Yamaha dealer burns down in Clearwater

[Murf'n'surf]

I just heard that Cycle Springs had a fire early this morning. Looks pretty bad.

Very unfortunate as the owners and employees of this dealer are top notch.

http://www.baynews9.com/content/new...icles/bn9/2016/5/17/firefighters_respond.html

 

[Bruce]

I have spoken to the owner several times. He is a great guy and supportive of our forum. Terrible news....

 

[2nazt]

That's stinks thoughts are with the owners and staff.

 

[Cobra Jet Steering LLC]

They are in Pinellas county just north of Clearwater on us19 not in Tampa. I purchased a few skies from them over the years.

 

[skrip345]

ugh, seeing that new e-series charcoal makes me stomach turn. I hope everything works out and they can get back up and running quickly.

 

[JetBoatPilot]

I just spoke to Pam in Parts and she said that they are trying to get organized but are not allowed on the property right now. I assume there is still some safety concerns and possibly investigation going on. For any of you who have orders outstanding please be patient as they try to get back up and running. Also she said that no one was hurt.

It looks like the building that was affected by the fire was the service building/motorcycle sales building which is the most northern building on the property. I believe parts and service is also located in two other buildings on the property plus two other separate locations in the area.

Over the years we have developed a great working relationship with Noel, Marty and the gang. Our sympathy goes out to them and I am sure that they will recover well.

 

[itsdgm]

That's terrible. Glad to hear that nobody was hurt. Hopefully they'll get back up and running soon.

 

[rkluck]

I know this will be hard but hopefully they will be back to normal before too long!

 

[Tom V]

They are still up and running, watercraft and boats are located mainly at a different location close by at the watercraft service center, the store is open also the parts department, motorcycle service will resume shortly. ( Best powersports dealership in Florida ).

 

[ScarabMike]

Cycle Springs is an incredible place with great people. They were nothing less than awesome when I drove 4 hours to get my RXT-X 300. Best experience I have ever had at a dealership.

 

[ToddW850]

Man that sucks. Glad everyone is okay. Hate seeing the jetboat all burned up.

 

[itsdgm]

They are still up and running, watercraft and boats are located mainly at a different location close by at the watercraft service center, the store is open also the parts department, motorcycle service will resume shortly. ( Best powersports dealership in Florida ).

That's good news. Glad to hear that they're not completely shut down.

 

[john94si]

Hows this..

 

[RightStuff]

Ouch, that's painful to see.

 

[Bruce]

Hows this.

Is that a radar dome on top?

 

[Murf'n'surf]

Is that a radar dome on top?

It was.

Sure looks like that boat was the origin of the fire? I say that because in the news article it was parked outside next to the building. The tower paint looks to be burned off and bare metal showing on the passenger side as to point to the source of combustion. Amps/batteries?

 

[buckbuck]

Murf! You are quite the detective.

 

[Cobra Jet Steering LLC]

I would suggest that the boat being taped off would confirm your suspicion.

 

[Murf'n'surf]

Murf! You are quite the detective.

That's my nature.....I should have gone into the CIA.