Superboat Rant/Vent
 

Guys,

Is it me or am I the only one that feels that Superboat just doesn't show their current buildup's and shop enough??
I really like the Superboat line especially the Y2K but just don't see enough pics and talk by them. Maybe it's me but I don't understand it.

Angel,

Super is a small local builder on Long Island, they are great boats, and great people, but just as small as Pantera and dont advertise much.

Pantera24
Superboat has posted many great build photos of just about all the Y2K'S, along with some great reading in the past 5 years or so. I'm sure with the economic slow down and the lack of people pluncking down cash for boats, things are a little slow at the factory right now. From what I understand they are building boats.JC has kept the company afloat for 30 plus years, I'm sure they will pull through strong. As for the photos just ask Rick, I'm sure he would be happy to post a few photos!:grinser010:

There are multiple threads in the Superboat forum documenting Y2K builds from start to finish. I think we see more here than in other builder forums. Pantera does a nice job showing pics, but they are nowhere near as thorough as Superboat in the pictorial.

What are you looking for that isn't being shown?

Guys I'm just saying that it sometimes takes weeks when they are doing a buildup to show a pic of the progress.
An example would be the Superboat Around the World(S.A.W.) thread.
Please understand I am not trying to bash or "start" anything bad here.
I understand "Rick" is basically the only one building and thus he is busy doing that, which is ultimately more important.
Superboat is a great product...I just wish the pics wouldn't take so long sometimes. Trust me on a scale of 1-10, 10 being the highest...this problem to me is a 3.
But I just wondered if anyone felt the same.
Anyway....... I really love the Y2k and can't wait to ride one someday. Not too many down here..unfortunately.

Look at it this way. You have something to look forward too.

FX-10 (Rick) has posted lots of pictures of his builds. I believe he posts more about a particular build when he knows the customer is active on OSO.
As I understand, he does this on his own time, not as directed by the owner of Superboat, JC.
In my opinion JC should either pay Rick to do the marketing here on OSO or comment on this page himself.
The Superboat web page links this sight as the owner’s forum and the forum has no doubt helped sell boats.
Rick can get put in a tough position with customers and owners as was the case with my wreck last year.
With Jo and Pepe of Pantera, is great hear from the owner directly about the product and where they stand on issues that get discuss in the forum.
Yes, JC has kept Superboat afloat for 30 years, but the old dog should learn a few new tricks to help keep his business going a few more years.

Pat,

Make that 39 years.

OK, almost 40 years.
Tell the old fart I said HI.

Pat,


Thing's a little slow on the velocity forum :D

You really want us to like you !!!!:grinser010:

Actually No.
I do need to stop by and needle the Superboat crew now and then... :cool-smiley-027:
So Jim, what do you have for a boat these days?

Pantera24
First Rick desrerves all the credit for his personal time and outstanding effort he's put into posting the builds on this site. I for one haven't seen any more comprehensive builds as here on the Superboat site. As a matter of fact I literaly printed every page of my personal build for documentation and testiment to a quality product and pride for myself as well as any future owners. Thanks again Rick!
Without talking out of turn, I think in previous builds threads, Ricks posting was also done out of courtesy for the owners(OSO members) who were not local and unable to stop in as often as they would like, as was my case. If I'm not mistaken Noli's local isn't he?....
Don't get me wrong no one enjoys the build threads more than I and as the boating season ends, at least in these here parts, these build threads keep our entheusiasm alive.
JC on the other hand isn't the computer type. Talk with him in person or on the phone about boats and before you know it an hour or so has gone by. So really there's nothing not to understand...just enjoy the threads, and Welcome to the Superboat site...

By the way HI JIM H!!!

Pat, I have a row boat with one oar. I seem to go in circles.

Hi Gary how are you.

Jim, try alternating strokes.:evilb:

I had assumed you sold your Formula since you are displaying the Superboat colors now.
I know of a couple nice Velocities for sale if your in the market...:party-smiley-004:
Honestly, it may just be time to go forward with the 30Y2K you've talked about. If JC is slow, he might just make you the deal of the century...:grinser010:

Gary

Thank for the tip. I'll try it next time.


Pat, The boat plans are on hold.
I'm looking to buy a house in montauk.

Sounds great Jim, a nice 6000 square foot home on the beach ????:grinser010:

No. more like a shack by the dump!

lol lol !!!! Keep us posted Jim, its beautiful out there !!!!!!!:ernaehrung004:

Party Shack...:ernaehrung004:
Superfest 2009 in the fishing town...:food-smiley-007:

ALL RIGHT!!!
Weekend at Bernies...I mean....Weekend at Jim's!!!:party-smiley-020::boat: