2008 350SS problems
05-07-2008 | 06:59 PM
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This turned out to not be true as I now know that a generator is needed unless the boat is plugged into power.
05-07-2008 | 07:04 PM
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Yeah they told me the boat would be ready for today. That was lip service though since it didn't happen. Now they say they think the software patch is done but they need to test it on their in-house boats....
05-07-2008 | 07:07 PM
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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.
05-07-2008 | 07:09 PM
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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.
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.
05-07-2008 | 07:42 PM
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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.
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.
05-07-2008 | 08:05 PM
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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.
05-07-2008 | 10:42 PM
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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/
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05-08-2008 | 07:19 AM
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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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