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Brookenstein:
I have a friend who is looking at buying a boat.  It has an approval or rating something from JD Power.  My question is does this actually mean anything or is this something that can be 'bought'?

http://www.jdpower.com/boats/ratings/index.asp?v1=7

hottub.pool_boy:
We don't know much about jd power, but we know somethings about boats. What size and style are they looking for and what part of the u.s.?

Brewman:
I don't think JD power ratings are for sale, but couln't swear to it.

Our Crownline boat get consistently good to excellent ratings from JD power, and our boat looks to be very well made- so in our case the JD ratings seem to be on.

 I'd use it as a general guideline, but also consider other factors.  Especially if they're buing a used boat.  The actual boat and how it was treated under previous owners would be more concern to me than a rating.  
 The older the boat, the lesss I'd worry about ratings.  
 
There are general guidelines, like not trying to save money by skimping on the engine, and things like that to take into consideration too.

As hottubpoolboy said, let us know what the details are, and maybe you can get some good advice for your friend.

drewstar:
JD powers claims to be an independent survey company and base thier rattings on customer reviews.  They claim not to be influenced by manufactuers and coporations. They collect consumer opinon suverys.

I haven't heard anything negative about them, and the products that they do support are quality products. So, while I'd be aware of any JD powers rattings, or awards, and consider it a slightly positive thing. I would not use it as a leading indictaor in my choice.  

Brookenstein:
We are in SoCal and our friends know nothing about boats.  I grew up on a used something can't remember what, (not a Bayliner I know that much) and it got us stuck in the river a few times, but for the most part it was good and I know a little, but haven't kept up.  Anyway, she went to the store to buy the kid a quad over the weekend and was looking at gear and came back to find her husband filling out paperwork on an 18' Crownline.  She made him take a step back so they could do a little research, but so far everything they've done make them think it is a good decision.

They went to a Four Winn dealer as well.  In fact I stopped by the dealer and then went to the Crownline with her and I thought the difference was remarkable.

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