Met one helluva guy today!!!!!!
 

I have a shop in Cape Coral, fl. It is exactly 5 properties away from sutphen.

After living here in the cape since 2000, and originally from broward county, fl....I have run into nearly every piece of trash society can claim, and many of the polar opposite.

The polar opposite at hand is Richard sutphen! Holy or wholly crap!

Imagine.....if you will.....

A highly accredited world champion racer in many classes that ultimately caused rule changes due to his stellar performance vs the competition.

A boat manufacturer with no debt, no pending lawsuits, and no typical smear to his ongoing legacy.

Did I mention......salt of the earth and eager to discuss any and all aspects of offshore......poker runs....racing.....steps....pads....

You name it.......

I am selling several items in swap, and I needed a top mount counter rotate (trs boat) starter to run the motor for a buyers friend. I tried to get one from the guys around me (we have 7 shops marine related around us) and all were a no-go.

Never having stopped into sutphen, I figured what the hell? At least I can meet one of my neighbors.....

The slightest of details is that he had one, and gladly (I offered to pay) leant it to me...and offered his assistance if needed.

WHAT?!?!

Really!?!?

2014....... No one trusts anyone anymore.

After 2 minutes, I felt like I made a friend.....from now on. I totally forgot about the starter.....

We talked about everything boat related. Encyclopedia.....living and breathing....oozing passion without a hint of arrogance.

Sutphen should be added to your list of things to do if you have the chance to visit us......

I'm currently working on the '98 f2 sutphen and a 39, cool boats for sure. Haven't had the pleasure of meeting anyone in the family but I hear nothing but good things from people that know them well.

Bro.....hop a flight....you can stay with me....and I can take you to Rich, Denny, don and don jr, all very close....and nortec is only a couple of miles away......

Gotta finish some work first. Have about 10 unhappy boaters right now. But I need a vaca and my parents are shopping that area for a retirement home!

I had no idea! Next time I head South I'll have to drop by...

That is rare today, didn't know they were around in those parts.

Once and a while we meet someone and from all outward appearances they give everything they have and just when we think the bucket is empty they reach down and give a little more. It could be a smile and thank you or in your case a needed part.

Yes, these folks are a rare breed

thank you for sharing

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met Richie sr a couple years ago hanging out with Jim Simmons in the pits. great guy, I coulda talked boats for hours with him. super nice guy

Denny H? How is he doing? Great guy. Tell him Tony's Old Gun still doesn't run, but we;re getting closer!!!......

Yes....Denny hejja. He's awesome! I'll pass the news on.....

Was just at the shop with Rich and met Richard Sutphen. I have to second what Rich said, couldn't meet a nicer guy who just loved talking boats. Some great stories he was telling us.

Good seeing you today brotha! Good luck with the studying.....

i thought you met obama lol

I'm on my fourth Sutphen and Ritchie and his wife Christine are a big part of why. The hull design is awesome and they will help you out in any way they can. Super nice people.

Love hearing about stuff like this, lots of great people in boating, thanks Rich.

When Mike and I were talking to rich at the shop on Friday, he mentioned something about oso. I asked if he spends time on here, and he said yes....
I showed him what I posted, and he actually took a step back......and seemed to be surprised......
He was almost blushing.....and again very humble. He thanked me for the kind words, and I assured him it was not motivated for my own gain, just simply calling a spade a spade.
Hopefully, I am making a new friend. I can learn a lot from rich, and outwardly it seems a though he is eager to teach.

At my age, I have to start thinking about legacy......

Rich sutphen clearly has made his mark, and I'm honored to have met him.