Buying a boat can be a major undertaking. It can involve research, comparison of
products, price, and service, transportation arrangements, set up and rigging,
and after the sale support. Because the
buying process can be this complex, we always recommend working with a local
manufacturer, dealer, or representative.
This, however, is not always an option, so many people have turned to
the Internet to select and buy boats.
Here are a few reasons why we think it makes sense to choose us to help
you with your Internet boat purchase.
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EXPERIENCE: Prairie Rowing owner Dave Lee has a lifetime of boating
experience. A sailor from childhood
and an oarsman since 1965, he offers a wealth of knowledge and
experience. He enjoys rowing in both
flat water and open water boats, and still competes in Masters’ events. He has first hand experience rowing and
racing in many builders’ boats. |
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QUALITY & CONSULTATION:
We have chosen to represent companies that we feel offer the best
boats and equipment available in the industry. We cannot, however, be all things to all
people. When we feel we don’t have
what best meets your needs or budget, we will tell you so and recommend
products from other manufacturers that are better suited to your needs or
constraints. Feel free to call us with
your questions even if you think we may not have just what you’re looking
for. We might be able to tell you who
does, and we really enjoy sharing our love of boats and rowing. Occasionally we can even provide test rows
of boats while we’re in your neighborhood on one of our trips. |
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DELIVERY: We
personally deliver every boat we sell.
Since our start in 2001, we have sold over 100 |
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SET UP AND RIGGING: We
set up and rig every boat we sell. We
want you to be happy with your purchase, have it fit you properly, and also
give you a basic understanding of how to row, adjust, and maintain your
boat. We hope you’ll be rowing it for
at least 20 years and think you deserve to start right. Having delivered many boats to customers
who have never even seen the seller, we understand the importance of having
someone there with you to provide the service and instruction you need,
answer your questions, and share the joy of getting to know your new boat! |
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INSTRUCTION: For
customers new to rowing we always recommend taking lessons at a local rowing
club or on a vacation or weekend trip to a rowing center. For most people a rowing shell is a major
purchase and you need to know that you’re going to like it before writing a
check for over $3,000. For very
determined customers, we have arranged to provide lessons at the time of boat
delivery. When time and conditions
allow, we also love to take a row with you in your new boat. All of our customers receive a copy of
Frank Cunningham’s The Sculler at Ease, a great text for both the
novice and master oarsman. We also
sell Brad Lewis’ Sculling 101 video.
These aids can help develop your skills if you don’t have access to
local instruction. |
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