Potter Built

OTTERLY COOL · #1 02-07-2003, 06:59 PM

OTTO and the other guys

Let's get this straight.

1. My name is Bob. The name of the boat and my login name is Otterly Cool

2. I've owned 3 - a 1975 18 (Sundance), a 1984 20 (Seadog - was it a CSY or a Tracker?) and the 23

3. The 1975 18 was by far a better bost than the 1984

4 The 1984 was still better than most of the other boats around, particularly my buddy's Mako 20

5. I don't think the Potter boats will "smoke" your boat; I think it's a case of poor (Bay*****, fair (PRO****), good (MA**), better (Several), even more better (GRA** WHI** and a couple more), more better than that (Other SeaCrafts) and best (POTTER BOATS in good condition). Your boat,is obviously in the "more better than that" category and when you finish will surely be in the best category

6. Yes they did let their mechanics and sales men use the demos - they did use them and preferred the Potter boat

7. I don't want to argue with anyone on the site about my opinion on the classification above - its just my opinion

8. Please don't tell anyone I'm a Lawyer - what's the difference between a lawyer and a catfish------------one is a slimy, scum-sucking bottom feeder------------the other one is a fish

Mark · #2 02-07-2003, 07:11 PM

Where's the fun if we can't spell out BAYLINER?!

I'd heard that society had become too litigious [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

p.s. it sure is good to be in the "mo better" category!, but having only owned two mid-1970's SeaCraft's, I maybe don't know how good I've had it...

ocuyler · #3 02-07-2003, 08:37 PM

Bob,

What I think is terrific is that we're able to have the boats we have. All things are relative and all I know is I'm have a great time working on this boat and look forward to the summer using it.

Even better is to have all you guys on CS to compare notes, ask questions and develop enough confidence to go ahead and do it.

I have to admit one thing. Today we pulled the rubrail of the 23' and cleaned up the caulk/sealant. The lip of the "shoebox" was really in bad shape, only 3/16" thick in most places and fastened only every 18"! I can't really make that right without removing the entire liner (yea, that'll happen!)

So, OK, I conceed the point... somewhat. I'll leave it at this: The next rebuild will be a Potter hull.

I respect your opinion and appreciate the banter.

Regards,

Otto

LITTLEBISHOP · #4 02-08-2003, 03:24 PM

Confused member # 4, A few months ago I posted a note inviting otterly-cool to come and take a ride on my SeaCraft ( since we are neighbors) but I didn't see a response, Later I thought "OH" he moved from Patchogue N.Y. to Lake Ontario! Thats why there was no response.... One of you guys has to change his name!

ocuyler · #5 02-09-2003, 11:10 AM

You can't be serious.

GetReel · #6 02-09-2003, 11:37 AM

Otto: Good to see you and Salty Dog at the AC Show and right on the site here after that drive!!
Enjoyed meeting you and look forward to Summer rally, with boats! You know, I hav'nt yet named my boat, but I'm now considering "Mo Better"...

saltydog · #7 02-09-2003, 11:40 AM

Great seeing you too! That sounds like a great name. As we talked about at the AC show with yourself and Scott we should try to plan a date sometime in the early part of summer to get together. Otto and I really enjoyed the comraderie and the discussion. Learned a great deal more about these wonderful Sea Crafts.