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On Fri, 9 Jul 2010 08:16:37 -0400, "Wilbur Hubbard"
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The gigantic difference between Yamaha, Honda and Tohatsu is when you
need parts. Apparently, unlike Honda and Yamaha, Tohatsu does not
require it's dealers to carry a minimum assortment of repair ands
maintenence parts. If you need something more exotic than a water pump
impeller, be prepared for a long wait.


Who needs a brick and mortar dealer?

http://www.tohatsuoutboardparts.com/


Wilbur Hubbard


Yeah, why don't you see what it would cost and how much time it would
take to get a water impeller key from them! Then tell 'em where you
are anchored so they can deliver it to you in a few weeks... or
months. LOL

If I am in a strange port, and need a part for my Yamaha, I can always
find what I need that day at any place that services outboards. With a
part number in hand, I have even ordered a part from a Yamaha
Motorcycle dealer. Say Tohatsu, and they all roll their eyes and tell
you they don't even know where to send you. Just went through this in
a very large and busy port with a dozen outboard servicers within a
mile radius. I otherwise think my Tohatsu is a great motor, and well
made, but someday, when it dies, I will be replacing with a Yamaha for
that reason alone.





Hey, silly, a REAL sailor orders and stocks spare parts BEFORE they are
needed. You know, things like filters, spare prop, woodruff keys, gaskets,
spark plugs, water pump impellers, etc. should all be in the spare parts bin
BEFORE a breakdown or normal wear part failure.

Anybody who has to go schlepping around some strange port looking for an
obscure part for his motor is no sailor. Only lubberly schlubs engage in
that sort of stupid activity.

Myself, rather than deal with some callous, brick and mortar dealer who is
only interested in selling high-dollar motors and not at all interested in
selling a few dollars worth of small parts for a small motor, I'd rather
place my order, before I need the parts, on line.

What do you think the dealer does these days? Yes, he orders them on-line as
all the majors have computerized parts warehouses these days. Why should I
wait around for two weeks so he can get a large enough order compiled to
make it worth his while on shipping, etc.? Stupid! Why should I pay sales
taxes? Stupid! Why should I pay his exorbitant mark-up? Stupid. Why should I
waste time and gasoline going to and fro? Stupid! Why should I be stuck
somewhere waiting for parts I should be intelligent enough to keep in stock
myself? Insane!

You are no sailor and you've just proven it. You go ahead and chase your
parts all over God's creation, wasting valuable time and money. I'll sit
here anchored, sipping a cold beer while I grill a burger and listen to
Jimmy Buffet on the stereo and let them be delivered to me. I'll weigh
anchor any time I damn well please because I'm no slave to stupidity and
brick and mortar of any sort. Get a clue, mon!


Wilbur Hubbard