Floating new ideas; Spokane Valley firm offers a; variety of services.
Spokesman Review, The (Spokane), Apr 22, 2005 by Becky Kramer

Scott Kurtz shows up for work these days in baggy pants and a paint-spattered sweater.  He's dressed for his new job as owner of a boat storage and repair business. Kurtz might spend the day sanding blisters from a fiberglass hull, or designing an extended swim platform for a Bayliner. The job requires the same problem-solving skills he honed as a metallurgical engineer at Kaiser Aluminum Corp., but the feedback is quicker. more...

Customer Comment   Jim Kelley       June 2, 2008

Email received 6/2/08

From: Jim Kelley [email address available on request]
Sent: Monday, June 02, 2008 10:02 AM
To: parrotheadinwa4@comcast.net
Subject: RE: Swim platform

Hi Scott, Al. I love it, it is perfect. I would think that every boater who has the old teak platforms would love this New Fiberglass platform. I have told several people what I am doing and they were all excited so you may get some calls.

Jim

Jim's platform is featured on the website at: http://myswimplatform.com/new.html

Customer Comment    Jaime Marso      July 5, 2006

Thanks so much for the fantastic job you guys did on my MasterCraft.  I'm getting so many compliments on the custom graphics and the upholstery is so nice! I appreciate the effort it took to get my boat finished before the 4th of July.  I'm enclosing a photo of me and some friends out on the water on the 4th of July, Thanks again to all of you at Contemporary Fiberglass!

April 21, 2009
Hi Scott, just an update to thank you for the new swimplatform for RockDoc, you're the best!  Thank you so much, Jaime.

Customer Comment   Ryan Barrett     June 13, 2006

Forum Comment http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65919/333850.html?1150340641

There is a guy in Spokane, WA that makes the platforms . . . He talked me into making it that big, so it would completely cover the outdrive, and now I'm glad he did. It is 3/4" thick fiberglass with the tapered rim board. It's nice because it makes the boat a lot bigger space wise, and gives you a place to put your board on. The platform is supported with 3 diagonal braces to the rear of the boat. The boat was reinforced at the connection locations. . . it's solid. One negative though, you can't drive very fast in reverse . . . I did it once and the platform dug into the water and darn near swamped the boat, live and learn.
The custom platform was built by:
Contemporary Fiberglass and Marine
10907 E. Marietta, #2
Spokane Valley, WA
509.995.6239
Cost is per square ft. area, mine ended up being $1500 or so. I imagine a person could surf behind the boat now . . . will have to try.

Had the swim platform made this spring . . . it's big and functions great.  Ryan

Customer Comment   Burt    March 30, 2008

Scott, Finally got a chance to mount the swim platform yesterday. Looks good. L brackets could of been a little longer because of my weird transom curvature but overall went on smooth. Attached some pics for you. Thanks for your nice product. Bert

The custom platform was built by:
Contemporary Fiberglass and Marine
10907 E. Marietta, #2
Spokane Valley, WA
509.995.6239

See complete photo gallery for Fishy Fingers Swim Platform

Customer Comment   Carney    November 13, 2008

Thomas T. Carney 14421 E. 7th Ave.
Spokane Valley, WA 99216

11/13/2008

To Whom It May Concern: I have known Scott Kurtz for over five years. He actually did a boat repair for me initially while affiliated with another fiberglass company, and has since done work for me under his own company, Contemporary Fiberglass. Scott has performed cosmetic work, structural work, and mechanical services for me. His work is excellent, and is done in a timely manner. In addition, he places a high priority on customer satisfaction, and stands behind his services. Scott's integrity is unquestionable.

I have recommended Mr. Kurtz to many of my friends, and will continue to do so. Having boated for many years, I can honestly say that I have never found anyone who could consistently deliver high quality work in as timely a manner as Scott.

If you have any questions, I would be more than happy to talk with you. I can be reached at the above address by mail, or by phone at (509) 951-1651

Sincerely,

Tom Carney

Customer Comment   Connolley    December 17, 2008

December 17th, 2008

Scott Kurtz
Contemporary Fiberglass
10907 E. Marietta Ave #2
Spokane Valley, Wa 99206

Dear Scott,

In October when finding our boat had broken away from the dock we were crushed. The boat we washed and kept ding free was ruined. I found your company by chance on the internet and set up an appointment.

You were immediately able to assess the damage, gave us a timely quote and completed the job within the timeframe that you promised.

We have our beloved family boat back looking as good as new.

Thank you!

