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	Name:	Maverick -
	Subject:	Manitou Pontoon Update
	Date:	10/29/2006 3:15:14 PM

Just back from the lake and met with Reid Mitchell and Mark down at Mitchell Marine.

Looked at a 2006 24' Manitou - Legacy, very nice boat (Maniou's Top of the Line). Quality of construction and workmanship was as good as any pontoon I have seen. All pontoons have their niche features and this one had some other pontoons do not have and visa veras. In terms of seating comfort. probably not quit as plush as Bennington, but in line with JC and Harris.

Boat Warranty
- Decking 30 years
- Pontoons 10 years
- Upholstery 3 years
- Carpet and Bimini 5 years

Honda Engines
- 5 years

Reid said you can fiannce the boat and motor through Honda right now at 6.9%, if needed.

With regards to a trailer, they said if you really do not need one do not get one. He said while under warranty if there where problems he would send somebody to the house at no charge to pick boat up. Also stated routine service could be done at our house as well, but would be a service trip charge.

If there are 2 or more people interested and we buy during the winter, Reid said he would sell them at Dealer Net + 10%. Delivery is 3 to 4 weeks. If you wait till Spring the price is Dealer Cost (Not Net) + 20%+ Have not really negotiated a final deal as not sure how many are interested. They said a fully rigged out Manitou Legacy with a 225 Honda would probably be around $40k. Also they said there is probably only a $1k difference between th 2 models in price.

Going back in about 2 weeks for a test ride, Reid stated he has sold more of these boats on the spot after a test ride then any other boat he has ever carried.

In terms of depreciation based n NADA prices (www.nada.com) it is hard to say as Manitou did not make SHP package except prior 2 years, and Bennington does not have pricing for 2005 or 2006, plus 3 toons really have only been in the market for about the past 5 years or so. So really had to gauge the depreciation as compared to other manufacturers. Best I could tell, appears the annual depreciation in terms of % is comparable to Bennington adn JC. Did not look at Harris as do not think Harris makes a 3 toon, but maybe they did in 2006 cannot remember.

Also, FYI my neighbor at the lake knows Reid and said very good, honest person. Would not hesitate one minute to deal with him.

So there is my update on the Manitou, anyone interested in going in on a group puchase?