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Complaint Review: Steven J Banach (DONT SELL OR DO BUSINESS WITH) - SEVERNA PARK Maryland

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THE TRUTH SO HELP ME GOD.

On July 22 2006
Ebay item 170008038639 was purchase by Steven J Banach
614 Banyon Ave Severna Park, MD 21146-2502 (410) 647-8688 e-mail banach@lancanyon.com buyers ebay id # w2kcosult

A deposit of 1000.00 dollars was sent to me thought pay pal, Steven Banach called me and said he was leaving Friday after work and drive all night and day to get to Miami Beach Florida the next day Saturday by the afternoon when he said that, I found that irresponsible and reckless.

He arrived and was rushing and anxious like somebody using a substance or something. After just talking with him for a few minutes I realizes this guy has no experience with boats and trailers, I ask him have you ever owned a boat before he answer NO.

We went on a sea trail to run the boat, him his son and I his wife wait with the owner of the boat at the dock it would have exceeded the weight limit on the boat.
When Steven Banach took the helm he almost toss me and his son overboard no joke it look like Steven Banach had never pilot a boat ever.

After the sea trail we put the boat back on the trailer and headed back to finish the transaction the bill of sale was given to both him and his wife and was read by both with the owner of the boat present he signed gave a cashiers check and proceeded to hook up the boat trailer to his Toyota truck.

Here is a exact copy of the bill of sale that Stven Banach wont show anyone because it makes him a liar.

Bill of Sale

I Ileana Pitaluga sold a 2002 Boston Whaler Dauntless 16 foot #BWCE0599H102 Title # 84392264 with a 2002 Mercury Outboard 90
hp four stroke # OT446421
EZ Loader galv trailer # 1zeaavma62a006459
And all existing equipment on the boat in as-is
Conditions no warranty.
For the sum of 16000.00 to Steve J Banach
We will be giving possetion of the describe boat
above to Mr.Banach with the trailer tag for transportion purpose only, And will be sending back USPS to Ileana Pitaluga.
The title for the boat will be sent to Mr Banach
Upon all funds clearing the bank and Pay Pal.

Ileana Pitaluga _______________________

Steve J Banach _______________________

Saturday July 22, 2006


He came unprepared to any situation that could come up on the road while traveling. I strap the boat down one of the trailer lights was not working he went and purchase some portable temporary trailer light and I install them with him I advise Steven Banach to check the hubs and tires periodically to make sure they would not get hot and to look frequently back at the tires to make sure they were not riding wobbly that would be a sign of something wrong and off they went late it was night time already I thought to myself how can this guy drive 2200 plus miles with a ten year old son not considering the risk , even truckers dont take risks like that.

After 4 or 5 days later I get a called from Steven Banach and claims that a tire had fallen off the trailer and it had cause a big accident just 100 mile from his home. I ask him if he and the others where ok he did not seem all that concerned with my question, he was just asking for 2800.00 dollars to buy a brand new trailer I felt that his irresponsible reckless behavior was the cause of this accident and lack of concern for others, but then he called again and wants to negotiate for 1800.00 dollars I said to my self Steven Banach is trying to con me for money while his insurance company is paying for all the necessary repairs or a new trailer and tow bills.

I flat out told him he was just wrong trying to defraud me.

Them he went on a rant childlike he contacted the Better Business Bureau of Florida lie to them saying that I had sold him a boat through my company Abraham Motors , they ask him to fax a copy of the contract from Abraham Motors been involved in the sale and he could not produce it they told him to drop his allegation that they where unfounded.

Them he contacted the Department of Motor Vehicles of the State of Florida and found that my company had never had any complaints what so ever furthermore again he could not produce a contract from Abraham Motors.
Finally he came here to slander my name and company reputation because he lies and tries to cons honest people like myself that was nothing but helpful to him.
Furthermore for all of you that will read this all the while Steven Banach could have tarnish my reputation on ebay right where it all began he could have given me a negative feedback and he never did that tells you his malice intent to defraud me and my company for money. Please I invite anyone to go to my ebay casadelmar21 and look at my feedbacks 100% and see for yourself who he was dealing with someone honest helpful with integrity.

