Picked up new boat

pcator · Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2006 11:16 am Post subject: Picked up new boat

Picked up our new 2007 CD25 from Mobile East Marine last friday. Explored the ICW out of Oriental, SC over the weekend. Learned a lot about the boat. One of the most important lessons was that it doesn't matter how much water you have in front of you or behind you or even on the sides of you. What really matters on the ICW is how much water you have under you. We took Adams creek down to the Newport River. As we came out of the creek into this big expanse of water (Newport River) I opened up the boat to 25 kts. and ran aground in the middle of the river. I got her off but learned a valuable lesson.

All in all, we had a great time. Just me, the wife and dog.

I would like to say something about the dealer, Mobile East Marine. Gene and Carrie treated us like old friends. They made us feel like we were special. They supplied us with extras like life jackets, line, etc at no charge. They had checked out the boat and cleaned it before we got there.

Gene went with us to launch the boat for the first time and went out with us the first time. He again checked everything out while we were underway and gave lessons on how to use various things. I told him that I didn't want to keep him away from his business too long and he replied, "I will stay with you as long as it takes to make you comfortable with the boat." Because it was the weekend, they even gave us both of their cell phone numbers so that we could get in touch of them if we had any questions or problems.

There were no problems with the boat and I would gladly buy another boat from them. I not only have a new boat but new friends as well.

Patrick

El and Bill · Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2006 11:25 am Post subject:

Congrats, Patrick. you sure have some great cruising grounds. But, looks like you've had marginal weather the past few days.

Good luck to you guys and sure glad you have such a good relationship with the dealer -- you have a dandy boat.

TyBoo · Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2006 11:34 am Post subject:

Congratulations! Now you've done it!

And you only have to run aground one time with a new boat, so it's good that's out of the way.

Thanks for telling us about your dealer. That's neat to hear.

flagold · Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2006 11:36 am Post subject:

Congratulations! Fortunately with the electronics out now, you don't have to learn the water by hitting everything in it.

Have fun with that C-Dory!

Sea Wolf · Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2006 11:37 am Post subject:

Patrick-

Congradulations on your new C-Dory!

You're gonna just love that new boat!

Great story about a very thorough and thoughtful dealer!

It's too bad all are not like that.

Your story is a model for the School for Dealers.

The trust and goodwill is so important for a dealer to develop with their customers.

Repeat customers go back to those whom they trust.

Enjoy the new boat!

Joe.

starcrafttom · Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2006 1:10 am Post subject:

Our first time out we could not stop giggling every five minutes. In fact I still giggle every once in a while when susan and I are on the water. I hope that you get just as much fun from your boat as we do.

JamesTXSD · Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2006 6:53 am Post subject:

Congratulations, Patrick! We love our 25 and sure understand the anticipation and then the reality: "it's ours; now let's try not to break anything." Cool

And that "giggle" that Tom spoke of... yeah, that's how you know you're really hooked. Wink

We'll be looking forward to more tales of how you're using your boat and some photos. Hope our paths will cross in our travels so we can each compliment the other on our good taste! Thumbs Up

Best wishes,
Jim B.