Sounds like Ross Yacht does good work, doesn't have many come-backs, has
plenty of satisfied customers, and they really don't need any more! Sounds
like a cash cow to me.

One guy in my area that owns a mower shop charges $68/hr, normal is 40-50.
Why? He doesn't want to work that hard, and he has plenty of money already.

Drew


"Tom Treadway" wrote in message
. ..
I just had someone else recommend Ross Yacht. I checked their prices, and
they are outrageous! For 2 coats of ablative paint, sandblasting the
hardware, etc., they wanted $52/ft!! I've found the exact same service in
Tarpon Springs and Clearwater Bay Marina for anywhere from $30-$42/ft.
And
it's the EXACT same paint. The lady on the phone said that people are
often
shocked at their price.

Thanks for your advice.

TT


"bb" wrote in message
...
Back to your post. For years Ross Yacht on Island Estates in
Clearwater had a great reputation as a boat yard producing quality
work, but you pay for it. They have recently changed hands so I'm not
sure of their current status as far as quality work goes. I know
there must be a couple of good yards in Tarpon Springs. If you don't
come up with something, I'd suggest calling Mark at Yacht Registry
(brokerage) in Dunedin. He should have a good opinion of the yards up
that way.

Good luck,
bb