See my fellow AMERICANS this story is about the men with buyers remorse, anxious, irresponsible, reckless, that lies to get money from people then he uses and manipulates the system and family to post here in this site, to conquer with him to further damage someone's reputation, Trick96 posted here and said they are from Miami Beach well Trick96 is from West Virginia and Steven Banach has relatives in West Virginia but wont say what I did to them not enough of a man or woman to face one when they are accusing someone of wrong doing they don't have integrity or moral values Steven Banach is playing the victim just to get his way not enough to face the facts.

I am still waiting for him to prove his allegations.
I find this site to be very helpful for those people that get RIP-OFF by individuals such as Steven Banach.
I am glad I was not one of the victims of Steven Banach cons but he continues to lie and tries to distort the truth to others we are going to start digging for answers.

The community and companies should be careful with this type of individuals that claimed to be victims but are nothing but wolfs dress in sheep clothes trying to discredit us if they dont get what they want.
I stand on my name and company blameless of any wrong doing thank you.

Ozzie
Miami Beach, Florida
U.S.A.

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#3 Author of original report

Mr. Banach accuses me of false accusations and rhetoric.

AUTHOR: Ozzie - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Mr. Banach accuses me of false accusations and rhetoric. Only after my rebuttal Mr. Banach offers the following third parties to verifications to his claims.
Now he admits that Abraham Motors was not involved in the sale of the boat to him ( you know why? because NOW YOU KNOW THE TRUTH.)

Please notice how the numbers MONEY DOLLARS change when he has to tell the truth.

7-23-2006 Progressive Claim #06-8904274, Charles Maclin was the adjuster, 301-210-2013.

- Another driver injured and his car totaled because the trailer wheel fell off on the Richmond I95 By-Pass.( PLEASE KEEP IN MIND MR. BANACH TRAVELD OVER 1000 MILES WITH OUT CHECKING THE TRAILER TIRES) do not know the extent of his injuries because medical records are confidential. ( HERE HE CHANGES HIS TUNE BEFORE HE KNEW IT WAS A YOUNG MARINE GOING TO IRAK NOW HE DOES NOT KNOW)


- Progressive would not pay for my trailer or towing because the accident was caused by a mechanical failure.( BECAUSE OF YOUR NEGIGLENTS)


(THIS IS FROM HIS OTHER STORY)
(Progressive Insurance refuses to pay for damage to the trailer which was totaled ($1800) and towing ($200).
NOW THE TRAILER IS 1298.89 AND TOWING IS 300.00

Daves Boat Trailers, 410-761-6460, Invoice # JD9378, dated 7/29/06, $1298.89

Central City Towing/Hopewell Marine, 804-931-6344, Invoice #1726, $300.00.


Chesapeake Whalertowne, 410-827-8080, Invoice # 015037, dated 8/15/06, $536.81.( NOW 24 DAYS LATER HE CLAIMS THIS)

- Repair electrical systems for running lights, stereo, bilge pump and clean carburetors.

Chesapeake Whalertowne, 410-827-8080, Invoice #015050 dated 9/15/06 $3512.68 ( THEN A MONTH GOES BY ANOTHER CLAIM CHESAPEAKE SAW THIS GUY COMING, WHY WOULD HE CLAIM TO REPLACE CARBURETORS IF ALL THEY HAD WAS VARNISHED, THE DOLLAR AMOUNT DOES NOT MAKE SENCE FOR HIS REPAIR AND CLAIM.




