Yes, the company got cheap and then went out of business but I really like my old 240 Fisherman BUT my $7,000 boat cost me $42,000; transom, stringers and a new, bigger engine. On top of that the "mechanic" at the local marina turned out to be a parts replacer and cost me most of my charter season. Now I have a "new" old boat but after chartering in 3 different styles of boats, this is what I need.