Capt.Bill11
Guru
Does anyone else know of any other boat related items that ave reduced in price over the years?
John
Fuel.
Does anyone else know of any other boat related items that ave reduced in price over the years?
John
The question of entering ones boat into a show is a personal decision. We do not like strange people walking aboard our boats but enjoy promoting the boating life style thus we try to find balance. In regards to the new boat we told Scott we would let him enter it at a couple of shows. I believe this boat needs to be shown in southern California allowing trawler enthusiasts to see a great boat and value.
John
Is there a financial incentive for you to let the builder show the boat in a couple of boat shows?
Respectfully I say... I feel that's John's personal business.
FWIW, I was and still am considering an Elling, it's a Dutch build for those not familiar. During my discussion with the company we hit on allowing the boat to be shown in the CT show, they offered financial compensation in various forms from paying dock fees to throwing in extra options. I have know idea if all companies work this way, but that was my experience..great thread BTW, thanks.
With all of the sharing of information and transparency of this build, which I appreciate and am enjoying reading about, I was curious about whether a boat show was part of the deal since he brought it up. I think it is a reasonable request for a builder to make, especially with some of the modifications that will be included on future builds.
We were quite happy to have our new 38PH in the Seattle Boat Show in January and were comfortable that it would be carefully attended to by Scott and his crew. It was on display for about 10 days and lots of our friends got a chance to see it as well. I am sure Scott managed to sell a couple of boats as a result of it being there and I couldn't see any problems with any damage or wear from all of the visitors. I wasn't using the boat at the time and there were still some details to be completed.
I am proud of the boat. I trust Scott to look after it. Scott and Lisa have been more than generous with their time and advice on the build of the boat and the learning curve of handling the boat. It is nice to be able to return the favor a bit. I even authorized them to take some potential buyers out for a ride on the boat. While doing so, Scott discovered something he didn't like and had it fixed.
Win win is when everyone is happy.
"The other stuff you mention, I don't do so much. I do have one form of exercise I like a lot that burns about 200 calories an hour. "
Pilates?
Sorry, couldn't resist.
We went aboard your boat at the show and after several years looking, decided to buy a Helmsman 38 after about 20 minutes on board. It is great to follow you and Johns posts after I had already ordered the boat- validation is good. Heading over to Fuzhou China next month to check on the build. Hope to see the new house design. All very exciting.We were quite happy to have our new 38PH in the Seattle Boat Show in January and were comfortable that it would be carefully attended to by Scott and his crew. It was on display for about 10 days and lots of our friends got a chance to see it as well. I am sure Scott managed to sell a couple of boats as a result of it being there and I couldn't see any problems with any damage or wear from all of the visitors. I wasn't using the boat at the time and there were still some details to be completed.
I am proud of the boat. I trust Scott to look after it. Scott and Lisa have been more than generous with their time and advice on the build of the boat and the learning curve of handling the boat. It is nice to be able to return the favor a bit. I even authorized them to take some potential buyers out for a ride on the boat. While doing so, Scott discovered something he didn't like and had it fixed.
Win win is when everyone is happy.
We went aboard your boat at the show and after several years looking, decided to buy a Helmsman 38 after about 20 minutes on board. It is great to follow you and Johns posts after I had already ordered the boat- validation is good. Heading over to Fuzhou China next month to check on the build. Hope to see the new house design. All very exciting.
Wifey B: No. Pilates burns 360 calories an hour but not nearly as much fun.
We went aboard your boat at the show and after several years looking, decided to buy a Helmsman 38 after about 20 minutes on board. It is great to follow you and Johns posts after I had already ordered the boat- validation is good. Heading over to Fuzhou China next month to check on the build. Hope to see the new house design. All very exciting.
Your post did influence many of the features I selected. I really appreciate your input on some of the design changes that have now been incorporated into the 38E.Congratulations on your new boat. Sorry I missed you in Seattle. When did you purchase the boat? I hope my posts didn't influence you too much ��
John
"The other stuff you mention, I don't do so much. I do have one form of exercise I like a lot that burns about 200 calories an hour. "
Pilates?
Sorry, couldn't resist.