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Old 14 August 2006, 22:26   #1
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recommend me a merc dealer

doesnt matter whether its local or not, only need few small part/s that can be posted - seriously got the "hump" with roh hale marine in portsmouth, the old boy in there is a totally unhelpfull, rude miserable old fart that needs a good slap and more interested in his ******* pastie than making a sale on 3 occasions - i wont go on, shame cos the younger chap you works there is spot on but hey thats done it for me , not having my money!

so yeah any way anyone got a plug please?!
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Old 14 August 2006, 22:43   #2
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Miles from you (just down the road from me in Norfolk) but they will deliver (arranged next day delivery for some parts to me in Pompey) - Brian Ward Marine - 01603 712213. Very helpful people!
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Old 14 August 2006, 22:53   #3
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If you're after stuff for your 4hp then he'll probably have it-he does a lot of riverboat stuff. He's quite helpful too.
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Old 14 August 2006, 23:03   #4
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nice ony boys, thanks
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Old 14 August 2006, 23:38   #5
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Daniel's local bloke in Margate is well recommended - can't remember his name though!
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Old 15 August 2006, 00:34   #6
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What's wrong with Fairweather's Olly?
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Old 15 August 2006, 09:52   #7
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Fairweather Marine in Fareham. Top guys.
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Old 15 August 2006, 10:00   #8
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Paul or Pete at Whitstable marine, very experienced, both good chaps always had excellent service and have used them for 2 boats and 5 engines.
contact 01227 262525 they are in Whitstable Kent
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Old 15 August 2006, 10:31   #9
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Hadnt thought of them, yeah nice one thanks
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Old 15 August 2006, 12:46   #10
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Call Adrian Cronk on 07836798192. Top man and operates along the South Coast
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Old 15 August 2006, 13:03   #11
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thanks for the leads guys, I got fairweathers on the case, failing that I'll try the others, many thanks again
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Old 15 August 2006, 13:29   #12
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the old boy in there is a totally unhelpfull, rude miserable old fart that needs a good slap
nothing changed there then when Lee Fairweather set up shop in about 96 time he was suddenly overwhelmed with work, wonder why?

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Old 15 August 2006, 14:19   #13
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Daniel's local bloke in Margate is well recommended - can't remember his name though!

Wayne Maddocks is the guy there.
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Old 15 August 2006, 14:21   #14
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Paul or Pete at Whitstable marine, very experienced, both good chaps always had excellent service and have used them for 2 boats and 5 engines.
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Also top people

Whilst Paul does the repair/service Jez in the man man for sales

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Old 22 August 2006, 11:02   #15
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right at last after talking to 6 companies, this guy Hank from American Marine Imports, 01789 491673 has sorted me right out with the bits total legend
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