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What was the first? If wood is so great then how come all modern boat builders are trying to get away from it as quickly as possible.
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Perusing the thread, I don't see anyone who said wood is great. I don't even see anyone who is *implying* that wood is better.
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I'm sorry but technology has come a long way and I like to think that an improved method is something I'd like to have incorporated in my investment.
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I hardly think that fiberglass is new technology, Stephen. Who says it's an improved method? I believe it's a give and take situation. Without wood stringers you get a boat that doesn't have the same dampening, doesn't ride as solid and is not nearly as rigid..
With wood you get a boat that weighs more and has the potential to rott. And, the rott issue is in question with the new marine woods. Accroding to the supplier, there hasn't been a single case of rott since using the new woods. I'm not sure if you're aware of this, but, it actually costs more to produce a wooden stringer boat than it does to produce an all glass boat. The cost isn't in the material, it's in the production. From what I have been able to gather it's almost twice as much. Why would a company use a more costly method of production if the materials were inferior? I'm asking.
Also, a boat isn't an investment, it's a depreciating asset. I hope you're not looking to make money on the boat you chose. Boats tend to suck your pocketbook dry.
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I never said that the v230 was new this year, I've seen it at the boat show for the last few
years so yeah 2002 does sound about right.
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Actually, Sanger has come out with two new boats in less than 2 years.2002 V230 and the 2004 V215. Prior to that? they used a proven hull.
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Before that when was their newest design?
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'96 was the the newest designed *hull* prior to the v230, but, I don't understand what that has to do with the quality of the boats. care to explain?
_________________________________________________Y ou say "if it ain't broke don't fix it", but personally when compared to other
maufacturers it is "broke" in comparison.
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It's broke, huh? what's broke about it?
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Blabel like you have your opinion on what boat you would purchase, I too have mine and from all my experience Sanger is not on that list, for the above reasons that I listed.
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I'm curious, what is your experience with Sanger?
Seen em on the lake? Riden behind them? Driven?
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So as of yet I don't think I have been wrong
about anything, I merely stated my criteria for quality.
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Unless you can provide a single case of the current marine wood rotting, you are wrong.
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I'm not trying to find fault.
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in fact, you are. Read your first post..
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just don't get all bitter about it, damn. The one who stands out from the crowd always gets dumped on, woo hoo I guess it's my turn
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I'm not the least bit bitter, my boat doesn't define me so I don't take it personal. You can't make comments like you did and assume it will go unchallenged.
I think if you search this board and others, you'll see nothing but good things said about sanger. I have yet to hear of an unhappy Sanger owner. Even the major anti-wood guys like them.
Nice profile pic. If you're ever in the central valley and want to ride, look me up. We'll be happy to take you out, assuming my boat doesn't rott by then
B-
(Message edited by Barry on December 14, 2003)