dry weights new 23cc vs old hulls

[CapeGuy]

Otterly, i wish you had mentioned Metan Marine before you settled with mike, i got a bad rub from the guy and wouldnt recommend his work, its a good thing i met a few previous customers before i brought my boat there, otherwise i'd have a hole in my pocket and a chip on my shoulder. If you are going to spend all that money, bring it to a real boat shop, not a tent in some guys backyard. I've seen five of his works first hand and have fished on one. Not impressed. The nonskid he does is slippery as a bastard when it gets wet, i almost went head over heels fighting a bluefish and had a stumbly rest of the day. Get a few estimates before you settle for a lesser quality job. And remember your friends on the web can level with you, i would certainly speak to you in person about it. Good luck and if you havent finalized anything yet, respond here and we can chat. Happy Holidays.

[John R]

its a good thing i met a few previous customers before i brought my boat there, otherwise i'd have a hole in my pocket and chip on my shoulder

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Well - it sounds a little late for that chip on your shoulder [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/tongue.gif[/img] ...

I don't want to come across too harsh here or like I have a hair across my ass but your first and only 2 posts on Classicseacraft have been to dredge up old posts just to trash Metan. That often comes across as a board troll or simply slamming. Now I'm not saying that I doubt your sincerity here (OK, maybe a little [img]images/icons/rolleyes.gif[/img] ), or that you don't have reason to be harsh on them but when your only 2 posts here are to bash a company, you lose a little credibility.

So instead of bashing these guys right off the bat (not saying they do or don't deserve it), why don't you tell us a bit about your boat and just say hello or something first.

Now after saying all that crap, I do agree they are expensive and I haven't seen their work close up so I can't judge that.

So on that note - welcome to C-S and tell us about your boat. And where on the Cape do you fish out of, hehehe...

[Finster]

The only thing I can say about that is, I've been F'd by dealers in the past. And I bash them every chance I get. (makes me feel better) [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]
Plus I figure they have it coming.

Anyone want to hear about the dealer that didn't put lower unit oil in my new Suzuki 115? Then to make matters worse they didn't put my prop nut on and I lost the dam thing! [img]images/icons/mad.gif[/img] ........Sorry I got carried away, and off the topic....... I'm better now.

[ December 09, 2002, 10:13 AM: Message edited by: Finster ]

[John R]

Hey Finster - the meds are wearing off [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/tongue.gif[/img]

BTW - nice pic with the kids - can't wait to get my son out on the water next year

[ocuyler]

John,

Thanks for that comment. I sincerely appreciate how positive and confidence inspiring CS is and I'm paying for the privledge. I can get negativity anywhere.

How many guys donated something to Jason (Trayder) for running this site? I chalange you all to match my $100 (or more). Click the donate button at the bottom of this page.

Happy Holidays!

Otto

[John R]

Yo Otto - this winter I'm going to build an 8' Graphite Spinning Inshore rod - Fuji Seats & Guides, over/under wrapped, CS Logo on the butt section if I can get it to work right - or maybe a conventional boat rod - and donate it to the site for an auction or raffle (or Trayder can fish with it [img]images/icons/rolleyes.gif[/img] )... How's that?

[Jon G]

A CS logo rod? Now your talking put me on the list!