> Dennis OConnor wrote: > >Making a $400,000 to $1,000,000 expenditure for an overseas boat, > >where manufacturing defects after delivery have to be repaired by > >some shipyard somewhere else in the world, where having a face to > >face meeting with the factory over the issues requires you to fly > >halfway around the world, just does not make sense to me... georgs replied: > To be fair, it should be noted that a problem with one boat and one > offshore manufacturer does not mean that all boats imported into the > U.S. come with problems. > > It should also be noted that some overseas manufacturers--Lagoon of > France and Afri-Cat of South Africa spring to mind--have sales > offices and service support based in the U.S. > > As with any major purchase, look before you leap. Do due diligence > regardless of where the builder is located. Even U.S. yards have had > unhappy customers on occasion. ________________________________________________________ Brian contributed: I just returned from a visit to Fla where I also paid a visit to a personal friend who has just taken delivery (Dec 05)of a brand new Cabo 45 sportfisher (very hi quality vessel, probably close to a million dollars). He related a story to me as how he experienced a problem with the generator overheating due to cooling water pump impeller failure. Apparently when he ran the vessel up to full speed as suggested by the manufacture after each usage, the generator cooling water supply could get interuppted and thus the impeller would fail due to lack of water lubrication. The factory is currently trying to figure out a possible design/manufacturing flaw. His point is he sure is glad he has a local dealer/distributor and a very willing manufacturer to look after the problem that appears somewhat minor, but might have ended with a ruined generator unit on a brand new vessel (an expensive proposison) Brian Eiland beiland@usa.net www.RunningTideYachts.com distinctive expedition yachts