Conference wahoo::fishing-v2

A couple of weeks ago I flipped my battery switch into the "OFF" position
while the engine was running. When I noticed what I had done, I flipped
it back to a hot position. Well, if it happened again, I'd kill the
engine while the switch was OFF, throw the switch on, and restart. I
believe that while the switch was off the alternator voltage went way up,
and was momentarily present on the circuit when I switched it back. It
blew the internal fuse in my loran, and my X16 Lowrance has gone
belly-up, moving paper but not writing anything. 

All that was a caution for those of you with multiple batteries and
battery switches.

Now. I looked in the Lowrance catalog for Customer Service, and it said
to look in my owner's manual. Did that. It gave me 800-331-3889. Called
that, got a recording, "that number is not in service." Do you have a
different number? Or, do you know the location of one of the "110 service
locations to ensure one is near you"?

Art

    I just sent my x-5 in for repairs, the problem being the x-5 keep
    blowing the inline fuse. The cost was 59.90 flat rate. i am sure
    the x-16 will be more. I have the number and address at home,
    I will post it tomorrow.
    
    Bruce

    
    	Look in the Fishing notes area v-1
    
    	Rodney

    Lowrance Electronics
    12000 E. Skelly Dr.
    Tulsa Oaklahoma 74128
    
    918-234-1452

Well, the first number I tried was 918-437-6881. This is the number to
call to order literature, ask tech questions, or check on an order. They
gave me the 918-234-1452 number. That number is VERY BUSY. It took me
three days of almost constant dialing to get in. 

The Customer Service rep I spoke with gave me the location of the closest
Lowrance/Eagle service center to me (Southern NH).

       Quabbin Electronics
       9 Hermitage Drive
       Belchertown, MA 01007
       413-323-4532
       

Well, my X16 came home yesterday. About a week total door-to-door
turnaround from Belchertown, Mass., where Lowrance told me to ship it.

Yes, it's fixed. $93.20 total, of which 7.95 was for parts, $5.xx was for
shipping, and the rest for "flat rate Lowrance service."

I've got to share this with you, to save you from the same experience.

       They found that my chart paper was no good. 
       
It's authentic Lowrance paper, not generic catalog replacement. I had
replaced the roll, and was about ten feet into it when it failed while
out fishing. The paper moved, but nothing marked on the paper; no scale,
no messages, no returns. If I had put the roll on and it hadn't worked
right away, I would have suspected the paper right off.

Sure enough, new roll = normal operation.

I don't really feel stupid, because I tried a different stylus, a
different belt, and connected a different chart recorder to my power
cable and transducer switch box. My logic simply told me there was
something electronic broken inside the big black box. So much for logic.

Art

93 bucksssssssss  ouch  I send mine back about every other year because
I have loose parts rattleing around inside.  usually the case is changed.
That only costs me $40.  I THINK I WILL TRY TO FIX IT MYSELF THIS YEAR :^(

Bassin Bob

    FYI - I got my x-5 back in great shape. $50 flat rate and they
    even replaced the scratched plastic cover.
    
    Bruce

    Hey Art, You should take a copy of the bill and send asking why
    YOU have to pay $93.20 for them discovering that you bought 
    their defective product. 
    
    Rich

    Does anyone know the phone number, of The Garcia Corp? I have an old 
    Mitchell 308 that I need parts for. I have an address in Teaneck NJ 
    but ma bell doesn't have a listing for them. I'd like to get a current 
    price before I send for the parts.
    Thanks,
    Paul

    I had the same problem a few years back. The older 308s have bronze
    gears and the newer one have nylon gears. The cost of the replacement
    parts was more than the cost of a new 308. I bought a new one.
    
    Regards,
    Bobby
    

    
    A good source of reel parts has always been Down near the Cape.
    Bucko's......
    
    I don't have address handy or telephone number but I am
    sure that they were mentioned in Earlier notes..
    
    I am sure someone will respond quickly with the number because
    its not hard to find...
    
    The New England Fisherman use to have an add in it all the time.
    
    Bear

    Bucko's:
    
    191 Stafford Rd
    Fall River, MA 02721
    
    Phone:	(508)674-7900
    

    Try Surfland in NewBury (Plum Island) Ma. (508)462-4202. They had parts
    for my old 300.
    
    /MArk

    
    Help-
          I need to send a letter of complaint to the "PENN"
    company. I bought one of their surf casting reels and it
    turned out to be garbage! Was I smart enough to save the
    original paperwork? Noooooo!
    
    Address anyone ?
    
    Chet
                    

    
    ABU Garcia
    Fairfield, N.J.
    
    (201) 227-7666
    
    

	Shakespeare
	South Carolina
	(803) 754-7540

	I need to call Penn regarding a Super Mariner reel of theirs.
	Anyone have their phone # or location ?

	Or, does anyone know how the Clutch Dog on the Mariner works ?

	I'm overhauling the reel for a friend, and the elbow-shaped clutch
	doesn't catch.  So when you're not in free spool the spool/handle 
	doesn't lock and the spool continues to roll letting out line.  
	I didn't see any stray spring or anything when I opened it up, so 
	I'm wondering how this clutch engages.  It's possible it catches
	with *gravity* (ie it can fall into place) but it doesn't seem 
	right to me.

	thanks
	ken

      Penn is in Philly I think. I have the number at home. But Directory
    Assist. should be able to help.
                                  Denny 

	Penn Fishing Tackle Company	
	Philadelphia, PA  
	215-229-9415

	BTW, the Penn Mariner needs a spring to engage the clutch...

	/Ken

	Anyone have the 800# handy for Humminbird?  Thanks.

    
    
    		RE: .21	
    
    		1-800-733-4866

    Looking for a parts ordering phone number for MINN KOTA. The number on
    the original paperwork is no longer in service!
    
    				THANKS, dave

    Number for MINN KOTA parts, service, warranty is: 800 227-6433
    
    

6432 !   Not 6433.

I had the same problem last week. I called the place
that I bought the motor from. 

Yes, the literature lies.


Bill.

    
    
    	I am looking for information on Lee outriggers.  Does anybody
        have the address or phone number for Lee.
    
    		Thanks
    		George

    Anyone have an address or phone number for  Browning
    
    Thanks
    Don

Browning
OK (918)836-1316

    I'm looking for the address of
    
    ABU Garcia in Svangsta Sweden.
    
    Thanks,
    
    Anne.