Just thought I'd share this one with everyone.....

[Fish Stix]

I dont know Bobber, they pretty much admitted it and honestly could care less.

[Reel Class]

that flat-out sucks - its a real crappy way of doing business on their part... Hopefully things work out for you...

[darrenflynn]

who stripped the boat again? lol

[GDubya07]

Definately SUCKS - Karma is a bitch and what goes around comes around - I personally believe that everyting happens for a reason - you will find a better engine and a better deal - might not be tomorrow but It will happen - now that the boat is stripped maybe you cna check other things out and do other repairs/maintenance- keep your head up and your ears to the grind-stone and positive projection - You will find a better deal

Gdubya- - Keep your head up and good things will come

[Chrisk]

Been there for yamaha outboard filters, oil and plugs but $100 sale seemed to be an inconvienence for them so I go elsewhere now.

[badfish88]

not sure if it helps, but boat trader.com has a outboard section, my dad and uncle just picked up 2 engines a 150 merc and a 250 etec for pretty good prices, and they were fairly close. couldnt hurt to try

[Flukemeister1]

Originally Posted by seadog

People who screw people over for the fastest buck think they win. Alot of guy's read this board so in the long run they may lose alot more then they made with this move. I know thats not much help to you. Good luck with your search

Know I will not be visiting them EVER!

[Duffman]

I'm missing something (as most know... )

If your buddy OWNS the engine, how did Gateway sell HIS O/B without his OK? Kinda like me selling my neighbors car w/o telling him I'm selling it.

Unless he (your bud) and the marina had a contract to sell his engine for him?

If thats the case, and dont get me wrong, its a total douche move, but ya cant fault the place for pocketing 3.5K in profit.

[Fish Stix]

Originally Posted by Duffman

I'm missing something (as most know... )

If your buddy OWNS the engine, how did Gateway sell HIS O/B without his OK? Kinda like me selling my neighbors car w/o telling him I'm selling it.

Unless he (your bud) and the marina had a contract to sell his engine for him?

If thats the case, and dont get me wrong, its a total douche move, but ya cant fault the place for pocketing 3.5K in profit.

He did have an agreement w/ Gateway, that they can sell it. But, my friend and I both called and said we had a deal and that I was stripping my boat and coming to get the motor. Gateway said OKAY see you soon. Then they sold it on me. *******!

[Duffman]

Agreement or contract?

If it was just an agreement, and that was my engine, I'd physically go and take it back.

Either way, sux ballz having to go through it. This economy has many looking for every buck they can make, no matter who ya screw over to get it.