Customer Feedback...
                                                                                                         Updated 06/15/2010

June, 2010
Terry,

Thank you for your timely reply. I have to say I was very impressed by your honesty on the phone the other day concerning the Burns Craft on Lake Barkley. The last thing I ever expected to hear from a broker was "That is not the right boat for you and I won't sell it to you". I would like to get out the door without spending more than 40k. This will be a starter boat for me. You have all the specifications I am looking for correct otherwise. Nashville area is what I am looking for, but not landlocked on the Percy Priest. I want to be able to cruise the rivers when I have the time. Oddly enough, I received the latest copy of Houseboat Magazine in the mail today.
You have a great write up in there!
Matt
U.S. Army, Afghanistan

March, 2010
Lynn and BJ,

Just wanted to say thank you to both of you for sharing so much of your time, wisdom, and knowledge.
We really enjoyed you both very much and will let you know what decision we have made as soon as possible.

Sincerely,
Doug and Debbie

December 2009,
Terry,

I love looking at your website. It fills me full of dreams, hopefully reality one day.
Thanks, Sue

June 2009,
Hi Carisa and Terry,

Just came across your email and wanted to let you know that we are thoroughly enjoying the '85 Landau that we bought through Houseboats by Terry.
Even though it is a 7 hour trip from Akron, OH to Norris, TN we have found the trip to be worth it once we are down on the dock. The Landau is a great home away from home.
Thank you both for all the help in making the purchase a very satisfied one.
Sharon and Chuck

May 2009,
Terry,

We want to thank you for being so nice to us during our houseboat buying experience. Most people would have sold us the boat and left us to our own devices, but you didn't do that and for that we are truly & gratefully appreciative.

Thank You,
Bo & Vickie


March 2009
Terry,

Dee and I want to thank you for your efforts. It was refreshing to find an honest and helpful broker. We certainly will look to you should we purchase a boat in the future. We will also recommend you to our friends. Please feel free to use us as a reference. You certainly are working for your clients and customers.

Thanks, Gene


October, 2008
Terry,

Thank You for taking time out of your day to educate my guests on houseboats. You have always been a wonderful friend and a valuable business partner. Let me know if I can ever help you!

Thanks again,
Mike


September, 2008
Carisa,

I wanted to thank you and Terry for assisting in our search for our new houseboat. We found one in Ga. and closed on it yesterday. Unfortunately it wasn't a boat you had listed.
Rest assured I will steer all interested in a new boat to your website.

David


September, 2008

If you came here to buy or sell a boat, you came to the right place.
Terry and her crew are the best, flat out best in the business.
Honest, Creative, Professional, And they get the job done.
I would recommend houseboatsbuyterry to anyone, anytime.

John Myers
Crosslake, Minnesota


August, 2008
Terry,

Thank you so much for all of your patience & help in helping us to find "our" home on the lake!
You've been great.

Deborah & William


July, 2008

Dear Terry, Tom, and Carisa,
We just wanted to drop a line and say, "thank you", for all you did in getting our houseboat sold. Thanks
to you our houseboat sold in 7 months and it was located in Oklahoma. We so appreciate all you did for
us, including handling the closing of the sale. We will recommend you to anyone looking for a broker.

Another satisfied customer,
George and Debbie

June, 2008
Terry,

I wanted to thank you for your help buying our cruiser. The family loves the boat and the marina. We have already spent several weekends on Lake Cumberland and are having a great time.

Thanks again for all your help,
Paul, Trisha, Emma and Christian

April , 2008
Dear Terry,

Ed and I are still feasting on the wonderful day we had with you Saturday viewing our dream boat. It is no surprise after meeting you why you are so successful and have repeat customers. Ed said he would really like to deal with you when we buy a boat.

Thanks again, Mikie

April , 2008
Hi Terry,

Carisa was great..we were all over that marina! We are still running through all of the information...we looked at 8-9 houseboats Saturday, so my head is sort of spinning. I'll let you know what we decide...thanks for your great customer service!

Michelle


November 2007
Hi Terry, we would like to thank you for all your help with our houseboat purchase. We love the boat and are just having a fine time, my husband Terry has turned into quite the Captain...

Thanks again.
Jillian

Oct. 2007
Terry,
Sure do love your web site.

