stacer boat nightmame

[levinge]

Boat manufacturers are one of the biggest victims of the boom. They have had such intense demand for such a long time, that they have invested in capacity that they suddenly couldn't use and couldn't fund. The downturn has been very sudden, and very selective. They have been at the pointy end.

People still have money. They are still (mostly) employed, but are no longer spending their money on discretionary items such as boats, plasmas and cars. Thankfully they are spending it on things that make them money, like renovations!

In saying this, I am not being insensitive to those who HAVE lost their jobs. I know some industries are finding it hard, and that makes getting a job hard. I feel your pain.

Cheers,

Tim

Your right in a way there Tim, people just aren't buying the overpriced boats anymore, they seem to be doing the research and looking for best bang for the buck. The big guys have been brought to their knees and a few of them seem to be unwilling to change with the times.

Boats will continue to sell and people will buy new, they will just be doing their sums and not being blinded by the advertising. I guess Forums like Ausfish will aid in the research and point buyers in the right directions.

No matter what model or make a person buys, I just hope they get value for their money and enjoy every day on the water, with whoever they choose to take fishing. Because at the end of the day, we all enjoy what we do, where we go and who we take along for the journey - TIGHT LINES EVERYONE!!

[stevej]

so back to the good old days of boating 4.5m boats with 50-60s which were affordable and cheap to run.

[Seahorse]

I got 475 stacer baymaster sports.
i got few corrossion spots, not real bad, but hey its a mass produced tinney.
i bought it new in aug 2006, and motor has done 170 hrs.
iam happy so far. finish of boat was superior to allycraft, quinney,steccso and the likes.
i wash it after each trip, chamios it and put under cover.
someone told me that if u put it in a lock up garage then u should cover the boat because of the heat in the sheds and the condination.

[PinHead]

I got 475 stacer baymaster sports.
i got few corrossion spots, not real bad, but hey its a mass produced tinney.
i bought it new in aug 2006, and motor has done 170 hrs.
iam happy so far. finish of boat was superior to allycraft, quinney,steccso and the likes.
i wash it after each trip, chamios it and put under cover.
someone told me that if u put it in a lock up garage then u should cover the boat because of the heat in the sheds and the condination.

I assume you mean condensation...if so, covering the boat without letting it breath will lead to more condensation problems. The water will condense on the underside of the cover then when heavy enough will fall back into the boat..like a lil rain in there..and it will continue to do that if not allowed to breath. Similar to the old method of covering concrete with plastic to get it to cure.

[Steeler]

Hi All

I think it is important to remember that across all industries and product groups you will have manufacturers who come under one of two categories,they are either innovators or imitators.Innovators should and are entitled to ask for a premium for there product to ensure future research & development to bring the consumer an even better product than the previous.

Buying an imitated product from a " me too" will always be a compromise,not all expensive boats are overpriced, just a price tag that reflects the amount of effort to make a product to the highest possible standard.

There will always be three categories of product quality and they are GOOD,BETTER and BEST and any person silly enough to think they can buy BEST for the price of GOOD is kidding themselves amongst other things!!!!!!!!!!!!.

The big boys are generally regarded as the big boys because for the very reason that more often than not they manufacture the " BEST ".

Cheers

Steve

[Krashtackle]

We have had it out for 6 hours all up now and we still check the bungs everytime we come in...LOL..call me paranoid

She is a beauty Wags is right good fuel economy, steering is stiff but thats better than a bad over steer like our last boat. They forgot to put my GPS manual in the package...bit annoying but thats Ok, they can post it out to us. Our dealer has the cheque and has still happily answered a few annoying little questions we have bugged him with after the sale and still says call if you need anything, and he doesn't even work there anymore It was his last day when we picked up the boat.

Anyway, our eyes will stay firmly open and lets hope the new range of stacers bring on a lot better feedback than in the past. Will post a pic once I get them off my camera....

Shame all this rain is coming guess the boat will stay out back for the next week or so!!

[Mindi]

Thats great news, hope you keep enjoying it. Checking the bungs and leaks is what you want to do anyway after each outing...no leaks is the way to go..! Who was the dealer who seems to have done the right thing by you..?

[BOMBIE]

checking bungs ,leaks etc I did that EVERY 2nd trip/ 1 month, after 1st "fixup" re: stessco ,doesnt prove anything & big boys ,BEST ;ditto ; re trailcraft did the right thing but what????????????

[Steeler]

Re : the quote made about big boys of the industry needing to change there ways.You can't change your ways and go to market cheaper without compromising the quality of the product you manufacture.

Manufacturing to a price point will always result in a compromise in quality.

Big boys ( or leading manufacturers ) will manufacture a product and then price it accordingly resulting in a superior product.

Cheers

Steve

[Krashtackle]

Here's our Baby

[Steeler]

Hi Krash

Don't ya just gotta LOVE your wise,intelligent,thoughtful,educated and superior decision making skills in choosing what to power it with.No bias whatsoever.

Looks a real treat and hope you have many a great time in her.

Cheers

Steve

[Krashtackle]

Gotcha Steve...Only a Mariner will do
Purrs like a kitten too...LOL

[datamile]

Should have a nice white engine

[Steeler]

Should have a nice white engine

Hi datamile.

No such thing as a nice white one

You do realise with our recent posts and ribbing we are gunna really start something here.

OMC vs Merc
Ford vs Hoden
Braz$lân vs Natural ( LOL )

Cheers

Steve

[Seahorse]

looks a treat.
enjoy it
i love my stacer

cheers
greg