Questions for CC President/CEO Bill Yeargin

[MARK-S]

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I'd also like to know if CC plans to stick with a closed-bow design for their flagship tournament ski boat in the future, and, if so, what is their rationale for doing so.

IMO, the open bow RLXI and MC197 and the 206 are a waste of money for the 3 event skier or die hard slalom people like me. I do not want a biat that will sink if it takes a roller over the bow. Thats 50 k down the drain in a hurry.

[1998greensport]

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im with everybody else im concerned about the new body lines no offense to new boat owners but ive talked to different people to get there opinion and some say they rear looks like a bayliner or something and using these new titan towers im not to impressed i thought that the flight control tower was always the best looking tower out there and was the innovator to the industry im sad to see them not on the new boats and i think like someone else said that the boats are starting to blend in not stand out like all of us proud correct craft owners are use to. like the previous 210 and it would be nice if they could start stocking interior patterns for 10 years back instead of five its so hard to get someone to match a cushion or seat cover if it gets a tear thanks i hope that cc will give some good feedback on whats going to be offered in the future.

[MHayes]

I would ask how much input CC gets from it's professional riders (i.e. skiers and wakeboarders) in the design of the boats? These are the guys and girls that are out there all the time, riding in and behind Nautiques and competitor's boats and know better than anyone on what works and what doesn't. When I was down at the Boarding School in June, I asked Shaun about the rear seat hump in the 220 and he said he was glad they were getting rid of it. From talking to him, it seems like they get some input from the riders, but it doesn't appear that they necessarily utilize that info.

[M3Fan]

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I'd also like to know if CC plans to stick with a closed-bow design for their flagship tournament ski boat in the future, and, if so, what is their rationale for doing so.

IMO, the open bow RLXI and MC197 and the 206 are a waste of money for the 3 event skier or die hard slalom people like me. I do not want a biat that will sink if it takes a roller over the bow. Thats 50 k down the drain in a hurry.

Mark, I agree. I don't want to take this thread off topic though. I'd like to know CC's rationale from their standpoint. I personally think it's a wonderful symbol of dedication to the hardcore 3-event skiers and I hope they keep it up.

[M3Fan]

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Here's another one: Does CC/PCM have plans for a catalytic converter system in the future? What about diesel power?

[Erik]

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I have an interview pending with Steve Carlton, the lead designer of the 230 - we are planning on tomorrow for the interview so I will try to avoid having these questions overlap too much, but what I have prepared so far does mention some of the questions posed here.

Jeff, I got to sit with Terry Dunagin and Correct Craft's Web team for a few hours a few months ago and got to see the CEO's office. I got all dressed up for that day and was super nervous but after all was said and done it was very laid back and solidified everything I felt about what they are doing. I know this isn't your first time there and I mentioned you when I was there. They spoke highly of you. The whole day was awesome. You're going to have a great day down there as our fearless leader.

Not to be a downer, but some of the questions that have been mentioned are unanswerable and they will not be able to provide much more than high-level responses to tricky questions. Terry was not super willing to talk about removing products from their lineup. I really pressed on that one - particularly around the 226 which I don't see much room for at this point in time. So my vote would be for their concerns around product cannibalization. The 210, 220 and 236 are all awesome boats, but the 220's future seems questionable as does the 226. I was told that the 226 was nearing the cutting board from an inside contact at a dealership near my area. Maybe that has since changed.

So - narrowing it down even further - I would ask about what the popularity of the 236 does to the future of the 220. I am going to ask Steve this question as well. I don't expect a cut & dry response from that but I will at least try. But it may be interesting to compare what the CEO and lead designer of these boats say about the same issue.

Its great that they are accessible to people like you. Have a great time. Tell them I said hi please.

[M3Fan]

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Erik, I'm confused. Isn't your question of the type that you don't think will be answered based on your CC expertise?

[M3Fan]

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Erik, further, the thread topic is questions for Bill Yeargin. We're all impressed with your visit to CC but let's stay on topic. This may seem a little harsh but for you to swagger in here and criticize existing questions while informing us of your own visit is a little out of line.

