag Mania?!? You wouldn't believe all of the slimmies at Lees Ford Marina.

[6ballsisall]

SSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I thought there were no women allowed on Cumberland! ;)

Just your sheep HB :woohoo:

[bcampbe7]

SSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I thought there were no women allowed on Cumberland! ;)
PS I said I would be at MM 2.138749!


Oh yea... Uh Ummm (clears throat)... Lisa, there are no women allowed on Lake Cumberland.

How was that Bob? I think I wrote it just like you told me to. :popcorn:

[Hoosier Bob]

BAAAAAAAAD idea! I just got a ticket today! Did you know ewes did not count as thirds in Indiana but you still have to have a flotation device on board for them! Give me a break! :mad:
Oh for a second I forgot who I was talking to! Of course you did jeff!Just your sheep HB :woohoo:

[Hoosier Bob]

;) ;) ;) Perfect!Oh yea... Uh Ummm... Lisa, there are no women allowed on Lake Cumberland.

How was that Bob? I think I wrote it just like you told me to. :popcorn:

[Hemey5]

ntidsl,

I'm skiing tonight, I'll be on lake by 4:30 PM come on up and get a set or two, or three.
You have my number.

Hemey

[ntidsl]

dude thats too cool of you...I'll see about getting up there...and yes I do have your number!!!