Pier 57 Horror stories
05-22-2014, 12:55 PM
#43
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I will say Pier 57's Service Center listing of services is a bit misleading. I called them last October inquiring about redoing the bottom on my boat since they list performing that type of service. I was told that they sub that work out to Captain Nabber's and I should go directly to Nabber's (now there is a bad customer service story. But I digress...). This is not unusual in business. Many companies offer services that they sub the work out to other contractors. A simple question from the OP/buyer would have quickly clarified who performed the engine work. .
05-22-2014, 01:18 PM
#44
I would have taken the $1000 bucks and run.
I understand your troubles and it sounds similar to the situation I have been in with my 87 Formula, but these are old boats and I bought mine knowing it could be years of misfortune before the bugs were worked out, but the boat had essentially "good bones". I rebuilt the port motor when I bought the boat and it made it from July 4th weekend until labor day weekend when the starboard motor went lame. That is just the case with these things. I don't see how this is the brokers responsibility, especially when you bought the boat as is. Perhaps a survey would have helped? I wish you luck in your journey to get the boat back to right.
I understand your troubles and it sounds similar to the situation I have been in with my 87 Formula, but these are old boats and I bought mine knowing it could be years of misfortune before the bugs were worked out, but the boat had essentially "good bones". I rebuilt the port motor when I bought the boat and it made it from July 4th weekend until labor day weekend when the starboard motor went lame. That is just the case with these things. I don't see how this is the brokers responsibility, especially when you bought the boat as is. Perhaps a survey would have helped? I wish you luck in your journey to get the boat back to right.
05-22-2014, 01:28 PM
#45
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I would have taken the $1000 bucks and run.
I understand your troubles and it sounds similar to the situation I have been in with my 87 Formula, but these are old boats and I bought mine knowing it could be years of misfortune before the bugs were worked out, but the boat had essentially "good bones". I rebuilt the port motor when I bought the boat and it made it from July 4th weekend until labor day weekend when the starboard motor went lame. That is just the case with these things. I don't see how this is the brokers responsibility, especially when you bought the boat as is. Perhaps a survey would have helped? I wish you luck in your journey to get the boat back to right.
I understand your troubles and it sounds similar to the situation I have been in with my 87 Formula, but these are old boats and I bought mine knowing it could be years of misfortune before the bugs were worked out, but the boat had essentially "good bones". I rebuilt the port motor when I bought the boat and it made it from July 4th weekend until labor day weekend when the starboard motor went lame. That is just the case with these things. I don't see how this is the brokers responsibility, especially when you bought the boat as is. Perhaps a survey would have helped? I wish you luck in your journey to get the boat back to right.
BTW, for what's it's worth, I have never had any dealings with Scott S. or the crew at Pier57, BUT I have heard nothing but great things about their operation....
DF
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Last edited by Dean Ferry; 05-22-2014 at 01:31 PM.
05-22-2014, 01:36 PM
#46
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They sent me a free t-shirt and it is black.....its too hot in the summer for a black t-shirt 
These guys are one of the few class acts in the industry. They have realistic prices with realistic trade values, no games. I have inquired on a few boats there and all questioned were answered fast, even in peak season. They even made a very attractive offer to buy my boat outright.
These guys are one of the few class acts in the industry. They have realistic prices with realistic trade values, no games. I have inquired on a few boats there and all questioned were answered fast, even in peak season. They even made a very attractive offer to buy my boat outright.
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