What's the backlog all about?

[Pitstop]

We ordered a cutwater 28 in April on the 15 th . we were told it would be in by July . Now it's the end of August summer is over here in the northeast . We are very disappointed but there are boats at other dealers that are not sold . Just sitting . Now if we are lucky we have a couple of weekends that it can be used everything closes up here in September. now we have to pay for reg. and insurance and look at it on land all winter . What's the hold up I can't get a straight answer . Im more than pissed!!!!! The dealer is also disappointed and there's nothing they can do . 🙁

 

[linedoctor]

Hang in there. It's worth it. We too were back logged two years back and it killed us at the time. Now we just drive down and hop on and the wait is long forgotten.

Of course there are some used Cutwaters out there for sale. We happen to have one if you just can't wait. :shock:

 

[Boondocker]

Ours ended up being back-logged, also. In the end think it had to do with growing pains of running the new '30 on the same line and not having moved part of the operation to the new factory. Very much worth the wait.

 

[Irishpilot]

I am the most inpatient person when I order something and I am sure you are sitting on the edge of your seat waiting for your 'ship' to come in. The comment that caught my attention was that delivery in late August would only leave you with a couple of weeks to use the boat? What has drawn me to the boat and what makes it so popular in the Northwest is that this is an all season boat. Last year we really had no major freezing in the Mid-Atlantic and every decent winter day was a potential boating day. While the typical Mid-Atlantic boating season is April to October, these pilot-house boats expand that season to almost all year round. Again I understand how hard it is waiting, but I think that you will like that your new boat will allow you to boat in the comfort of a heated cabin when everyone else's boats are covered and on the hard. Enjoy your new boat!

 

[knotflying]

Granted, having a slip in delivery time is disappointing, but all good things come to those who wait. You have a much longer boating season in your boat than you think. Some of the best boating is in late September and October, even into November. That is one of the best things about our boats. We can be out there while many boaters are home. Early spring and late fall is great. So hang in there and the pain of waiting will soon subside.

 

[trailertrawlerkismet]

In addition to the other comments made I'd point out that, although initially disappointing in having to wait, you have the comfort in knowing you're buying a boat from a financially solid company and that when they have a backlog of orders this helps maintain your boats value as well as knowing they'll be around to take care of you if the need arrises.

Jim F

 

[tuggertoy]

I agree with Irishpilot. We boat until late November and into December on the Chesapeake. In our tug, we have a very small pilothouse - but we make it work. The best part of boating that time of the year - everyone else has put their boats away for the winter!! :mrgreen: Hang in there - head up the Delaware and thru the C & D to a bay full of late fall adventures!!

 

[PhilR]

My boat is on a large inland lake in the Adirondack Mts of New York, and the best part of my boating season begins the day after Labor Day and runs into November when they finally throw me out of the Yacht Club. Good luck!

 

[Don and Brenda]

I agree on the after Labor Day boating season, that's why in the PNW we have heaters on the boats!