IS YAR CRAFT FOR SALE

[JERRY]

Reported by X YAR CRAFT PRO STAFF A LETTER DRAFTED BY BOB SCHUETTE IT WAS HIS INTENTION TO VEST HIMSELF OF FUTHER LOSES BY 2002 WITH YAR CRAFT. DOSE THIS HAVE TO DO ANYTHING WITH OMC PROBLEM. IN BOB MAKING THIS DECEISION. HOW WILL THIS EFFECT THE OWNERS OF YAR CRAFT BOATS.

[Grey Wolf]

Just spoke with Yar-Craft. They are not for sale. Seems others want to post negative publicity about a company very similar to what went around about Triton a couple of weeks ago. Again, Yar-Craft is not for sale.

[Thanks]

Thanks for clearing that up, I think. But can anyone answer this? I was told Yar Craft dumped their entire Pro Staff. Is this true? I hear this then I see a post here welcoming someone new to Yar Crafts Pro Staff by Gary Gray. Not a bash, just a question. Thanks

[Jim Carroll]

My local Yar Craft dealer called Bob Schuette yesterday to confirm this rumor and he denied it. Perhaps someone from Yar Craft should post here and put this one to bed. I know two Yar Craft pro staffers working shows in the next couple of weeks so I doubt they dumped their entire staff beyond the usual turnover.

[JERRY]

MABE BOB MADE A MISTAKE BY SENDING OUT THAT LETTER TO HIS PRO STAFF. AND NOW KNOWS HE SHOUD HAVE KEPT HIS BUSSINESS PLAN A SECERT LIKE OMC ONLY TO DEVESTATE HIS DEALERS AND YAR CRAFT OWNERS' WHO WILL COVER HIS WARRENTY. BOB IS FIRST A BUSSINESSMAN AND CERTAIN TO LEAVE.DONT BE SUPPRIZED WHEN THE TRUTH IS RELEASTED.

[Ken]

Its true bob broke the contract with his pro staff what can you say about a guy like that, will his new pro staff keep there contract with him. what has bob prommised his new pro staff a carett.

[Eye Know]

It just amazes me how guy go off at the handle when they only know part of the story.
Yar Craft is not for Sale.........

[Gary Gray]

These are all rumors, started by one person. There was a loyalty test, and he failed. He is no longer with Yar Craft. I have heard all different rumor in the last 3 weeks, from Yar Craft being sold, to Bob let all the Pro Staff go, to Gary Gray is no longer there! I have heard them all. NO, No, NO, No, to all of the above. In fact the pro Staff has grown in the last 3 weeks as you seen by my post. There are just different strokes for different fokes out there, and it is that time of year( boat show)when rumors are thought to be put out there to stop the sale of another boat, so another company can gain some sales. These are my thoughts only! I will be going to pick up my new boat in the next few days, and I will have my New Full Poly Flake 1895 Storm TSC, Yar Craft on display at Otter Street Walleye Banquet on Feb 16th, and also at the Dodge Lake Dakota days. Come see, then believe all them rumors. It must be cabin Fever time again! I hope this clears up the rumor mill for a few days anyway! Yes, I along with the rest of the Pro Staff, will be in our New Yar Crafts at the PWT events, as well as a lot of other tournaments.
Stop by and take a look at the NEW Polyflake boats.

Gary Gray

[Peter Krenzel]

Do the transoms ##### near crack off on those also? The folks that sponsor you there at YARD CRAFT should take a little better care of their customers who do have problems rather than give them the run around. To actually have to get an attorney so you can have your new boat repaired due to shoddy craftsmenship is pathetic!

[Gary Gray]

First of all, I have run one for 5 yrs now, and never had a transom problem. Further more, I know that Yar Craft has the strongest transom out there. I run the 1895 Storm TSC, w/225 Mercury, and have run it in bigger water than most would ever dream of fishing in. I also have not seen any other people out there with this problem. Do you even own a Yar Craft, or is this another " my buddy has a Yar Craft story". Or is it you own another type of boat. I will in fact be calling the factory shortly, to see if your name comes up as a owner, then I will be back to the board!

I have yet to see a problem, that Bob has not taken care of!

