Google Groups no longer supports new Usenet posts or subscriptions. Historical content remains viewable.
Dismiss
hardware sources?
0 views
Skip to first unread message
homer
Aug 2, 2002, 2:12:32 AM8/2/02
to
I finally bought a sailboat, a Chryser 16' with 2 swing keels, and I'm not
even sure of this model's name. I need to find sources for hardware, like
the spreader bracket that is cracked and needs replacing. I suppose this
and other (generic) items are available but the local hardware emporium guy
scratches his head. I've looked at the West Marine site and there's hardly
any common hardware items listed. Any help with leads would be much
appreciated.
Andy
even sure of this model's name. I need to find sources for hardware, like
the spreader bracket that is cracked and needs replacing. I suppose this
and other (generic) items are available but the local hardware emporium guy
scratches his head. I've looked at the West Marine site and there's hardly
any common hardware items listed. Any help with leads would be much
appreciated.
Andy
Capt. Matt
Aug 3, 2002, 10:19:41 AM8/3/02
to
TEST
"Graham" <zeb...@alphalink.com.au> wrote in message
news:3D4A4B05...@alphalink.com.au...
> homer wrote:
> > I finally bought a sailboat, a Chryser 16' with 2 swing keels, and I'm
> > not even sure of this model's name. I need to find sources for
> > hardware, like the spreader bracket that is cracked and needs replacing.
>
> > I suppose this and other (generic) items are available but the local
> > hardware emporium guy scratches his head.
>
> Ordinary hardware stores (at least as the term is used here in Australia
> - timber, paint, nuts, bolts, wheelbarrows) won;t have marine hardware,
> though some have stainless fasteners nowdays.
>
> > I've looked at the West Marine site and there's hardly any common
> > hardware items listed. Any help with leads would be much appreciated.
>
> I'm not familiar with WestMarine, since I've got local Aussie
> alternatives. Try doing websearchs on the major brands of marine
> fittings, such as Ronstan (well, hey, they're based about a mile down
> the road from me - who else am I going to put first?), Harken, Riley,
> Holt Allen, to name a few that come to mind.
>
> With luck you should be able to find a "chandler" in your area. To give
> you an idea of the sorts of places I mean, here are a couple of
> Australian sites. Obviously you want someone closer to home.....
>
> Ronstan - for part numbers, and their US distributor details:
> <http://www.ronstan.com/>
>
> Whitworth Marine, an Aussie WestMarine type outfit with stores in most
> capitals, and several stores in Sydney:
> <http://www.whitworths.com.au/>
>
> Another crowd I've never visited since I'm in Melbourne, they're in
> Sydney, Perth and Townsville:
> <http://www.biasboating.com.au/>
>
> (Thats like me bing in San Francisco and them being in LA, New York and
> the Bahamas)
"Graham" <zeb...@alphalink.com.au> wrote in message
news:3D4A4B05...@alphalink.com.au...
> homer wrote:
> > I finally bought a sailboat, a Chryser 16' with 2 swing keels, and I'm
> > not even sure of this model's name. I need to find sources for
> > hardware, like the spreader bracket that is cracked and needs replacing.
>
> > I suppose this and other (generic) items are available but the local
> > hardware emporium guy scratches his head.
>
> - timber, paint, nuts, bolts, wheelbarrows) won;t have marine hardware,
> though some have stainless fasteners nowdays.
>
> > I've looked at the West Marine site and there's hardly any common
> > hardware items listed. Any help with leads would be much appreciated.
>
> alternatives. Try doing websearchs on the major brands of marine
> fittings, such as Ronstan (well, hey, they're based about a mile down
> the road from me - who else am I going to put first?), Harken, Riley,
> Holt Allen, to name a few that come to mind.
>
> With luck you should be able to find a "chandler" in your area. To give
> you an idea of the sorts of places I mean, here are a couple of
> Australian sites. Obviously you want someone closer to home.....
>
> Ronstan - for part numbers, and their US distributor details:
> <http://www.ronstan.com/>
>
> Whitworth Marine, an Aussie WestMarine type outfit with stores in most
> capitals, and several stores in Sydney:
> <http://www.whitworths.com.au/>
>
> Another crowd I've never visited since I'm in Melbourne, they're in
> Sydney, Perth and Townsville:
> <http://www.biasboating.com.au/>
>
> (Thats like me bing in San Francisco and them being in LA, New York and
> the Bahamas)
matthias klemm
Aug 4, 2002, 9:32:06 AM8/4/02
to
http://www.dwyermast.com/spreader.htm
"homer" <redw...@humboldt1.com> wrote in message
news:ukk8mcg...@corp.supernews.com...
0 new messages