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Pacificcoast101
Joined: 29 Sep 2007 Posts: 717 City/Region: Torrance
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: No Pressure
Photos: No Pressure
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Wandering Sagebrush
Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 2770 City/Region: Northeast Oregon
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Constant Craving
Photos: Constant Craving
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Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 9:26 pm Post subject: |
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I was in at Rodgers Marine today, getting a new VHF antenna and a bit of information on my C80 transducer. Marty B was very helpful, and generous with time.
Oh, the antenna was less than the West Marine price! _________________ "And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." - Abraham Lincoln |
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Lizarry
Joined: 17 Jan 2014 Posts: 99 City/Region: Port Angeles
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Anytime Baby
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Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2014 12:35 am Post subject: wallas |
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When wife and I bought the formerly named Dreamer from the gentleman in SOCAL that Roger had sold it to, we were told that the stove was not working... As don't know a whole lot about the stove. I talked to Roger about it and then did as he suggested and pulled stove, as we were going to be in Seattle anyways we took it to scan marine to have them go through it .... they cleaned and checked stove out, replaced glow plug, bottom mat, and thermal element + gasket. then shipped stove back to us. they were very friendly and very helpful. |
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Sunbeam
Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Posts: 3990 City/Region: Out 'n' About
State or Province: Other
C-Dory Year: 2002
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Photos: Sunbeam
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Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 4:23 pm Post subject: |
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I really can't say whether Sea Star/Teleflex has good customer service or not, because it's too hard to connect with them!
I did a bunch of reading and research about which hydraulic steering system I would want, but still had a couple of questions (i.e. not just being too lazy to do my own research first). I looked up the contact info on their web page, and the hydraulic steering contact number is in Canada (no USA number). My cell plan doesn't allow international calling. So, I called the toll-free USA number for a the engine department. I explained the situation and why I had called their department, and asked if they could get me connected in any way to the hydraulic steering division. Their answer "Everyone else in the US seems perfectly able to call Canada. Maybe a Teleflex steering system is not really for you." Great. You know, I had a question about a Vetus product the other day, and I did not have to call The Netherlands.
They did give me a more roundabout way to try get in touch with them, and so I'm doing that (fill out form with all my personal details, they may call me back) but this doesn't really give me a warm fuzzy customer service feeling. Sure glad I am not out on the water with a problem (of course I would try to find local service, but I do like the option to call a company and speak to someone if I need to).
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redbaronace
Joined: 29 Aug 2012 Posts: 581 City/Region: Puget Sound
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Photos: redbaronace (Name TBD)
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Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 4:59 pm Post subject: |
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Sunbeam wrote: | I really can't say whether Sea Star/Teleflex has good customer service or not, because it's too hard to connect with them!
I did a bunch of reading and research about which hydraulic steering system I would want, but still had a couple of questions (i.e. not just being too lazy to do my own research first). I looked up the contact info on their web page, and the hydraulic steering contact number is in Canada (no USA number). My cell plan doesn't allow international calling. So, I called the toll-free USA number for a the engine department. I explained the situation and why I had called their department, and asked if they could get me connected in any way to the hydraulic steering division. Their answer "Everyone else in the US seems perfectly able to call Canada. Maybe a Teleflex steering system is not really for you." Great. You know, I had a question about a Vetus product the other day, and I did not have to call The Netherlands.
They did give me a more roundabout way to try get in touch with them, and so I'm doing that (fill out form with all my personal details, they may call me back) but this doesn't really give me a warm fuzzy customer service feeling. Sure glad I am not out on the water with a problem (of course I would try to find local service, but I do like the option to call a company and speak to someone if I need to).
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If you get a google voice phone number, you can call canada for free with an internet connection. |
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1TUBERIDER
Joined: 14 Mar 2006 Posts: 246 City/Region: Crescent City
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 22 Angler
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Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 6:13 pm Post subject: |
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I needed service to leaking tilt trim unit, lower unit seal, electrical issues and misc other.
In our area we do not have much for repair facilities. I asked the guys, a marine mechanic and the guys at a marine retail store where to go. No one recommended Eureka or Medford. I did get a recommendation from the marine mechanic to go to Coos Bay Marine.
I called them and set up a service date. I arrived and they checked the boat but in less than two hours they said they had to order parts. Sent me home in time to surf really good Hubbard Creek.
I waited three weeks for the completion. It was a parts issue but when the parts arrived I had my boat back in a few days.
I am happy with the service and the fee. The mechanic repaired instead of selling me new units. The repairs are holding up well.
I had to drive 3 hours for the service. I am glad it is right and I would recommend
to anyone Coos Bay Marine. _________________ Sea ya |
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Chester
Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Posts: 1176 City/Region: home
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sold to lovely couple
Photos: Chester
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Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 3:05 pm Post subject: |
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Outdoor Research (OR) makes high end out door gear.
