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I have enjoyed Crocker's service for many years. I didn't appreciate this service until I bought a new boat, different dealer, in 2008. Not many dealers provide the level of service of Crockers Marine. The GW owners tournaments was loved by all the kids, it was always a lot of fun. We'll cherish the plagues we got and always remember how Kay used to enjoy handing them out. I too will also miss seeing the boats in the showroom. Maybe the plans will be canceled and the Icon of WB will remain. It was a sad day when I found out too.
I cannot understand why Newland did not sell the business instead of just closing it. It has a great reputation, sells two great brands of boats (GW & Parker) and has an excellent service department. The name has been there since the beginning of time so it must have a good following.
It seems like a terrible shame to me and a waste of a well known business.
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"In My Dreams"
2007 34 Yellowfin triple 275 Verado's
Ice Blue/White top
Wrightsville Beach, NC
That is the pits!! I've owned three Grady's and even though I've never bought one new from them, Morehead marine has always treated me like their best customer. Sad Day for Grady Nation. "RAINMAKER"
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20' Jones Bros BATEAU
282 Grady-White Sailfish
I cannot understand why Newland did not sell the business instead of just closing it. It has a great reputation, sells two great brands of boats (GW & Parker) and has an excellent service department. The name has been there since the beginning of time so it must have a good following.
It seems like a terrible shame to me and a waste of a well known business.
In any other economic climate..there would be a line outside to buy CM..But as we know.....I'm gonna bring my 28SF to Jimmys i guess....bummer.
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19' Mako - 24' celebrity - 17' stratos -
Suzuki - Suzuki - Yamaha
1 lazy dog & alot of fishing gear
Nec aspera terrent
..Heck man.. Even I was happy with my dealins with'em.. I got no complaints an I guess they do what they hafta do..
Hard ta tell about these things without all the information.. d:^) Schneeky..
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..There's no tellin' what kindof boat I'll have this week..
They could be. You know that they dropped Bertram and Bert had to buy all of the Bert boats in stock back. MM has some cash to play with. It was in the fine print, Bert couldn't sell direct or they would give MM the opp to opt out of their contract and also have to pay for the inventory. Well, Bert tried pulling a fast one down in Miami and got their hand caught in the cookie jar. That was a golden egg in this economy for MM to have all of their inventory bought back..... nice..
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LURES AND TACKLE FOR SALE...NEW....BELOW WHOLESALE......
Kim and Richard in service always were 1st class and never hesitated to take care of me and my parker...i'm going to dearly miss them.
Any idea where the parker dealership is going in Morehead - maybe back to Radio Island???
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Some people are like a slinky... not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you shove them down the stairs.
Morerehead Marine serviced my boat (which I did not buy from them) and Yamaha outboard for the last 5 years. Great timely service, fair price, and NEVER any indication that since I hadn't bought new from them I had to wait at the back of the line. They even sent a "Thank You" card when I paid my service bill. A little thing but sure made me feel like they appreciated my business! I will now have to search for someone new to go to for service and will sorely miss them and am a little nervous. The boat is in Swansboro. Anyone have any input or recomendations? I will actually need a small warranty repair this spring along with the annual service.
morerehead marine serviced my boat (which i did not buy from them) and yamaha outboard for the last 5 years. Great timely service, fair price, and never any indication that since i hadn't bought new from them i had to wait at the back of the line. They even sent a "thank you" card when i paid my service bill. A little thing but sure made me feel like they appreciated my business! I will now have to search for someone new to go to for service and will sorely miss them and am a little nervous. The boat is in swansboro. Anyone have any input or recomendations? I will actually need a small warranty repair this spring along with the annual service.
Morerehead Marine serviced my boat (which I did not buy from them) and Yamaha outboard for the last 5 years. Great timely service, fair price, and NEVER any indication that since I hadn't bought new from them I had to wait at the back of the line. They even sent a "Thank You" card when I paid my service bill. A little thing but sure made me feel like they appreciated my business! I will now have to search for someone new to go to for service and will sorely miss them and am a little nervous. The boat is in Swansboro. Anyone have any input or recomendations? I will actually need a small warranty repair this spring along with the annual service.
Good luck. If you find someone let us know. I think most of us know where not to go today so this should be interesting.
Crocker Marine closing
"RAINMAKER"
d:^) Schneeky..
