Rankin covers group buy, round 2!

JBear, I still havent heard from anyone in the northwest. The offer still stands- Rankin seemed very interested in making new templates for us, they just need the boats.

I have submitted another round of orders to Rankin. There is still time to get in on the current group buy- Rankin has still not set an end date. Send me an email if you need an order form.

Thanks to everyone for their interest!

I've been a fan of Rankin covers for the last seven years, and I've used them on my previous two boats.

This last summer I ordered a cover from Pat for my Super Air. I was told it would take three weeks for the cover to be made and shipped. It took five weeks, but I figured a quality cover was worth the wait. When the cover arrived I put in on the boat, and noticed right away the rear straps didn't match the back of my boat. I called Pat's shop and explained to his daughter my situation. She told me she'd leave a message with Pat to call me back. After a week, and no call, I called and them again, and again I was told Pat would call me back. After yet another week, I called again, and this time his daughter asked that I send pics of the issue. I sent pics and asked that Pat call me one more time. When I failed to receive a call this time, I called and caught Pat when he answered the phone. Pat told me how sorry he was, and that If I could bring my boat up north and meet him we could take care of this. We agreed to meet on Thursday of the next week. Well, Thursday arrives, and I've driven my boat to the agreed location, and no Pat. I call and Pat explains that he forgot about our appointment. Pat asks me If he can just stop by my house the following day on his way down to a job. Now by this time I'm no longer in any mood to be patient, but I figure if I want this to get taken care of I had better be civil. I take the day off of work at wait at my house for Pat to come by. When Pat arrives we put the cover on the boat and he tells me without installing tie down pegs on the transom of my boat it won't strap properly. While we are assessing this, I also notice the cinch mechanism on the left side is upside down and backwards. Pat agrees to send me a new cinch and transom pegs for the boat when he gets back to the shop. I wait a week and call back. Of course I get his daughter again, and the same line that she will leave him a message. To date I've called for times and have yet to receive the hardware from him.

Nine months and $800.00 later... No resolve.

In my opinion Rankin has completely blown any chances of ever getting my business again. Going forward when I hear someone is considering purchasing a cover from him I'm going to tell this story.

I'm going to call Pat again today and ask for the hardware. I've decided to start providing a daily log on here, Wakeworld, Wakeboarder, and Planet Nautique in an effort to get some sort of resolve.

David,

I appreciate your offer. If Pat doesn't send me the hardware, I may just take you up on it.

Thanks, Cliff

TRBenj, they say their covers go back to 89. The BFN didn't change between 87-90, do you think they would have one for my 87 BFN?

I might be in for the '62 Classic. I emailed the company and offered to make a CAD drawing that they could use to make their pattern. I am waiting for the owner to get back to me later today. If he and I can do it, any other Classic owners interested?

Another day gone by with no call back. I'm gonna keep posting every day until this is resolved.

quinner,

Tim gave me number to reach Pat directly. I called it twice today and it just rang until a message stated there was no mail box set up. I got a hold of his daughter today around four, and she apologized (AGAIN) for not calling me today. She took my address down because they say they don't have it (STRANGE) and I've been assured that the hardware is going to be shipped first thing Monday.

I wish Rankin was as good at follow through as they are at promises, maybe I'd have a functional cover by now.

TRBenj,

Understood,

My judgement is a little clouded on this subject. I just realized hijacking your thread is isn't how I should be conveying this. I'll start another thread and leave this one alone.

Is the group buy for the covers over?Would the 80,81 templet work for a 79.
Thanks

TRBenj wrote: The hull on the '79 is the same as the '80-81, but the windshield is different. Not sure how well it would fit.

it's about a six inch differnce and doesn't match very well at all. the pleats are in the totally wrong place to fit snuggly.

Thanks! I think I can make it another year, but I will need to buy one soon. Let me know if anyone has a good place to buy one for my 79'
Huffy

trbenj,
are you ever considering doing another group order?

Aemmer, Im sure there is a way to get a template made without having to go through the trouble of registering your trailer. Pat may be willing to come to you- it doesnt hurt to ask. If need be, perhaps you could borrow someone elses trailer (or plate ) for the longer drive?

i have an 88 2001 and would like a rankin. I have yet to check into getting one so I had no idea that I coulnt because they didnt have a template.

TRB,
I would make the time if peers on this site have the need. I live 1 block from our community boat launch and haven't licensed my trailer in years. I would make the effort though if there is a need for the boat as a template up at Rankin.
T