Warning for all used boat buyers

[cobra_nuggets]

LOL busted!!

[wakehead]

can someone please update me on this issue as I was looking to buy from there once upon a time. What about you clemson, you seem to know both sides fairly?

[ClemsonDave]

PM sent.

dave

[jeffersw]

I recently purchased a boat through Brandon at KY inboards and found him to be very helpful and informed. I live in the Middle East and used Brandon as a liason between myself and the actual dealer. He was always professional and kept me in the loop throughout the whole process. I've since received the boat and minus a couple small issues it was a great transaction. I've contacted Brandon a few times since receving the boat just to ask a few questions and his support has been great thus far.

[janswake]

My original posting was not to discourage people from doing business with Miami ski nautique or Brandon.I would not hesitate at all to buy a new boat from MSN. I would probably buy a used boat from either one, but I would make sure to go see it in person before agreeing to buy it. I agree with some of the replies to my original posting. Brandon did keep us informed through our deal with him. We just did not feel that the condition of the boat was represented properly. Luke at Miami Ski is very helpful and was more than willing to fix any of the issues I was concerned about. He was also great for advice when we were trying to decide which model to go with. He took my wife and I out on a great test ride and even brought a board so I could try the wake. We just felt that the boat was not represented properly. PLEASE DO NOT COUNT THESE GUYS OUT WHEN BOAT SHOPPING! I was just trying to encourage a little more disclosure in the industry.The internet is a great tool for someone buying a boat. It can also lead to false impressions. If you were looking into doing business with either Miami Ski Nautique or Brandon at Central Kentucky Inboards, please continue to do so.Even if you were not looking into doing business with them it still benefits everyone involved to least put them on your list. All I'm saying is just do your homework.

[bobchris]

so I guy buys a boat and doesn't have a clue what to be looking for and now he's pissed and pointing fingers because of his own lack of knowledge of what to look for and how to inspect a boat, Please give it a break you cry babies.

[ClemsonDave]

Jeff, can you lock or delete this thread? Sounds like a change in story. Maybe he had good intentions, but I'd hate for someone to take this thread the wrong way and hurt a dealer that has such a good reputation.

[NautiqueJeff]

Yeah, I guess it is time. Let's just let this one die.