| T.R | Title | User | Personal
Name | Date | Lines |
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| 63.1 | Go with BARR | ROGER::GAUDET | Ski Nautique | Wed Jul 06 1988 12:14 | 16 |
| I just replaced both exhaust manifolds on my '65 Correct Craft Mustang
289 Ford with Barr Marine exhausts. They're quite the piece(s)
of hardware. I used to have the "log" type manifolds but the machine
guy talked me into the "high-rise" type...supposedly better
performance. Well, I agree with him now. They're great! According
to the two different marinas I talked to, Barr replacement parts
are as good if not better than original equipment at a significantly
lower price. Stock replacement log type manifolds were > $600, I
got the Barrs with risers, reducers (3" -> 2-1/2"), bolt kits, clamps,
and a couple of 1' hose sections for $450.
I don't know where you're located, but Denny's Marine in Grafton
Mass. has the Barr catalogs. Ask for Denny or Art. They're very
helpful. 1-617-839-5341. FYI, Barr is located in Pennsylvania.
...Roger...
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| 63.2 | Thanks for the info | NRADM::KARL | | Wed Jul 06 1988 13:00 | 11 |
| RE .1 - Thanks, Roger, I feel better now! I didn't know anything
about Barr parts, it's good to get a recommendation.
My boat's at a repair shop in Jamestown, RI, and they are ordering
and installing the part. Thanks for the info as to where I can get
parts - it will come in handy if I start doing some of my own repair
work.
Thanks again.
Bill
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| 63.3 | Another dealer near you (or your boat) | ROGER::GAUDET | Ski Nautique | Wed Jul 06 1988 13:20 | 11 |
| No problem Bill, glad I could help. I hope it all works out for
you. BTW, if you want another R.I. source for Barr parts, I got
my manifolds through Marine Machinery Service on Seminole St. in
Warwick (they're off Oakland Beach Ave. if you know the area).
Denny's Marine gave me the initial information about Barr but my
boat is in R.I. and Marine Machinery had some of the parts in stock.
They told me that Barr is pretty much the "standard" replacement
parts supplier for just about every marine manufacturer. And the
price is right!
...Roger...
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| 63.4 | | TOMCAT::SUTER | Water is meant to ski on! | Wed Jul 06 1988 13:37 | 8 |
|
re: .3
Is that where Marine Machinery is now? When I dealt
with them for a reverse gear for "Happy Daze" they were in
Providence. Is this the same outfit? Dan Terceiro?
Rick
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| 63.5 | One in the same | ROGER::GAUDET | Ski Nautique | Fri Jul 08 1988 14:21 | 11 |
| Rick...
I don't know the old man's name, but his son's name is Gerry and
it's the same outfit. They moved a couple of months ago to Warwick,
right on the water, but they're still operating out of several tractor
trailer boxes...they'll be building soon. The place looks like
a dump, but they know their stuff and they have most of what you
need right in stock. No frills, you pay for the parts, not a red
carpet and free coffee!
...Roger...
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| 63.6 | yup | TOMCAT::SUTER | Water is meant to ski on! | Fri Jul 08 1988 15:17 | 7 |
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Yeah,
that's the place.. it is a dump but if you walk
in asking for a part they usually can dig it out of somewhere.
Rick
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