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The "New" Post Yachts- do they care about the history they bought?

Discussion in 'Post Yacht' started by baltimore bob, May 12, 2014.

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  1. RT46

    RT46 Senior Member

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    please keep pics coming
  2. PtJudeRI

    PtJudeRI Senior Member

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    Here is mine. When they are ready, I'll take a pair, not powder coated. I have a friend who is a plater, and he does a mean Triple Nickel finish.

    Here I am tied up in Charleston, SC.

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  3. water-baby

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    Here's another picture

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  4. olderboater

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    Back to the OP's original question. New Post doesn't care about old Post. Mistake in my opinion. First, they need to capture groups of owners, support and encourage them, protect the name. Second, they don't have to say "no" and can quote a price that makes them money. Wonder how many of the POST's just made they could have sold if contacting all owners and circulating the word to groups. While the volume isn't close, there are potentially higher margins in supporting owners of older boats. And they definitely need those owners to stand a chance of success today.

    The best resource for rebuilding any brand is the owner's group, either an existing one or one you should form. Those are the ones who like the brand, some even passionate. They're the ones who advertise it at the marina and everytime on the water. Plus if your group does anything together, more great exposure. This is a terribly overlooked resource.
  5. chesapeake46

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    I agree with everything you say except the statement above.
    I do not think it is a case of not caring.
    I believe it is a combination the following:

    - too many irons in the fire
    - in-experience in the public relations part of the business
    - not completely organized in the administration dept yet.
    - underestimating the power of good relationships with older Post owners.
    ( although they do offer rendezvous at their yard yearly, so far )
    - Not realizing the power of the inter-web.

    last but far from least....

    - NOT READING YACHT FORUMS / POST OWNER'S THREADS !!

    I've met them and enjoyed their company. Their intentions are good but their execution is not so good.
    I like the guy and I hope these issues work themselves out, (and soon) for the sake of the brand and the Post owners.
  6. baltimore bob

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  7. water-baby

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    Unfortunately I have had a death in the family
    Between making arrangements and my real job
    I have not had much time to work on these.
    Hopefully things will start getting back to normal in
    The next few weeks and I will get back to work on them
  8. baltimore bob

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    So sorry to hear that. Please accept my condolances!
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    Sorry to hear. My condolances to you and your family.
  11. P46-Curaçao

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    I'm sorry to hear about the death of your family member!