"back40" wrote in message
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On Sat, 14 Feb 2004 14:09:17 GMT, "Tom Morrison"
wrote:

MEC does not advertise that model.

They certainly do!


http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_l...=1076769588495

They don't ship any Feathercraft boats to the States.

I'm in Canada, not the States, and the MEC I called is also in Canada
- Toronto.

I think that mail order sales are handled out of Vancouver. That might
explain why you got the run-a-round from the Toronto store. You still might
be able to get it for 2K + shipping.



(a lot of their
products have restricted distribution)

I can see that - restricted to those willing to pay more than the
advertised price!

I've dealt recently with Feathercraft, and would definitely NOT describe
them as "*******s".

Ostensibly they are changing their dealer setup. Odd that a major
retailer like MEC in Toronto would be dropped. I'm just happy I didn't
place an order with anyone and give out a credit card number.
I don't know what's going on, but when staring at an ad on Internet,
while simulateneously talking with the firm on the phone, trying to
place an order, and getting denials that they ever listed such a
product, or such a price, something is not kosher.


Feathercraft is a small outfit I think. Personally, I would have no issue
giving them my credit card #. I had a problem with one of the parts I
ordered for my K1. They replaced it fast, free, without any request to
return the deffective part.

It looks like they have chosen to market their products directly in Canada.


Good luck with your boat purchase.

Purchase is on hold while I look for reputable builder/dealer.