Bruce

September, 2007
Terry,

We're having a great time on our new boat! Thank You so much for all you did.

Mark, Regina, Kurt & Luke


August, 2007
Terry,
Just a note to compliment Lisa again. I made her Sunday rather difficult. But she did a great job of working between two stubborn parties. She really represented my interests very well. I couldn't have asked for more!
You and your company are great!!
Dann

July, 2007
Lisa,

Lovin the boat. Thanks again for all of your help.
Tom

Hey, Tom
Great to hear from you. Glad you love the boat. Ever need a bigger one,
give me a call I'm sure I'll have just the one for you.
Have a great
Summer,
Lisa

July, 2007
Carisa,

Just a short note to thank you again for referring me to Mark Proffit of Lake City to move my pontoon house boat. I had difficulty in finding someone who was equipped and close enough to move me cost effectively.
Mark and his wife were just amazing. They showed up when scheduled, loaded the boat without incident (they really made it look easy), transported the boat from Portmouth, Ohio to South Holston near Bristol, TN. again without incident and quickly and efficiently. He also helped me do some maintenance to the motor while out of the water and helped me get running after some carb trouble. We could not have been more pleased.
Mark and his wife have my highest recommendation, and I owe you a heap of thanks for putting us together.

Frank

June, 2007
Terry,

We just wanted to say thank you for all the hard work you put into finding the right boat for us.
We have really enjoyed the boat. It is the perfect boat for us.

Thanks again,
The Shabo's


April, 2007
Terry,

I just wanted to take a moment and tell you how much I and my family appreciated all the help that Jake Pyzik has given us. We meet Jake on Saturday at Sulpher Creek with full intentions of closing a deal that day, however much to our dismay it fell through. However Jake has given us tips on boats contacted us when he has something that he thinks might accommodate our family. However we found another boat that was for sale through an individual that would accommodate our family.

I just wanted to say thank you for having a great sales team and someone who is not pushy. We all appreciated that and we enjoyed working with Jake and I have recommended him to several friends that are looking for boats this summer.

You have an excellent web site and all of your information is up to date. Again, thank you both for all of the help from keeping us informed on boats, to referring a boat mover.

Thanks,
Stephanie

February, 2007

Terry,
Keep up the good work on reporting on the lake and dam. We are in Florida for the winter and not much news on the dam or lake here. See you in April.

Del

February, 2007
Terry,

Please thank Lisa (Blakeman) for spending the day with us on Saturday. It was
SOOOO cold but she was a great host! After looking at boats in 5 states we
have narrowed our choices to 4 boats, the good news is you have 2 of the
boats we like! Both Stella and I felt your company has been the best to work
with so I want to make an offer on our 2nd favorite boat- the 1998
Lakeview.
Terry thanks again, your company has been great to work with.

Eddie

February, 2007
Hi Terry,

My husband & I used to houseboat for several years on the Herrington Lake.
I enjoyed looking at your beautiful houseboats, and also went to a link where you can
rent them. I'm totally amazed at how much can be packed into the new "big"
houseboats. WOW!! They are incredible!!!
Just wanted to tell you that I enjoyed your website. I won't be looking to buy---just
curiosity. You have a very nice website!!

Bobbie in Lexington, KY.

January, 2007
Lisa (Blakeman),

Just want you to know how much we have enjoyed working with you. Your
sweet personality and enthusiasm for what you do is what sold this boat.

 Thank you so much,
 Don & Veronica

January, 2007
Terry,

Love your website, everyone else's is a distant second.

Chad

November, 2006

Good morning!  I currently live in McCook, Nebraska. Although not etched in stone, I'm contemplating moving to the Fort Myers, Florida area and wondered if you might have connections that would enable me to purchase a houseboat in that area. I'm interested in living on the boat year round.

After hours of searching on the web, I thought your site was the best.

Thanks,
John

October, 2006
Terry,

My name is Troy and I have been looking for houseboats on
the web for quite some time. My purpose is so that I have a better knowledge
of "What to look for" and "How much am I going to get for my dollar".
Your website has enormous amounts of products for any dollar amount. I like
your site very much and will use it to help me stay informed, Thank you.
 I have questions about houseboats in general and would like your opinion please. What is the R-factor on the insulation of a houseboat. I know this answer will vary, but there should be some kind of industry standard. The reason I am asking is I want to know if I can live year round on the boat. April-October on the water, October-April off the water. I live in North Dakota and that means REALLY cold, approximately coldest in January and temps.
are around 0-10deg. average. If you could help me out on that, I would be very grateful.

