I'm only a victim of "real customers first" LOL I'm good with that.Between you & Tank sounds like you're both keeping AJ busy. Tanks being super patient
With all the shipping tankers backed up off our coast I bet you guys are both victims of part backlogs.
I'm only a victim of "real customers first" LOL I'm good with that.
I've been tracking his Cig over there from afar... seems like he gave the lucky guy his daughters hand and still can't get boat done. I mean dang! But being the sweet guy he is.... no complaining
You know I'm just funning ya Tank.... next few months are Ocean running once winds calm.... I was jonesing so bad I just booked a 60' for our upcoming airshow in Huntington. The gal in my signature is the captain so should be a fun day. had no idea about abilities to rent great boats till she turned me onto www.getmyboat.com pretty slick concept. Win/ Win for us boatless types.Yeah, he's my son in law. Think our Cigarette is over in the warehouse at Maxed out, not at the shop. He's been doing an update project on it for over a year and a half. nearly everything has been touched. It's nearly done. Just some little stuff to finish up. He's gotta do the real jobs first though and take care of the customers. I get it. Its all good. Plus he has it running when we come out to use it most of the time so not like I haven't been able to boat this season or last.
Oh, I'm jonsen hard with the way the weather's been lately and the water fairly flat. Just being patient. I get my boating fill though with friends in the area so it aint too bad.
Sorry to side track, but that looks like a bitchen way to do the airshow! Let me know if you need some backup!
No harm done... side tracks & thread jacks welcome... Lord knows I'm guilty. I'm doing my best to keep headcount to small group so everyone gets a primo spot. I gave the vessel choice a lot of consideration for seating configuration..... its gonna be a good day; board @ 9 and deboard @ 6. I'll have two totally separate groups picking up and dropping off mid day @ Harbor Patrol pump out. Show runs 10:30- 4:30 and thats a long ass show so breaking away and hitting Emerald Bay might be a thing. The beauty of this rental concept is you've got the boat for entire day and can go wherever ya enjoy. [Fuels included ha] did somebody say Catalina? I imagine there'd be a surcharge for that. I'm just excited to get back on water... I sold my boat last winter and always did this show but dang is it a mess when everyone departs at once at the end and most head to Newport Harbor all at once. Stampede. I won't miss that part... really rough navigating all that chop... be nice to sit back and let a sexy captain gal deal with that for a change. Fun stuff.Sorry to side track, but that looks like a bitchen way to do the airshow! Let me know if you need some backup!
My buddy booked the Penthouse at Pasea Hotel to watch it again, best view ever and sick room. I will get a picture of the boat and post it from a far.
That'll be a great spot... have you done this show before? I've done each one [this might be 4th from memory] I heard they've got new participation so hope its improved experience from recent years. 1st one was best yet with Breitling jet team stealing show. here's the boat to capture if get a chance.... I'll have her drop chain in primo spot Friday around 10:30ish.
Think I read the military will have bigger presence this year.
There are a lot of good people around there though as you obviously found. I'm sure AJ will get you taken care of...they are a solid shop we're a small potatoes customer, but they pick up and drop off and really give every customer a solid experience.
Did a little recon yesterday to get ahead of parking issues etc..... Boats named Fan Club. Looks just right for event viewing...
Nailed the weather Fri-Sun. Happy event folks.
Sorry to hear all this Steve.... I'm getting in a bit late on thread posts.... given that this is a fresh Skater build, aren't they responsible for all mechanical issues over a warranty period? I'm guessing they're simply allowing you to get issues resolved locally at shop of your choice? Customer experience has to be their #1 concern I should imagine.Thanks for that. I think Barrett will get it. He's gone further, faster to figure it out than all the other prior visits to the other shop.
I'm sitting in the library at the Islander right now, catching up on some work. I'm looking out the window at my boat parked up front sitting on the trailer. My biggest disappointment is my son so badly wanted the whole family to go out and enjoy it together.
Skater has been 100% open checkbook on this deal. I have not spent a single dollar on any repairs as yet.
There we go, thanks. As it should be. As business men we've all experienced what one disgruntled customers feedback can do in a tightly woven market segment. Now I'll go over to Big Dan and see what the story on his new Cig is....
Great post up.... gonna hafta squint hard to see me .... I read 1.5 million attendees at show
Thank you for that. I'm hoping to make a trip out this week to pick it up if its done.
Back at the Islander. Much different crowd this time of year
Yea, I think I will change my recreation schedule. Cabin, Summer months and boat October onward.
Great news happy for you. Now plan some trips and go spend some time with the fam.
Outstanding news. That has to feel really good to get it going.
Thats great Steve. Congrats. It's been a very long time in coming.
Lol I was cleaning my truck outside in the morning and just heard the roar of those motors lol I figured it was you“Can you hear me now”
Hahaha
