Bent Strut

Well, I have to update you all with my current anger level.
So I call Admiral last Thursday, and they say to drop the strut at my local boat place, Marine Supply, in Winter Haven. Admiral was going to pick up Friday, and deliver today-Tuesday. Of course I go to pick it up today, and was told that somehow they missed it for drop off Friday. and that it was sent this morning.
So I really need the strut for my work timeing purposes. I call Admiral, and they say they can't talk to me because Marine Supply is their customer.
So now we get into the deal where Marine Supply gets to upcharge me for their goof up. We get into the middle man territory that is pretty frustrating. So I call Marine Supply, and no one can take my call with any authority to make a decision. So now I am waiting for a call back. I am at a George Costanza rageaholics level.

Basically lesson learned then? You were paying Marine supply their cut for them to handle your shipping,they dropped the ball. Next time shipping it direct would be cheaper than their cut but not any faster.

seacamper wrote: Gary S wrote: Basically lesson learned then? You were paying Marine supply their cut for them to handle your shipping,they dropped the ball. Next time shipping it direct would be cheaper than their cut but not any faster. Yeah, absolutely. I called Admiral, and they recommended the drop off, so I just did it. Man, I don't even want to get into what transpired after my last post. Lets just say I am not doing business with the local marine supply store.

Tom, Tom, Tom......
I was gonna be a nice guy and not throw you under the bus but I just can't resist now.
In all fairness, I stumbled into this post a little late and I texted you about taking it to Admiral after you'd already taken it to Marine Supply. My bad on that one.

I've been to Admiral several times for myself and JBear. They've done prop work and straightened out struts. By far, probably the highest quality work from any prop place I've personally ever used. Can't say enough good things about them. But I digress.

Now, I applaud you for being the considerate fellow you are and you always want to help stimulate the local economy. This is so inspiring to each and every one of us.




But.........





Yes, here comes the but.........



BUTT (as in BUTTHEAD)....I drive right past your place twice a day to and from work....to Tampa....where Admiral just happens to be.
Pickup and delivery right to your doorstep. And it would've been a lot faster. Most every time I've taken anything to them, it's been a couple days at most.
I figure it's easily the least I can do for you letting us use your dock all the time.
No worries....no headaches.....no problems.
A phone call is all it would've taken.

I also have a dial indicator you're welcome to use too......with a magnetic base.
That'll keep Pete off your ass anyway.....LOL

Well, the strut came back and looks pretty good. It is installed and the shaft is throwing .019 at the taper and .010 at the middle of the shaft between the strut and the boat log. It is turning very nicely with soapy water lube, but I guess I need to break down and get an ARE shaft from Skidim. Anyone know of a better deal?
Tom

Can't you just gorilla glue it??

I use zip ties and popsicle sticks...works great for easy aligning! LOL   

Tom,
A crow bar and a block of wood has always worked for me.

Good job on your efforts.. I'll tell you, it's a whole lot easier reading a thread than being the one doing the work. Seems like you've been busy. Hope it all works out.

seacamper wrote: Sooooo. I hit some stumps and the strut is bent. I have the prop off and at Rob's shop,

on lake Carlin?



john

jbear wrote: seacamper wrote: Sooooo. I hit some stumps and the strut is bent. I have the prop off and at Rob's shop, on lake Carlin? john

No, Over on Lake Silver. If I had just stayed on Lake Carlin, all would have been well. BUT, I do need help moving my boat lift on Lake Carlin. The water is dropping so fast I am beginning to think someone might have pulled the cork out of the bottom of the lake.

Tom,
Glad you got the boat back in shape. Happy boating and do watch out for those stumps!