Thank you again,

Troy
North Dakota


October, 2006
Terry,

If it wasn't for stumbling across your site, we would still be unhappy landlubbers.
This lifestyle has changed our lives, I don't think we will ever live on land again!

Thanks,
Gary and Mary Kay

October, 2006
Hey Lisa (Blakeman),

I want to thank you all for getting my boat sold. I really appreciate
your professionalism. I'll be back into the "boat business", and if I don't build another one,
I'll certainly seek you out. You have a fine company.

Thanks again,
Jon

October, 2006
Hello Jake,

I am in New Zealand and am amazed at the selection and quality of your Houseboats.
I have some questions :

-We are looking for one to live on and do our boating in the Hauraki Gulf out of Auckland. There are many Islands and sheltered bays but moderate seas sometimes have to be crossed.

-What would be the cost to ship say a 40' one to New Zealand ?

I look forward to your comments.
Regards,
Emil and Barbara

September, 2006
Dear Terry,

After talking to Bob some more, we've decided that we really need for a trailer to come with the boat; we actually have an appointment 1 week from tomorrow to go up to Northern AZ to check out a cabin cruiser. If it doesn't work out, we'll be sure to keep your website in mind while we continue on our search for our "dream boat". You have one of the best websites that I've come across and believe me, I've spent MEGA hours searching.

Thanks again,
Cheryl

August, 2006
Dear Terry,

I can't tell you how my wife and I appreciate all that you and Elizabeth have done for us!
You are TRUE!!! professionals!! I will be down this weekend and stop by to see you. I owe you more than the contract fee, you all went way out of the way to sell our boat!
Talk to you soon.

THANKS AGAIN FOR EVERYTHING!
Bill H.

June, 2006
Terry,

I was just sitting here on the back deck of the Cumberland Classic I bought off you last fall, watching the sunset on the lake, and was thinking of the day I decided to buy this boat. So I thought I’d shoot you and email to say thanks. I named her the Margaret Elizabeth after my grandmothers. I have made a few changes too, I put a flat screen TV on the wall and put a fireplace in the space where the TV was, it’s the talk of the dock here. I am planning to add a flybridge sometime soon. Anyways, hope all is well at Lake Cumberland.

Chuck
Lake Raystown, PA

June, 2006

YOUR WEB SITE IS GREAT!!! IS THE 1992 JAMESTOWNER 16' X 62' ALUMINUM HULL W/ CATWALKS STILL FOR SALE?
THANKS, LINDA

June, 2006

Hi Terry,
I wanted to thank you for all of your help in selling our houseboat and I
know as soon as I get ready to buy I will call you. It is such a pleasure to
work with you and Tom.

Thanks, Anthony & Kathy

March, 2006

Hi Terry,
Just a quick intro and to let you know how much my wife and I love
your web-page. We are constantly scanning it and the boats, dreaming
of the day we can move back south and buy us a "live aboard" houseboat.

We are joining my brother and his family this May at Dale Hollow
(Cedar Hill Resort) for a short 1 week vacation and have already
reserved a 50 footer for the stay. Cant hardly wait!

We have been living in Nebraska since my retirement from Uncle Sam's
Canoe Club (I say that in jest - best damn Navy in the world) but
lately both of us have been missing not only the weather down there,
but also the people, customs and lifestyle. I sometimes call my
brother just to hear the southern accent...is that homesick or what?

Anyway, when we are ready to purchase our houseboat, rest assured you
and your company will be the first to hear from us!

Sincerely,
Paul
Nebraska

March 2006
Terry,

Great selections!  This is the best website I've found for used houseboats.  Do you have an idea what the cost would be to transport a 16 x 70 houseboat to Lake Texhoma, on the Texas/Oklahoma border?
 
Thanks,
 Bruce

March 2006
Terry,

I would like to say thank you to both you and your husband for the information you provided and your time. It is easy to see why your business is successful. I would absolutely recommend your business to anyone looking to purchase a used houseboat. Let me know if I can assist you in any way in the future. I will also be contacting the financing and insurance folks that you introduced me to at the show. Thanks again for your help. Paul.     
 
