[PUP] top five boats

[Robert Miller]

Thanks John.  Great information to have.  I have been hit up by a lot of
salesman when I call for information about their boats.  The only one that I
have spent anytime with was Ray Danet from Nordhavn.  He keeps me up to date
on used Nordhavn's on the market.  We would love to meet you and your wife
so I can pick your brain for awhile and my wife can get a better idea of
live onboard.


Robert



> 
> 
> Robert,
> My wife Deb and I went the same way during our research over a
> period of three years... TrawlerFests, etc.
> 
> Personally, one of our mistakes at those shows was spending too much
> time around marketing/sales types, not to mention enthusiastic owners
> of the same brand (who often become unpaid salesmen). The wine and
> dines and owner's dinners, etc. etc.
> 
> I mean, sure, they'll all tell you that their trawler can
> circumnavigate (heck... rowboats have crossed oceans).
> 
> My recommendation is to try to spend as little time as possible with
> salesmen and as much time as possible with other owners.  Most
> importantly, seek out owners of boats that AREN'T on the top of your
> current list. Also owners of your preferred brand who are willing to
> tell you the things they don't like about their boats.  Ask them both
> to list their top five requirements (not top five boats) and find out
> how well their boat achieved those.
> 
> Worst case, the conversation will be lively. Best case, you'll learn
> some new stuff.
> 
> Deb and I will probably be in Stuart for Trawler Fest Florida,
> although not with our boat. If so, hope to see you there.
> 
> John Marshall
> N55-Serendipity
> Sequim Bay, WA
> johnamar at mac.com
> 
> 
> On Oct 22, 2007, at 11:56 AM, Robert Miller wrote:
> 
>> Thanks John,
>> 
>> Nordhavn has been at the top of our list since we started looking.  I
>> believe I am getting the response that I needed from folks that have
>> journeyed down this road before me.  All the information that I
>> have rec'd
>> has been good and positive.  Sonya and I look forward to meeting
>> some of you
>> in the near future.  Thank you for your input.
>> 
>> 
>> Kindest Regards,
>> 
>> Robert Miller
>> 
>> Imagecom, Inc.
>> 3729 East 82nd Place
>> Tulsa, Oklahoma 74137
>> robert at imagecominc.com
>> 918-704-8233
>> 918-494-0012   FAX
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