Gold Member Than_Bogan Posted September 11, 2012 Gold Member Share Posted September 11, 2012 I'm kinda hoping to strike up a deal where I agree to buy a 2013 Carbon Pro at the end of next year. I don't have the desire to put in the time to be a promo guy myself, and I'm also feeling a little too poor to buy a new one right now. But I do kinda like picking my own colors and features, so this kind of a promo pre-buy might offer the best of both worlds. Kind of a long-shot, but let me know if interested. I am in Massachusetts for what that is worth. Feel free to email me directly: nathaniel UNDERSCORE bogan AT alum DOT mit DOT edu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDNAH2OSKIER Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Makes a lot of sense to me. If I could pre arrange a sale I would gladly let you pick the colors and options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Than_Bogan Posted September 11, 2012 Author Gold Member Share Posted September 11, 2012 @SDNAH2OSKIER Are you considering a 2013 promo Carbon Pro, or just indicating that you think the general idea is plausible? (It may not really matter, since you're about as far from me as it's possible to be in this country!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted September 11, 2012 Baller Share Posted September 11, 2012 @Than_Bogan There is/was a Centurion Promo Team member in Rochester, NH. You might contact him about pre-ordering a 2013 if he hasn't already placed his order. Or he might know of another promo member in the NE. Name: Robert P McGraw Email: robertpmcgraw@yahoo.com Contact Number: 973-723-6212 City: Rochester State: NH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted September 11, 2012 Baller Share Posted September 11, 2012 @Than_Bogan it does not cost very much to ship a boat.. Don't limit yourself on potential promo guys. They all will jump at the chance to do a pre order with a deposit so they can enjoy their season rather than trying to sell their boat. I know Corey Humburg is somewhat close to you and is a Carbon Pro skier. Have you talked to him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Than_Bogan Posted September 11, 2012 Author Gold Member Share Posted September 11, 2012 @ShaneH Thanks! I know Bob, but didn't have the impression he was getting a 2013. I think he still has his 2011 promo, actually. But I'll check with him. @MattP Thanks! I don't know Corey Humburg although the name seems really familiar. Do you have any contact info? Wait, is he the Corey of Peace, Love, and Waterskiing fame? All: I'm just beginning this process and am fairly clueless. In the past I've bought new boats, but those are really getting outside my price range these days. And I've always been a Nautique guy, but the 200 can't fit through the mousehole tunnel on my home lake, so that isn't a consideration. I have two young kids and prefer the lowest wake for them. And finally I like the Spartan philosophy of the Carbon Pro: Just enough machine to do the job well, and no fluff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted September 11, 2012 Baller Share Posted September 11, 2012 There's also a Centurion Promo in Ohio, which isn't all that far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clemsondave Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Rodb on here is a promo guy. His CP was at Eastern Regionals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted September 11, 2012 Baller Share Posted September 11, 2012 @Than_Bogan yes that Corey. I don't think I have it with me right now but I can message it to you when I get home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDNAH2OSKIER Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Not plausible it is a great idea. If you were buying a new promo boat knowing full well that you were going to sell it at end of season, having a buyer pre arranged would be the very best thing you could hope for and allowing the buyer to select the color and equipment is a no brainer. BUT BUT BUT.... that said, I would have to know you personally or have some kind of gaurantee that you would in fact buy it and I wouldn't let you pick brown and orange. : ) I am NOT buying a new boat though, I have way too much fun buying used stuff. : ) It is again a great idea and I would think you could find someone who would work with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rodltg2 Posted September 12, 2012 Baller Share Posted September 12, 2012 That's what a non refundable deposit is for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rodb Posted September 12, 2012 Baller Share Posted September 12, 2012 would love to talk to u about it. I have the 12 that was at regionals. maybe we could work out something on a 13. Call me 804-216-1539 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Than_Bogan Posted September 12, 2012 Author Gold Member Share Posted September 12, 2012 @rodb Thanks, I'll try to call you relatively soon. Could be a few days, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DooSPX Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Corey had his yellow Carbon Pro at Soaked this past weekend. I really like the bare bones slalom tug idea too! I studied the boat pretty well @ Soaked, and it seems like a very well thought out boat, and I give Centurion a lot of credit. Wakes looked great at the slower speeds of the Soaked event too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Than_Bogan Posted September 12, 2012 Author Gold Member Share Posted September 12, 2012 @DooSPX I saw a green one in one of Wish's photos. Was that a different one? Was Soaked mostly or all Carbon Pro, or it just a coincidence that that's what I've seen and heard about so far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DooSPX Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 @Than_Bogan Corey's Carbon Pro was on display, the green one was in the water pulling slalom. MasterCraft was sponsoring jump, and trick, Centurion got the slalom pulling spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ScarletArrow Posted September 12, 2012 Baller Share Posted September 12, 2012 Why buy 2013 when you can buy a 2010 with 100 hours on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDNAH2OSKIER Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Cause its shiny and smells new, why else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Than_Bogan Posted September 12, 2012 Author Gold Member Share Posted September 12, 2012 And they didn't make Carbon Pros in 2010, did they? But yeah I want a relatively new model year to hopefully have it be "current" for a long time. And I want to pick the colors and features. (Or my wife and kids do anyhow!