Customer Comment   V.Allan    June  2010

We finally got to enjoy the boat in the SUN. it’s been SO wet here in Eastern Washington for the last month. WOW, this swim deck is the best thing that we’ve done to our boat. Lana and I LOVE it. It’s just like home- we have a back porch! Among many of the advantages, it makes loading and unloading onto a dock a cinch, I can’t imagine the boat without it. Along with just hangin’ out, we use it for storage on week long trips as well as a great place to set up the BBQ.

I can’t say enough about Contemporary Fiberglass, Scott met us after hours on a cold weekend day in November, gave us options and ideas and got this done for us-ASAP. There were a few snags that Scott was glad to make go away, which just drives home the point of the great customer service we received. I’ve recommended Contemporary to my friends and will continue to do so. We are looking forward to many BBQ's on the boat and just getting our feet wet sitting on the deck. >>>>>> THANKS SCOTT.

V. Allan

Customers Mike and Vicki on their Chaparral Club Blog: April 2010

Here's my new ESP from myswimplatform.com can't wait to go get it, won't be till next Sunday.......it's 99% done in this pic. I'm telling you guys/gals, I have never encountered a guy that was easier than Scott @ contemporary fiberglass to work with........he's a total professional and saved a herd of deer, without sacrificing 1 bit of quality by having him make the platform........more pics to follow after I install it.

It was important to us that we got a color matched platform for our boat. He had us send him color swatches that we got from the hardware store. He used those to match the colors on our boat exactly. No other platform maker would promise that they could do that.

He sent me pictures everyday so that 1) We'd see the quality of workmanship that went into the platform. It was interesting to say the least to see it transformed from pieces of FRP to a finished platform; 2) We could see the progress that he was making so that we knew he was abiding by his promised schedule and finally 3) If we did not like the design, we could change it during the manufacturing process. No surprises!

Make sure you check with Scott, we designed the platform and he built it exactly how we wanted it. Didn't want a platform that looked like everyone else's, and all the others that we've found are too small for what we were trying to accomplish. After talking with Scott, he just said tell me what you want & i'll build it, it's engineered to hold a ridiculous amount of weight and the platform hardly even weighs 50lbs.......I can't give the guy enough props......we shopped for months for a ESP, and after talking to Scott it was a "no brainer" to go with him. He fabricates all kinds of stuff for any boat......

Mike and Vicki

Customer Comment   Scott  G.   March 21, 2010

Scott,

First I want to thank you for sending me a platform that exceeded my expectations and fit the boat very well. I will send along some better pics when I can get the boat on the water. Still cold in Ohio.

I would like to change the power end around on my LED lights, is there any adhesive holding them in on the rub rail or can I carefully remove the lights and run them starting from the opposite side. I assume I could use a hair dryer to warm up the rubber and remove and replace the rope lighting in the other direction. If you do not recommend doing this I won't. It would just be more convenient if the lighting entered the boat on the starboard side. I ordered the port side originally.

The platform is great can't wait to get to the lake.

Thanks for your help and advice through the process.

Scott G

Reply to Scott 3/21/10

You're so welcome Scott. I love to hear back from my customers and better yet, to get pictures after installation. The LED lights will indeed pull out of the rub rail. I use a light oil and a heat gun to install as it is a very tight fit indeed. Please please send me pictures of the boat on the water. I know that this will change your boating experience!

Scott Kurtz

Customer Comment: February 2010  http://forum.chaparralboats.com/index.php?showtopic=10224

Posted 17 February 2010 - 12:43 PM  (Re: adding a swim platform advice) Doing the same thing, however i found a custom swim platform maker in spokane wa. myswimplatorm.com he custom makes them any size. I was going to go with swimplatforms.com but it just wasn't big enough. His prices at myswimplatform.com seem a lot more reasonable also. He also has a lot of other options available for mounting things to the swim platform, like trolling motors, tables, BBQ's etc...anyways, i'm measuring up my 180 tomorrow and sending him a template. The one i'm having made will extend out over 30" which is more of what we wanted than the 22", which is all that swimplatforms.com would do. We will have seadek (teak look) on it and he will color match our boats stripe....only weighs in at about 50lbs, work is guaranteed, and he goes up to 2 colors at no extra charge...just thought it was a much, much better deal deer wise....everyone should check out his stuff.

"Happy Ours"
1999 180 LE
4.3 L Mercruiser
Big Sky Country Montana

Customer Comment   John    January 14, 2010

Scott:

Just a note to personally 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 Spokane Valley, WA

Customer Comment   Brea L.    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 L.

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

Customer Comment   Andy    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   Ian    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

Customer Comment   Sally and Richard    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   Jim       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

Customer   Karl     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, Coure D'alene, Id

Customer   Teri     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

Customer   Charles     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
Store Manager
Spokane Valley, Wa.

Customer Comment   Mark    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

Customer Comment   Thomas    November 13, 2008

Thomas T. .
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

Customer Comment   Jim       June 2, 2008

Email received 6/2/08

From: Jim [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   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    Jaime       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      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