JBT Marine Brokers: What people say about us |
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| August 2009 | |
| Matt, we just wanted to let you know that we are absolutely delighted with the new bench seat on our Ballistic. In fact we are delighted with the boat as a whole, as well as everything that JBT Marine have done to accommodate us, making the whole buying experience a good one. We have also just had a fantastic day out on the water with Angus of Seasmart, who not only did a terrific job in putting us through the level 2 course, but also very ably demonstrated what the 6.5m is fully capable of, re-affirming our decision to buy a Ballistic. A great after-sales tool! |
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| Nick Simmonds | |
| July 2008 | |
| I just wanted to let you know, that since we have purchased our 6.5m rib, we have been out in all conditions in the Solent, and I cannot express enough how happy we are, the handling even in the roughest conditions has surpassed all our expectations. The boat has been designed so well, and is just perfect to fulfil all the family's needs. Best Regards |
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| Justine | |
| June 2008 | |
| The Ballistic 5.5 story so far Picked it up from Justin at Gunwharf in February and returned to river Hamble via Cowes Have been out just about every weekend since in all weathers and sea conditions Swanage to the west and down to Chichester Harbour in the opposite direction plus lapping the Isle of Wight in some 'interesting' sea conditions Have an excursion to Exmouth planned plus a trip to France in convoy with another boat When I spoke to Jason prior to buying he said that we would find our limits well before the boat would .... correct Top feature ... the picnic table .... worst feature .... the current cost of unleaded petrol... The above is from our customer Terry Lowe. Thanks. |
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| June 2008 | |
| "Many thanks to all at JBT for their recent help in selling my RIB. I originally bought the boat from them in 2004. The purchase was straight forward and both Jason and Jonny provided excellent advice as to the best boat for me. When it came to a change, I decided to approach the team once again, this time to sell the boat. Jason and Beverley could not have been more helpful. Not only did they manage to sell the boat in under a week, but also were very helpful in arranging delivery from Cornwall to their base in Emsworth. They also managed to achieve an excellent price without any of the hassle of selling her privately. I would recommend JBT to anyone wanting to buy or sell a RIB - many thanks" |
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| Edward Barnes | |
| December 2007 | |
| "I have been boating for a number of years with various cruisers over 40 Ft but my family and I wanted to try something more exciting and decided that a RIB was the way to go. I went to several RIB suppliers and brokers but I found Jason's no nonsense approach refreshing with no high handed pressure sell. I decided on a Ballistic RIB as the write ups sounded impressive, after sea trialing both the 6.5m and the 7.8m versions I wasn't disappointed! I settled on the 7.8m with a 250hp Evinrude as the ride felt better to me and would be more comfortable for the whole family. Jason even modified the bench seat to accommodate my daughter with special needs. Justin ran the Power Boat Level 2 course which he made great fun and very useful, navigating at 50 knots is a whole new experience! Beverley offers a great after sales service and seems to keep the boys in line, which is no mean feet!
I can't say enough about this RIB, I have been in some moderate/rough seas already and the old adage you will give up before the RIB does really applies with this RIB she just loves the rougher weather, I am amazed at the performance and handling particularly of the Evinrude engine, it's a monster but so easy to handle around the marina and such great fun in open water! I feel very safe taking out the whole family and if we get caught out in difficult seas, bar me being stupid, I feel confident she will get us home safely " |
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| Rob Holder, Hemel Hempstead | |
| September 2007 | |
| "We bought a Ballistic 5.5m RIB in March 2006 from JBT. We have had fantastic fun on the Solent visiting beaches and marinas. Early this year the RIB developed a fault with the petrol tank. JBT investigated and identified the cause of the fault. Because of the inconvenience, they replaced our boat with a 2007 model at no expense to us. For us, JBT kept to the word of their "Customer Charter" - their after sales support is excellent. We have had a great summer using a great rib. " | |
| P & J Smith, Portsmouth | |
| September 2007 | |
| "To all at JBT I would like to thank you all for the fantastic service you have provided, from test driving a Ballistic RIB with Jason, through the purchase and collection, to the after-care, which was exemplary. Our 6.5M, 200hp Evinrude, which we have imaginatively named "Go Ballistic" is amazing and has given our family and friends hours of fun this summer. I would not hesitate to recommend either the boat or JBT to anyone. A BIG THANK YOU!" |
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| Clare Revitt | |
| August 2007 | |
| "Earlier this year I acquired a Ballistic 6.5m RIB from JBT Marine. I had sold my last boat, a Ribeye 7.5 the previous year and was looking for a replacement. I needed a boat that would be quick, fun, safe, suitable for watersports and with a quality build. I met Jason who offered no nonsense advice in a forthright fashion! I soon understood why! The product quality and standard specification excels in all regards and, in my opinion, puts to shame similar boats that have a far higher price tag. From safe family cruising to wave jumping, this boat handles in an exemplary fashion. The few teething problems understandably associated with a brand new "out of the wrapper" boat were dealt with in a timely and efficient manner. All in all, this is a 5 star product delivered by a 5 star team. I have recommended the Ballistic RIB to several friends and will continue to do so. Many thanks to JBT for steering me in the right direction and for the superb aftersales service." | |
