Total paid

Total paid to ARS for incomplete and poor workmanship.

Pump was not finished

This is as far as ARS got on my pump for $6000 ???? for this price I could have bouight a Berkely race pump that would have at least been finished !!!

Brand new motor full of rodent food and waste

Disassembling motor to rework to get all of the rodent food and waste out of motor after returning from ARS Marine. The motor was a brand new $10,000 motor when delivered to ARS.

After sending ARS this last Email a strange thing happened - all of the restorations of my boat project disappeared from ARS's web site. Although lately has been putting a few back on...I often wonder how many (if any) complete restorations have been finished there ????.....I NEVER DID GET AHOLD OF THE BBB...... ........  ........WOULD YOU ???

----- Original Message -----

From: Tom Blomme

To: George Pataki

Sent: Monday, August 16, 2010 6:43 PM

Subject: 79 Eagle motor

Ending up taking motor completely apart...full of food from mice !!!

Heard of the Better Business Bureau ???

They may be in touch with you...

Enjoy

What had to be done to finish pump and problems it had

----- Original Message -----

From: Robert 

To: 'Tom Blomme'

Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 10:29 AM

Subject: RE: 79 Eagle ....Berkeley 12jg pump

Tom Blomme brought me a boat and said he needed to have his pump diverter & cables installed on his jet boat. When Tom showed up we went over the boat, I looked in side of the bowl and asked Tom, “ if he knew that the bowl was full of gear oil”. Tom said, “where did that come from”? I told him that it is from the shaft seal leaking.

Tom asked me to go thru the pump and install the diverter & cables. After taking the bowl off I found about two hand full’s of gravel in the bowl. There is no way that could have been picked up off the road. Somebody put it in there on purpose.

The bowl was suppose to be a new Aggressor Bowl it was not, it was a used Berkley bowl that had 8 bolt holes and the threads were stripped out, it looked like whoever put it together used some kind of epoxy to make the bolts stay in. The bolts were not tight. Where the cradle bolts to the bottom of the bowl it had been drilled mutable times there is only suppose to be two holes not four. Inside the bowl the seal was leaking. The stuffer plate had at least two pounds of silicone around it. The bolts that hold the stuffer plate in were corroded like they had been installed many years ago. Tom told me that he had the whole pump painted to match his boat, the paint that was used was very brittle and after one use in the water it would of peeled off. When putting the pump and diverter together the paint was chipping & cracking. Tom told me about his horror story where he had the work done on his boat.

There is a lot more that I found wrong with the work that was done. It was not very professional, the parts were not installed properly and I strongly feel that Tom defiantly had been taken advantage of. I would not recommend having anyone not even my worst enemy to go where Tom Blomme had his boat worked on.

Robert

My bill was a piece of scratch paper

This was the bill I got.  They made it up the day I got there.  It wasn't ready.  It is a piece of scratch paper with scribbles on it.  Nothing is documented.  No time, materials, tracking of any sort.....I actually had to sign a waiver stating I could not sue him for any problems occuring from his workmanship-now you tell me what does that say about ARS Marine?

Carpet never got laid. Still waiting for pump paint.

Trim never was completed.

From: "Tom Blomme"
To: <sales@arsmarine.com>
Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 4:52 AM
Subject: Re: gunnel trim


> Yes , natural aluminum....should only need it under dash and wrapped to
> the edge of
> where the side panels start......Just an idea if we get to doing the
> interior, I would much
> rather have the side panels velcroed on instead of screwed...
>
> Gauges will be ordered and sent this morning with all the extra stuff
> needed
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <sales@arsmarine.com>
> To: "Tom Blomme"
> Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2010 10:06 PM
> Subject: Re: gunnel trim
>
>
>> Yes Trim under dash around entire inside of boat.
>> Is only available in Natural aluminum finish and Black.
>> Do you want to use the Natural finish aluminum??
>>
>>
>>> George,
>>>
>>> Is that the trim that goes under the dash ?, If so, I believe it was
>>> aluminum before
>>> ...should be fine that way
>>
>>
>> --
>>


Says he will lay carpet this week.  It never happened.