Replace carburetors varnished by old gas, tune engine and attempted to diagnose engine problems.( HE MUST HAVE PUT OLD GAS BECAUSE MRS. PITALUGA USED THE BOAT I USED THE BOAT AND HE WENT ON A SEATRAIL AND WAS RUNNING FINE OTHER WISE I DON'T THINK HE WOULD HAVE TAKEN THE BOAT WITH HIM RIGHT? ALSO A CARBURETOR WITH VARNISHED WONT RUN PERIOD)


3-17-2007 Mercury Marine sent field technician Mark Anthony to Chesapeake Whalertowne to determine the problems. Mark Anthony tore down the engine and determined the engine problems also included a salt corroded power head. The proposed $4,000 power head repair was declined. ( NOW 6 MONTH LATER HE HAS PROBLEMS AGAIN REMENBER THE MOTOR WAS FIX FOR A WHOPPING 3,512.68 DOLLARS BUT HE CLAIMS THIS IS MY FAULT TOO, HE DOES NOT ACCEPT TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS ACTIONS WITH ALL DO RESPECT TO MR.BANACH FOR MERCURY ENGINES I HAVE NEVER HEARD TO HAVE TO TORE DOWN A FOURSTROKE MOTOR TO FIND OUT WHATS WRONG WITH IT THIS NEW MOTORS ARE HOOK UP TO THE COMPUTER AND THEY TELL YOU EVERYTHING FROM TIME RUNNING TO RPMS AND A COMPLETED DIAGNOSE OF ANY PROBLEM GET YOUR STORY STRAIGHT MR. BANACH OR YOU HAVE BEEN MISLEAD CALL MERCURY FOR YOURSELF THEY WILL TELL YOU.)


05-2007, Advanced Marine, 410-867-0485, $9,344,42
- New Honda BF90 replacement engine installed. Mercury 90 core turned in for credit. ( NOTICE NO DATE ON THIS ONE BUT LETS SAY 2 MONTH LATER HE IS FED UP WITH CHESAPEAKE WHALERTOWN AND GOES TO ADVANCE MARINE FOR A HONDA MOTOR.)

Summary:

2002 Boston Whaler Dauntless 160 $16,000.00
Daves Boat Trailers 1,289.89
Central City Towing 300.00
Chesapeake Whalertowne 4.049.49
Advanced Marine 10,344,42
Trade in Mercury 90 Core -1,000.00

Total Expense $30,983.80

My only buyers remorse was not to purchase a new 2006 Boston Whaler Dauntless 160 from a local reputable dealer for $30k. Otherwise, we love the boat. We enjoy long leisurely days fishing and crabbing on the Chesapeake Bay. ( DOES NOT DO HOME WORK INPULSIVE AND RECKLESS. A NEW 16 DAUNTLESS WHALER IS ABOUT 23,500.00 BOAT MOTOR AND TRAILER. BACK IN 06.)


Now to address Mr. Montanos concerns. All payments were made to Mr. Montano who brokered the deal for Ileana Pitaluga. Mr. Montano trades as Abraham Motors in Miami. The boat was not bought through Abraham Motors. But, Mr. Montano is the sole proprietor of Abraham Motors. The signed contract which Mr. Montano presented is accurate and states as-is condition, no warranty.( HERE IS WHERE HIS MALICE INTENT TO DEFRAUD ME IS, A SCARE TACTICK FOR ME TO GIVE HIM MONEY, HE ADMITS THAT ABRAHAM MOTORS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE TRANSACTION BUT HE CLAIMS IT DID FROM THE BEGINNING BOATS SOLD ON EBAY ARE NOT BROKERED THEY ARE AUCTION AND YOU ACCEPT ALL RESPOSIBILITYS I WENT FURTHER EXTRA MILE TO GIVE MR. BANACH A SEATRAIL TO COMFIRM THE CLAIM OF THE AUCTION.)



Mr. Montano steadfastly refuses to provide the name of the person or company who serviced the boat from 2002 to 2006 to support his claims that neither he nor Ms. Pitaluga had previous knowledge of the boat's trailer, electrical and engine problems. The statement that the engine had perfect compression was contradicted by the diagnostics performed by Chesapeake Whalertowne and Mercury Marine. ( MR. BANACH CALLS ME AFTER ALL THIS TIME AND CONTINUES TO ASK FOR MONEY, HE TOLD ME HE WOULD TAKE ME IN A COURTROOM IF I WOULD TELL HIM THE SERVICE HISTORY OF A BOAT THAT DOES NOT BELONG TO ME GET OVER IT.)


