When my wife and I retired, we moved from Northern...

When my wife and I retired, we moved from Northern Virginia to the West side of Lake Norman, North Carolina. Believing that we d have lots and lots of family visit, I sold my aluminum fishing boat and purchased a tri-toon. We didn t have the frequent (read weekly) visits that we expected and although the tri-toon was set-up to fish, it just wasn t the same as a fishing boat. The decision was made to sell the tri-toon and get a REAL fishing boat.

Buying a boat is like buying a car. You do your internet research, go kick the tires then secure your best deal and make the purchase. Having completed my research, the next step was to kick the tires. I visited the two local dealers with boats in their showrooms and/or on their lots and made the obligatory trip to Bass Pro. To complete this process I attended both the Charlotte and Greensboro boat shows.

I don t remember why I didn t spend more time with Carolina Coach and Marine discussing their Triton boats at the Charlotte Boat Show but when I got to the Greensboro Boat Show, I was more serious about looking and buying. My wife accompanied me to Greensboro and I do believe between the two of us we fully occupied the time of Bill Harris, the Sales Manager, Greg King, the Service Manager, and Robert George, the Lead Salesman. Bill, Greg and Robert didn t know where I was in my thinking process but this didn t sway their willingness to discuss and show their boat and visit with both my wife and I like they would with old friends.

I learned two important things at Greensboro. First, I learned that Triton produced one well-thought-out and constructed boat. And, second, I learned that Carolina Coach and Marine had friendly and knowledgeable representatives. When we left the Greensboro Show I knew I wanted a Triton but more importantly, I knew I wanted to team with Carolina Coach and Marine.

The following Monday, I made the short trip to Carolina Coach and Marine to order my Triton 20Trx. Bill, Greg and Robert didn t try to sell me. They had already figured out that I was particular and opinionated. However, they all took time from their already busy day to again show me features of the 20TrX. Although I had planned on ordering a boat, one had just rolled off the truck that, while a little more decked-out than I planned on, more than met my requirements. If I could get my price I really wanted to drive that Triton off of the lot!

Before I left Monday, we had negotiated a very reasonable price on the Triton and a more than fair trade on the tri-toon. Even after the deal was signed Bill, Greg and Robert spent tons of time with me - - Bill even showed my son and I one of his favorite fishing lakes. Carolina Coach and Marine is a large company however, you won t feel like a number, you will feel like family and you will get the best in sales and service. I give Carolina Coach and Marine five stars!