Late delivery

I am being told that delivery of an in stock boat will be delayed because “all” dealers are having trouble getting accessories. Has anyone else heard this?

I went through a similar ‘story’ last winter. Who is the dealer?? I would demand delivery, and then tell them you will bring it back in for rigging when the accessories arrive.

What accessories did you order?

There are some marine accessories that are delayed right now. Did they specify what items are delayed? Sometimes you can get the items from an alternate supplier.

Im not sure what acessories they are having trouble getting but there isnt anything that we have ordered the last month that has held us up from doing anything.

Without knowing what the parts are its hard to say what is actually going on.

I will say this, this is about the busiest time for dealers right now with the fishing opener getting so close, but it doesnt call for excuses or lies in my book.

Could be Japanese electronics. GM is having trouble building cars due to lack of parts.

I am told they are waiting on a stereo and speakers, post and seat, and ski bar from Skeeter, as well as a Terrova 101 w/ I-Pilot.

I asked that they get the stereo elsewhere, have the seat shipped to me after I get the boat, skip the ski bar, and to take the 101 off a new boat they have in stock. Do you think that is unreasoanble to request?

When I pick the boat up I will haul it 4 hours north for the season.

I dont think its an unreasonable request. Tell them to not charge you for the stereo and go buy your own. I have a hard time believing that they cant get a 101 terrova! The seat seems a little odd because they are pumping out boats everyday with seats in them. As for the post pretty much every dealer I know always has those on the shelf.