The Florida Attorneys General office and Better Business Bureau refuse to be involved because I signed a contract stating sold as-is no warranty. The issue is only actionable if I can prove they had prior knowledge of the needed repairs. Mr. Montano refuses to divulge where the boat was serviced from 2002 to 2006 to support his claims the boat was properly maintained and in good repair.( MY ABOVE STATEMENT CAN'T BE ANYMORE CLEAR THEN THIS ALL HE IS TRYING IS TO GET IS MONEY FOR HIS IMPULSIVE ANXIOUS RECKLESS BEHAVIOUR )

Having only the EBay feedback to negotiate with, I attempted to resolve the issue with Mr. Montano on multiple occasions without success. When all options were exhausted, I was disappointed to find out that I could not issue feedback after 6 months. I apologize to other EBayers who relied on Montanos positive feedback without having the benefit of my negative feedback. I waited too long while waiting for the full exntent of the damages to be totaled.( REMEMBER THE DATES UP THERE WHERE HE HAS ALL HIS CLAIMS HE HAD PLENTY OF TIME BUT ALL HE WAS TRYING WAS TO GET MONEY FROM ME)

I offered to settle for $1000 on 7/28/2008, after the accident and before the electrical and engine problems were known. Mr. Montano should keep his facts straight. Mr. Montano has ignored my pleas for financial relief as my expenses mounted to make the boat sea worthy.( HIS DATES DON'T MAKE SENCE THIS HAPPENS WHEN PEOPLE ARE BLIND BY THERE OWN GREED)


I have no idea who Trick96 is nor do I have any family in West Virginia. (SURE BROTHER)

In summary, if Mr. Montano and Ms. Pitaluga did not misrepresent their knowledge the mechanical issues with the trailer, electrical system and engine, I invite them to post the name of the business that serviced this boat from 2002 2006 so the service history can be researched. Otherwise, I can only assume that they misrepresented the condition of the boat in the EBay advertisement and now hide behind a sold as-is contract.

As to Mr. Montanos rhetoric that I am a dishonest person and misrepresent the facts, I offer third party verification of my statements. Mr. Montano offers opinions, misrepresentations, false accusations and incoherent ramblings. ( I ONLY OFFER THE FACTS AND THE TRUTH TO DEFEND MYSELF FROM A IRESPONSIBLE RECKLESS ANXIOUS IMPULSIVE INDIVIDUAL TRYING TO DEFRAUD ME)

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Misleading information, false accusations and rhetoric are Mr. Banach's only response.

AUTHOR: Ozzie - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Monday, June 09, 2008

Misleading information, false accusations and rhetoric are Mr. Banach's only response.

Mr. Banach accuses me of false accusations and rhetoric. Only after my rebuttal Mr. Banach offers the following third parties to verifications to his claims.
Now he admits that Abraham Motors was not involved in the sale of the boat to him ( you know why? because NOW YOU KNOW THE TRUTH.)

Please notice how the numbers MONEY DOLLARS change when he has to tell the truth.

7-23-2006 Progressive Claim #06-8904274, Charles Maclin was the adjuster, 301-210-2013.

- Another driver injured and his car totaled because the trailer wheel fell off on the Richmond I95 By-Pass.( PLEASE KEEP IN MIND MR. BANACH TRAVELD OVER 1000 MILES WITH OUT CHECKING THE TRAILER TIRES) do not know the extent of his injuries because medical records are confidential. ( HERE HE CHANGES HIS TUNE BEFORE HE KNEW IT WAS A YOUNG MARINE GOING TO IRAK NOW HE DOES NOT KNOW)

- Progressive would not pay for my trailer or towing because the accident was caused by a mechanical failure.( BECAUSE OF YOUR NEGIGLENTS)


(THIS IS FROM HIS OTHER STORY)
(Progressive Insurance refuses to pay for damage to the trailer which was totaled ($1800) and towing ($200).
NOW THE TRAILER IS 1298.89 AND TOWING IS 300.00

Daves Boat Trailers, 410-761-6460, Invoice # JD9378, dated 7/29/06, $1298.89

Central City Towing/Hopewell Marine, 804-931-6344, Invoice #1726, $300.00.


