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Originally Posted by selpel
(Post 2549774)
Cool, What did the dealer tell you that made you NOT order the genset. I am with you on the floors. In talking with customers on do they like it? About 60% say yes 40% no. The e-80 chartplotter and radar system is way cool you will fall in love with what it can do!
This turned out to not be true as I now know that a generator is needed unless the boat is plugged into power. |
Originally Posted by C_Spray
(Post 2550496)
Did they actually DO anything for you, or just give lip service?
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Thats just stupid
No Formula or any other Marine air system works on a belt system. Perhaps a large inverter but thats a strech. It sounds like the dealer is a real GEM. Publish the name ! Formula is a stand up company. Their customer service is second to none. If you can go around the dirtbag (used car salesman dealer) and get direct with Formula you will have a positive story about the way this was handled.
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Originally Posted by DOCS OUT
(Post 2550512)
That's a lot of boat for Boat #1!
Elaborate on that, please.... For instance, why go initially with a 28 or a 31, try it, be dissatisfied with the space, then trade up(while losing a ton of money) and eventuate with something like a 35 or 37. I understand the mechanics of learning to use a big piece of equipment can be a learning curve. But...I also understand the fact of losing your tail whenever you trade up with these things. May we hear some comments from all, including Troy and Selpel from their point of view. It was guaranteed that I would have upgraded my 25Ft in less than a year though. |
I got a call from a real nice guy from Formula but I forgot his name right now.
He listened to my concerns and made no promises but said he will contact the dealer. |
Originally Posted by DOCS OUT
(Post 2550512)
That's a lot of boat for Boat #1!
Elaborate on that, please.... For instance, why go initially with a 28 or a 31, try it, be dissatisfied with the space, then trade up(while losing a ton of money) and eventuate with something like a 35 or 37. I understand the mechanics of learning to use a big piece of equipment can be a learning curve. But...I also understand the fact of losing your tail whenever you trade up with these things. May we hear some comments from all, including Troy and Selpel from their point of view. a. They have talked to a lot of friends that told them they needed at least a 35` boat for the ride. b. The program will help them afford a large boat and eliminate a 2 year jump to the next larger boat. c. Customer are looking for special things such as headroom,stand up vac-u-flush bathroom, genset and air condition, etc. Most not available on smaller boats. These are just a few that come to mind. |
Originally Posted by cmcjo
(Post 2551067)
They insured me that the AC would work as long as the engines were running.
This turned out to not be true as I now know that a generator is needed unless the boat is plugged into power. Every year we salesmen go to Formula to gain the product information. And I cannot believe someone at the dealership didnt say "I cannot believe he is buying this without a genset?" I always ask the customer how he is going to use the boat and advise him on options he may want to consider for resale. |
I cant imagine a 35' boat ....for 300,000 and NO gen ? ..... they need to make that right ....
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Originally Posted by fossil fuel
(Post 2551083)
No Formula or any other Marine air system works on a belt system. Perhaps a large inverter but thats a strech. It sounds like the dealer is a real GEM. Publish the name ! Formula is a stand up company. Their customer service is second to none. If you can go around the dirtbag (used car salesman dealer) and get direct with Formula you will have a positive story about the way this was handled.
Not to be a di*k....but these get used in race and pleasure boats alot. http://nauticoolair.com/ Dave |
Originally Posted by cmcjo
(Post 2551099)
I got a call from a real nice guy from Formula but I forgot his name right now.
He listened to my concerns and made no promises but said he will contact the dealer. Hope it all works out, and you enjoy the boating lifestyle. You've made a good choice of boats in your first purchase, other than being lead astray on the generator deal... |
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