No more mastercraft dealer in houston

(bennettag10) · (bennettag10) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 06-21-2007, 5:52 PM

So, I just went to the boat show, and found out that the mastercraft dealer in houston (used to be darryl moore marine) is gone. They are actually not gone... they just don't sell mastercraft anymore. This is really not cool because my family is looking at getting a new boat soon (probably a mastercraft) and it would be a pain to have to drive all the way to austin (for maintenance and such) because that's the closest dealer now. I heard the reason that they stopped is because mastercraft didn't like them selling their boats along side malibu. That's just a rumor though. Anyone have any info on this?

(auto) · (auto) **Join Date: Aug 2002** 06-21-2007, 6:15 PM

MC didn't like the bu's moving faster at the same dealership

Somebody else will pick up the slack.

(tx_cook) · (tx_cook) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 06-21-2007, 7:54 PM

not that this is what happened, but darryl moore has some salesmen that are douches. the service there isnt great ive heard and all round the people are just about themselves, not the customer. we looked at one malibu at the boat show and never looked back after we got out. we went to houston watersports complex and now we have a sanger. part of hwc startup was based on the crappy work done by darryl moore marine ive heard as well. so maybe mc got tired of customer complaints and pulled the plug. again, this is just speculation, as im sure others have had great experiences.

(882001) · (882001) **Join Date: Nov 2003** 06-21-2007, 8:27 PM

yeah you would get better service anywhere else.

(merge360) · (merge360) **Join Date: Sep 2006** 06-21-2007, 8:29 PM

I went to the Houston Boat Show on opening night and noticed the same thing... No MasterCraft boats at Darryl Moore's booth..... All Malibu... I was seriously considering trading in my I/O on a MasterCraft.... I was going to ask someone but wouldn't you know.... Couldn't find a single person working the area! Yo TX Cook.... Your right about the salespeople working there... All about themselves... Could never get anyone to help me when I showed up on the showroom floor... You would think they would want to sell a boat! And the service department..... I was looking for the tracks that Malibu uses for the windbreaks in their boats.. Darryl Moore's said they could order them.... I had to call on 4 different occasions to follow up.... Never got them... I took my business elsewhere....

(auto) · (auto) **Join Date: Aug 2002** 06-21-2007, 8:43 PM

too bad you boys don't live in Dallas.

(phall925) · (phall925) **Join Date: Feb 2005** 06-22-2007, 6:28 AM

I heard from a reputable source thatthere already is someone that is slated to take the MC dealership in Houston. Just call MC and they will give you their number. Also Darryl Moore still has MC boats to sell. They have all of them listed on an easel at the show. I bet they would give a real good price just to get rid of the boats.

(acurtis_ttu) · (acurtis_ttu) **Join Date: May 2004** 06-22-2007, 6:51 AM

I didn't even give DM a chance when I was looking at boats based on all the customer services horror stories. I would have seriously considered a Malibu LSV it it weren't for their reputation.

(malibuboarder75)

Maybe you should check out Texas Tige in Houston. All of the guys that work there are down to earth and very helpful. Plus they support all of the local tournaments.

(acurtis_ttu) · (acurtis_ttu) **Join Date: May 2004** 06-22-2007, 7:30 AM

Leo, I know Brandon pretty well. Customer service, Texas Tige beats any delaership in Houston, hands down.

(goofyboy) · (goofyboy) **Join Date: Sep 2001** 06-22-2007, 7:32 AM

Houston Water Sports Complex, Texas Tige and Rinkers Boat World are all great places to do business. They are all highly recommended by the local folks.

(richsur) · (richsur) **Join Date: Jun 2007** 06-22-2007, 8:38 AM

Houston Mastercraft will be opening soon is the word on the grapevine.

(04gravitygames)

Man i am looking at 220 nautique, new Tige RZ2, and a wakesetter. Im really not sure on which one yet. Like the RZ2. I have to say brandon with Texas Tige is a cool bro. They take care of there people. I have never heard anything negative about them. I have owned a malibu before and currently own a GG launch. I had bad experience with servise as well with DM

(c640947) · (c640947) **Join Date: Jan 2005** 06-22-2007, 9:30 AM

who is opening it? an experienced dealer?

(bwood) · (bwood) **Join Date: Jul 2003** 06-22-2007, 9:48 AM

Their's no more MC dealer in NJ either. I have to drive 2.5 hours to the nearest one.

00wakesetter 06-22-2007, 10:47 AM

Andrew, i heard it was a guy that owned car dealerships. But what do i know.

(big_brandon) · (big_brandon) **Join Date: Dec 2005** 06-22-2007, 11:01 AM

Thanks for the "PROPS" boys......
We at Texas Tige love what we do, and we love YOU!!!!!!

Now go and SHRED your faces off.......}

00wakesetter 06-22-2007, 12:39 PM

hahahahahaah

(xaggie) · (xaggie) **Join Date: Nov 2002** 06-22-2007, 1:33 PM

WOW I buy from Darryl's all the time and I had no idea! I can see them not being happy with the dealer though. Is their any way to find out some info about the new dealer?

(newtige20v) · (newtige20v) **Join Date: Dec 2005** 06-22-2007, 5:26 PM

sold my Wakesetter due to constant breakdowns and BAD dealer service at DMM. Now I have a Tige 20v from Texas Tige. I only see my dealer when I need a new board or at Texas Tige events. No need to go in for service, my 20v just asks for gas and eye candy.