Chesapeake Whalertowne, 410-827-8080, Invoice # 015037, dated 8/15/06, $536.81.( NOW 24 DAYS LATER HE CLAIMS THIS)

- Repair electrical systems for running lights, stereo, bilge pump and clean carburetors.

Chesapeake Whalertowne, 410-827-8080, Invoice #015050 dated 9/15/06 $3512.68 ( THEN A MONTH GOES BY ANOTHER CLAIM CHESAPEAKE SAW THIS GUY COMING, WHY WOULD HE CLAIM TO REPLACE CARBURETORS IF ALL THEY HAD WAS VARNISHED, THE DOLLAR AMOUNT DOES NOT MAKE SENCE FOR HIS REPAIR AND CLAIM.




Replace carburetors varnished by old gas, tune engine and attempted to diagnose engine problems.( HE MUST HAVE PUT OLD GAS BECAUSE MRS. PITALUGA USED THE BOAT I USED THE BOAT AND HE WENT ON A SEATRAIL AND WAS RUNNING FINE OTHER WISE I DON'T THINK HE WOULD HAVE TAKEN THE BOAT WITH HIM RIGHT? ALSO A CARBURETOR WITH VARNISHED WONT RUN PERIOD)


3-17-2007 Mercury Marine sent field technician Mark Anthony to Chesapeake Whalertowne to determine the problems. Mark Anthony tore down the engine and determined the engine problems also included a salt corroded power head. The proposed $4,000 power head repair was declined. ( NOW 6 MONTH LATER HE HAS PROBLEMS AGAIN REMENBER THE MOTOR WAS FIX FOR A WHOPPING 3,512.68 DOLLARS BUT HE CLAIMS THIS IS MY FAULT TOO, HE DOES NOT ACCEPT TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS ACTIONS WITH ALL DO RESPECT TO MR.BANACH FOR MERCURY ENGINES I HAVE NEVER HEARD TO HAVE TO TORE DOWN A FOURSTROKE MOTOR TO FIND OUT WHATS WRONG WITH IT THIS NEW MOTORS ARE HOOK UP TO THE COMPUTER AND THEY TELL YOU EVERYTHING FROM TIME RUNNING TO RPMS AND A COMPLETED DIAGNOSE OF ANY PROBLEM GET YOUR STORY STRAIGHT MR. BANACH OR YOU HAVE BEEN MISLEAD CALL MERCURY FOR YOURSELF THEY WILL TELL YOU.)


05-2007, Advanced Marine, 410-867-0485, $9,344,42
- New Honda BF90 replacement engine installed. Mercury 90 core turned in for credit. ( NOTICE NO DATE ON THIS ONE BUT LETS SAY 2 MONTH LATER HE IS FED UP WITH CHESAPEAKE WHALERTOWN AND GOES TO ADVANCE MARINE FOR A HONDA MOTOR.)


Summary:

2002 Boston Whaler Dauntless 160 $16,000.00
Daves Boat Trailers 1,289.89
Central City Towing 300.00
Chesapeake Whalertowne 4.049.49
Advanced Marine 10,344,42
Trade in Mercury 90 Core -1,000.00

Total Expense $30,983.80

My only buyers remorse was not to purchase a new 2006 Boston Whaler Dauntless 160 from a local reputable dealer for $30k. Otherwise, we love the boat. We enjoy long leisurely days fishing and crabbing on the Chesapeake Bay. ( DOES NOT DO HOME WORK INPULSIVE AND RECKLESS. A NEW 16 DAUNTLESS WHALER IS ABOUT 23,500.00 BOAT MOTOR AND TRAILER. BACK IN 06.)


Now to address Mr. Montanos concerns. All payments were made to Mr. Montano who brokered the deal for Ileana Pitaluga. Mr. Montano trades as Abraham Motors in Miami. The boat was not bought through Abraham Motors. But, Mr. Montano is the sole proprietor of Abraham Motors. The signed contract which Mr. Montano presented is accurate and states as-is condition, no warranty.( HERE IS WHERE HIS MALICE INTENT TO DEFRAUD ME IS, A SCARE TACTICK FOR ME TO GIVE HIM MONEY, HE ADMITS THAT ABRAHAM MOTORS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE TRANSACTION BUT HE CLAIMS IT DID FROM THE BEGINNING BOATS SOLD ON EBAY ARE NOT BROKERED THEY ARE AUCTION AND YOU ACCEPT ALL RESPOSIBILITYS I WENT FURTHER EXTRA MILE TO GIVE MR. BANACH A SEATRAIL TO COMFIRM THE CLAIM OF THE AUCTION.)