----- Original Message -----
From: <sales@arsmarine.com>
To: "Tom Blomme"
Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2010 1:59 PM
Subject: Re: Eagle


> Going good.
>
> Boat,Pump Look good, I keep shaking my head @ that Trailer tho!!!!!!!!!!!
> What a Piece that thing is!!!!!
>
> Laying carpet in the boat this week and should have motor rails in after
> that. What kinda Gauges do you want to go with?
> Also I'm gonna send ya some pics of those seats in the boat and if that's
> what ya like that cool with me.
>
> Things are looking good!!!!!!
>
>
>
> Talk to ya later.
> George Pataki.
>> How goes the battle ?..Can't believe its already June....
>> August is kreeping up fast..
>>
>> Tom
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: <sales@arsmarine.com>
>> To: "Tom Blomme"
>> Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2010 3:05 PM
>> Subject: Re: Eagle
>>
>>
>>> Hello Tom,
>>>
>>> We have everything stripped and waiting for word on the zinc primer to
>>> get
>>> rolling on Purple paint!!!
>>> We mocked up pump and installed stuffer in the split bowl while
>>> waiting!!!
>>>
>>>
>>> Talk to ya later.
>>> George Pataki..
>>>
>>>
>>>> George,
>>>>
>>>> Just wondering how the pump is coming along. Have'nt heard from you for
>>>> awhile.
>>>> Computer was down last week and didn't know if I had missed anything.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Tom
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ARS Marine. Thanks You
>>> For your continued Business.
>>> Phone # 1-(815)-942-2600
>>> Check us out at: http://www.arsmarine.com/
>>>

Still waiting for pump paint...

----- Original Message -----
From: <sales@arsmarine.com>
To: "Tom Blomme"
Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2010 2:05 PM
Subject: Re: Eagle


> Hello Tom,
>
> We have everything stripped and waiting for word on the zinc primer to get
> rolling on Purple paint!!!
> We mocked up pump and installed stuffer in the split bowl while waiting!!!
>
>
> Talk to ya later.
> George Pataki..
>
>
>> George,
>>
>> Just wondering how the pump is coming along. Have'nt heard from you for
>> awhile.
>> Computer was down last week and didn't know if I had missed anything.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Tom

 Makes sure he gets money but I never receive receipts.

 ----- Original Message -----
From: <sales@arsmarine.com>
To: "Tom Blomme"
Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2010 3:14 PM
Subject: Re: $$$$


> Received it yesterday.
> Thank you.
> Painting pump and intake on Monday, PURPLE "Grape Poly"
>
>
>> George,
>>
>> Just wondering , Did the money show up on that end ?
>>
>> Tom

----- Original Message -----
From: <sales@arsmarine.com>
To: "Tom Blomme"
Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 8:57 AM
Subject: Interior


> Yes I think Purple for the carpet would look good.
> I'm just having a hard time imagining the diamond seats and side panel
> layout and colors? Maybe Black side panels with Diamonds tuffed. and
> straight lines on the seats with Grey,Purple, and Black, snap over covers
> on two ribbed black gel coated barrel seats.
>
> We've finished waxed the boat.
> The gelcoat job is now complete, I've made up invoices on all work
> completed and will mail them today. We've received the 2 checks totaling
> $3,000.00, Balance owed on Gel coat job $2,800.00
>
>
> ARS Marine. Thanks You
> For your continued Business.
> Phone # 1-(815)-942-2600
> Check us out at: http://www.arsmarine.com/
> 


----- Original Message -----
From: <sales@arsmarine.com>
To: "Tom Blomme"
Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 1:24 PM
Subject: Interior


> I have all the interior that you dropped off in 1 spot.
> Do you want the same pattern stitched on the panels and the seats?
> Also the sample of carpet you dropped off is a Grey color are we still
> using this sample for the color?
>
>

My response...
>
>> Yes,...I had carpet everywhere else on the floor and had the interior
>> side
>> panels wrapped around
>> on the inside...which matches the seat interior colors...all the interior
>> side panels are with the
>> boat when it was delivered..I believe 5 pieces
>>

Asking for colors again. And sending more money.

Asking for colors again.  And sending more money.