(Message edited by newtige20V on June 22, 2007)

(malibuboarder75)

I think the problem is that DMM sells so many boats that is hard to give really good service.

(fletch_tx) · (fletch_tx) **Join Date: Aug 2003** 06-22-2007, 11:09 PM

well guess what...the local Austin Mastercraft dealer(Boat Town) is losing Mastercraft as well...

Texas Ski Ranch will cover this area now....

(mastercraftx10)

same experience here too guys....DMM service is horrible, I have sent it in to get some things fixed and they don't do the job a full 100% percent. this past year I had the fuel sender replaced...take it to the water the first time, filled it up and smelled gas...took off the seat and looked down and they hadn't even tighten the screws on the darn thing, had to do it myself. I have found out that they just don't complete the job fully, and when you're charging $95/hour or whatever high rate it is, I better get the boat back 100% complete. I have found worker rags in my boat, ballast switches coming off the switch panel, even grease in the carpet from there f-ing shoes..DONE with DMM!!!

(xaggie) · (xaggie) **Join Date: Nov 2002** 06-25-2007, 5:41 PM

Anyone heard any news about this issue? How does one investigate franchise rights with MC?

(luckyj) · (luckyj) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 06-25-2007, 6:25 PM

yes there is a new dealer in the works, im sure everyone will know soon. do you all think another dealer will be good for houston, do you think the other dealers will accept this well?

(bennettag10) · (bennettag10) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 06-25-2007, 7:26 PM

I don't think the other dealers have a choice but to accept this... and yes, houston needs a mastercraft dealer... because i say so

does anyone have any info on the new dealer?

(big_brandon) · (big_brandon) **Join Date: Dec 2005** 06-25-2007, 7:33 PM

Good luck with that!!!!

(xaggie) · (xaggie) **Join Date: Nov 2002** 06-25-2007, 8:59 PM

Not following Brandon? Can you tell us something we have not heard?

(newtige20v) · (newtige20v) **Join Date: Dec 2005** 06-26-2007, 9:43 AM

Houston Mastercraft seems to be the name and they will be located out in Katy near I 10 and Grand Parkway. MC seems to be going single line in Houston and Austin. Texas Tige is single line, focused on the product and has been awarded 100% customer satisfaction two years running with a third this year I am sure. Thank you Texas Tige for bringing back first class service for a first class tow boat.

00wakesetter 06-26-2007, 9:46 AM

Katy??? Why would they put it way out there

(ccwhite) · (ccwhite) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 06-26-2007, 9:56 AM

So it can be located with the bass pro shop of course

(luckyj) · (luckyj) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 06-26-2007, 10:06 AM

Yes so after you get ur fishing mastercraft you can go get ur rods and bait!

(c640947) · (c640947) **Join Date: Jan 2005** 06-26-2007, 10:17 AM

well mastercraft did introduce the CSX.....

(xaggie) · (xaggie) **Join Date: Nov 2002** 06-26-2007, 10:21 AM

Regardless of your shameless Tige plugs, can you tell me where you got this info Victor?

00wakesetter 06-26-2007, 10:23 AM

hahahahaha i dont think he got this info from any "Tige plugs"

00wakesetter 06-26-2007, 10:24 AM

ooh sorry "shameless Tige plugs"

(xaggie) · (xaggie) **Join Date: Nov 2002** 06-26-2007, 10:35 AM

Thanks for the clarification, I almost took my boat to the Tige dealer for service. Sir, your powers of observation are unmatched.

(wake1823) · (wake1823) **Join Date: Dec 2005** 06-26-2007, 11:59 AM

Mattt, you can call Mastercraft...they can tell you, or maybe call Texas Tige

(xaggie) · (xaggie) **Join Date: Nov 2002** 06-26-2007, 12:27 PM

Thats the thing, I've dealt with everyone from Mr. Dorton down the ladder with my last boat, and I'm getting vague feedback from all of them. Thus making me wonder how much of this is speculation, and what is fact. Myself and a couple other parties are VERY interested in the possible investment opportunities here, and no one can seem to give me a reliable point of contact.

(luckyj) · (luckyj) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 06-26-2007, 12:34 PM

i doubt there are any ops for investing, from what ive heard from MC the deal is done. Im they are quiet about it for a reason, but i dont know, kyle and i heard about it at the same time. Kyle i got cleared to ride again by my arm doc, so i guess ill be on the water soon. wait, i sold my board, i guess i need to get a new board!!!lol

00wakesetter 06-26-2007, 12:53 PM

Josh, stop it you are one of the shameless Tige plugs. You dont count! Wait you own a Mastercraft

00wakesetter 06-26-2007, 12:54 PM

I will sell you my Watson

(xaggie) · (xaggie) **Join Date: Nov 2002** 06-26-2007, 1:44 PM

Wow this thread got useless fast. Besides Kyle if you want to continue mocking me, at least make the jests coherent so I can have a laugh too. Thanks.

(tx_cook) · (tx_cook) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 06-26-2007, 8:21 PM

well theres one fact that i think everyone agrees on: darryl moore's marine is flat out terrible

(malibuboarder75)

Matt, I would just call mastercraft and ask them. My mom sent an email to sanger to find out if she could become a dealer here in Louisiana. They were really straightforward and told her exactly what she would have to do.