I kinda funny that Jim considered "several months" as a sign that macs are hard
to get. Most builders don't considered themselves really "back ordered" unless
its at least 6 months or more. And a custom boat often takes 4 or 5 months to
build, but that's clearly a far different class from a mac.



"John Cairns" wrote in message
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On Wed, 07 Apr 2004 08:38:58 -0500, Jim Cate wrote:


When I called the manufacturer two weeks ago, they told me that they
have no additional boats available for sale currently, and that all
production in the next several months has been sold. My local dealer has
one on delivery, but after that he won't be able to get another one for
five months.


Production problems.

BB

Nah, just a sucker tactic by the dealer and manufacturer. They use the
ensuing time to let the dealer sell the sucker/customer about $10-$15k worth
of options, next thing you know, you own the most expensive porta-potty on
the planet. And better yet, they get the cash up front at the closing, no
banker in his right mind would EVER loan someone $30k to buy a boat that's
only worth $17k before the ink dries on the sales contract. Come to think of
it, wouldn't be surprised if they get a lot of that up front money
looooooong before the boat is delivered, makes it harder for the
sucker/customer to back out of the deal.
John Cairns