New Marlow Yachts 66? Opinions, issues, problems?

Represent an owner with a new build by Marlow...overall disappointed with the quality of the boat and the attention from the yard to service obvious warranty issues has been lackluster at best and overall experience has been disheartening ....would have expected much more from all the self proclaimed hype they give themselves...look into another builder.

Capt. Irish, I am wondering what boat you decided to get? My wife and I have been looking for our first boat and when we seen the Marlow's at the Maimi boat show we were impressed. We are considering a used 61e or 66e, we visited the Marlow dealer in FL this past week and were impressed by both boats. I can not say enough about the staff there. (Eric) Our broker was amazing. We own a dealership for over 15 years and NOT one Manufacture was perfect, they all had issues some major some minor. This case was in 2011 I am sure the issues have been resolved. I am going to visit the Fleming Dealer in MD Wednesday, knowing there are few on the market.

Mapism, which one do you own? And yes, that you are correct that picture was taken in Florence. My wife and I sent a couple weeks traveling in Italy from Venice to Pompii. I take it you are a Fleming fan. I'd like to know your experience with either boat. Selling boats for over 15 years, I also understand the Ford, Chevy, Dodge thinking.

If you trust anyone there, then you're making a mistake. All I can say is an extremely thorough survey and sea trial. Often the boats Marlow is reselling are boats never fully made right for the previous owners.

I can not remember any bad comments of anybody selling a Marlow boat. As these folks are full of smiles and can sell used taxis from New York.
The better the sales person, Full of smiles, Pushing what ever they are trying to sell, becomes your best (honest) friends.
So, skip this B S about Eric or any staff for Marlow boats. The better sales person will sell their virgin mother.
Now, Can we separate this comment. It's not about most pukes trying to sell this brand, it's the brand.

IE; I have a pristine Yugo. Only abandoned twice. Runs well around the (this) corner. Lets do lunch with your lovely wife. I can deliver in the color of her eyes....

Now that that ship is out of the way, contact your lawyer.
Not your purchasing guy, the court room guy.
Ask him how many court cases there has been against this builder? What models? What year builds? What issues?
2011??? there were more..

Ask YOUR broker, how many of this brand has quickly re-sold after purchase.

Are you sure you want to purchase from a troubled builder?

Nuff said??

I chose to respond in private here rather than email, but if you've read this entire thread and still ask, doubt you're going to listen to anything.