Greg Meloon Promoted to Product Manager

**triplered** · 02-22-2007, 12:54 PM

RE: Greg Meloon Promoted to Product Manager

This press release shows a long term vision from the corporate crew at CC.
It is a smart move that will inject young energy into product planning.
Greg Meloon is sharp and dedicated.

**MARK-S** · 02-22-2007, 03:16 PM

RE: Greg Meloon Promoted to Product Manager

CC is in very good hands with Greg. He knows what CC is about. Congrats Greg.

**Osmosis** · 02-22-2007, 09:03 PM

RE: Greg Meloon Promoted to Product Manager

Triplered and Mark-S,

I respectfully disagree. All this press release says is that yet another Meloon is working for Correct Craft.

"This press release shows a long term vision..." - Expect more Meloons to join Correct Craft.

"Young energy" - I would expect so.

"Greg Meloon is sharp and dedicated" - We, the Correct Craft Owner Family, would only hope. Yes, I'm sure Greg "excelled at every assignment..." Can anyone tell me if giving away Eastern PA to Malibu was one of his assignments? I would expect CEO Yeargin to give such complements to the future of the company. In fact, I would have expected much more. For example, why didn't we see, "While holding the position of Midwest Sales Manager, Greg was able to provide dealers with new ways to improve retail sales. Durring his tenure as Midwest Sales Manager, sales showed an "x" percent gain." Most likely, it is because that wasn't the case. Some information like this would be great.

So maybe I am not giving Greg the credit he deserves... What was wrong with the old product manager?

Maybe there have been too many complaints that recent Correct Craft models, althought JD Power award winning for quality and customer satisfaction, are getting the perception of cheap and tacky to put it lusterlessly... If that is even a word. I have been an admirer of Correct Craft boats for over 20 years. I attended a recent boat show where I stood admiring my newest "favorite" the Super Air 220. Durring my analysis of the boat from bow light to tunable rudder, I overheard person after person saying "yah thats like a Sea Ray.. you need to go over there to see the real wakeboarding boat." I was shocked and actually angered.

Correct Craft is a JD Power award winner! ----> It obviously doesn't matter. The comments were referring mostly to the snap out carpets and modular look. The interior on the 200 series boats, mainly v-drives, says "Yah, that is exactly what I want in wakeboarding boat," but Correct Craft is just not pulling it off. And I dont like that I have to write this. It is the truth. No one buys a Cadilac because It goes 0-60 in under 4 seconds. They buy them because they are loyal to the brand and that brand is dedicated to providing a comfortable ride with a "not cheap looking" vibe.

Correct Craft has earned the respect of many boat manufacturers . However, Can they regain the respect of their customers?

**NAWTEAK** · 02-23-2007, 07:32 AM

i kind of agree with ozmosis but the reality is that its a family owned business. he would have to be a real dud not to get a free ticket to senior management

**Tomfooter** · 02-23-2007, 09:05 AM

I don't know who "Osmosis" is, but it looks like he joined Planet Nautique just to post his message. It sounds like it has a "personal" flavor to it, reading between the lines. Did he get passed over in favor of Greg Meloon? Did someone at Correct Craft do something to him or against him? Just sounds like a lot of sour grapes that usually isn't on this site. I know everone has their opinions (and this is mine), but I just don't like to see a lot of negativity on this site.

**Osmosis** · 02-23-2007, 09:57 AM

Tom,

Thanks for your opinion of me. Correct Craft hasn't done anything to me, but I appreciate your concern for my well being. I'm 25 and yes I would love to work for Correct Craft. I hold no grudges, I am stricktly giving some facts. Fact is Correct Craft has a new appearence and it is not the appearence of a boat manufacturer that wants to be #1. My family and I combined have owned 3 Nautiques. I would love to own another, however I am not sure I would if the boats continue to look less of a performance/luxury ski boat and more like a I/O Bayliner-ish ride.

With that in mind. I think the 196 and 206 are the best looking boats Correct Craft Produces.

The 210 era 2001-2006 was amazing.

The 211 and 226 was a great start on what would make a great 2nd generation model.

The new 236 has the best lines of all of the larger models.

The new 210 is too square and looks cheap. The solid rubber dash is extremely tacky.

Fact of the matter is Correct Craft was extremely meticulous on interior and styling. They seem to have lost that attention to detail. This needs to change and I hope Greg can truely make a change.

**FLlongball** · 02-23-2007, 10:16 AM

Originally posted by Osmosis

Tom,

Thanks for your opinion of me. Correct Craft hasn't done anything to me, but I appreciate your concern for my well being. I'm 25 and yes I would love to work for Correct Craft. I hold no grudges, I am stricktly giving some facts. Fact is Correct Craft has a new appearence and it is not the appearence of a boat manufacturer that wants to be #1. My family and I combined have owned 3 Nautiques. I would love to own another, however I am not sure I would if the boats continue to look less of a performance/luxury ski boat and more like a I/O Bayliner-ish ride.

