Why North River?
North River Marine - Sacramento "Get's it":
Tim,
Let me start by saying it’s not in my nature to compliment people for doing their jobs. That being said, I want to let you know about my SRM experience. Last year I got the bug to get another boat after a 15 year layoff. There are no dealers in Merced. The “big” dealer in Modesto carries Crestliner with Merc motors. Nice boats…if you like rivets and plexiglass. I read about NR and Ducks and Design Concepts and Boultons from the FSniffer boards. As you know, all the NR owners are diehard fans. That got my attention. I went to a couple of shows, one of which I met Tak. That guy knows his stuff. After exchanging 20 or 30 emails where we discussed size, options, and financing, I finally bought a small Seahawk LE last March. Just so you know, 25k for a fishing boat is a BIG chunk of change for me.
I bought that boat for 3 reasons.
1) Personal inspection of the product at the boat shows.
2) NR owner testimonials on FSniffer
3) Tak
After a season on the water I realized I should have listened to Tak about a kicker. That 3k add-on was completed today. I can’t begin to tell you how much I appreciate being able to email Tak, get a price, arrange a pickup date, show up, flip out a plastic card, and have the motor loaded. Slick. But it gets better..
Ron was on the counter today. I like to do stuff myself. Sometimes I save a few bucks…sometime I bugger it up...maybe you know how that goes…… I asked Ron, “What do I need to rig this T8”. He could have said…”Bring it in” (oh yah, drag that sucker 250 miles round trip) or “you need to talk to the rigger, he is off today”. Instead, he took me out on the floor and showed me what I needed. Gave me some advice and tips and comped me a rubber boot and brass fuel line fitting. I ended up gladly spending another $200 for misc. parts.
Your staff “gets it”.
Thanks!
Jim Davis
Merced
Tim,
Let me start by saying it’s not in my nature to compliment people for doing their jobs. That being said, I want to let you know about my SRM experience. Last year I got the bug to get another boat after a 15 year layoff. There are no dealers in Merced. The “big” dealer in Modesto carries Crestliner with Merc motors. Nice boats…if you like rivets and plexiglass. I read about NR and Ducks and Design Concepts and Boultons from the FSniffer boards. As you know, all the NR owners are diehard fans. That got my attention. I went to a couple of shows, one of which I met Tak. That guy knows his stuff. After exchanging 20 or 30 emails where we discussed size, options, and financing, I finally bought a small Seahawk LE last March. Just so you know, 25k for a fishing boat is a BIG chunk of change for me.
I bought that boat for 3 reasons.
1) Personal inspection of the product at the boat shows.
2) NR owner testimonials on FSniffer
3) Tak
After a season on the water I realized I should have listened to Tak about a kicker. That 3k add-on was completed today. I can’t begin to tell you how much I appreciate being able to email Tak, get a price, arrange a pickup date, show up, flip out a plastic card, and have the motor loaded. Slick. But it gets better..
Ron was on the counter today. I like to do stuff myself. Sometimes I save a few bucks…sometime I bugger it up...maybe you know how that goes…… I asked Ron, “What do I need to rig this T8”. He could have said…”Bring it in” (oh yah, drag that sucker 250 miles round trip) or “you need to talk to the rigger, he is off today”. Instead, he took me out on the floor and showed me what I needed. Gave me some advice and tips and comped me a rubber boot and brass fuel line fitting. I ended up gladly spending another $200 for misc. parts.
Your staff “gets it”.
Thanks!
Jim Davis
Merced
North River Marine get kudos in California!:
I went fishing last weekend and had some problems with my T8 kicker. On Monday I decided to drop it off before work and thought I was wishful thinking that I might get it back before the following weekend. I was in and out in 30 minutes and they replaced my Digi Troll. I didn't make an appointment but they dropped what they were doing and had me on my way. The service guy (not Bryan) said "anyone can sell you boat, it's what they do after you get it". I work in the service industry and I can tell you they (NRM) went above and beyond on this one. By the way, the shop was full of boats and a bunch of new motors had just arrived, so they were busy. Tak came out to shake hands and shared some fishing updates. Just a bunch of great guys selling a great product and service to boot!
-Kicker, Platimun member on the FishSniffer
Boat of a Lifetime:
I have waited and waited to get my "boat of a lifetime". I haunted the boat shows for years and looked at so many that after a while they all seemed to blend together. When I saw the 26' Seahawk OS I knew that my search was over. It had all the features I wanted with a rugged, no nonsense application for off-shore fishing. After buying the Seahawk I know I have made the right choice. It fishes for tuna like a champ and with the 170 gallon tank and twin 150 Yamahas it has the range to go any distance for the fish. It takes the weather off-shore like a workhorse. I say to my passengers that the boat will take a lot more ocean than we can. I can only say that I have been happy beyond all expectations. (check out the smile on my face.)
- Rick
- Rick
Best experience I ever had:
I ordered our 07 21' Seahawk last November. I asked Tim to delay production till January so I could take delivery in the spring. I made numerous change to the build order in that time and the staff's patience was outstanding. We took delivery on schedule and have been very pleased with our boat. We've had very few issues and the few we've had were handled quickly and professionally by the staff at North River. I did a lot of looking at heavy aluminum boats before the purchase and settled on North River because of the overall quality and features of the boat. I really can't say enough about the great attitude and professional approach of the staff at the Sacramento store. They've been great to deal with and made the buying experience one of the best I've ever had.
Thanks............Rick Reed
Thanks............Rick Reed
Most comfortable:
I have owned and operated several different Boats in my 25 years of guiding. I can honestly say that the craftsmanship in my North River boats is superior to any I have ran and owned.
Clients often ask my why did I get a North River Scout. I tell them first and foremost I think of their comfort and safety when I want a new boat. I especially liked that I could get the sled with the specs I wanted and knew from other North Rivers that my clients would have a better ride to help make their day of fishing with me a more enjoyable trip.
My North River Scout is driest and most comfortable riding Boat I have ever operated.
-Marv McQuinn - Marv's Guide Service
Clients often ask my why did I get a North River Scout. I tell them first and foremost I think of their comfort and safety when I want a new boat. I especially liked that I could get the sled with the specs I wanted and knew from other North Rivers that my clients would have a better ride to help make their day of fishing with me a more enjoyable trip.
My North River Scout is driest and most comfortable riding Boat I have ever operated.
-Marv McQuinn - Marv's Guide Service
Only North River Will Do:
As a Fisherman of the Pacific Northwest for the past 25 years, 6 years as a professional guide, I have owned numerous boats. Since purchasing a Northriver Boat I can't see myself owning any other brand. My Northriver is the most stable, driest running boat I have ever been in. The quality, design and craftsmanship are unsurpassed.
- Kyle Hall - Kyle Hall Outdoors
- Kyle Hall - Kyle Hall Outdoors
Total Comfort:
Todd Harrington of Living Waters Guide Service uses his 24' North River Scout to get to the action. Todd knows where the fish are and his Scout gets his clients there in total
comfort. From trolling plug cut herring to casting spinners, the 24' Scout is an awesome platform to fish out of with tons of room.
comfort. From trolling plug cut herring to casting spinners, the 24' Scout is an awesome platform to fish out of with tons of room.