| Jason Parker, Portsmouth | |
| June 2006 | |
| "It’s not often these days that you receive a service which surpasses your expectations. But the efficiency, and speed, with which you looked after us when we recently needed a repair to our boat (damaged prop and tube) did just that. You immediately returned our voicemail message (left with your paging service) at 8.30 on a Sunday morning, you collected the boat from the IOW on the Monday morning, brought it back to the mainland, arranged for the repairs, and had it back on our mooring within 5 days – in time for us to enjoy the next sunny weekend on the Solent. And all of this at an extremely busy time for you! Nothing seemed to be a problem to you, which was extremely re-assuring to us, and for which we are very grateful." | |
| S. Cobb, Isle of Wight | |
| May 2006 | |
| You are welcome to tell any prospective buyers that your product is fantastic and your service superb. I don't know how I have survived this long without one. | |
| Anonymous 6.5m Ballistic Owner | |
| May 2006 | |
| Dear Louise A huge thank you for all your hard work and superb organisation over the last two weeks preparing our rib, we are thrilled with the end result. We have just had two brilliant days afloat. In 25 years of boating those 2 days have been quite simply the best, absolutely exhilarating, please pass on our thanks to the whole team at JBT. Thank you very much for the jackets, we all looked very smart in Brighton Marina. Thank you all for a job well done. |
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| Keith and the Winchester family | |
| March 2006 | |
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My first impression of JBT Marine as a prospective customer was
the quality of their product. A broad portfolio of new and used
RIBs were available to view and their premier stock, the Ballistic
Range, definitely fulfills the needs of a demanding and discerning
client. The sleek lines, high specification equipment and exhilarating
performance comes at a price, but no-one should expect to acquire
such an asset for a minimal outlay. The Ballistic RIBs are definitely
value for money. |
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| Colin Lewis | |
| JBT were extremely knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. They gave good advice and took an interest not only in my purchase but also the suitability and safety - even insisting they accompany me on my maiden voyage. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone and I would certainly deal with them again! | |
| Andrew Patrick | |
| September 2005 | |
| I started my RIB search at JBT, but after seeing the boat I wanted I thought that I could do better by buying privately - thus started 4 weekends of numerous visits to see boats in varying states of disrepair, taking with me a frustrated family as we drove around most of Sussex and Hampshire in vain. The boats we saw were sometimes cheaper but none were significantly cheaper to off set the concern I had about these boats histories, either the engine or hull. I ended up back at JBT where I wish I had stayed in the first place and saved gallons of fuel and a grumpy family. The service I received at JBT as I made my choice was second to none. The team were friendly, incredibly helpful and were determined to make sure that we got the boat that would do what we wanted. A very pleasurable buying experience - superb advice, great delivery and after sales. I would certainly recommend my friends visit JBT before starting any RIB search. | |
| Paddy Mirams, West Sussex | |
| August 2005 | |
| I am just writing to say thank you very much for the way Jason
has assisted me with the purchase of my new rib. His advice on the type
of RIB i needed has been well received. Also the after sales support has been second to none. I have had 2 minor problems which he has dealt with within 24 hours. I am very pleased with the all round service and will be back to purchase more ribs from you in the future. Once again thank you. |
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| Gareth | |
| April 2005 | |
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| Postcard from Andy Linsell (Click to view) | |
| April 2005 | |
| I recently bought a RIB from JBT Marine. JBT Marine had a large range of boats to choose from and they understood what I wanted the RIB for and how much money I had to spend. I found Jonny, Jason and Louise very well informed and helpful; they obviously knew their market, as well as being extremely friendly. I would recommend JBT Marine to anybody looking to purchase a RIB for this coming spring and summer. |
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| Roger Baker, Watersfield, West Sussex | |
| March 2005 | |
| "I would like to thank you for the service you gave in selling my 6.5 metre RIB. Once it was in your possession there was nothing more for me to do, you dealt with the valeting and small repairs required, I was impressed that you were able to sell it in February, I did not think you would have any interest until the spring! The next time I want to buy or sell a RIB there is only one place I will go." | |
| Robert Eggelton, West Sussex | |
| March 2005 | |
| To whom it may concern: I bought my boat through JBT Marine, but before buying it they arranged a sea trial which I found invaluable since its the only true test of a boat. Having been to the boat show and done a lot of research I chose the Ballistic 6.5m. The package suited exactly what I was looking for; the build quality is top class with a huge amount of versatile stowage space. The boat rides well in all seas and with the chosen engine really gets up and goes. The electronics package is is very comprehensive, it even includes a CD player! The entire experience dealing with JBT Marine has been a pleasure. They have been helpful, knowledgeable and above all, extremely efficient. |
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| Alister Campbell | |
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