With that in mind. I think the 196 and 206 are the best looking boats Correct Craft Produces.

The 210 era 2001-2006 was amazing.

The 211 and 226 was a great start on what would make a great 2nd generation model.

The new 236 has the best lines of all of the larger models.

The new 210 is too square and looks cheap. The solid rubber dash is extremely tacky.

Fact of the matter is Correct Craft was extremely meticulous on interior and styling. They seem to have lost that attention to detail. This needs to change and I hope Greg can truely make a change.

The only thing that does not make sense given that you have owned three CC boats is why have you just barely joined the site and why is your first post one of this nature?

One other thing......at age 5 you were aware of brand differences, since you have be admiring CC boats for over 20 years?

**triplered** · 02-23-2007, 11:01 AM

One thing is for sure about Mr. Greg Meloon -- even in his early 30s, this guy is connected and knows this
industry -- especially at the grass roots level.

I suppose this -- we don't understand the dynamics of any decision made in the Eastern PA market.
My guess is there were a lot of variables that went into
any decision to change course in Eastern PA -- perhaps driven by the dealer, the market, the rep, etc.

Correct Craft does not "give" a dealership away to another manufacturer.
A change like that could never be simple.

**Separator** · 02-24-2007, 08:18 AM

OHHHHHH BOY....This really makes you wonder.....

Is Osmosis suggesting a Mellon was given a job he is not qaulified or deserved to get? Did he bump someone else out that really had the qulifications to do the job?

**Osmosis** · 02-24-2007, 12:21 PM

FLlongball,

In responce to "given that you have owned three CC boats is why have you just barely joined the site and why is your first post one of this nature?",

I found this site a little more than a year ago, and had never decided to give any responce or comment. I have found that I only like to comment about most any topic if I have adamant feelings for the subject. I had recently seen this posting regarding Correct Craft and knowing the nature of this company (family operated), I felt that something needed to be said to this nature. Truly, I love the company, I just want people to consider that maybe its time to get some new eyes in the company so that it progress. The Meloon family has done a great job and has been dedicated to making a quality boat. However, I believe that multiple generations of Meloon's running the show will have adverse effect on the long range outcome of continuing to produce the quality product that you and I have come to love.

I'm sure that Greg can do a good job, but how many others were over-looked for this position? I would seriously like to know. And no I didnt want this position, and havent applied for any position in Correct Craft recently.

As for me recognizing a good boat when I see one, at the age of 5 I knew I wanted a Nautique and not a MasterCraft, or any of the others that were regulars of that era.

"Refusal to consider the question does not exempt your from the consequences."

**81nautique** · 02-24-2007, 02:31 PM

Osmo,

First off Greg Meloon will not be "running the Company".

"In his new role, Meloon will be responsible for managing the product design and development team. Meloon will work closely with the sales and marketing team to ensure that Correct Craft continues to build the world's best tow and family recreational boats."

Greg is a young guy who's been in tune to the boating community from day one. He know's the industry inside and out, knows the competition and has worked first hand with many of our sports great athletes. I'm not sure if it matters how many were overlooked for the position because with his background in the industry, dedication to the sport and a degree in business management to back it up the management at CC must believe he was best qualified for the position.

It would be foolish for Greg or anybody else in this position to think they know exactly what the buying public want in a wakeboard boat. It seems everytime a new model is released there's always someone thats been left out. Whether it's rubber dash boards or widening a boat and changing the wake you can't satisfy everyone, I would hope in his new position the first thing to be done would be to gather info from people like you to determine what works and what doesn't. Likes and dislikes, not just in CC's but all brands. Digest it and make a commitment to build not just the best constructed boat in it's class but the most funtional, performing, looking, etc.

Maybe you could start the process yourself with a letter to Mr Meloon with your suggestions. I'd hate to see you waste all your knowledge on this topic with a few paragraphs here.

**MARK-S** · 02-25-2007, 01:20 PM

Dont bother arguing. It is not worth it.

**rleinen79** · 02-25-2007, 06:47 PM

Originally posted by 81nautique

Maybe you could start the process yourself with a letter to Mr Meloon with your suggestions. I'd hate to see you waste all your knowledge on this topic with a few paragraphs here.

Well said.

Rob

**06210rider** · 02-25-2007, 07:18 PM

I want to know where skinautique is and what his opinion is on this whole matter. Good, Bad or In deferent the family is going to do what they want, no two ways about it. You know Yergin had nothing to do with this decision.

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