Paul
New Mexico

Feb. 2006
Terry,

THANKS SO MUCH!
YOUR PROFESSIONALISM IS REALLY SHOWING IN THE WAY YOU CONDUCT YOUR BUSINESS. YOUR COMPANY HAS FIRST CLASS SERVICE AND A WONDER WEB PAGE. ALSO, JAKE IS DOING AN OUTSTANDING JOB AND I CERTAINLY APPRECIATE EVERYTHING.

THANKS!
JOE 


Dec. 2005
Terry,

Greetings !
I wanted to pass along to you a word of thanks, and I needed to ask you a
question...

First, the word of thanks...We have just completed our first full season on
"5 O'Clock Somewhere"....and we are happy as can be ! Thank you for all
your great help in getting us into this wonderful boat and fabulous weekend
lifestyle !

Doug & Laura
PS -- I have sent a few people your way who are looking for boats themselves
-- I know you will take great care of them !

Oct. 2005
Terry,

I just wanted to thank you for all your help and understanding. We appreciate all the work you did that made our purchase goes as smooth as it did. We finally got the boat home and as each day passes we love it more and more.
We truly appreciate your time and kindness. Thanks again!

Sincerely,
Bill and Connie

Oct. 2005
Terry,

I'm really happy you took the time to write back,
thank you ...
when its time for me to upgrade to a bigger boat I will be emailing you again, you seem like a real nice person.

Regards,
Dale

Sept. 2005
Terry & Tom,

Thanks you for all you did to sell our boat. "Tanglefoot" went West (California), but will always be remembered in Kentucky. You guys will always be special to us. Keep up the good work. Houseboats Buy Terry is #1 forever...

Mike & Evella


August 2005
Terry,

Once again it has been great working with you, and we will continue to refer anyone we
know to you. We are really sorry that you didn't have a boat listed that
was a good fit for us. Maybe next time. And we all know that there will
be a next time!!

Take Care,
Nick & Dawn

August 2005
Hi Terry,

Just a quick note to say it was a pleasure meeting you and to thank you
for the professional and courteous service you provided during the purchase
of my boat. I am truly grateful for the patience you demonstrated.

Thanks again, and I will tell all of my envious friends where they can
go to get a boat of their own.

Regards,
Rodney (from Texas)

June 2005
Terry,

We just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for taking your time to show us various houseboats and spend so much time with us, this past Memorial Day Weekend. We really do appreciate it.
Just to refresh you memory we are the couple from Gatlinburg, TN and we looked at the 2004 84ft boat among others. You were nice enough to arrange for us a pass to look at the Boats over in the campground area on Pier 5.
We are very interested in what you have to offer and will be back to Monticello soon. We have narrowed down some of the issues we discussed and would like for you to keep a look out for us. We have decided that we wish to stay around 57 ft. in lenght and 14 ft or wider beam. Remember we have 2 small dogs so we need steps to the top deck that are Friendly. 3 bedrooms, Twin engines, and nicely appointed inside.
Obviously we still have many questions and look forward to meeting with you again. You helped us in so many ways and again we wish to say "Thanks."
Stan & Linda


May 2005
Dear Terry,

We wanted to thank you for lending an ear and uttering words of advice throughout the sale of our boat. We are well aware that you are quite busy, but you took time to offer your services to us when we were not buying a boat from you. It was nice to know someone so knowledgeable was available to answer questions and would provide honest answers. The sale of the boat was rocky at times, but it worked out in the end.

We enjoyed looking at boats with you at Conely Bottom. We recently bought a boat at Grove Marina. We will contact you again in a few years when we are looking for another boat.

Thank you, again,
Dominique and Jeff

April, 2005

 (Message received from a customer along with their deposit.)

March 2005

Thank You Tom !
And please pass on my thanks to Terry...she has done one hell of a job on this boat for us !

Thanks,
Doug

Feb. 2005
Terry,

I’ve got the Spring Fever and I was browsing your website. I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed going through the Photo Albums that you have. The pictures are heart warming on a cold, dreary day.  Hope everything is going well for all. Have a great year and hope to see you.

