Conference vicki::boats

    
    defender industries in new rochelle n.y. phone 800 628 8225
    
    carries michigan wheel propellers, for all types of boats.
    
    they recommend you call them first for ordering info,
    
    michigan wheel is in grand rapids michigan, phone 616 452 6941.
    
    in teh past i have found defenders to have the best prices
    
    around.
    
    JIm

Reg,
    I don't have any prop info for you, but there is a way to make 800
    calls from a DTN from outside the U.S.  This was lifted (without
    permission  ;^)  from another conference...
    
    Regards,
    Doug
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(Cross-posted from JETSAM::DTN notes conference)

In response to requests from Digital employees outside the U.S. for the ability 
to make calls to 800 Service numbers in the United States, we have implemented
a method for providing this service.

Use of this service incurs the cost of a call to Maynard, Massachusetts.
The call to Massachusetts is routed at the lowest cost to DEC, either
over leased lines or over the public network, as with other DTN calls
from your location.

To use this service, dial DTN 223-1-800.  Wait for your call to be routed
to Maynard, at which point you will hear a dial tone.  Dial the last
seven digits of the 800 Service number followed by a pound sign (number
sign, or square on some telephones).

For example: DTN 223 1800 <delay, dialtone> 344 4825 #

This service is only available from Touch-Tone (DTMF) telephones.

Charging begins when you hear the delayed dialtone.

This service may also be used from locations outside Massachusetts
to reach 800 Service numbers specific to Massachusetts.

This service reaches only 800 numbers which are accessable to Massachusetts 
callers.  Consequently, some 800 numbers may not be reachable.

(Please send EMail to PHONES::KOTOK if you have any problems with this service)
        

re .1:    

>>>    ..... i have found defenders to have the best prices
>>>    around.
    
Yup, and by far the worst service. I wouldn't recommend them, especially 
for an overseas buyer.

    
    Yes and no.  several years ago, i had an experience with them,
    
    louzy service, almost difficult to do business with.
    
    Last summer i order several items. Somethings changed, they
    
    went way out of their way to tp get info from the mfgr,
    
    and actually called me back. unfortunately, i had to return
    
    one item, didn't work, no hastle.
    
    It is based on this last experience that i made my recommendation,
    
    however several years ago, it certainly would have been different.
    
    Times have changed, (IMHO) and the business climate is certainly
    
    different, especially for marine suppliers, maybe they recognized
    
    this.
    
    JIm

    
    thank you all very much for the info
    im still open to more info and numbers.
    ill be ringing this place soon 
    
    tks the other reg
    
     

    
    
    now ive just got to get the time zones right i just worked it out
    i tried and forgot that its probably still a holiday there
    as 15:00 here is 23:00 yesterday there and everythings switched
    to security.
    
    tks the other reg
    
    any other contacts welcomed 
    
    
    

    
    YOU COULD ALWAYS TRY BOAT U.S.  800 937 BOAT
    
    actually most of these that will be recommended to you will
    
    be discount houses. i've found for the most part, the larger
    
    suppliers prices are pretty close.
    
    reg, its boating season where you are, correct... just to
    
    give you a perspective, it was zero deg. f at my house this morning,
    
    not doing much boating today....
    
    JIm
    
    

    
    Hey Other Reg,
    
    	If you don't feel like calculating time zones, write a note
    in this conference and check the timestamp. It displays Eastern
    Standard time (US, East coast)....
    
    Rick... I'm only a little jealous of anyone that's boating right now...

    
    i can understand you not being keen to jump in the 
    water where you are at the moment.
    were lucky here although we had a little cold snap over the weekend
    and the water was warmer than the outside temp. 
    really nice for playing around in.
    
    once again thanks for the extra info ill follow up 
    ill also check this timestamp.
    
    

    
    ive been trying the dtn 2231800 number but to no avail im afaid.
    i rang michigan wheel on their standard number
    but i think their on holidays as im only getting an answering machine.
    also if i could get the other number for mr boats it would be
    appreciated.
    
    some other numbers id love would be ron hill propellors
    and also keikerhofer <-"i know its spelt wrongly" 
    
    the propellors im after would be used for ski racing 
    perhaps modified choppers and cleavers about 26 inch pitch.
    ive tried a couple of hoss props but actualy lose top end compared 
    to a cut down chopper.
    
    thanks again for all the help.
    the other reg
    
    
                          

    
    also fax numbers could be useful
    
    tks the other reg
    
    

    Reg, I saw an ad in the back of Trailer Boat Mag for a Marine supply
    place in California that deals in all the major outboard brands. They
    claim "worldwide shipping available".  The mag is out in my truck and
    we're in the middle of a blizzard here so you will have to wait until
    tomorrow for me to post a tel and fax number.  
    Wayne

    
    ive tried michigan wheel however the salesman said they 
    dont get into high performance props. ive discovered they do 
    have a distributor here called austral propellors,ive checked
    out austral and their range is not quite what im after.
    im still out there hunting them there props.
    
    thanks for the leads so far 
    the other reg
     

    
    
    just thought id add some contacts ive found from some others
     
    
    
    spinelli bros inc
    2035 eastridge rd
    rochester ny
    14622
    
    ph 716 467 0544                                    
    .....
    merten marine
    1076 cozy lane
    oshkosh
    wi54901
    
    ph 414 231 6795
    .....
    
    hill propellors
    1431 e.brochard ave
    california
    92705
    
    ph 714 953 5010
    
    
    if anyone has fax numbers for these places it could be handy
    
    tks the other reg
    

    Reg, one more which advertises same day and "Worldwide shipping":
    
    Helmut's Marine Service
    619 Canal St.
    San Rafael, CA. 94901
    
    800-326-5135
    415-453-1001 (tel #)
    415-453-8460 (fax #)
    
    

    
    
    once again thanks to all for the info
    ive got faxes sent,letters posted and a few phone calls made.
    hopefully ill receive heaps of catalogues which 
    will be looked at not only by me but also quite a number
    of the ski race fraternity over here.
    ive just got to watch they dont go wandering.
    
    tks the other reg
    
    

    
    ive just discovered that what im looking for
    is a straight six chopper.
    because their lighter they rev right out on the v6
    
    part number is 48 75774a5 26p
    
    26p is the pitch
    
    over here their no longer available
    does anyone know if mercury still has them in the states.
    
     tks 
    the other reg