Richard J Kinch wrote:

TC writes:

At this point, what can I do? I would like to work this out so I
can go fishing. Should I contact an attorney?

Yes, decide exactly what remedy you want, and have a lawyer send a
nastygram to that effect. This dealer/mfr is an expert professional
at evading responsibility, you are just a dabbler at enforcing it.

If it's not worth hiring the lawyer, then you really don't have
enough of a gripe to be worth pursuing.

I hate lawyers, but I hate getting the shaft even more. I think I will
give one a call and see what happens.