Gene Kearns wrote:
On Sun, 19 Feb 2006 09:06:47 -0600 in rec.boats, Skipper penned the
following thoughts:

Reggie Smithers wrote:

Yes, many contributors were not *there* back then...as is the case to
this day. History has proven Karen to be correct on most technical
issues of controversy. If she takes a strong position, it's wise to pay
attention.
Why does Karen refuse to post links to the consumer complaints she has
posted in rec.boats.
I just Googled the Ficht issue and found many consumer complaints. They
are there. And then there's the original OMC failure scam voiding
warrantees. What about those consumers?

Using the same logic... if a lot of people post it, then it must be
true, right? http://tinyurl.com/alq33 Ready to recant you position of
"phacts," Skipper?

Look, Karen was alone in detailing the technical problems and
forecasting the failure. That was a significant event. Why can't you
give her credit for that?

As the self made "King of Google," I'm surprised you took no more
steps to refresh your hoary memory than you did.....

First mention of Ficht in Rec.boats:
October 18, 1995

First mention of Ficht problems Rec.boats:
October 10, 1998

First mention of Ficht problems in Rec.boats by K:
Jan 13, 1999

So... at least a three month gap in this newsgroup, alone. Also, one
might, if interested, review the following post and see if any of this
has held true with the modern engines:
http://tinyurl.com/cplod

The only "truth" I have read RE the Ficht engine is that OMC got in
WAY over their head with an R&D project that they lacked the resources
to fund. Unable to finish funding the product and seeing the writing
on the wall, they released a half-baked product, asking the consumer
to finish the R&D work at the consumer's personal expense. That is a
reminder that corporations look after themselves and the stockholders
first and the customers and everybody else, second.

There is nothing wrong with the technology and the latter engines have
proved it.

Now, squirm and google, Skipper.... but facts are facts.... and have
nothing to do with your manufactured "phacts."

It is amazing what you can find in Goggle. According to JD Powers
Bayliner is the worst boat reviewed in the Small Runabout category
including "Value for Money".

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ReJ.D. Power Ratings - Small Runabouts (16-19 ft.)
Boat Builder Overall Rating Quality & Reliability Value for Money
Exterior Ride & Handling Features
Crownline 5 5 5 5 5 4
Chaparral 5 5 3 5 4 5
Four Winns 4 3 4 4 4 4
Sea Ray 4 3 4 4 3 4
Glastron 3 3 3 3 3 5
Bayliner 2 3 3 2 3 3

Reggie
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