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Thought about purchasing a custom aluminium boat from them and I am glad I did not. My first initial call they answered my questions but could not give me a estimate even a ball park for the cost of the boat mind you they have been building boats for 20+ years. And the boat I was looking at was one of their standard models nothing out of the ordinary. I happened to be going on a buisness trip the following week and it took me through the town and state they are located in (Medford Or.).

I met with a salesperson and looked at a couple of differnt types of boats and asked him what they cost and he gave me a low ball rough estimate, I then asked for a estimate a specific model with some chosen options. They e-mailed me the estimate and I asked them to please re-work it because it was at least twice as high as the boats I looked at.

Well the came back with a estimate that was 15% higher, can you believe it.

I called back and this time I talked with the owner Jamie Dorsey and he said he would look into the matter.

He said "JD" must have made a mistake working up the estimate. All the estimates I recieved from them were written up signed by "JD". Well believe it or not the estimate went up another 10%. On the next one I recieved by "JD". Turns out you probably figured out "JD" is the one and only Jamie Dorsey the owner.

Now my phone starts ringing off the hook from the saleaman giving me the hard sell.Just unbelievable no wonder when I went to their shop it was like a ghost town with no visible boats being built.

Also remember Web Sites are very decieving and look great but go to the shop or place of buisness and you can see the true picture.

Location: New York, New York

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A family of losers starting with the Dad

Guest

While agree that it was hard to get a final price on a boat until Fish Rite actually had the order in for the boat I wanted. I found that to be frustrating as I could.

If you had looked through their website there is in fact a Jammie Dorsey (father) and a JD (son) shown on their website. So most likely you did talk to JD and then followed up with Papa.

Although if you call now, you can talk to Bob who is their salesperson. Yes he is a a little pushy but he got a quote for me within a couple of days

Guest

Fish Rite has sold out to River Hawk Boats, and is no more.

Guest

When you get a quote on a standard boat and then add a bunch of options then the price goes up. It's always nice to *** and moan in order to get something for free but most good customers know that upgrades cost money.

And when you get a quote on the boat you want and then want it shipped across the country then yes you have to pay for the shipping as well. Fish Rite has always been a great company that strives for customer satisfaction as long as the customer is honest and realistic.

Guest

Shut down I mean.

Guest

Well looks like it's a moot point anyway, they appear to be now shot down. No one has been at their facility for days, and there are no boats there anymore.

Guest

They are nice boats. Have spent about 200 hours in a river master.

They are built more than adequate although the craftsmanship and detail is not even close to the north river. Sorry but I'm a fabricator and that is just the fact.

Guest

I have owned two Fish Rite boats now. My first a '94 16' River master with a jetdrive and now the first built 1998 River Jet.

I know many people that own Fish Rite boats and are very happy with their selections. A number of boats are available that are more expensive and have better design characteristics, but I would point out that Fish Rite builds boats for specific applications and not only all around types that fit some but not all needs.

Especially for guides. Prices vary based on fabrication, but the product is still tops for me :)

Guest

I totally agree with the above comment as i purchased one of there boats and the salesman would not leave me alone. I own a 26 ft sea storm, nice looking boat.

but the quality is questionable. It (the boat) is nose heavy, will not drain unless you are on step, sitting at the dock you end up with 4 to 6 inches of standing water running into the cabin. the switches for all the pumps are in different areas of the boat where they should have been placed by the wash down pump not in the head. the emacerator pump is has been placed in the highest point of the boat and will not prime to pump out the fish hole.

the wiring is very suspect as i have just found out (hot lead and negative terminal on the same stud??) cabin heater is forced air, pointed directly at the back of my seat not into the cabin. Little things like this out weigh the nice look of the boat.

but you wont find that out until you actually take the boat and discover all the problems. i think the better business bureau and attorneys generals office will be getting a call!!

Guest

Sounds like the quote kept going up with the level of BS by a pesky customer they did not want...

Known the quality of work out of that shop for 20 plus years and at least 10 of my friends as well as friends in law enforcement LOVE the boats!

Guest

Fishrite has been around forever and leading the industry in quality boats.... there is a reason why and the original comment is not it.

They are the real deal!

Guest

Sounds like just a whiner

Always wanting something for nothing

Guest

Bought a Fishrite Performer last year. Best built and most comfortable boat i have ever been in.

"JD" is the son of the owner, Jamie Dorsey. Business is slow in the boat world but when i was at the shop they were building several made to order boats and everyone was helpful and honest.

Highly recommend them. :)

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