On Thu, 26 Feb 2004 10:50:49 -0500, "Gene Kearns"
wrote:

On 26 Feb 2004 14:42:17 GMT, (Capt Lou) wrote:


However, Genmar and Grady-White claim that the Yamahas are still more expensive
than Mercs, Johnsons, and Suzuki.

I have a feeling that re-powers are more expensive, but factory
sweetheart deals for companies like Grady-White (and probably, certain
brands of Genmar, though I don't know for sure), who only offer
Yamaha, make initial purchases competitive.

Once they develop brand loyalty, they'll stick it to you.... at least
that is the conclusion I can too at re-power time.

Maybe its just me, but had more trouble dealing with a Yamaha service
rep (about five years ago) than I ever did with Merc or Bombadier.
Totally turned me off of Yamaha it was that unpleasant.

Later,

Tom
S. Woodstock, CT
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