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maverick posted 10-19-2001 06:24 AM ET (US)
Hi, everyone - I needed a new rubrail for my 13' - a friend recommended Twin Cities Marine in WI (toll free 888-894-2537). After pricing many Whaler-looking aftermarket rails from $75-$200, I got a Whaler rail, tan and black, new, from this place for $80 plus $15 shipping. I thought that was a great deal. A pleasant lady named sue runs the parts dept. If you're needing whaler parts, you might check them out. I'd be interested to hear if anyone else has had experience with them, too. Nope, I don't work for them or get any $$ for recommending them. Mav
bigz posted 10-19-2001 08:14 AM ET (US)
Mav as I recall this firm has been mentioned quite a few times -- might I suggest you post another in the OEM section since post get lost pretty fast in the general section.
Appears this operation is a prime source for parts at reasonable prices unlike some other Whaler dealers.
Thanks
Tom
Gep posted 10-19-2001 08:19 AM ET (US)
Mav,
I also got a new rub rail for my 13' this summer. Your right Sue is a very personable and knowledgable person, I think I talked to her for about a half an hour about various things. jimh also mentions Twin Cities Marine and Sue under the rub rail section under the reference section.
Mike
Jim Bennett posted 10-19-2001 10:36 AM ET (US)
My $30-$40 worth.
I also have had pleasant connection with Twin Rivers and Sue. You must hear my sad tale to understand why any future dealings will continue to be with them. My 73 OR 21 which I am restoring had the original bow chock but with a cheap replacement bow light installed on top in a cobbled up manner. Before removing the assembly I went ahead and ordered and picked up a Whaler bow light which is same as on Montauks and my 68 Sakonnet, assuming that chock portion of assembly was OK. Gulfwind Marine in Clearwater,FL charged me $105 just for light incl S&H. Upon dismantling the assembly I came to find that a previous owner had cut the top mounting plate off the chock thereby rendering it useless. Only salvageable parts are screws and big cr-plated nuts(bollards). So contacted Sue to price out (and order) the chock. Should receive today or tomorrow. Sad part of tale is she would have sold me the light for $65 and she was quite surprised by price Gulfwind(also a SeaRay dealer) charged. Needless to say, when I am ready for entire new rubrail, will be ordering from Twin Rivers
Jim Bennett posted 10-19-2001 10:37 AM ET (US)
Sorry, meant Twin Cities in previous post.
hauptjm posted 10-19-2001 11:44 AM ET (US)
I hope Sue reads this. Bought a new windshield from her and Twin Cities just a few months ago. Best experience I've had from a dealer in a very long time. And that includes UPS smashing the first attempt at delivery. Sue handled everything like a champ. I would recommend 'them' to anyone.
lhg posted 10-19-2001 12:11 PM ET (US)
For those of you in the south, I can also HIGHLY recommend Lauderdale Marina, in Ft Lauderdale. They have been a large long-time Whaler dealer for many years, and are great at finding Classic Whaler parts & components.
They have helped me many times.
I should also mention that this is where, I believe, "Juris" bought his "troubled" 26' Optimax powered Outrage demo, but I believe had the boat not been taken to Boston, the terrible servicing situation encountered up there, and well discussed here, might not have happened in Lauderdale. There is also a major Mercury dealer just a few blocks away from them, and I know them to be excellent for service. But none of this excuses, for a minute, the failure of BW and Mercury to timely service their products no matter where they are located in the county!
hauptjm posted 10-19-2001 12:23 PM ET (US)
From the OEM Section:
http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum6/HTML/000085.html
MilwaukeeWhaler posted 10-19-2001 12:43 PM ET (US)
I grew up only 5 miles from Two Rivers and Twin Cities Marine. And they have been around as long as I can remember. (at least 30years) I purchased a 13Sport in 83 and a Montauk this year. Great people and intelligent staff. Just let Al know what you are looking for. They are in touch with more Whalers than anyone else in the Midwest. That's my plug. Now I have to pull my plugs.
ck
Makonut posted 10-19-2001 01:07 PM ET (US)
Sue gets all my whaler business..I'd rather pay the freight to California from Wisc then have to deal with the so-called local Whaler dealer where I can go pick up the parts!
Sue has been meticulous (sp) in getting back to me regarding shipping dates or backorders. She is THE BEST! (and their pricing is right..:))
Jer
skookum point posted 10-21-2001 11:20 PM ET (US)
I also experienced excellent service and pricing from Twin Cities when I ordered a new rubrailkit for my 15.