Gary Gray

[Gary Gray]

Pete:

I just spoke to the gal at the factory, she looked up on the computer. There was no owner regestration for a Peter Krenzl, so either you have a old boat, PRE-Bob Schuette as owner, or bought it used from someone, but there is nothing on file at factory. If this boat is pre-1996, well, Bob bought the Co, in 1996. I suggest you go to the dealer that you bought it from if it is new, and see if it has been registered. Start there!

Gary

[AquaMan]

Easy Gary, I think someone is baiting you. Those that need to know, know. YarCraft is a dream boat for me and nothing anyone says will effect what I, and most others, already know...It's the driest boat on the water! I just wish I had the ching to buy one. :-)

>>>>>>>>>>>Bring it on kids! I DON'T HAVE CABIN FEVER!

AquaMan~~~~~~~~~~~~~

--- "It all begins and ends at the water's edge"

[Walleyefisher]

Thanks Gary for clearing the air on this matter. Bob has also taken care of any problems (minor) that I've had. Their product support is unrivaled in the industry.

Good Luck and Good Fishing

[BILL]

Gary are you saying that if a YAR CRAFT is BOUGHT before 1996 there is NO WARRWNTY and the dearer is responsable sounds like the OMC deal

[Ron]

GARY == Start== there=== were is the customer service can't the Factory reg. the boat.

[Fishboy]

I work with a guy that had the same type of transom problem, the dealership sent it to Yar Craft and they "fixed" it by pumping some sort of goo into it. When he got it back some time later and took it out it did the same thing. He took it to the local boat repair shop and they said the entire transom needed to be replaced, he informed Yar Craft of this and at first they said it was his problem and that they had indeed fixed it. He to had to get an attorney and eventually Yar Craft did replace the transom for him. Now he's just trying to get rid of it before the ice thaws. This was not a storm and his name is not Pete so i don't think this is the same person.

[woodie]

I have to agree with many of you, I have never heard of any problems (structurally) with Yar Craft. This company is in great need of some cosmetic help on their graphics, these boats are flat out ugly (with all the decals and all). Other than that I think there a well made boat.

[Matt]

Gary are you the Co. pond, were is Bob. off making a deal, to let us high and dry, will his deal include and assure us off our full warrentys when the new owners take over. or will the new Owners say we are not responisabule for the boats bob built SORRY GUYS.

[ezmarc]

My Yar-Craft is not for sale! I also think my Yar-Craft is a good looking boat, I paid for my Yar-Craft and drove 500 miles to do it after waiting 6 years to make up my mind. There are no dealers where I live and I don't worry about it. I am not sponsored by any one, nor do I wish to be. Rangers are good boats, Tuffy is a good boat, Champion is a good boat, Jeez, there's lots of good boats out there. I chose Yar-Craft to spend my life savings on! You can find someone with a hardon for any boat company or lure company or any other kind of product, and if you listen to all of them, what will you buy then? Get off your battlewagons and go fishing!

I must be getting crazy, this is about my 5th or 6th post today!

GO AWAY ICE

[Zach]

LAST EDITED ON Feb-01-01 AT 04:55PM (CST)[p]I agree with you 100%. I have liked every brand of boat I have ever owned, because each one fit my needs at the time. When it no longer continued to serve my needs, I switched, but I loved 'em all while I owned them.

People who try to make themselves look better by making others look bad are usually trying to draw attention away from their own shortcomings. OK I'm done posting for the day now.

Zach

[eye crosser]

I have to say that I miss my Yar-craft! I had a 1995 tiller boat!It came time to get a new boat an talked into a different brand because they wanted me to run there boat! Still in a tiller,it's ok but it dos'nt fish as nice as my Yar-Craft did!!
I was hoping to get into the Storm 1895 bt,but will have to see what happens with the boat I have now!
I think I was the 1st to have the Yar-Craft that year,but it was not long before others took a look an bought one too!
I owned the boat 3 years a never had a little problem!!I had that boat in some nasty stuff,an it never ever failed me!!!


Thanks for the time&Whack Some Giants

[Gary Gray]

Ken:

No, Bob has not broken any contracts. These are all rumors, and you know how rumors spread. There is no New Pro Staff, same Pro Staff that has been there, and some New additions to the Pro Staff. Like I said in an earlier post, these are only rumors, in fact I will be going to the factory tommorrow to get my New 1895 Storm, full Poly Flake.