My 20+ year old Seattle Sombrero started leaking after being in the rain for an hour.
They replaced it promptly, no questions asked. All I have to do is send in the old one. |
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potter water
Joined: 12 Apr 2011 Posts: 1076 City/Region: Logan
State or Province: UT
C-Dory Year: 1997
C-Dory Model: R-21 Tug
Vessel Name: Poopsy
Photos: Still C-razy
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Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2014 12:08 pm Post subject: |
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Wefings got on the job and got me a Magic Tilt trailer part in good time. They always answer their phone promptly. _________________ You can tell a man his wife is ugly, but never ever criticize his dog, his gun, his truck or his boat.
Never let ignorance interfere with an opportunity to state a knowledgeable opinion
Testosterone Tales-Amazon.com
2006 C-Dory 22 Cruiser 2008-2014
1997 Ranger Tug 21 Classic 2016
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localboy
Joined: 30 Sep 2006 Posts: 4656 City/Region: Lake Stevens via Honolulu
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: 'Au Kai (Ocean Traveler)
Photos: 'AU KAI
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Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2014 12:50 pm Post subject: |
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Performance Marine, Everett. Had a problem with the trim/tilt. It would not function and a fuse blew. I replaced the fuse and still no power. Checked what I could in my driveway (and this was an hour before my big work-buddy, weekend crabbing trip we do each year).
Called them and they told me it was a "three week turnaround" they were so busy. I dropped if off anyway and went out with the boys. Two hours after I dropped it off, it was done. A quick fix and they had a mechanic look at it right away, instead of just parking it. _________________ "We can go over there...behind the 'little one'....."
Wife to her husband pointing @ us...from the bow of their 50-footer; Prideaux Haven 2013 |
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Pandion
Joined: 02 Oct 2013 Posts: 274 City/Region: Kenmore
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2002
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Osprey
Photos: Osprey
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Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 2:49 am Post subject: Lets keep track of Good and Bad Customer Service |
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I did a terrible thing a couple of months ago: tried to pull my C-22 with its high radar arch under the Burlington Northern bridge next to Golden Gardens in Seattle. There are several signs warning of the low railroad bridge; but it's a narrow, winding road and my knuckles were white, my eyes were glued to the road ... and I just didn't see those signs.
The resulting impact removed my radar and spotlight, bent my radar arch, and put a big crack between the cabin top and the side walls. If you haven't done something like this, you can't imagine how stupid it's possible to feel. It wasn't quite the Exxon Valdez, but I was feeling a deep sense of kinship with Joe Hazelwood.
I can't remember having an insurance claim in my life, and I really didn't expect that such a colossal blunder would be covered. But it was; and I was incredibly fortunate to have the assistance of a group of wonderful people who helped put my poor little boat back together again:
--My brokers, Anchor Marine Underwriters, on Mercer Island, were immediately responsive and set the restoration process in motion within minutes of getting my call. I thought they were great when I bought my policy from them, and I REALLY think they're great after the way they came through for me. Sam Landback sold me the policy, but everyone I worked with there was great.
--ACE Recreational Marine Claims was my insurer, and claims adjuster Anne Beeler was just about the nicest person I've ever met. ACE is in Maryland, and I'm in Washington state; but Anne held my hand all the way through the process, reassured me, offered sage advice on how to find good craftsmen to fix the boat ... and you know what? They made me whole. Wow! Thanks again, Anne!
--Mike Carder, of Lakota Marine, in Everett, rebuilt my cabin roof, by hand. It was really messed up. And now it looks brand new. Mike--and everyone else I'm going to mention in this post--was scrupulously honest and efficient. The crew at Lakota are top notch, their prices are fair, and I highly recommend them.
--Railmakers, in Everett, built me a beautiful new radar arch, that's even better than the original. Fast service, fair prices, great people to deal with.
--Tim Caudill and his wonderful crew at Cascade Marine, in Everett, advised me throughout the process, and they are part of the reason I didn't shoot myself. Tim and his guys were compassionate, realistic, fair, patient, funny. They took care of me, you know? They didn't make me feel like a dipshit, in spite of the ample evidence of my dipshittedness. Cascade did all of the electrical work (and there was a lot; all of the electronics had to be replaced). I will be going back to them whenever I need electrical or mechanical work performed on my boat.
Thanks to all you wonderful professionals for doing your jobs so well. _________________
Andy Ryan
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Sea Wolf
Joined: 01 Nov 2003 Posts: 8650 City/Region: Redding
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 1987
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sea Wolf
Photos: Sea Wolf
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Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 5:08 am Post subject: |
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Andy-
Wow!
