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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-01-2015, 06:21
Replies: 151
Views: 25,072
Posted By Island Time O25
Re: Predatory Volvo Parts Pricing

I don't think I was. Just pointing out one example out of many that I know of. Wish I was making a list of such examples which I came across in the 10 years of boat ownership. The years when a US...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 21-01-2015, 08:52
Replies: 151
Views: 25,072
Posted By Island Time O25
Re: Predatory Volvo Parts Pricing

My very first, literally very first, boat related purchase needed to be a green nav light as the one on the boat I acquired was cracked. So off I went to WM and was disappointed to see one for $29....
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 20-01-2015, 20:21
Replies: 151
Views: 25,072
Posted By Island Time O25
Re: Predatory Volvo Parts Pricing

Have you ever considered that may this was a direct result of his honesty? I've known quite a few attorneys and businesmen here in US who have not succeeded in their profession precisely for that...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 20-01-2015, 14:20
Replies: 151
Views: 25,072
Posted By Island Time O25
Re: Predatory Volvo Parts Pricing

Not only that but even going back to the original Rockfeller literally ordering a hit knocking off his competition or Edison stealing/poaching thousands and thousands of patents and bribing SCOTUS...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-01-2015, 20:58
Replies: 151
Views: 25,072
Posted By Island Time O25
Re: Predatory Volvo Parts Pricing

I wouldn't sweat a put down like that. The guy who advised me on this issue and was with me when buying the filter has probably more marine experience than 99% of posters on this forum. :biggrin:
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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-01-2015, 18:04
Replies: 151
Views: 25,072
Posted By Island Time O25
Re: Predatory Volvo Parts Pricing

I haven't heard of Fram doing it in cars, which get so much more running time than any boat ever will, why would they start now? I'm sure any of the mechanics I've known in the past 35 or so years of...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-01-2015, 17:58
Replies: 151
Views: 25,072
Posted By Island Time O25
Re: Predatory Volvo Parts Pricing

What, it's not bluewater capable?

At $3.49 a pop I can afford to keep a dozen on board, change them monthly and still come out ahead of the Universal one.

I believe that basically when the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-01-2015, 15:49
Replies: 151
Views: 25,072
Posted By Island Time O25
Re: Predatory Volvo Parts Pricing

It would be a great idea to offer centralized "compare and match" web site of all the various marine engine parts and doodahs and their exact non-marine equivalents. I would contribute with my Fram...
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