[Erik]

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Well then. I didn't see it as a swagger but consider me put in my place. Your points are correct. I think I meant to say that those questions would be tricky to answer and that I didn't have luck with them - but Jeff may. My bad if it came off the wrong way.

[jjackkrash]

I love my 206, but the screw turns the "wrong way." Others may be a fan of this, and it is unique to CC, but it is just plain harder to dock the darn thing on the driver's side. I have heard the rationale for having it turn opposite from every other boat on the market, but, in my opinion, any percieved benefit doesn't outweigh the docking downside. So my question is:

Is CC going to stick with a screw that turns the wrong way on their three-event boats?

Thanks,

Jack.

P.S.

My 206 is an '03. If they have changed this since then, disregard my question.

[joelhern2]

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Erik, further, the thread topic is questions for Bill Yeargin. We're all impressed with your visit to CC but let's stay on topic. This may seem a little harsh but for you to swagger in here and criticize existing questions while informing us of your own visit is a little out of line.

Take it easy M3...why are people on this site so quick to start static? Go home, have a beer, throw on some reggae or whatever does the trick for you, and chill out.

[TRBenj]

I love my 206, but the screw turns the "wrong way." Others may be a fan of this, and it is unique to CC, but it is just plain harder to dock the darn thing on the driver's side. I have heard the rationale for having it turn opposite from every other boat on the market, but, in my opinion, any percieved benefit doesn't outweigh the docking downside. So my question is:

Is CC going to stick with a screw that turns the wrong way on their three-event boats?

Thanks,

Jack.

P.S.

My 206 is an '03. If they have changed this since then, disregard my question.

I would argue that the 3-event boats that turn LH props are the ones going the "wrong way." I believe the main reason for the original decision to use the RH prop is to counteract the weight of the driver. This was especially important on the earlier hulls since they were so narrow- but the same principle holds true on the modern 196. I find the current hull (TSC2/TSC3) to be fairly weight sensitive- so the RH rotation is a distinct advantage in situations where the driver is the only one in the boat. Its a much simpler and elegant solution than the use of counterballast tanks (a la Mastercraft).

Personally, I have no problem docking on the drivers side- given the choice I actually prefer it. Perhaps you just need a little more seat time? After all, this is a Ski Boat- if youre looking for a Docking Boat, you might consider moving to an I/O.

Sorry for the OT- this just seemed like a ridiculous question to ask the President/CEO, especially if posed by a group of Correct Craft/Skiing enthusiasts.

[Quinner]

Surprised with Mark-S's comment on sinking a 206, every inboard I have owned rides low in the bow and as a driver you adjust accordingly, of course the 196 is a better slalom boat but I really think it is important to offer both variety's, an informed consumer will know they are making a sacrifice with an open bow.

Another here to say I hope they keep the Ski boat focus, I love my 206 but as the kid's get older my next one will be a 196.

Eric, did you know CC also makes ski boats, in fact I am pretty sure they may have made those before the WB boats, but I could be wrong??

Great questions and have fun at your meeting Jeff!!

[Erik]

Quinner - was that directed at me? Erik with a K or Eric (someone else).

If it was directed at me - love the sarcasm. Assuming you were being sarcastic and I've repeatedly said on here and elsewhere that the Ski Nautique is as perfect as it ever has been. I slalom too, believe it or not. In addition to that I run The2001.com so I am well aware of CC's other products. Wow. Lets all take a deep breath and not be so quick to judge. I was under the impression there were only 1-2 people on this entire site that liked to cause conflict. I won't mention them by name.

Back on topic - Jeff, good luck. I'm sure you'll have a great time. Like I said before in this thread, they speak very highly of you.

[Bruce]

My perception is that CC is the Cadillac of water sports boats. How do they intend to help their dealers promote that image? With their new factory they clearly intend to sell more boats. What is their strategy to do that?