> O.K. Got it! You wanna leave the stringers & transom Black and Paint the
> Bilge Purple?
>
----- Original Message -----
From: <sales@arsmarine.com>
To: "Tom Blomme"
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 11:54 AM
Subject: Re: Intake


> O.K. Purple on the intake, Got it.
>
> You want Purple on the Bilge also??
>
>
>> I would like to go purple
>>
>>
----- Original Message -----
From: <sales@arsmarine.com>
To: "Tom Blomme"
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 10:34 AM
Subject: Intake


> Hello Tom What Color would you like the Intake and the Bilge to be??
> a
> I'm gonna recommend Black on both and then the purple pump, What do you
> think?
>>
>> Found some more............sending another $2000 today
>>
>> Have a nice day,
>> Tom
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: <sales@arsmarine.com>
>> To: "Tom Blomme"
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 9:01 PM
>> Subject: Re: $$$$
>>
>>
>>> Hello Tom,
>>>
>>> Took some more pics today!
>>>
>>> Sounds good!
>>>
>>> Thank you
>>> George Pataki
>>>
>>>
>>>> George,
>>>>
>>>> Did not get a chance to shuffle any cash around yet..so I sent you
>>>> $1000
>>>> for now
>>>> and will send more next week.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Tom

Sent more money...

Sent more money...pictures look good but quality is not up to expectations.

----- Original Message -----
From: <sales@arsmarine.com>
To: "Tom Blomme"
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:01 PM
Subject: Re: $$$$


> Hello Tom,
>
> Took some more pics today!
>
> Sounds good!
>
> Thank you
> George Pataki
>
>
>> George,
>>
>> Did not get a chance to shuffle any cash around yet..so I sent you $1000
>> for now
>> and will send more next week.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Tom
>

> ARS Marine. Thanks You
> For your continued Business.
> Phone # 1-(815)-942-2600
> Check us out at: http://www.arsmarine.com/
>

Started on top side

 ----- Original Message -----
From: <sales@arsmarine.com>
To: "Tom Blomme"
Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2010 4:38 PM
Subject: Gel Coat Final Coat Top Side


> Hello Tom,
>
> We sprayed the Final coat of Gel on the top side.
> We also have more time than originally anticipated into the Gel Coat
> quote.
> But Since you've been more than patient with the whole project, the
> original quote still stands good @ $5,800.00
> I've got another 3-4 days of sanding and buffing before it's 100% and was
> wondering if you could send some Money towards the gel coat job?
>
> Thank You
> George Pataki
>
> --
>
>
>
> ARS Marine. Thanks You
> For your continued Business.
> Phone # 1-(815)-942-2600
> Check us out at: http://www.arsmarine.com/

He is starting on the top side.

----- Original Message -----
From: <sales@arsmarine.com>
To: "Tom Blomme"
Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 9:35 AM
Subject: Bottom Gelcoated and Buffed


> Bottom Gel coated and Buffed
>
> We flipd it over today gonna start primer coat tomorrow.
> --
>
>
>
> ARS Marine. Thanks You
> For your continued Business.
> Phone # 1-(815)-942-2600
> Check us out at: http://www.arsmarine.com/
>

Gelcoat looks good but actually flawed

Expressed concern for proper heat while doing gelcoat.

----- Original Message -----

From: <sales@arsmarine.com>
To: "Tom Blomme"
Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 1:03 PM
Subject: Re: Gelo coat pics


> LOL LOL
>
> Shoot it's 85 degrees in that thing! Radiant tube heat works awesome!
> Gelcoat kicks in 1 hr , We've already started sanding. Might be able to
> have a finish coat on by Friday.....
> Talk to ya later.
> George Pataki
>
>
>> George,
>>
>> Concerned about the temperature in the uninsulated storage shed you are
>> painting the boat in.....

Notice poor painting conditions.  This was supposedly the gelcoat process.  Picture looks good but real product shows a lot of imperfections and flaws because of the shop is not a dust-free environment.  This is what he used for a paint booth.  Gravel floor.


----- Original Message -----
From: <sales@arsmarine.com>
To: "Tom Blomme"
Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 6:32 AM
Subject: Gelo coat pics


> This is the First Primer coat of Gelcoat. It then needs to be block sanded
> out then resprayed.
> Sorry Camera had shit on it!
>
> Here is the invoice summary of work up prior to gelcaoting.
> 24 hrs labor $1200.00
> 1 Gallon stripper $40.00
> 1 gallon fiberglass resin $48.99
> 1 gallon duraglass $44.99
> 2 gallons Acetone $42.50
> Misc supplies: Tyvek suites,Sandpaper,Rags,Brushes,Tape. $100.00
> Total.$1476.48

 Poor conditions.