Mr. Montano steadfastly refuses to provide the name of the person or company who serviced the boat from 2002 to 2006 to support his claims that neither he nor Ms. Pitaluga had previous knowledge of the boat's trailer, electrical and engine problems. The statement that the engine had perfect compression was contradicted by the diagnostics performed by Chesapeake Whalertowne and Mercury Marine. ( MR. BANACH CALLS ME AFTER ALL THIS TIME AND CONTINUES TO ASK FOR MONEY, HE TOLD ME HE WOULD TAKE ME IN A COURTROOM IF I WOULD TELL HIM THE SERVICE HISTORY OF A BOAT THAT DOES NOT BELONG TO ME GET OVER IT.)


The Florida Attorneys General office and Better Business Bureau refuse to be involved because I signed a contract stating sold as-is no warranty. The issue is only actionable if I can prove they had prior knowledge of the needed repairs. Mr. Montano refuses to divulge where the boat was serviced from 2002 to 2006 to support his claims the boat was properly maintained and in good repair.( MY ABOVE STATEMENT CAN'T BE ANYMORE CLEAR THEN THIS ALL HE IS TRYING IS TO GET IS MONEY FOR HIS IMPULSIVE ANXIOUS RECKLESS BEHAVIOUR )

Having only the EBay feedback to negotiate with, I attempted to resolve the issue with Mr. Montano on multiple occasions without success. When all options were exhausted, I was disappointed to find out that I could not issue feedback after 6 months. I apologize to other EBayers who relied on Montanos positive feedback without having the benefit of my negative feedback. I waited too long while waiting for the full exntent of the damages to be totaled.( REMEMBER THE DATES UP THERE WHERE HE HAS ALL HIS CLAIMS HE HAD PLENTY OF TIME BUT ALL HE WAS TRYING WAS TO GET MONEY FROM ME)

I offered to settle for $1000 on 7/28/2008, after the accident and before the electrical and engine problems were known. Mr. Montano should keep his facts straight. Mr. Montano has ignored my pleas for financial relief as my expenses mounted to make the boat sea worthy.( HIS DATES DON'T MAKE SENCE THIS HAPPENS WHEN PEOPLE ARE BLIND BY THERE OWN GREED)


I have no idea who Trick96 is nor do I have any family in West Virginia. (SURE BROTHER)

In summary, if Mr. Montano and Ms. Pitaluga did not misrepresent their knowledge the mechanical issues with the trailer, electrical system and engine, I invite them to post the name of the business that serviced this boat from 2002 2006 so the service history can be researched. Otherwise, I can only assume that they misrepresented the condition of the boat in the EBay advertisement and now hide behind a sold as-is contract.

As to Mr. Montanos rhetoric that I am a dishonest person and misrepresent the facts, I offer third party verification of my statements. Mr. Montano offers opinions, misrepresentations, false accusations and incoherent ramblings. ( I ONLY OFFER THE FACTS AND THE TRUTH TO DEFEND MYSELF FROM A IRESPONSIBLE RECKLESS ANXIOUS IMPULSIVE INDIVIDUAL TRYING TO DEFRAUD ME)

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This is a misleading and retaliatory response to Ripoff Report #335448.

AUTHOR: Steve - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Sunday, June 08, 2008

Mr. Montano filed this misleading and retaliatory response to Ripoff Report #335448. http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/203/ripoff0203574.htm

Mr. Montano accuses me of fabricating issues. I offer the following third parties to verify the claims made in my initial report.

7-23-2006 Progressive Claim #06-8904274, Charles Maclin was the adjuster, 301-210-2013.

