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This may be the year
Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 9:26 pm
by dreamer
Not an owner yet but this may be the year. I posted some questions last year and you guys were great. I'm going to see if I can swing it $ this year. My son and I took sailing lessons in the summer and had a blast. The strong cdn dollar has reduced the price of the 26M on par with US prices and noticed that it was just under 20K at Dowsar at the show. Of course there is still that dreaded freight cost which I could avoid if I get it from Bill or K-H. But then I'm looking at a 9-10 hr drive to Wisc. or Mass.(R.I?) and then back. At the show (on Sunday) when I mentioned about the etech being offered by the factory, one of the guys said that he didn't hear anything official yet. Although I just read Mike's post so I'LL ask again when I'm there later this week. How is Dowsar as a dealer? When pricing an etech 60 saltwater at the evinrude exhibit they quoted 8100 with prop and control and about 500 installation. How does that sound? Of course if the Cdn $ was to spike again to US1.10 then I would definitely be going for that 9hr drive.
Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 11:21 pm
by Gazmn
Dreamer,
Welcome. I've read posts where Americans buying Canadian weren't able to get warranty service on products. [ I think it was motors ]. Make sure you'll be covered going your way. And hold out for the E-tec.
Good Hunting
-Gaz
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 4:22 am
by kadet
20K i wish
by the time I put the motor on I am not going to see much change from 60K here in OZ even with a strong aussie to us dollar ratio. Take the plunge I thought of waiting a bit longer but heck I could be hit by a bus tomorrow, the wife can retire 5 years later to pay for it. Why should I be the only one to have to work till I am 60
With Xs still asking 60+K here I figure I can always sell my M for a profit or at least my money back. How those poor blokes ever bought a boat back then with a 2 to 1 exchange rate I'll never know.
I know the 8 week wait now for delivery is going to kill me.
Regards
Kadet
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 4:31 am
by kadet
Ops forgot the important bit. ETEC 60 here is $8800 Australian fitted that's about $7500 Canadian and as BRP are a Canadian company your price seems a bit high. But I suppose it depends on the market as there are few Evinrude dealers here all competing for business...
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 6:41 am
by Highlander
9 wks for del. & with Boat show now, stern seats & full enclosure 3 more wks , !!!!
Heard that their was so many dealers ordering boats that buying now you maybe looking at may Del.
J
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 8:42 pm
by beene
......and just HOW would YOU know this information?
Wouldn't happen to have bought a NEW M with a FULL ENCLOSURE and STERNRAIL SEATS and AUTOPILOT and......
G
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 8:50 pm
by dreamer
Kadet congrats on your new boat, like the name. When I go back to the boat show on Thursday I'll have more time to ask around about etech prices. Highlander, 90 days for delivery eh? Early May woud give me some time to practice before summer holidays. When do you guys in southern Ontario usually put your boats in the water?
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 7:36 am
by bastonjock
beene wrote:......and just HOW would YOU know this information?
Wouldn't happen to have bought a NEW M with a FULL ENCLOSURE and STERNRAIL SEATS and AUTOPILOT and......
G
nawww you got it wrong beene
not enough sails for Johny boy and i always had him down as a 150hp motor man myself
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:15 am
by Highlander
bastonjock wrote:
nawww you got it wrong beene
not enough sails for Johny boy and i always had him down as a 150hp motor man myself
Beene !
You mean the autopilot you bought that I will be p/u for you when it arrives in TO ,
I p/m Leon he said he has an 18" whl on his
so it will fit my 18" whl on my
Yes almost bought an new 08
from Bill at boats for sale in early Nov. But !!!
I just happen to know all this Info as I know most of the people at Dowsar Yatches very well including Art the owner
Yes Bostonjock I do already have plans designed for four head sails & a 6ft bowsprit for a
I just wont show them to "Beene"
J
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:21 am
by Highlander
Dreamer
If contemplating buying a new
when at the boat show on Thurs , mention my name & see if you can work out a better deal !!!
John
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:07 am
by dreamer
Highlander, I'll be sure to mention your name tomorrow. Since you talk to the owner has he mentioned anything about the factory offering etecs?
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 4:45 pm
by Highlander
Dreamer
I have never discussed that with Art, as if I were to buy a New 08
I would buy an eng.& install it myself that being my trade & all !
John
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 7:39 pm
by Alex
Highlander wrote:Dreamer
I have never discussed that with Art, as if I were to buy a New 08
I would buy an eng.& install it myself that being my trade & all !
John
Highlander
Ok, kicker motor waiting for your boat.
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:42 pm
by beene
Where have I seen that motor before....
...hmmmm
I'm a bit foggy on this one.... Maybe Highlander could shed some light on things????
ZOOM ZOOM
G
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 1:46 am
by beene