----- Original Message -----
From: <sales@arsmarine.com>
To: "Tom Blomme"
Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 11:28 AM
Subject: Eagle Pictures Paint or Gelcoat


> Hello Tom,
>
> I'm in a holding pattern waiting to here from ya on the Gelcoat offer.
>
> I've downloaded some pics for ya to enjoy!
>
> Talk to ya soon.
> George Pataki.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>> George,
>>
>> I am trying to find the owner and or painter of the boat picture that I
>> have
>> sent you...no luck yet
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: <sales@arsmarine.com>
>> To: "Tom Blomme"
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 2:32 PM
>> Subject: Eagle paint
>>
>>
>>> Tom,
>>> Do you have any sketch's of layout for the flames on the boat?
>>> I know you sent me some pics of some boats with flames but that didnt
>>> give
>>> me any idea on what you are looking for becasue your flames are of a
>>> different design. If you can give us an idea as for layout on paper, we
>>> can work from there back and forth.
>>> Talk to ya later. George.
>>> --
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ARS Marine. Thanks You
>>> For your continued Business.
>>> Phone # 1-(815)-942-2600
>>> Check us out at: http://www.arsmarine.com/
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
Getting ready for gel coat - notice time span and dates.  This conversation started in February of 2009 and almost a year later we are still talking about it.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Blomme"
To: <sales@arsmarine.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 9:48 AM
Subject: Re: Paint for boat.


> George,
> Been having problems with computer-couldn't send or recieve.I am assuming
> this is part of the $6000 estimate for the paint job. I'm no expert but
> when you take off 3'' is'nt that weakening the structure of the boat ?
> Does this meen I won't be able to walk on the bow without worrying about
> stress cracks? I need a guarentee when this is finished that everything is
> gonna hold up. I hope you understand that I need to ask these ?s to get
> back the answers I need to feel secure about this project-it would be
> different if you were 2 or 3 hrs away I could check it every wkend. With
> the economy the way it is and me not knowing how secure your business is I
> worry. I can't be sending any more money until I see more progress-like
> for instance pump part reciepts and labor cost with it for assembly of
> pump then I send the money ( your est. $3100 )-trailer the same-
> parts,labor,pictures of finished product with reciepts then you get the
> money ( your est. $2000 + new axles and wheels)when the boat hull is
> finished,minus the interior and gauges you will get paid. Most businesses
> I know of get nothing down then get paid for there work when completed-I
> gave you $8000 down and I will also send money for all parts when I get a
> sales reciepts. I have no problem sending more money when I feel secure
> about the progress of the boat.Once again I hope you understand and I
> don't meen for this to be a bitchy email-if so I appoligize. Thanks, Tom
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <sales@arsmarine.com>
> To: "Tom Blomme"
> Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 9:43 AM
> Subject: Paint for boat.
>
>
>> Tom,
>>
>> I had to strip the Paint/gel completely off the boat to get down to a
>> good
>> solid surface.
>>
>> The stuff that was on there was not gel coat, it was polyurethane paint
>> 3" thick in some spots to help hide previous mistakes in body work. Due
>> to
>> this unforseen condition there is gonna be some additional labor cost's
>> involved in the paint job.
>>
>> I'll need $3,500.00 to cover the cost of the Paint Materials.
>>
>>
>> Here are some pictures of the deck.
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Thank You
>> George Pataki
>> ARS Marine
>> NEW Telephone #
>> 1-(815)942-2600
>> NEW Location--> Morris, IL.

Boat Paint Decisions & Sent More Money

----- Original Message -----
From: <sales@arsmarine.com>
To: "Tom Blomme"
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 3:37 PM
Subject: Re: Eagle ...$


> Sounds good Gelcoat showed up today!!
>
>
>> Check is in the mail today.
>>
>> Tom
>

>
----- Original Message -----
From: <sales@arsmarine.com>
To: "Tom Blomme"
Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 11:53 AM
Subject: [Fwd: Metallic Gelcoat not do able.]


