4 hours ago, oldjeep said:

Wouldn't an M5 be closed cooling?  So basically it is your exhaust and a heat exchanger to worry about?

I suppose that's true and maybe good news.  No experience with a blown freeze plug but running it up to the dealer today to have them examine it.

16 minutes ago, Bozboat said:

If your boat is at a dealership for warranty work and the dealer files for bankruptcy, could there be some delay in getting your boat retrieved from the bankruptcy trustee?  

I remember a Nissan Dealer bankruptcy a number of years ago where people who had purchased but not yet taken possession of the cars got listed as unsecured creditors. (unsecured creditors are low on the list of people to get paid)   Scary stuff.

Yes, and I will be calling them today as I fear they may soon be declaring bankruptcy. 

If your boat is at a dealership for warranty work and the dealer files for bankruptcy, could there be some delay in getting your boat retrieved from the bankruptcy trustee?  

I remember a Nissan Dealer bankruptcy a number of years ago where people who had purchased but not yet taken possession of the cars got listed as unsecured creditors. (unsecured creditors are low on the list of people to get paid)   Scary stuff.

54 minutes ago, bcoppess23 said:

IDK.. My local dealer has been posting several photos on their FB page of customers buying boats.  I am not following it enough to tell if they are used vs. new.  But, things are moving at some pace for them.

These could have been boats ordered a while ago and they are just taking delivery or boat show boats from several months ago.  Either way, there will still be buyers hitting up dealers in the next 30-60 days b/c of summer.  

55 minutes ago, Raimie said:

100%. Picked up my boat yesterday and it is the SAME OLD SP kind of issues with the warranty work done over winter. Once this last round is corrected (for real) I am absolutely done with that place regardless of what happens with this lawsuit. A blatant disregard for attention to detail has plagued that place for the 20 years I have been their customer and I am finally over it. I am disappointed in myself for not reaching this decision sooner.

I reached that point a couple of years ago.  When I ordered my 2021, I nearly went to another dealer.  Effectively, Tommy's said don't bother calling us for service or warranty work if you buy out of territory.  Looking back, I wish I hadn't used them and sacrificed the drive time to the other dealer.  My 2022 has been there for several weeks now.  I dropped it off the last week of February to get the wireless chargers installed that didn't come with the boat when it was delivered.  I also had them replace the skins that were torn at delivery as well as soft deck that was stained at delivery.  It's not getting gel coat repaired and I'm told it will be ready for pick up next week, which is a week later than I was promised.  Next time I need anything done, I'm going to Gull Lake.