Great Outboard Parts Brands Cheaper!!

In our continueing efforts to help our customers save money and have the knowlage needed, www.marinediscounters.com is changing.  In the next few months you will see an upgraded look and "feel" to my site.  I am adding ALOT of outboard parts.  Parts for Mercury, Mariner, Johnson, Evinrude, Yamaha, Chrysler, Force and more.  DON'T BE AFFRAID to try parts by Sierra (with a limited lifetime warranty), C.D.I. for electrical products.  Arco and Arrowhead for starters and alternators (3 year warranty).  I have used these barands for years and see no difference in performance, just price.  Yes, in the past , everyone has had there tribulations, including the O.E.M.'s.  Less be honest about it, very few of the O.E.M. parts are actually made by that O.E.M.

With your purchase of any C.D.I. electrical part (power pack, stater, whatever, I will include in your shipment a very in depth "outboard troubleshooting guide" compliments of C.D.I.  This a valueable tool and covers ALL outboard engines. 

Be sure and try these great product lines and look for more upcoming enhancments to www.marinediscounters.com

Calm Seas & Tight Lines
Brad

Vacuflush VG4 J-W Series Vacuum Generater at 1/2 Price!!

There has been great interest in my part number MD001 at www.marinediscounters.com .  This is a kit to build your own Vacuflush suction pump at HUGE savings. 

Now I introduce part number MD002.  This is a kit of all parts to build a J-W Series VG4 vacuum generater.  I am selling this kit for 797.00(at the time of this writing.)  This VG4 vacuum generater sells for 1259.00.  In my kit is an exploded view of the assembly.  If you have ANY mechanical aptitude what so ever, you can assemble these parts to have a Vacuflush J-W Series vacuum generater.  I will assemble the parts for you for a 75.00 charge if you wish.  I warranty the pumps I assemble for 1 year.  Feel free to call 419-625-0605 with any questions or to place your order.  For this great value or any other vacuflush or sealand part visit www.marinediscounters.com .

As always we offer free technical advise on vacuflush or whatever your maintnace questions may be.

Calm Seas and Tight Lines
Brad
www.marinediscounters.com
 

What Oil Filter or Fuel Filter Should I Use?

This is a question I deal with every day in the field as well as in my retail store.  Of course many people have thier favorates and use one brand or another and probably don't even know why.

I have spent much time recently adding all the applicable Wix, Quicksilver and Sierra oil and fuel filters to my website at www.marinediscounters.com.  Which brand of filter is the "best"?  Once again, a matter of brand loyalty.  All three of these brands are very good filters.  I have been to "filter school" (yes there is a filter school) and have learned, by disecting major brands of oil and fuel filters, which ones NOT to use.  In my opinion (covering my ass) Fram filters are NOT to be used in the marine application.  Wix filters are the most highly recommended.  Sierra and Mercruiser filters are both very well made filters also.  The Sierra oil and fuel filters use a better media with more pleats and a better valve in my opinion.  Also, price should be a consideration.  No I'm not saying cheaper is better.  I'm saying I would use Wix, Sierra or Quicksilver oil and fuel filters (in that order) before ALL others.  That said, find the best price available on these three brands.  I encourage you to give my prices a shot at www.marinediscounters.com.  Quantity discounts available by calling 419-625-0605.

Cross references available for most any filter at www.wixfilters.com .  You can use the exact filter number or a partial number to find the correct Wix oil filter or fuel filter.

I few helpfull hints.  ALL Mercruiser inboard and sterndrive engines, except v-6 without remote oil filter, use Wix 51069 or Sierra 18-7824 oil filter.  ALL chrysler marine engines use Wix 51515 or Sierra 18-7875 oil filter.  This 51515 or 18-7875 filter is a Ford style filter and used on MOST ford engines.  The difference is simply the length of the filter and where the gasket is located.

I hope this info. helps simplify the "mystic" of who's oil and fuel filters to use.  Remember, most brands, including Quicksilver don't MAKE filters.  Wix probably does, and they put there names on them.  Oh, ALL napa filters are made by Wix, why pay more for thier name.  If one was to take a napa filter and put a "5" in front of the napa part number, it is now a Wix filter number.  Put a "3" for fuel filters, a "4" for air filters and a "2" for coolant filters.

Remember, www.marinediscounters.com . 
Fair sea's and tight lines


 

What Kind Of Sanitation Hose Should I Use??

Well, this is a question I always get.  I will keep it short and sweet. Sealand "Odorsafe" hose.  It is human nature to be cheap.  Yes, cheap.  To want to save money.  NOT ALL WHITE SANITATION HOSE IS THE SAME.  In an independent study published in the reveared "Practical Sailer" magazine, a comparison was made between all existing sanitation hose with rigid P.V.C. being the basis.  90% of ALL hoses started to permiate with the odor of what they carry inside within 1.5 years.  The "Odorsafe" hose went to over 5 yrs.  Sealand gives a 5 year warranty against odor permiation on "Odorsafe" hose.  I sell Odorsafe hose on my website www.marinediscounters.com at 9.97 a ft.  Most places retail odorsafe at over 15.00 a ft.  While this is a costly hose, it is well worth it.  It does not have to be a Vacuflush toilet system, this hose is especially recommended for non-vacuflush systems.  You will need special smooth (non-barbed) adapters to attach your hose.  These are called "custom hose adapters" and are available at www.marinediscounters.com very inexpensively.  Make no mistake, "odorsafe" is a stout hose.  If tight bends are needed, you will have to make them with P.V.C. fittings.  It is a good idea to buy some hose lube to help with attaching the hose to the fittings.  To save money, I will tell ya a trade secret.  In long straight runs, simply use rigid P.V.C. with a contact cemented coupler and a custom hose adapter at each end.  As always I am available for free tech. advise at email boatdoc@marinediscounters.com or by calling Brad at 419-625-0605.