> Hello again Tom,
>
> I forgot if you wanted the bottom Blueprinted or not??
>
> I see major tail lift on the Keel bottom witch is good and bad, Sometimes
> they put this in the mold to correct a porpusing problem other times its
> just poor craftsmanship.
>
> Did the boat ever have big power in it. over 500 H.P.??
> Did it ever fly like a Mexican jumping bean?? "I'LL handling porpusing
> issues "
>
> Just trying to figure out whats gonna be the best route for time spent on
> the bottom work.
>
> Also looking @ your truck pictures and the boat, I'm gonna recommend
> Gelcoating the entire boat Black.
>
> I just dont think it will look right being straight Grey.
>
> Talk to ya soon!!
> George Pataki.
>
>
> ---------------------------- Original Message ----------------------------
> Subject: Metallic Gelcoat not do able.
> From: sales@arsmarine.com
> Date: Wed, February 17, 2010 9:39 am
> To: "Tom Blomme"
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Hello Tom,
>
> Well I can only gelcoat in Straight Grey or Black. I can have the Grey
> Gelcoat tinted to a close color match "But it will Not Have Any
> Metallic"
> If I was spraying into a mold I could do it with metallic but not as a re
> Gelcoat job. The problem arises when we go to sand the gelcoat flat, the
> metallic will look like marbled shit splotch's.
>
> Let me know what ya think.
>
> Talk to you soon!
> George Pataki.
>
>
>
>
>
> eorge,
>>
>> Damn decisions !!....
>> I definetly want the boat and trailer painted grey (more metalic is good)
>> and the pump purple ?(flame color)
>> I am assuming the gelcoat is a much better paint and would last the
>> lifetime
>> of this boat when properly
>> taken care of and that is what I want..the boat will be stored inside a
>> heated garage 350 days a year.
>>
>> I will let you know Wednesday
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Tom
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: <sales@arsmarine.com>
>> To: "Tom Blomme" >
>> Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 11:28 AM
>> Subject: Eagle Pictures Paint or Gelcoat
>>
>>
>>> Hello Tom,
>>>
>>> I'm in a holding pattern waiting to here from ya on the Gelcoat offer.
>>>
>>> I've downloaded some pics for ya to enjoy!
>>>
>>> Talk to ya soon.
>>> George Pataki.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> George,
>>>>
>>>> I am trying to find the owner and or painter of the boat picture that I
>>>> have
>>>> sent you...no luck yet
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: <sales@arsmarine.com>
>>>> To: "Tom Blomme"
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 2:32 PM
>>>> Subject: Eagle paint
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Tom,
>>>>> Do you have any sketch's of layout for the flames on the boat?
>>>>> I know you sent me some pics of some boats with flames but that didnt
>>>>> give
>>>>> me any idea on what you are looking for becasue your flames are of a
>>>>> different design. If you can give us an idea as for layout on paper,
>>>>> we
>>>>> can work from there back and forth.
>>>>> Talk to ya later. George.
>>>>> --
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ARS Marine. Thanks You
>>>>> For your continued Business.
>>>>> Phone # 1-(815)-942-2600
>>>>> Check us out at: http://www.arsmarine.com/

Pump color confusion

----- Original Message -----
From: <sales@arsmarine.com>
To: "Tom Blomme"
Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 12:18 PM
Subject: 79 Eagle.


> Tom
> I was at the paint shop with intentions to pick up all the materials for
> the paint job, and the numbers I have for the paint code are being a
> problem Because there are 4 to 5 colors for each code 13/88 is silver but
> three different shades of silver, because chevy cars, trucks and
> Cadillac's used the 13- number in 1988 This is what I have from an
> earlier E:Mail from you..George,
> Here are the colors from Waldoch. 1st color 13/88 GM, 2nd color
> 21/95-96 GM, 3rd 14/98 GM, 4th 41/88 GM .Should be black grey purple and
> silver.Not necessarly in that order.I am still talking with Gus at
> Waldoch to confirm proper colors since his paint code and the one I gave
> him did not match with the ser. #. Maybe I misplaced or over looked
> another E:Mail you sent me with some other numbers.
> Thank You, George.
>