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Author	Topic: Good Whaler parts source
maverick	posted 10-19-2001 06:24 AM ET (US) Hi, everyone - I needed a new rubrail for my 13' - a friend recommended Twin Cities Marine in WI (toll free 888-894-2537). After pricing many Whaler-looking aftermarket rails from $75-$200, I got a Whaler rail, tan and black, new, from this place for $80 plus $15 shipping. I thought that was a great deal. A pleasant lady named sue runs the parts dept. If you're needing whaler parts, you might check them out. I'd be interested to hear if anyone else has had experience with them, too. Nope, I don't work for them or get any $$ for recommending them. Mav
bigz	posted 10-19-2001 08:14 AM ET (US) Mav as I recall this firm has been mentioned quite a few times -- might I suggest you post another in the OEM section since post get lost pretty fast in the general section. Appears this operation is a prime source for parts at reasonable prices unlike some other Whaler dealers. Thanks Tom
Gep	posted 10-19-2001 08:19 AM ET (US) Mav, I also got a new rub rail for my 13' this summer. Your right Sue is a very personable and knowledgable person, I think I talked to her for about a half an hour about various things. jimh also mentions Twin Cities Marine and Sue under the rub rail section under the reference section. Mike
Jim Bennett	posted 10-19-2001 10:36 AM ET (US) My $30-$40 worth. I also have had pleasant connection with Twin Rivers and Sue. You must hear my sad tale to understand why any future dealings will continue to be with them. My 73 OR 21 which I am restoring had the original bow chock but with a cheap replacement bow light installed on top in a cobbled up manner. Before removing the assembly I went ahead and ordered and picked up a Whaler bow light which is same as on Montauks and my 68 Sakonnet, assuming that chock portion of assembly was OK. Gulfwind Marine in Clearwater,FL charged me $105 just for light incl S&H. Upon dismantling the assembly I came to find that a previous owner had cut the top mounting plate off the chock thereby rendering it useless. Only salvageable parts are screws and big cr-plated nuts(bollards). So contacted Sue to price out (and order) the chock. Should receive today or tomorrow. Sad part of tale is she would have sold me the light for $65 and she was quite surprised by price Gulfwind(also a SeaRay dealer) charged. Needless to say, when I am ready for entire new rubrail, will be ordering from Twin Rivers
Jim Bennett	posted 10-19-2001 10:37 AM ET (US) Sorry, meant Twin Cities in previous post.
hauptjm	posted 10-19-2001 11:44 AM ET (US) I hope Sue reads this. Bought a new windshield from her and Twin Cities just a few months ago. Best experience I've had from a dealer in a very long time. And that includes UPS smashing the first attempt at delivery. Sue handled everything like a champ. I would recommend 'them' to anyone.
lhg	posted 10-19-2001 12:11 PM ET (US) For those of you in the south, I can also HIGHLY recommend Lauderdale Marina, in Ft Lauderdale. They have been a large long-time Whaler dealer for many years, and are great at finding Classic Whaler parts & components. They have helped me many times. I should also mention that this is where, I believe, "Juris" bought his "troubled" 26' Optimax powered Outrage demo, but I believe had the boat not been taken to Boston, the terrible servicing situation encountered up there, and well discussed here, might not have happened in Lauderdale. There is also a major Mercury dealer just a few blocks away from them, and I know them to be excellent for service. But none of this excuses, for a minute, the failure of BW and Mercury to timely service their products no matter where they are located in the county!
hauptjm	posted 10-19-2001 12:23 PM ET (US) From the OEM Section: http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum6/HTML/000085.html
MilwaukeeWhaler	posted 10-19-2001 12:43 PM ET (US) I grew up only 5 miles from Two Rivers and Twin Cities Marine. And they have been around as long as I can remember. (at least 30years) I purchased a 13Sport in 83 and a Montauk this year. Great people and intelligent staff. Just let Al know what you are looking for. They are in touch with more Whalers than anyone else in the Midwest. That's my plug. Now I have to pull my plugs. ck
Makonut	posted 10-19-2001 01:07 PM ET (US) Sue gets all my whaler business..I'd rather pay the freight to California from Wisc then have to deal with the so-called local Whaler dealer where I can go pick up the parts! Sue has been meticulous (sp) in getting back to me regarding shipping dates or backorders. She is THE BEST! (and their pricing is right..:)) Jer
skookum point	posted 10-21-2001 11:20 PM ET (US) I also experienced excellent service and pricing from Twin Cities when I ordered a new rubrailkit for my 15.