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Request for test drive thread......

2kwik4u

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I seem to remember there being a thread on that other board where potential new members could request a test drive from current members and owners. I've searched on here and haven't found one. Am I missing it, or does it not exist?

Does management think that is something we could implement? I for one would be willing to travel in a pretty good radius from home to help a potential new owner make an informed decision.

I found this zip code radius search tool
https://www.freemaptools.com/find-zip-codes-inside-radius.htm

Perhaps a database of those of us willing to participate, our zip code, and the radius we are willing to travel?!?!

Thoughts?
 

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I know if u go 2 a dealer they will let you tested before purchasing
 

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Hey @2kwik4u I'm in also!

Up here, most of our dealers are quite away long way from the water, and even then, I know sometimes it might be nice to go for a ride without a dealer salesperson breathing down your neck.

I'll throw it out there for now, anyone shopping in Saskatchewan drop me a line!
 

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We could also set up a user group for members to join that could then be "pinged" by @ functionality if someone was seeking a test drive. Would depend on how many people were willing to do it.
 

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Digging the vibe but it might be a touch long :)
 

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Perhaps a database of those of us willing to participate, our zip code, and the radius we are willing to travel?!?!
Wouldn't the person wanting to ride have to travel to where the boat is??

I know if u go 2 a dealer they will let you tested before purchasing
I asked. My dealer didn't offer it. They offered to let me take it out and try it as a final go/no-go after I'd lined up the purchase and was taking delivery. And then even then I didn't get the introduction on the water that I expected. They claimed they didn't have access to the launch across the street on Saturdays. So the tech walked me through everything on land and then I was on my own.
 
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