What to do?
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What to do?
I have pontoon being built, to day is the 7th week on order, they said it would take 4 to 8 weeks. Today I get a call saying the boat was just about done but the mercury verado 250 I ordered was on 8 week back order.
Re: What to do?
Ask for the upgrade to a 300 for free
Michael
20ft - '87 Riviera Crusier - Rebuild started in September 2012
Rough River Lake, Kentucky
50 HP 2003 2-stroke Mercury
2001 F150 XLT SuperCrew - redneckified
20ft - '87 Riviera Crusier - Rebuild started in September 2012
Rough River Lake, Kentucky
50 HP 2003 2-stroke Mercury
2001 F150 XLT SuperCrew - redneckified
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Re: What to do?
The boat is only rated for 250 trust me I wanted the 300.
Re: What to do?
That sucks but unless you changer motors you are at their mercy.
Congrats on the new boat!
Congrats on the new boat!
I often wonder if Jimmy really did crack corn, and why should I care?
Re: What to do?
Ask for the 250 OptiMax. I'm a 2 smoker fan.
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Re: What to do?
They are going to price a few other makes tomorrow
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Re: What to do?
I should of just built this lol
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Re: What to do?
Awfully polite of them to wait until the bitter end to notify you of this. Mercury Marine should have known of the backorder quite some time ago and notified the dealers. SOMEBODY definitely dropped the ball here and owes you satisfaction. Not just an equivilent, but something of greater value for your stress and lost boat time.
Be prepared to take your money (all of it) and walk. They might say that you have a contract, but THEY are the ones not honoring it.
Good luck, captain. Keep ur guard high
Be prepared to take your money (all of it) and walk. They might say that you have a contract, but THEY are the ones not honoring it.
Good luck, captain. Keep ur guard high
ToddBob
'Al the Mirthmaker' (The Third)
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Rainy Lake/Voyageurs National Park
International Falls, MN
'Al the Mirthmaker' (The Third)
Build-- viewtopic.php?f=16&t=14007
Rainy Lake/Voyageurs National Park
International Falls, MN
Re: What to do?
Is it possible to go ahead and have them ship your boat ( minus the engine and of course minus the cost of the motor ) w/o the outboard and buy an outboard elsewhere and have it rigged... I know that would be a pain, but might be better than waiting an additional 8 weeks ( and that's if after 8 weeks they're still not backordered, you never know ).
Roland & Jo
2010 Bennington 20 Sfi
Yamaha 75 4 Stroke
Shreveport, Louisiana
2010 Bennington 20 Sfi
Yamaha 75 4 Stroke
Shreveport, Louisiana
Re: What to do?
Just get a yamaha and be done with it:)
2010 Bennington 2075 GLi with ESP
150 yamaha 4 stroke
2012 tundra tow rig
2006 golf cart shuttle from camp to boat
150 yamaha 4 stroke
2012 tundra tow rig
2006 golf cart shuttle from camp to boat
Re: What to do?
Dealers can possibly get motors through their regular Mercury distribution channels, however the cost is substantially higher than purchasing them through the boat manufacturers who obtain substantial discounts for bulk ordering.
You're kind'a stuck if you want a Mercury Verado. Manufacturers are doing all the rigging and plumbing for that engine specifically, and dealers are simply mounting and plugging in that engine. Boats with Verados simply cannot be switched over to another manufacturer's motor.
Unless Mercury and your dealer can find a motor, you may be sitting on the river bank most of the Summer.
I suggest you try to find the same boat on order that may be in dealer stock at another dealer.
You're kind'a stuck if you want a Mercury Verado. Manufacturers are doing all the rigging and plumbing for that engine specifically, and dealers are simply mounting and plugging in that engine. Boats with Verados simply cannot be switched over to another manufacturer's motor.
Unless Mercury and your dealer can find a motor, you may be sitting on the river bank most of the Summer.
I suggest you try to find the same boat on order that may be in dealer stock at another dealer.
'12 Bennington 24' SSLX Yamaha 150
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Re: What to do?
yea Buddy,1roadking wrote:Just get a yamaha and be done with it:)
but i'm swayed for the Yamaha
2012 Xcurison X23C
Yamaha 90 hp 4 stroke
Dual axle full bunk trailer ready to go
All pulled with Z71 4WD Silverado
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Lake Allatoona, NW Ga.
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Vietnam 66 / 67
Yamaha 90 hp 4 stroke
Dual axle full bunk trailer ready to go
All pulled with Z71 4WD Silverado
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Lake Allatoona, NW Ga.
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Re: What to do?
I switched it to the Yamaha sho 250, so that will make you Yamaha guys happy lol
They said I would have it in my possession no later then the 26th. Seems like this has been the longest wait ever!
They said I would have it in my possession no later then the 26th. Seems like this has been the longest wait ever!
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Re: What to do?
I think they did you a favor. Yamaha all the way baby:nana
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Rick
2007 Avalon Paradise Elite 22 Tritoon
2008 Yamaha 150hp
Rick
2007 Avalon Paradise Elite 22 Tritoon
2008 Yamaha 150hp
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Re: What to do?
Prostreet...I feel your pain! I ordered a boat last year and then found out the boat was ready and the Verado 150 was backordered! A boat without a motor isn't much fun. I ended up buying another boat from the same dealer...exactly the same boat but a different color that came in with the Verado on it. I asked them if they could switch the motor to the other boat and was told it wasn't possible like other posters have mentioned. They are customized at the factory. (Supposedly) I decided to go with a color I wasn't real fond of but in hindsight the color turned out awesome and I was on the water. Hopefully it will work out...if it is a larger dealer you might have some options if your willing to sacrifice. It sucks but go into it with an open mind and it may work out for the best. You have the leverage now to walk or be made happy...good luck.
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2012 Harris Flotebote 240 Cruiser Tritoon
Mercury Verado 150 / Performance Package @ Rough Water Package
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It Comes Down To a Simple Choice..Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying....