Sorry to say:

[Billy Doyle]

After a short 2.5 yr. run, Tennessee Tige is out of business. Textron Financial has decided to get out of the Marine business and that leaves us with no flooring options. We appreciate all who have supported us and cherish the many friendships that we've made. Closing the doors here gives me the opportunity to tell everyone exactly how I feel about Tige without the political smoke screen, cool aid, goggles or whatever you want to call it. Mark Gibbs has been the best rep that I could ever have work for me. Sure he works for Tige, but I always felt he had my best interest at heart.From Rick,Ben,Tony,Lee and even Charlie, everyone at the Tige factory has been more than a pleasure to work with. That leaves one name to mention and that is Harvey Smith. This is really the only name that most TO's will hear. When we ever had a CS problem/issue Harvey always sided with the owner, even when it pissed me off and I didn't think he should, he did. So when you see me on hear argue because some 2-3 poster is bashing Tige maybe you can understand my passion. Trust me, even though I may agree with you for the sake of CS,the customer is not always right.
I am now free to go out and buy any inboard that I like and I guarantee if you see me on the water it'll be in a Tige.
Thanks for your support.

[Guapo]

Wow Billy...hate to hear that. It's great to hear your transparent view about Tige. I hope all work out for you and your family...

[River Runner]

Awww man not another one!!!!:(:(:(:(

Sorry to hear this news Billy, but glad to see your dedication to a great product.

They keep saying the economy is getting better?????

I dont drink that Kool-Aid, it smells like BS and probably tastes like it too.

Best wishes to you on your next journey.

[MoneyPity]

Wow I am sorry that it had to end. I am glad that you presented Tige in your post as a positive company because I believe it is. I hope the future for you will bode well and with whatever your next venture or direction is the best of luck to you.

Good Luck....

[Jason B]

Sucks. Sorry to hear that.

Lemme offer you a nugget---don't get into the medical field now, it's not a good time!! lol

[dingleberry]

Sorry to hear this sad news. Best wishes to you and all the employees there as you move on.

[ajholt7]

Very sorry to hear this. BTW I sent you an email.

[Guma]

Never met you or done any business with you, but sorry to hear the bad news nonetheless!

I think what speaks volume is how you feel about Tige as a company! Hope you stick around the forum.

[ImaPigDog]

Billy,

So sorry to hear that. Good luck to you and crew moving forward.

If you don't mind a little drive across I-40, you are more than welcome to join us at Norris Lake in July (http://www.tigeowners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11651).

[mikehayburn]

Deff sorry to here that..Best wishes to you and your family!!!!
God Bless

[talltigeguy]

Best wishes to you! I always appreciate your input on the board.

[da.bell]

Dang it.... Sorry to hear that you must leave. maybe you can find someone in the near future that will finance the boats for you. Good luck. Stick around the TO forum and keep us posted.

[dom w. forte]

I know what your going through , its a tough market, our service department has been carrying us, best wishes and if your ever in Fla, come visit us.
P.S your right on about Tige!
Mark is always on my case to get a new Tige ski team boat, but I cant seem to part with the old one , but it never breaks so why should I?

[rogersbm82]

Sorry to hear about this Billy.

I met these guys when I was doing some work there and passing through. Great guys and were very excited about the product and promoting what we do. Good luck in the future guys.

[Billy Doyle]

Thanks for all of the kind words. The responses above are exactly what I expected from you guys,class act! Probably done with WW but defiantly not going to stop hanging out here.

[lightning59]

Best Wishes, Something better just around the corner! Hang in there.

[Timmy!]

Sorry to hear the news Billy! :( Good luck with your next venture!

[jwanck11]

Dang! Sorry to hear about this - Best of Luck to all of you guys!!!

[BrownClown]

Billy,

Your advice over the past few years has been invaluable to me. We need a good inboard dealer here in Little Rock. The only good one we have is the Mastercraft dealer. Make the short move over here it's only 5 hours away!

Todd

[Paublo]

Billy, this really is sad news. I hope that things turn out for you in the long run. Please keep in touch with everyone thru this forum.

Losing these good dealers is a loss for Tige, for the owners served by them, and for the boating community. I've always felt that the dealer can be as big a factor in the ownership experience as the manufacturer. A year ago when I wanted to replace my Tige the local dealer here closed his doors. I would consider several makes, but only one dealer left in AZ that I would trust. So that was the reason I went with a new Nautique 210. It wasn't easy after owning 2 Tiges and even helping out at boat shows for the last 5 years. Overcoming strong loyalty after getting to know the people behind the Tige name like Charlie, Ben and Tony sure is hard. We have lost local representation for Supra, Malibu, Ski Centurian, Calibria, Sanger and probably others. And there have been a lot of smaller suppliers, vendors, and parts manufacturers that have dropped out. None of this is good for us or the industry.

[rogersbm82]

If you guys haven't contacted Billy yet about these sales he has on gear, you should. Just ordered a pair of 2009 LF watson LTD FLY close toe bindings for a rediculous price.

Always a pleasure Billy.