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  1. 07-08-2021, 09:22 AM #1
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    Default Bad news for Yamaha buyers

    News release by Yahaha-If you ordered and are waiting on a new Yamaha outboard-and it's not part of a package with a new boat- you just got the shaft. Yamaha has cancelled all orders and will be refunding the money already paid.
    All motors produced will be going to their biggest dedicated partner dealers- like Scout and Sea Hunt etc.
    Basically just said screw the little guys and private buyers.
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    Damn- that sucks, but it won't impact its bottom line. I knew they had a large piece of the market, but not being a boat guy, I didn't realize how large. We were at Sandy Island over the weekend with about 40-50 other boats. There was ONE non-Yamaha. One. I was amazed.
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    What a shitshow...
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    Look at the parts back order for existing yamaha motors.
    Can’t even put a date on when or if they will be back in stock this year.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Carolina Counsel View Post
    Damn- that sucks, but it won't impact its bottom line. I knew they had a large piece of the market, but not being a boat guy, I didn't realize how large. We were at Sandy Island over the weekend with about 40-50 other boats. There was ONE non-Yamaha. One. I was amazed.
    Other places have strong representation by Merc and Zuke- working on the water I see plenty of all
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    It's the 80/20 rule.

    Focus and take care of the 20% of customers that bring you 80% of your business. You get to the rest when you can.

    This isn't a new practice, it's just rarely broadcast and published in such a manner. The refunding shows you just how bad it really is.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Carolina Counsel View Post
    Damn- that sucks, but it won't impact its bottom line. I knew they had a large piece of the market, but not being a boat guy, I didn't realize how large. We were at Sandy Island over the weekend with about 40-50 other boats. There was ONE non-Yamaha. One. I was amazed.
    What kind was the one motor?
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    I have a Sabine skiff on order with a 60 tohatsu (1st non Yamaha I have had). They are expecting order to be on time.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dawhoo View Post
    I have a Sabine skiff on order with a 60 tohatsu (1st non Yamaha I have had). They are expecting order to be on time.
    Nice. What skiff are you running currently?
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    Quote Originally Posted by willk View Post
    Nice. What skiff are you running currently?
    I had a Mitzi 17
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    Link to the news release?
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    used yamahas just shot up in price
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    Two dealers who I’ve spoken with today didn’t know about this.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bitesize View Post
    Two dealers who I’ve spoken with today didn’t know about this.
    Well they should’ve, it’s been on the hulltruth for 2 weeks or so.
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    Quote Originally Posted by padl8697 View Post
    What kind was the one motor?
    Probably an Evinrude that he couldn't give away.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Whackumstackum View Post
    Well they should’ve, it’s been on the hulltruth for 2 weeks or so.
    It isn't on Yamaha's new releases on their website. A lot of bs has been posted to tht and scducks over the years.
    cut\'em
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    no

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    Ugh. Stupid people piss me off.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Southernduck View Post
    It isn't on Yamaha's new releases on their website. A lot of bs has been posted to tht and scducks over the years.
    My dealer confirmed it 2 weeks ago.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Whackumstackum View Post
    My dealer confirmed it 2 weeks ago.
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