On Mon, 05 Nov 2007 13:45:29 -0500, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:

I have always purchased a boat from a dealer who had the boats already
in the water for a demo or they could easily get them to the water for a
test ride. I thought it was normal for a test ride until I heard Chuck
and others talking about not having a test ride until your signature was
on the contract.

The dealers would like it that way of course but if they are hungry
for business will be glad to take you out for a quick spin as long as
they think you're a good prospect. It's important to look and act the
part if you want attention from a dealer. They have no interest in
wasting time on tire kickers or joy riders so they develop skill at
screening customers, just like the real estate folks.