As we continue our search for N4 we are doing the right thing and exploring all our options. The unfortunate thing for us is that the competition is realistically limited to the other two big recreational builders of full displacement hull boats.
A couple of weeks ago I scheduled a meeting with one of the other big three builders and had an interesting experience. Having spoke with this builder / dealer in the past it was obvious they were waiting for me and had their own agenda planned prior to me even walking into the door.
When I arrived the sales rep which whom I was communicating with the past few weeks was no where to be found. The owner of the brokage/dealership was there alone to discuss my situation which was fine with me. What I didn't expect was to listen to 30 minutes of this individuals 30 plus year history in the business followed by a reading of my past emails / interest in this line of boats.
After about 45 minutes I realized this meeting was going no where and there was a total lost of the purpose of the meeting - to price out a new build. I had to gracefully excuse myself and walk away counting my blessings I did not make a deal with this builder.
Wow, I'm not sure what I may have done wrong expect to have owned three Nordhavn's and possibly placed this builder in a situation whereby he felt he needed to impress me but that was not my intention. I'm the poorest Nordhavn owner likely on the water and I feel bad this broker may have over judged who I was.
So we are back looking at our options which are now down to the other two builders with a wildcard semi-displacement builder who has a lot to offer.
Stay tuned for more, in the mean time we are enjoying the heck out of our N35 which is a perfect coastal cruiser and has a fit and finish that few boats can compare. With the recent job assignment we may just end up keeping the N35 until I retire and save a ton of money but time will tell.
The research continues!
A couple of weeks ago I scheduled a meeting with one of the other big three builders and had an interesting experience. Having spoke with this builder / dealer in the past it was obvious they were waiting for me and had their own agenda planned prior to me even walking into the door.
When I arrived the sales rep which whom I was communicating with the past few weeks was no where to be found. The owner of the brokage/dealership was there alone to discuss my situation which was fine with me. What I didn't expect was to listen to 30 minutes of this individuals 30 plus year history in the business followed by a reading of my past emails / interest in this line of boats.
After about 45 minutes I realized this meeting was going no where and there was a total lost of the purpose of the meeting - to price out a new build. I had to gracefully excuse myself and walk away counting my blessings I did not make a deal with this builder.
Wow, I'm not sure what I may have done wrong expect to have owned three Nordhavn's and possibly placed this builder in a situation whereby he felt he needed to impress me but that was not my intention. I'm the poorest Nordhavn owner likely on the water and I feel bad this broker may have over judged who I was.
So we are back looking at our options which are now down to the other two builders with a wildcard semi-displacement builder who has a lot to offer.
Stay tuned for more, in the mean time we are enjoying the heck out of our N35 which is a perfect coastal cruiser and has a fit and finish that few boats can compare. With the recent job assignment we may just end up keeping the N35 until I retire and save a ton of money but time will tell.
The research continues!