"......Remember, there are always other dealers...."

Actually, there aren't. If you pick out the brand you want you usually find
that there is only one dealer within a couple hundred miles. If you buy
your new boat from a dealer a long way from home you may regret it when you
have warranty or service issues. It's true that you can get your engine /
outdrive serviced by an authorized local mechanic who doesn't sell your
brand of boat, but when you need that custom seat part or latch you will
need your dealer's assistance. Poor dealer experience was one of the
reasons I went with a different brand when I upsized boats this season.

Ron