- Another driver injured and his car totaled because the trailer wheel fell off on the Richmond I95 By-Pass. I do not know the extent of his injuries because medical records are confidential.

- Progressive would not pay for my trailer or towing because the accident was caused by a mechanical failure.

Central City Towing/Hopewell Marine, 804-931-6344, Invoice #1726, $300.00.
- Towing from accident, one week storage, loaded boat on new trailer.

Dave's Boat Trailers, 410-761-6460, Invoice # JD9378, dated 7/29/06, $1298.89.
- Replacement trailer.

Chesapeake Whalertowne, 410-827-8080, Invoice # 015037, dated 8/15/06, $536.81.

- Repair electrical systems for running lights, stereo, bilge pump and clean carburetors.

Chesapeake Whalertowne, 410-827-8080, Invoice #015050 dated 9/15/06 $3512.68.

- Replace carburetors varnished by old gas, tune engine and attempted to diagnose engine problems.

3-17-2007 Mercury Marine sent field technician Mark Anthony to Chesapeake Whalertowne to determine the problems. Mark Anthony tore down the engine and determined the engine problems also included a salt corroded power head. The proposed $4,000 power head repair was declined.

05-2007, Advanced Marine, 410-867-0485, $9,344,42
- New Honda BF90 replacement engine installed. Mercury 90 core turned in for credit.

Summary:

2002 Boston Whaler Dauntless 160 $16,000.00
Dave's Boat Trailers 1,289.89
Central City Towing 300.00
Chesapeake Whalertowne 4.049.49
Advanced Marine 10,344,42
Trade in Mercury 90 Core -1,000.00

Total Expense $30,983.80

My only buyer's remorse was not to purchase a new 2006 Boston Whaler Dauntless 160 from a local reputable dealer for $30k. Otherwise, we love the boat. We enjoy long leisurely days fishing and crabbing on the Chesapeake Bay.

Now to address Mr. Montano's concerns. All payments were made to Mr. Montano who brokered the deal for Ileana Pitaluga. Mr. Montano trades as Abraham Motors in Miami. The boat was not bought through Abraham Motors. But, Mr. Montano is the sole proprietor of Abraham Motors. The signed contract which Mr. Montano presented is accurate and states as-is condition, no warranty.

Mr. Montano steadfastly refuses to provide the name of the person or company who serviced the boat from 2002 to 2006 to support his claims that neither he nor Ms. Pitaluga had previous knowledge of the boat's trailer, electrical and engine problems. The statement that the engine had perfect compression was contradicted by the diagnostics performed by Chesapeake Whalertowne and Mercury Marine.

The Florida Attorney's General office and Better Business Bureau refuse to be involved because I signed a contract stating sold as-is no warranty. The issue is only actionable if I can prove they had prior knowledge of the needed repairs. Mr. Montano refuses to divulge where the boat was serviced from 2002 to 2006 to support his claims the boat was properly maintained and in good repair.

Having only the EBay feedback to negotiate with, I attempted to resolve the issue with Mr. Montano on multiple occasions without success. When all options were exhausted, I was disappointed to find out that I could not issue feedback after 6 months. I apologize to other EBayers who have been misled by Montano's positive feedback without having the benefit of my negative feedback. I waited too long to file the feedback while waiting for the full extent of the repairs to be totaled.

I offered to settle for $1000 on 7/28/2008, after the accident and before the electrical and engine problems were known. Mr. Montano should keep his facts straight. Mr. Montano has ignored my emailed pleas for financial relief as my expenses mounted to make the boat sea worthy.

I have no idea who Trick96 is nor do I have any family in West Virginia.

In summary, if Mr. Montano and Ms. Pitaluga did not misrepresent their knowledge the mechanical issues of trailer, electrical system and engine, I invite them to post the name of the business that serviced this boat from 2002 2006 so the service history can be researched. Otherwise, I can only assume that they misrepresented the condition of the boat in the EBay advertisement and now hide behind a sold as-is contract.

As to Mr. Montano's rhetoric that I am a dishonest person and misrepresent the facts, I offer third party verification of my statements. Mr. Montano offers opinions, misrepresentations, false accusations and incoherent ramblings.

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