On 17 Feb 2005 15:33:03 -0800, wrote:

For anybody inclined to be interested, here's a link to the press
announcement:

http://www.jdpower.com/news/releases...asp?ID=2005018

Well good for Bass Cat - #1 in the Bass Boat division.

I have to tell you folks that the whole Bass Cat operation are a bunch
of standup folks and they deserve this award.

Six years ago I had purchased a Bass Cat 18 foot aluminum bass boat
that developed a leak which couldn't be repaired without removing the
whole forward casting desk and part of the rear (it was in the
plumbing). Meanwhile Bass Cat decided to get out of the aluminum bass
boat business

The local dealer couldn't handle the repair and when it was returned
to Bass Cat, they determined that the repair could not be done without
costing them a ton of money above and beyond what it would be
ultimately worth. I received a call from the President of Bass Cat
Rick Pierce who basically said "we will give you one hell of a deal on
a glass boat or you can have your money back".

I opted for the money back as I didn't need a glass bass boat. The
money was delivered via Federal Express overnight in the form of a
certified check.

I have always said if I were to buy a bass boat and do a tournament
trail, it would be in a Bass Cat.

Later,

Tom