What a story!
Could have been titled Murphy's Law Meets the Underpass, or simply S--- Happens!
Nice report and interesting reading.
Sounds like you hit the jackpot on caring and professional help in time of need.
Glad everything worked out for you!
Nust have cost in the neighborhood of $10-15K, I'd guess.
Take care and enjoy your "new" boat.
Joe. _________________ Sea Wolf, C-Brat #31
Lake Shasta, California
"Most of my money I spent on boats and women. The rest I squandered'. " -Annonymous |
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Sunbeam
Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Posts: 3990 City/Region: Out 'n' About
State or Province: Other
C-Dory Year: 2002
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Photos: Sunbeam
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Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 4:43 pm Post subject: |
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Kudos to Westside Marine in Port Townsend (Yamaha dealer, www.westsidemarine.com), and especially Mark, their fantastic mechanic.
Back story: I have my Yamaha 80 off the boat right now so that I can seal the transom core along with a couple other improvements (see Sunbeam ~22 Cruiser thread if you want to know more). I found I needed longer top bolts now, so I called Westside and Mark put a couple aside for me. I went in to pick them up today and we got to chatting. See, I had earlier ordered, paid for, and picked up a pair of new valves for my trim/tilt mechanism which was slowly sinking when left up. I was going to bring it in to Westside for them to fix it, but was waiting until I finished my transom work. Reason is that they need to take the engine off the boat to install the new valves, and I wanted to do my stuff first so that once they put it back on it after the valve repair it would be "on for good" and I wouldn't have to immediately undo their sealant.
Anyway, as we were chatting he said, "Wait, so you have the engine off the boat right now?" "Yep." "Well you can install those valves yourself then... wait a minute..." He went in back and copied me off a diagram, and then brought it out and explained how to remove the old valves and put the new ones in. Apparently they just basically screw out/in, and self bleed. The only reason it is complicated is that you have to get the engine away from the transom to get the screwdriver in and get the valves in and out.
So, presuming I can get this done on my own, it saves me a 3-hour round trip over to their shop, plus having to either wait all day or drop off the boat and pick it up another day. Sweet! Even if I do end up having to bring it in, I really appreciate him explaining how I could give it a go.
To top if off, he waved away payment for the bolts when went to pay for them (apparently they don't always use the longer ones, so they had some extras on hand). And then I got on the 1:15 ferry as the last car (my reservation was for 2 p.m.). (He didn't orchestrate that, but still ) |
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Wandering Sagebrush
Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 2770 City/Region: Northeast Oregon
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Constant Craving
Photos: Constant Craving
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Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 8:30 pm Post subject: Kudos to Sportcraft & EZ Loader |
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I picked up my new tandem axle trailer today, and I love it. Much different tow and ride than the old single axle. Very smooth, tracks beautifully, and no pronounced chunk when you hit a bump.
As always, a great customer experience with the crew at Sportcraft. I primarily worked with Tim, but also a bit with Ryan. They are great. Brian, one of the mechanics helped me move the boat on to the new trailer. We had to go down to the old Sportcraft launch site to do that, and 99E was a mess with traffic, so special kudos to Brian.
Allan at EZ Loader had it ready to go first thing this morning. He was very helpful getting me familiar with the new stuff. I was surprised how much different things like the brake mechanism and winch were when compared to the old trailer. Good job EZ Loader! |
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hardee
Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 12632 City/Region: Sequim
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sleepy-C
Photos: SleepyC
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Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2014 1:58 am Post subject: |
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I just spent the weekend at Bell Harbor Marina and have to say the service was excellent. Although I had called for a reservation, and was told they didn't have room (maybe due to the Seahawks game on Thursday night, they let me sneak in for a bit to visit some friends, then extended that stay for lunch. Checking back, later in the evening they "found" a place that I could fit into, and I got the night, even thought they were expecting a 135 ft yacht in they were cordial and helpful.
Patti and crew there get and a trip back for sure. (She did tell me that there was something in the wind about Ranger Tugs coming.)
Bell Harbor Marine, Alaskan Way, Seattle.
Harvey
SleepyC _________________ Though in our sleep we are not conscious of our activity or surroundings, we should not, in our wakefulness, be unconscious of our sleep. |
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chromer
Joined: 27 Jan 2006 Posts: 952 City/Region: Anacortes
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 19 Angler
Photos: Checkpoint II
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Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2015 7:38 pm Post subject: |
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Kirk at Peterson Marine (Seattle area) installed a complete Lowrance system at my location 2 years ago. Today he spent a good deal of time with me and Lowrance in identifying a bad radome. His install was real professional and clean.
Good guys
http://petersonmarine.com/ _________________
Checkpoint II (SOLD 10/2020)
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