Ordered Boat - How long to get it?

[korn_fish]

Ordered an Alumacraft from a dealer at a boat show. They indicated that they would contact me the following week to finalize the financing as it can not be finalized until the manufacturer provides the engine # and boat #'s and 1 week was typical.

I firmly expressed that I wanted delivery of the boat ASAP since I was doing the rigging of electronics etc. myself. But now it is going on 3 weeks and each time I call they say they will have to check on it and will call me back.

What is typical lead time for boats that are ordered? Should I be concerned here?

[solbes]

I got my Lund and Yamaha in a week and a half in 2008. That was during the summer though when boats and motors were in full swing. I'm wondering if you maybe got affected by a shutdown? I wouldn't think so though, boat show time is big sales time.

Are you planning on hitting some rivers this winter? If not, I would guess you have 2+ months yet to hit the lakes.

Not to get off topic, but what model, size, and outboard?

[Matt C]

Where did you order it from?

Also....if you ordered a color the MFG doesn't have in stock. It will take longer as they have to build it....

[korn_fish]

Navigator 175 sport with 115 Yammie. Mostly river fishing with it on the Mississippi.

their finance dept. as well as my bank locks in the interest rates for only 30 days. It is now 21 days. Will have to go through the whole credit check process again shortly. repeat credit checks in short periods negatively impacts credit ratings. Since they anticipated it only being within one week to get the ID#'s I would have thought they would have informed me for any delay.

[Black_Bay]

I'm thinking you're being affected by a winter shutdown at the factory. This year has been especially tough. For me the big thing would be to make sure I locked in a good interest rate for financing. Hopefully you were locked in if you signed a purchase agreement.

[1900_LE]

Maybe you need to find another dealership. If the plant was shutdown, then they should have informed you. And if they're draggin their feet and not keeping in contact with you, think what it's going to be like when you have service work to be done. I'd call or go in there and demand they do something or you'll take your business elsewhere.

[Matt C]

Just an FYI - I was on the phone with my dealer (Alumacraft - LaCannes in Faribault) about an unrelated matter. They said the plant is NOT shut down.

[CRFan1]

I ordered a new Classic 165 CS in November and it took 8 weeks...12 weeks to get a 60hp Merc 4 stroke.

They have slowed but not stopped production would be my guess...

[bassNspear]

except at least 6-8 weeks

[norma]

I ordered an Alumacraft Trophy 185 a week ago , It arrived at the dealership yesterday. Was speaking to the Alumacraft rep, he said they build ahead for inventory this time of year. White and black are the two most common colors and are usually in stock. Is your dealership maybe waiting on a motor or trailer?

You also might want to look at another dealership, they might have what you want in stock. In addition, if sales is dragging their feet, that doesn't sound too good for service. Voice of experience there!

[Coach1310]

The bottom line here for me is this is some "poor business practice." Boat Dealers and manufacturers should be bending over backwards for someone who is buying a new boat because I can't believe they are selling much if any at the moment. I know things take time, but them not informing you up front would help me decide to move on... if it were me.... I wouldn't be buying a boat from that dealer..... All consumers ask is for a good product and good trustworth service.. you obviously aren't getting that.

[Matt C]

I have a little insider knowledge, that if you tried to buy it from a certain dealer..hwy 61.......

They cant get 2010's because they can't get financed through the banks, and Alumacraft will NOT ship to them.

Thats why I was asking what dealer you tried to go through.

[korn_fish]

It is 61 marine!!!!

@#$%^@#$%@#!$%@!#$%@#$$@#!

Guess I need to make a call to them now instead of going in tomorrow!!

[norma]

My first choice for an Alumacraft dealer is Hallberg Marine in Wyoming, next is Dan's Southside Marine in Bloomington, Third choice is Rinse, Repeat, enough said.

[ChompChomp_YANK]

Korn,

I would try to cancel the deal and go else where. There is too many dealers out there that would love your business!!!!

[Matt C]

Give Lacannes a call. They have that boat you want IN STOCK!

[korn_fish]

spoke to 61marine. They did confirm the financing issue but affirmed me that they were paying cash for the ordered boats and Alumacraft should have it delivered in 1-2 weeks.

I will be swinging through Faribault tomorrow and will try and swing into Lacannes if they are open. I have been told 1-2 weeks too many times now to think this will be reality by hwy61.

[bassNspear]

over promisses and under delivered. Not a good way to do business

[flyboy10]

Ordered my Dominator Sport from Cabelas at the boat show and it will be here this week. I told them I actually dont want it tell the end of march because I still want the garage space.

[Ice Hole]

Can't argue there....if you're buying Alumacraft and want to be taken care of, go to La Canne's.

[smokingun]

I agree if your gonna buy a Alumacraft go with Lacannes I bought one from Nick there in 2007. Great cust service. But hate to say traded it in for a lund in 2008

[bassNspear]

why did you trade it in?

[Valv]

I'd say go LaCannes too, nice shop, family ran.

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