It's funny that we all feel this way about the dealers....I have bought lots of things....and been involved with lots of hobbies, but always felt the dealerships looked at me just as a target to sell something (BMW motorcycles especially).... This is way different.....
First time I ever met Les, he helped me with my new motor, that he diden't sell, spent time with me and diden't even mention selling anything or money.... I have never met Matt, yet feel a trust and friendship....
and Marc....My Pal... On one of my trips, he dropped everything to have his ace mechanic help me... and was terrific.. when I needed to stay a day, he let me camp in back of the shop, and gave me a key to the door in case we needed to use the bathroom..... Now that's a very trusting guy, not the kind of dealer I was used to.... reciently when I had problems with my motors...they just gave me fits, I called Marc and he had me talk to his mechanic....who gave me the courage to tear off the 6 carburetors and rebuild them....it was not that hard once he got me going....way more than I would have tried without his support...and advice.. Now that's a dealer...(friend) I consider Marc a family friend...as I do Matt and Les....
Anything I can do to help these guys..... Sign me up... Help sell boats for them...thats a given... and support them...as I would family...this C-Dory thing is way more than a club......its a family of good friends.
I appreciate the dealers and think of all of you as close friends,
Joel (not usually this mushy)
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