[C38] Discount Parts source

[david at dlrfilms.com]

Well done! And much appreciated by this knuckle-busted sailor!


> Great news!  Thank you for the effort.  Nothing like this comes to pass
> without a great deal of interest, initiative and effort.  I am certain we
> all will benefit.
> glen
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> --- On Fri, 8/28/09, Tom T. <tdtron at earthlink.net> wrote:
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> From: Tom T. <tdtron at earthlink.net>
> Subject: Re: [C38] Discount Parts source
> To: "William Knowles" <whk1965 at gmail.com>, "Catalina 38 Listserve"
> <listserve at catalina38.org>
> Date: Friday, August 28, 2009, 12:59 PM
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> Ok Guys, muster around the fo'c's'le,
>  
>  I just got off the phone with the marine diesel engine supply house I
> spoke of and we have good news.
>  
> Their name is:
> Yacht Power Products
> 1510 1st Ave North
> St. Petersburg, Florida  727-822-2628
> Fax 727-822-0785
>  
> Contact:  Rich Lloyd, owner
>  
> Starting today, the Catalina 38 group gets a 10% discount IF you tell them
> who you are and ASK for the discount.  They only charge actual shipping
> costs so this is a great deal.
>  
> But.....the deal gets better.
>  
> As I told you, they can get Kubota parts so we don't have to pay Universal
> prices.  An example is:
>  
> Fresh water pump, 5424        KUB15521-73035 assy pump    Kubota
> price        181.09
>                                                    30041      pump assy
>                   Universal price    517.76
>  
> There are two different fresh water pumps that fit our Universal engines. 
> I only provided this example for comparison.  If you call, make sure you
> have either your serial number or you can fax the gasket so they can
> identify which pump you have.  The pumps for the M30 are somewhat less
> expensive than for the 5424.
>  
> These prices do not reflect our 10% discount but you will have to ask for
> the discount.  No one knows about our arrangement except for Rich Lloyd
> who is the owner.
>  
> As you can see from the above prices, piracy at sea isn't gone, just
> changed.  The Kubota price is awful but at least it beats what it could
> have been at the Universal price.  The Kubota price will be about $18 than
> the example plus shipping.  Don't forget to order a gasket if you buy one
> of these pumps.
>  
> I have been doing business with Yacht Power Products for many years and
> they are good people to do business with.  They actually specialize in
> marine generators and engine parts are only a small part of their
> business.
>  
> They show a breakdown of our pumps so if/when you call, you may find you
> can rebuild your old pump or have a local garage with the proper presses,
> etc., to do it for you and save some more money. We still get the 10%
> discount on any parts.
>  
> I hope you salts can make use of this business contact.
>  
> Tom Troncalli
> Renata #95
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: William Knowles
> To: tdtron at earthlink.net;Catalina 38 Listserve
> Sent: 8/28/2009 1:40:41 PM
> Subject: Re: [C38] Discount Parts source
>
> Go Tom! Love to save money.
>
>
> Bill
>
>
> On Fri, Aug 28, 2009 at 8:33 AM, Tom T. <tdtron at earthlink.net> wrote:
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> Attention all Catalina 38 owners.
>  
> I am working on an agreement with a well known and respected marine diesel
> parts supplier to give our group discounts on engine parts.  Don't buy a
> fresh water pump or any other expensive parts for your engines until I get
> this done which should be as early as tonight.
>  
> For starters, this supplier can get Kubota pumps for us for less than half
> the list price of the same pump from Universal. 
>  
> If our negotiations work, we will also receive a special Catalina 38 group
> discount on any part, Universal, Kubota or any other from this supplier.
>  
> At the present time, this arrangement is for the Catalina 38 group only
> and is not confirmed yet.  If this discount arrangement can be worked out,
> our program will be considered a pilot program which could later be
> extended to other groups but nothing is concrete yet.
>  
>  This email is just a warning that if you are thinking about a new pump or
> any other ridiculously expensive engine part, wait until I get more
> information for you in the very near future.
>  
> To be continued..........................
> Tom Troncalli
> Renata #95
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