Gary

[Gary Gray]

Bill:

What I am saying is: Bob bought the company in 1996, at that time there was only a 3 year warrenty, Bob took care of a lot of boats that were out of warrenty. Starting last year, boats have a 10 yr warrenty. So, if you add those years together form when Bob bought the Co., to 1999, after that yr, all pre-Bob Schuette built boats are out of warrenty. Hope this clears this matter up.

Gary Gray

[Gary Gray]

If the boat is bought new, the dealer should have registered it with the factory. If for some reason, that this has not happened, and the boat is in fact, bought New, from a dealer, I am sure you can call the factory, and they will help straighten it out. But give the dealer a chance to get his paperwork into the Co, he might have been busy selling a lot of boats at shows. Hope this clears this up.

Gary

[Gary Gray]

Matt:

First of all, I wish you guys would put your name up, so I know who I am talking to.

No, I don't know what you mean by " the pond", but to answer your statement, Bob is not going anywhere! No he is not off making some sort of deal! He is at the factory every day, usually gets there at 8:00-5:00 or 6:00, sometimes longer. So, if you would like to talk to him, please feel free to call, but make sure you let him know you are Matt from the post. This would only be, so he can stop what he is doing and have your call put through to him. If you's guys,knew what kind of guy Bob Schuette really is, you's would be embarrassed by the statements you's make about someone you don't even know! And further more, you's wouldn't start RUMOR"S !!!!

I'll be glad when the Ice is gone, so,everyone can get in their boats of choice, and go fish'n. Cabin Fever is catchy!!!!!

Gary

[Gary Gray]

Woodie:

There are a lot of different model Yar Crafts. There are also different ways you can order your boat. Whether it be a plain Gelcoat/white with decals, to the Polyflake "Y", to the full Polyflake deck and hull. Depends on what a person wants to spend. There are some people who, like all white, then there are those that like all sparkle. The different color, or design, is what the customer has ordered. There are a lot to choose from. If you get a chance, stop by one of the Yar Craft dealers booths at the show, pick up the new catalog, they are all in there. Check them out. Hope this helps!

Gary

[ERIC]

Gary what did Bob do before He bought Yarcraft?

[Gary Gray]

Eric:

Bob has always been in the business field . What he did before, he still does, and has Yar Craft besides. And he is good at what he does. Hope this answers your question.

Gary

[Schmitty]

Gary I hear that the women think that new boat is awfully
pretty.
Was talking to the Mouth from the South the other day.
Schmitty

[Eric]

Gary , Sorry I misspelled your last name, to many thumbs. Does Bob own or did He own a company in Manitowac?

[RANGER]

LAST EDITED ON Feb-01-01 AT 08:59PM (CST)[p]Gary,

If I may: you have squared up all that has been asked of you and Yar Craft - "NUFF SAID"!!! These folks that continue to pursue you, should be left in the shallows and beached! You have made Yar Craft's point, and your own! It is time to let these "nit-pickers" play with themselves! Pocket Pool anyone?????

Picking fly-shi_ out of the pepper!!!!!!!! HONESTLY!!!!!

Go outside and play in the STREET!!


RANGER


"KEEP YOUR LINES WET, YOUR POWDER DRY and THE BEER COLD"

[Ron]

Gary isnt true that Yar Craft out sorces there fiberglass hulls to a co in Wis. called Wasaka fiber glass co. and YAR CRAFT is only a assy plant. VISIT THER FACTORY.

[Gary Gray]

Never herd of Wasaka Fiberglass.

As far as Visiting the Factory, when would you like a tour, I was there Fri, and picked up my New 1895 Storm TSC, All Poly Flake.

There Are Yar Craft Plants at Menominee,Mi. One is the Assembly Plant, which is also where the Main Office is located, and then there is the Lamination Plant which is located about a mile north of the Assembly plant. I have seen Hulls sprayed, Molds and Plugs developed, and the final assembly, all at Menominee, Mi. Call me, and I will set up a tour for you. I will even be your tour guide.

Hope this helps.