Mary

Feb. 2005
Terry,

It was a pleasure for Pam and I to meet you at the Houseboat Expo Friday night. As we are total novices in the area of houseboats and the purchasing of one. It was comforting to talk to someone who understands our position. We are very serious about purchasing a houseboat and enjoying a new lifestyle. We are looking forward to spending some time with you looking at the boats you have available.

Again, thanks for your time Friday night. We were beginning to feel a bit overwhelmed.


Gary & Pam

Jan. 2005
Terry,

First, before anything else, I want to make sure and thank you for the
wonderful job you have done for us in securing our new boat. Being a first
time Houseboater, your help has been very important in allowing us to make
what I think has been a very good decision.

Thanks,
Doug

Jan. 2005
Terry,

Chris was very complimentary on you and how you do business. I feel that we were very lucky that Laura happened to pick the boat she did so that we have the opportunity to work with the best in the business. Thanks for all your help, and I look forward to seeing you again on Sunday !

Thanks,
Doug

Jan. 2005
Terry,

Celeste and I would like to say THANK YOU for all the help and a wonderful job, you and your team have done on selling our boat.
Chuck

Jan. 2005
Terry,

Jackie delivered the houseboat yesterday. I had him go ahead and paint the bottom even though it might have held another year or two. Anyway, it looks great, Jackie is a great guy to work with and I would highly recommend him. He said he would come get it and paint it again next time. My wife and I are quite pleased with the boat, my "neighbors" at the lake were quite impressed as well. Hope to meet you in person someday. Thanks for the tee shirts as well. I really have enjoyed reading the scriptures on your web site, I pull it up all most every day, keep it up. Maybe in a few years when I retire we can open up the Norris Lake division of Houseboats Buy Terry!!!!!!!! Thanks again for everything.
God speed, Tom and Geneva

Dec., 2004
Terry,
 
Merry Christmas!  I hope the events of this year have turned in your favor and that you are more successful than ever.  Best wishes for a successful '05.
 
The Beecrofts
Oct. 2004
Ahoy,

Thanks for your kind hospitality. Whether we buy through you or not (and I am 'leaning' toward it -- but want to crunch the numbers and the pluses and minuses with Jim) I want you to know that we've always appreciated your knowledge and support in this process. You’re a salesperson, as you should be, but at some level, I think you really do want the customer to end up with the 'right boat' for them. That means a lot.

Randy F.

Oct. 2004
Hello,

I'm Todd and I'm the guy that called Terry Sat. evening
wondering if she thought I could get a loan on an older boat.
It's a 1971 Lazy Days. Its sounds like a steel considering what they
are selling for.
I have A+ credit. Yet still is difficult finding financing due
to the age. Based on the net and all the houseboat forums I've skimmed, Terry
is the best of the best. I don't know where else to turn w/ that
said.

Thank you for taking the time to help me,
Todd

Sept. 2004
Terry,

I wanted to thank you for telling me about Lake Cumberland Boat Movers. They
recently moved my 2003 16' X 84' Stardust from Lake Degray to the Arkansas River
in Little Rock. It was a pleasure to do business with them. Your
recommendation was a God send.
Thank you
Greg & Debbie


Sept, 2004
Hi Terry,

I  would be very interested in the above boat if it is still for sale. I am in the UK but I am prepared to come over to view it. The key question is I want to take it to Jamaica.  Do you know of any way freight/shipping companies etc. that would take it to Negril for me and at what cost. I am looking for a houseboat now, and check your website every day, my only problem is getting it to Jamaica.  Can you assist.

 Thanks,
 Mr I abdool
August, 2004

Terry, thank you for all of the information about houseboats on your website. Your boat listings are excellent, I checked your website many times for the catamaran style houseboats, which we prefer.
Thanx again, Dave
 

August, 2004
Terry,

Just wanted to say we love our boat!

Bonita


August, 2004
Good morning Terry,

Our first weekend on the boat went great! I really appreciate all your help and coordination efforts throughout this past week in seeing the sale through especially on such short notice.
We really look forward to having 3 or 4 years of pleasure and relaxation on "License to Chill" until we get a case of twofootitis in which case, we'll be back to see you.
Again, thanks for all your help.

Greg S.

 

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