Okay, I wasn't going to say anything because of not wanting to rain on someone's parade, but like Duroboat15, I have a friend who's North River boat had a paint blister problem as well. It took a couple trips back to the factory to correct poor workmanship (1st trip) and then the wrong color (2nd trip). The factory only did this work after multiple emails; telephone calls and yes, even hints at a lawsuit to get them to cover these repairs under warranty. After much to-do, they finally came through but my friend is now soured on this company. The key is, if you're going to use this aluminum boat in salt water, make sure the paint is "salt water" proof.

My friend's suggestion is to look at competing boat maker's warranties. Ask if warranty work can be done at a local dealer or the factory. My $0.02.

Great looking boat. I just puchased a thunderjet from friend who had it for a year and never used it. He had it extended to 20' and widened by a foot. It has the 175 sport jet, all new for me with the jet so Ill have a learning curve. Had it out once once steering a lot different obviously especially reverse. I liked how it handled though should be greta once I get some skill with it. I got it for 21,000. which lost him about 4,000.00 I hate to ask but has anyone heard anything negative on the Thunderjet? P.S. I did have to fix gas gauge already whoever put it in didnt' leave enough slack in ground wire and pulled out. I had to remove floor and rewire. Just shows no matter where you buy from can have problems.

O.K... Sport jets are crap..... if you want an out board motor thats inside your boat .... go ahead.... then hook a crappy pump on it and sell it...... what morons...