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDNAH2OSKIER Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Financially, and I am really hardcore about vehicle purchases, this is in my opinion the most logical and financially prudent way to aquire a "certified pre-owned" boat and hope you can find someone who will cooperate and let you pic color/options. If it were something I was considering, it is exactly what I would try to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Than_Bogan Posted September 12, 2012 Author Gold Member Share Posted September 12, 2012 @SDNAH2OSKIER Yes, I already have four fairly serious leads. So I think a lot of folks are seeing it the same way you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted September 13, 2012 Baller Share Posted September 13, 2012 Great idea pre-buying a promo. Full warranty, and you save some bucks. It's a bummer that you have to wait a while for it however. I'd also want to have some insight on the promo member. I'll never forget the video of that new 200 promo being used as an ice breaker, then seeing the same boat on SIA. I'm sure the hull can take it, but no thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Than_Bogan Posted September 13, 2012 Author Gold Member Share Posted September 13, 2012 This is easy for me, really. I treat boats as machines, not decorations. Cosmetically speaking, I doubt there's a promo boat owner in the world who does a worse job of caring for his/her boat than I do. (I'm serious about engine maintenance and the like, though. Thing's gotta run!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted September 13, 2012 Baller Share Posted September 13, 2012 Aw c'mon, Than all you have to do is not run into stuff, don't run it up on shore, don't bang skis into it, and wipe it down when done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Than_Bogan Posted September 13, 2012 Author Gold Member Share Posted September 13, 2012 I usually get the first three right... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted September 13, 2012 Baller Share Posted September 13, 2012 If your ski partners know to help, it takes very little time with a couple of towels or wipers. Boat stays looking great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted September 14, 2012 Baller Share Posted September 14, 2012 This thread got me thinking. Maybe here or on SIA, there should be a pre-buy section, in addition to the promo category. It would really help those who may not know who to contact for a given brand. I know I wouldn't know who to talk to if I wanted a TXI for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted September 14, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted September 14, 2012 Any Promo guy from any boat company will work out a pre-buy deal with you. Just look up who your local Promo guys are and contact them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted September 14, 2012 Baller Share Posted September 14, 2012 How do you look up who your local promo guy is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clemsondave Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Don't think you can look it up. I have a list of the Nautique promo guys and can help. @swc5150, you are pre-buying my '13, right? ;-) Dealers are not fond of us advertising pre-buy's. I used to talk about it on PN, but called out for it. Of course, my '11 and '12 were pre-buys, I just didn't advertise! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Than_Bogan Posted September 14, 2012 Author Gold Member Share Posted September 14, 2012 So now I'm curious: Why wouldn't dealers want you to advertise pre-buys? Does this somehow hurt their sales of other boats? I'm not quickly seeing where the disadvantage lies for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted September 14, 2012 Baller Share Posted September 14, 2012 I think dealers wouldn't want to advertise a pre-buy so that they don't cannibalize current sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Than_Bogan Posted September 14, 2012 Author Gold Member Share Posted September 14, 2012 I guess I can see that, but happy promo guys surely is a very good thing for dealers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted September 14, 2012 Baller Share Posted September 14, 2012 @clemsondave As soon as I can afford it, you're the one I'm calling! The 200 pricing is just rising faster than my salary! I'm now kicking myself for not pre-buying your 2011, as my new bride is not hip spending money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted September 14, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted September 14, 2012 @SWC Just ask around at any of your local tourneys and you will find out who is bringing the the boats. But you cannot go wrong dealing with @Clemsondave, he is anal about boat care and you will get a showroom boat from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted September 14, 2012 Baller Share Posted September 14, 2012 Agreed, Dave's boats look better used than new from the factory - no exaggeration for anyone in the market! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ScarletArrow Posted September 14, 2012 Baller Share Posted September 14, 2012 When the economy tanked dealers basically started competing against the promo guys by offering the same (or nearly same) price on boats that were in the showroom. Dealers don't want promo guys to pre-sell their boat b/c it means the one on their showroom floor has less of a chance to sell. They know promo guys have a wider audience through tournaments and online advertising that the dealers themselves are not able to take advantage. So if a promo guy pre-sells to someone locally, in the dealers mind, they have very little chance of selling the same model to someone in the same area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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