Boat Trashed after taking it to local shop (PICTURES)

[xpjim1]

I have a couple of questions unrelated to the stank on your boat.

Where does Tige' find seat post that short? The shortest ones I can locate online are 9". That looks like about a 5".

What is that red power wire running through the engine compartment?

Most likely the seat bases are custom from Garelick. They are an oem supplier. Other people on here have cut down the tube down to their desired size. If you are looking for one, mine will be for sale soon. sorry for the OT but just answering a question.

[ddmracing05]

no biggie... as long as your helping other people then im all open for OT

[ragboy]

Man, someone put a sticker on my boat, and I wanted to smack'em. I don't even know what I would do if this happened to me. I don't think I would have to do anything, because my wife would probably kick his A$$ first. My little ones would be chewing on his nuts.

You have to trust who works on your stuff. Bummer. I wouldn't let that go, take him to court, or something.

[R&T Babich]

Where does Tige' find seat post that short? The shortest ones I can locate online are 9". That looks like about a 5".

Our boat also came with the 5" version. It was probably a Tige Garelick factory buy not normally sold to the public. I got a 13" and cut it down to 9". The new one is built better and we don't need any cushions.

ddmracing05 - I'm just as appalled as everyone else is. That business should be shut down!

[ddmracing05]

Man, someone put a sticker on my boat, and I wanted to smack'em. I don't even know what I would do if this happened to me. I don't think I would have to do anything, because my wife would probably kick his A$$ first. My little ones would be chewing on his nuts.

You have to trust who works on your stuff. Bummer. I wouldn't let that go, take him to court, or something.

I would but its something I can clean and as much as we feel like getting into a law suit.... IM just gonna let them go clean it and take it to performance. They will stick plugs in their after its rebuilt.

[raythompson]

Might I suggest that you also consider Sea Ray of Knoxville for your boat repairs. They are a Tige dealer and have been working with Mercruiser for a long time. The replaced the transom in my prior boat (an I/O) and did an excellent job. They have also taken very good care of my Tige boat. They are not too far from Kingsport, a couple hour drive. They want boats with covers delivered with covers and the covers are always placed back on the boat.

From my perspective Sea Ray of Knoxville is highly recommended.

[illiniboarder88]

That sucks man. I hope that works out ok for you. I've had similar problems with my car before but never with a boat. I'm not going to justify it, but I sometimes don't think these people realize how much this stuff means to some of us. Lots of peopel don't take care of their stuff, so they figure no one does. Good luck with the cleanup.

[Jason B]

I'll chip in for bail if you wanna go whip his azz. No reason for that to be done. Hope the next dealer is more conscientious and respectful of your very expensive property.

[spenchey2]

i would have ripped some one a new Ahole

[da.bell]

I agree. WTF was up with that service department? At least they could have cleaned the interior of the boat before they returned it to you...

[wannabewakeboarder]

I would but its something I can clean and as much as we feel like getting into a law suit.... IM just gonna let them go clean it and take it to performance. They will stick plugs in their after its rebuilt.

I wouldn't let them touch me boat again. They can pay for the damages though.

[mcd]

That is terrible. I've worked at a boat dealership for almost 20 years. I would be ashamed if a boat went out of our store looking like that. My two observations are the cracks in the sundeck look like uv exposure and where did the fire extinguisher go? You can't see it in the clean boat photo. But it's rest of the pics shot from that angle.

Good luck. I hope that you get everything taken care of.

[ddmracing05]

no damages... Cleaned it today the back sun deck is destroyed with cracks and rips but We were planning on replacing it anyway for 200$.... Ignition shouldnt be too much either but other wise we should be fine except for the motor.... But It cleaned up pretty nicely... I gotta do some more work on cleaning the seats though then it will be like it was.

We are taking it to performance water sports again since they have always done an excellent job. They should get it done in No time. Not to mention the 1 tige ive ever seen gets parked there sometimes for repairs or winterizing. I Hope its their when I go to drop it off so I can take a look.

[ddmracing05]

That is terrible. I've worked at a boat dealership for almost 20 years. I would be ashamed if a boat went out of our store looking like that. My two observations are the cracks in the sundeck look like uv exposure and where did the fire extinguisher go? You can't see it in the clean boat photo. But it's rest of the pics shot from that angle.

Good luck. I hope that you get everything taken care of.

YEa, that first picture is from when we bought it last summer. the last 2 pictures are from 2 nights ago. Fire extinguisher wasnt there it was just rolling free in the back... So I bolted it up there.

[gman]

I suggest you get a hold of the factory and let them know what kind of people represent them.