My boat
The news keeps getting better and better. The Marina pulled my motor off
yesterday to put the new VMax on and noticed that my steering linkage was no
longer certified by the Coast Guard. So I had to replace that as well,
another $650 tacked on. Oh well , I am going to have to work really hard
this spring, summer, and fall to make that money back :-), but what better
way to work it off than fishing!Take care all! Chris |
Chris
Jan 29
2005
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| That sounds odd. What difference does it make if the steering is
"certified" by the Coast Guard? I've never had a Coastie check my "steering
certification" on a check. Was the steering working all right when you
parked the boat? If so, and you were pleased with how the boat handled last
summer, I'd save the $650. Maybe Pat Goff can jump in here and shed some more light on the subject. |
Steve
Jan 30
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| Sounds like the old catalytic convertor argument. How often you might be
checked makes little difference to the dealership that might be responsible
for making sure they are not involved in "unapproved" practices. They have
a lot more to lose then you do...as far as legal matters go. |
Andrew
Jan 30
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First question to the dealer should be, "Show me the regulation you
are refering to." Then read it, research it and deciede for your
self. Personal experience over the years has made me very skeptical of info
given to me by a dealer of any kind until I have checked it for
myself!!!
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Dan
Jan 30
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That's a good point Dan...I definitely agree.
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Andrew
Jan 30
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| That steering sounds bizarre. That must be one expensive steering cable.
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Bob
Jan 30
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| That sounds uh....fishy.
I'm not aware of any sort of coast guard regs on steering. All they are
concerned with is floatation and hp requirements. and...$650 bones will almost buy a hydraulic system. Nothing on this planet makes me more insane than a boat dealer taking
advantage of someones ignorance. |
Pat
Jan 30
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| DITTO ~!
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Joshuall
Jan 31
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