Sincerely,

Mark Connolley

Customer   Comment  Howrey     January 2, 2009

02/02/09

To whom it may concern:

I have had the pleasure of doing business with Scott Kurtz at Contemporary Fiberglass for the last 4 years. I bought a used Glastron 185 Ski/Fish that had been repossessed and neglected. I took it to Scott to be checked out and detailed. When I went to pick it up I couldn’t believe how good it looked. It was like a new boat. I have been taking it to Scott ever since and have referred my friends to him for all their needs. His winterization is one of the best priced in town and I even store my boat in his shop over the winter. This off season I had him build a swim platform on the back. It looks like it was built with the boat. I can’t wait for spring to come just to get it out on the water. I would recommend Scott to any boat owner looking for fast, courteous and quality service.

Sincerely,

Charles Howrey
Store Manager The Home Depot
4714 Spokane Valley, Wa.

Customer   Teri Miller     February 17, 2009

Scott:

Just a quick note to let you know how happy we are with the repairs completed recently on our jet ski.  It looks like new which is surprising considering how much damage was done to it.  We will definitely continue to send our friends in need of boat care to you.  And of course, you will be the only person that we trust to maintain our other boat. It’s nice to have someone to bring it to that does it all. 

The swim platform that you installed two years ago still looks like the day you installed it.  It has added so much to our overall boating experience it is hard to put into words.  It is hard to imagine boating without it now.  And of course, no more worries about the kids falling into the outdrive.

Thanks again for all your hard work.  Spokane needs more small business owners like you!

Sincerely,

Teri Miller

Customer   Karl Harmon     May 1, 2009

Great job Scott on my platform!

The blue matched perfectly and it really does look like it came right from the factory as you promised. I love the size and the installation seems rock solid. I'll get some pictures to you when I get it on the water.

Thanks again for your efforts.

Karl Harmon, Coure D'alene, Id

Customer Comment   Jim Clark       June 18, 2009

Email received 6/18/08

Scott custom designed and made my safe step swim platform in record time, and it is perfect. I'll be spending time on the ocean, in my 21 foot Chris Craft Scorpion, and this step adds a lot of safety, as well as allowing me to put the fish box on the outside of the boat. This is a good looking, rock solid platform - well worth the price.

Thanks to Scott at Contemporary Fiberglass!

Jim Clark

Customer Comment   Sally and Richard Simundson   August 4, 2009

Dear Scott:

Enclosed is my check in the amount of $xxxx.xx for repair and painting of our Neptune 24 sailboat. We are very pleased with the work and think our boat looks great. We will definitely be passing on your name to our friends and neighbors.

Thanks again for your hard work,

Sally and Richard.

Note from Scott* This was a mobile bottom painting job at the Panhandle Yacht Club. I do three or four jobs there every year. That's me, Scott, looking like Papa Smurf with Sally and RIchard's boat in the background.

Customer Comment   Ian Scumacher    September 12, 2009

Scott:

Just wanted to let you know we used the boat for the first time this weekend since you added the platform. It sat in the water perfectly..exactly as I wanted! It feels very strong and it looks Great. We had four large adults on it at one time and it felt very stable.

Thanks again for listening to me and following my instructions so closely.

Ian Schumacher

Customer Comment   Andy Mussa    September 13, 2009

Scott, here is what the platform you made looks like on my boat! works out very well. I have a 3 step ladder and would like to know if I can get a 4 step ladder from same manufacture so mounting holes match up.

Look forward hearing from you!

Andy

Customer Comment   Brea Lund    September 14, 2009

Scott:

Thank you so much for the great paint job on my truck. It looks absolutely amazing. I couldn't be more happy with it and I'm beyond grateful.

Yours truly,

Brea Lund

Brea Lund's truck painted Fall 2009
Image taken at Contemporary Fiberglass

Customer Comment   John Newman    January 14, 2010

Scott:

Just a note to personnaly thank you for all you have done for me and my ski boat. I know when I first met you 5 years ago that I didn't know anything about boats. That first year ended up being pretty costly after the prop repair, etc... But from listening to your advice regarding driving lessons and recommended care and maintenance, I think I did pretty good these past two years, huh? We've thoroughly enjoyed taking friends and family out on the river. It has become one of our favorite activities.

I don't know anybody else that meets their customers at the ramp at the end of the year to assist in pull out and delivers the boat to the ramp in the spring. Your generosity is appreciated and I understand why when I come to your shop you are buried in boats!

I've heard others talk about your customer-first attitude and skills as a boat maintainer. I want you to know I echo their comments. And we love your mechanic Frank. You guys are honest and fair. You've been wonderful and Jeanne and I thank you.

See you in the spring!

John and Jeanne Newman Spokane Valley, WA