Never received requested photos of pump rebuild

----- Original Message -----
From: <sales@arsmarine.com>
To: "Tom Blomme" >
Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 11:38 AM
Subject: Re: 79 Eagle


> tom,
> No problem about the pics of the pump build!! I'm getting the impression
> you think I'm Screwing you over in some way.
>
> George
>> george,
>>
>> When you send the pics I would like to have several of the pump while
>> being assembled with the bronze
>> impeller shown...thanks....
>>
>> Tom

Certain Items To Be Completed By Summer 2010

This was me informing him when I wanted to pick up the boat.  Plans were to have certain things done by summer 2010 since the boat was not progressing as first indicated by ARS.


----- Original Message -----
From: <sales@arsmarine.com>
To: "Tom Blomme" >
Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 11:48 AM
Subject: Re: Fw: 79 Eagle......response requested !!!!


> Hello Tom,
>
> Sorry I didn't check my E:Mails while in Washington state doing a dropped
> keel fiberglass job.
>
> Last of July sounds good.
>
> We're gonna need some money.
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Tom Blomme
>> To: George Pataki
>> Sent: Friday, January 22, 2010 10:08 AM
>> Subject: Fw: 79 Eagle......response requested !!!!
>>
>>
>> George,
>>
>> I will be taking off the last week in July...
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Tom Blomme
>> To: George Pataki
>> Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2009 10:24 AM
>> Subject: 79 Eagle
>>
>>
>> George ,
>>
>> I have made a decision to pick up the boat late summer 2010, (done or
>> not).
>> Things I would like for you to finish before picking up-
>>
>> -finish trailor-
>> -have boat main coat painted-
>> -have motor and pump finished and installed in boat-
>> -gauges ,cables ,ect.-
>> -boat must be operable-I need to take boat for a drive and inspect-
>> -do not need interior finished-
>> -do not need paint scheme finished (flames)
>>
>> If by chance you have it ALL done GREAT...
>> - but, the last thing I want done is interior and paint scheme...
>> - unless of course it could done before pick up
>> date....
>>
>> I will get back to you on the specific date...
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Tom
>
>
> --
>
>
>
> ARS Marine. Thanks You
> For your continued Business.
> Phone # 1-(815)-942-2600
> Check us out at: http://www.arsmarine.com/
>
>
>
>

Pump still not done - Oct 2009

My pump still isn't finished.  Was promised in July.

----- Original Message -----
From: <sales@arsmarine.com>
To: "Tom Blomme" >
Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 2:47 PM
Subject: Re: Eagle jet ?


> Hello Tom,
>
> The pumps still sitting under the shelf,with all the New parts are in a
> box next to it. Planning on painting the pump when we do the bottom color
> for the boat.
> 

(this was my original email)
>> Hows the pump coming along ? Any more pictures ?
>
>

My project keeps getting pushed back - Sept 2007

My project keeps getting put to the side for other things he has come up.  It has now been almost 2 years. 

----- Original Message -----
From: <sales@arsmarine.com>
To: "Tom Blomme" >
Sent: Monday, September 07, 2009 6:07 AM
Subject: Re: 79 Eagle


> Hello Tom,
>
> Know that the mad rush of a season is over, We're starting to get back
> into the major projects.
>
> We've found the Bronze impeller, Promised to you for your pump.
>
> Talk to you later.
> George Pataki.
>
>> George,
>> Hows the project going ?, Tom
>

March 2009

Wants to know where the money is.  I didn't receive the invoice the first time.  I sent money as soon as I received the invoice the second time he sent it.


----- Original Message -----
From: <sales@arsmarine.com>
To: "Tom Blomme"
Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 2:18 PM
Subject: Re: Paint for boat.