Gary

[Ungawa]

I believe the guy is referring to Wausaukee Composites in Wausaukee, WI. Does this company manufacture any hulls for Yar-Craft? I believe that this is what the guy wants to know. Do you know seeing as though you are on the pro-staff? All this Yar-Craft stuff is upsetting. Yar-Craft makes a high quality boat and if Bob has some problems with various pro-staffers, he should deal with thoses issues privately. To have rumors hit Walleye Central is the last thing he and or his pro-staff need. My advice is this. Always tell the truth and be up front with all who ask. I think Bob himself ought to respond to this latest rash of bashing. You've tried to answer as much of these questions as you can and I give you credit for trying to do your best. I'm 100% satisfied with my 3rd Yar-Craft that I've owned over the last 10 years....I just think that since some sort of letter was sent out by Bob that he ought to reassure current and potential Yar-Craft owners of his intentions. Businesses are bought and sold everyday. A sale of a company in and of itself may not necessarily bad. Often times it is good! Because of the softening economy and the bad OMC press, I believe lots of boat owners want to be assured of future warranty claims and availablility of repairs parts, etc., no matter what brand of boat or motor they own. Enough said. Help us out Bob.

[Jerry W]

Soon the water will be soft and the test rides begin. Stop in at Koeps Pro Shop in Nisswa Mn for a test ride and find out for yourself how Yar Craft boats handle rough water. I will set you up with a test ride on Mille Lacs with Wally (new driver of a Yra Craft).
By the way three more Nisswa Guides have switched to Yarcraft.

[DUNK]

I own a 1999 Yar Craft 1895 storm with a walk thru windshield and I love the boat it's the finest boat I've ever fished out of and I've fished out of alot of different boats including the coveted Ranger 620. As far as it being a ugly boat, well there must be alot of fishermen with poor taste because I have people come up to me and tell me they like it and have overheard even more while i'm floating around before tournaments or fishing near shore fisherman tell there friends how good a lookin boat the Yar Craft is. As far as warranty work I have had some gel coat cracks in my boat. When I bought my boat they had a 1 yr warranty on the gel coat, thats pretty standard for a gel coat warranty though some glass boat companies do not even warranty thier gel coat. I sent the boat back to the factory after it's 1st season within any problem or hesitation by my dealer or the factory and it was repaired. In the 2nd season I developed 5 more small gel coat cracks. Now being that it was off warranty I didn't figure Yar Craft would or was obligated to fix it. I asked anyway and without hesitation they again are fixing it under warranty. I have looked at many other Yar Craft 1895's including Gary Grays boat (talked to you gary at the gas station off of I-90 in Brandon S.D. when you were on your way to Lake Sharpe, I was fueling my truck and boat also) and have yet to find another boat with gel coat cracks or talk to a owner who has had that problem (guess I just got lucky, it happens)So I know Yar Craft stands behind there product, I was sitting in my dealers office when he called them on it the 2nd time and it was about a 2 minute conversation that was mainly on how and when they were going to get it back to MI and absolutely no hesitation on if they would fix it. I love my Yar Craft it's fast, dry and great to fish out off. I WILL OWN ANOTHER YAR CRAFT, as soon as my wife say's I can buy another one. I know of no other boat company where you can call and speak directly to the owner to ask him what prop you should run with a Merc 225 EFI. Before christmas my brother in law called me and invited my boat on a trip to Lake Erie and said oh by the way you can come to if you want. It's a great boat and a great company.

now I will get off my soapbox.


p.s. Gary or Bob how about dropping a couple jackets or hats or maybe even a windshirt in my boat before it comes back to S.D. so I can stay warm in March and April when I'm fishing because a heater is about the only thing that isn't standard equipment on a Yar Craft I would wear them proudly.


HAVE I SAID I LOVE THIS BOAT

[tim]

Jerry

Are you saying that Wally whose brand X 177 is for sale on this site bought a YarCraft. Cool. I too through you can set up demo's on Mille Lacs through you at the Red Door.


tim

[Jerry W]

Thanks Tim, I will call you when I have someone to give a test ride. Yes the one and only Mr Mille Lacs Wally is now fishing out of a 1895 Storm BT. That was some very good news for Yar Craft. Call me at the store anytime(sorry I missed your call today)I was selling another 1895 Storm.