> Hello Tom,
>
> Well that explains everything.
>
> I'll get another invoice in the mail today.
> >
> Talk to ya later.
>
>
>> George
>> I am sorry to inform you that I have not recieved the invoice and that
>> I
>> will definetly send a few grand when I get it-the money is wiating to be
>> sent. I don't take it as being pushy and I appreciate your concern. I was
>> hopeing the only delay would be getting down the right design-I did find
>> another graphic designer and sent them a bunch of pictures along with
>> your
>> website as you have a few good shots of the boat that they may need to
>> use.
>> Please feel free to keep in touch on anything that I can help you with to
>> keep the project moving. THANKS, Tom
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: <sales@arsmarine.com>
>> To: "Tom Blomme" >
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 2:21 PM
>> Subject: Paint for boat.
>>
>>
>>> Hello Tom,
>>>
>>> Not trying to be pushy or anything, But I haven't heard back from you
>>> after the invoice.
>>> We have the deck pretty much straighten d out as for the dips and dives.
>>> Working on the radius's on the deck now.
>>> Talk to ya later.

> --
> Thank You
> George Pataki
> ARS Marine
> NEW Telephone #
> 1-(815)942-2600
> NEW Location--> Morris, IL.r.

Asking for more money - Feb 2009

Asking for more money...

He was explaining his process.


----- Original Message -----
From: <sales@arsmarine.com>
To: "Tom Blomme"
Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 1:06 PM
Subject: Response to concerns


> Tom,
>
> I understand your concerns and the project has taken longer than
> originally expected. I apologize for not communicating in further detail
> on the progress. I tend to be more evolved in the physical work and don't
> always get a chance to respond to correspondence or catch up on paperwork
> as often as I would like. As for your concerns with the security of our
> Company, I too have been in your shoes. Before owning this Company I
> trusted and relied upon others to get my boat work finished that I didn't
> have time to do myself. I can honestly say it didn't always work out but
> I am dedicated to treating Customers the way I would like to be handled. I
> believe I prevent my Customer from going through the headaches I endured
> when racing.
>
> When I wrote "The stuff that was on there was not gel coat, it was
> polyurethane paint 3" thick in some spots to help hide previous mistakes
> in body work." I was being a little sarcastic. There was six layers of
> paint and primer and not "three inches" hiding the imperfections in
> fiberglass body work. This was revealed after grinding out the stress
> cracks on the deck. We also discovered blistering due to a solvent trap
> issue. All this was consealed by layers of primer and paint. In order to
> correctly do the paint job we needed to remove all the paint and primer
> getting down to original gel coat.
>
> The deck is solid enough for someone to walk on; I wouldn't have a bunch
> of people standing on the deck at one time. Regular wear and tear causes
> the boat to flex and flexing causes stress cracks. So, NO we will not
> guarantee against stress cracks in the future.
>
> I will sent you a invoice for work and parts purchased up to this point.
> I was not able to attach a copy to this e-mail however if you have a fax
> number you would like it sent to let me know.
>
> I have conferred with several others in the marine business and payment
> procedures vary. Like you said "with the economy the way it is"
> unfortunately I will need to ask for payment for materials. I don't mind
> holding off on labor expenses until each stage of the job is completed but
> in order to start the next stage, I need materials.
>
> Once you have looked over the invoice I am sending, please get back to me.
> In order to move forward we will need to come to some resolution.
>
> --
> Thank You
> George Pataki
> ARS Marine
> NEW Telephone #
> 1-(815)942-2600
> NEW Location--> Morris, IL.
>
>
>

Pictures sent - Jan 2009

Email #10:  Looks great in the pictures but plenty of flaws.  This is his paint booth...a tent shop with a gravel floor.  How can you do quality work in that kind of environment?

----- Original Message -----
From: <sales@arsmarine.com>
To: "Tom Blomme" >
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 9:46 AM
Subject: Boat Deck Pictures


> --
> Thank You
> George Pataki
> ARS Marine
> NEW Telephone #
> 1-(815)942-2600
> NEW Location--> Morris, IL.

Sent pictures of molds - Oct 2008

Email #9:  It has been a year. Original agreement stated that the boat, trailer and interior would be completed by now or earlier.  This is what has been done so far.  Never started the interior.  These are just pictures of the molds he wanted to use.

----- Original Message -----
From: <sales@arsmarine.com>
To: "Tom Blomme" <ztb@iw.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2008 6:28 PM
Subject: Seats for Eagle


> Tom here are some pics of some interior shots along with some of the New
> seats I'm making a mold for.
>
>
> --
> Thank You
> George Pataki
> ARS Marine
> NEW Telephone #
> 1-(815)942-2600
> NEW Location--> Morris, IL.