PAR Jabsco Toilet Pump Won't Operate

Along with being a very large Vacuflush dealer I also spend alot of time rebuilding Jabsco toilets.  I'd like to tell you a few things I've learned that will save you money.  First, the Par Jabsco toilet is identified by a small black "mascerator " pump located at floor level usually directly behind the toilet (sometimes to the side).  There will be a push button switch to operate this head.  The pump part number is 37041-0010 for 12 volt.

Your symptom will be that the pump turns for a minuite then slows down, or blows the breaker.  The pump may dim the lights and blow the breaker right away.  Too many times a person buys a new motor or complete pump thinking that is the problem.  More times than not the problem is simply the impeller needing to be replaced.  Yes it is usually that simple.  The impeller swells due to the chemicals used in toilets or just the waste it pumps, even salt water can cause this.  The impeller doesn't have to swell very much for it to be unable to turn in it's plasting pump body.  before you spend hundreds of dollers, remove the pump, disassemble the pump body from the motor, then test the motor on a good battery.  If the motor turns as it should, you've solved the problem.  Rebuild kit 37040-0000 available at http://www.marinediscounters.com/ is all that is needed.

If the pump will not draw in water, replace the pump body as they commonly wear out.
If you pump shows signs of a leak at the backside of the pump assembly, against the motor, the seal will need to be replaced.  All parts are in the rebuild kit 370400000, except the pump body itself.  The body is Jabsco part number 12554-0000 and also available at http://www.marinediscounters.com/.

One last thing, this pump at floor level will usually have a white plastic cover over it.  Feel free to call 419-625-0605 for free technical advise.

Air Conditioning Install Kit

I get this question everyday anymore "do you offer an air conditioning install kit"?  "Well yes I do, but I need some Info, I reply." How much?", is inevetably the next question.  "Aoround 900.00, I reply."  "Wow, so and so has it for 400.00."  Is what I hear back.
BE CAREFUL.
My kits ALL include the following; Cal seawater pump, matched to the size air unit its working with.
                                                     Brass thru hull scoop, ball valve and tail piece 3/4 npt.
                                                     Sherwood sea strainer, stainless bracket and fittings.
                                                     15 ft. 5/8" ID hardwall hose.
                                                     6 ft 3/4" ID hardwall hose
                                                     16 #10 s.s. hose clamps
                                                     12 ft. duct
                                                     1 diverter (y or t)
                                                     1 M.S.I. PG return air grill with frame and filter.
                                                     2 4" M.S.I. round louvered supply grills.
                                                     15 ft. 12/3 triplex marine grade wire.
                                                     Breaker matched to size of unit.
 This is my generic kit.  I would rather see ya order the correct amount of hose, wire and duct.  It does not change the price that much and there is no splicing or left overs because of a "generic" kit.  All other parts are relevent.

So look to http://www.marinediscounters.com/ for the best price on a high quality Webasto marine air conditioner.  If you have the unit and need a kit call 419-625-0605.  Marinediscounters will ask a few painless questions and get you a COMPLETE kit for around 900.00.  Of course http://www.marinediscounters.com/ offers a wide array of Marine Air Systems grills, diverters and transition boxs at the lowest prices.                                                    
                                                    

Marine Mechanic Needed.

Rapidly growing business in boating field is aggresively searching for a highly qualified marine mechanic. Must have own tools. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience full time working on outdrives and outboards. This position is for a motivated career oriented person who wants to be part of this business for the long term. I am not afraid to pay up for the right person. No compete required, drug test required. This is a full time year round position. Only very serious & qualified need reply.


Reply to;

boatdoc@marinediscounters.com or call 419-625-0605
 
Hopefully one of my loyal customers knows someone who would like to join our team!!!!

Anodes, What should I use?

When you come to the boat this spring to start working be sure to check your anodes. Remember they MUST be magnesium in fresh water, zink ONLY in salt water & aluminum in brackish water. Many of the boaters here on Lake Erie are running Zink anodes because thats what the came on the boat. Remember there is more saltwater around U.S. than fresh water. The manufacturer of boat does not know where its going once purchased so the default is Zink. If they look "GOOD" it's because they don't work!!!! Stop into Marinediscounters or shop at www.marinediscounters.com for best prices.


www.marinediscounters.com is a great place to find the lowest prices

www.marinediscounters.com

www.marinediscounters.com offers vacuflush, buff magic, sierra, westerbeke,crusader,volvo,mpi hose. Mercruiser anodes, sherwood & johnson pump impellers...

Should I thin my bottom paint?

A question I get almost daily this time of year. "should I thin my ablative bottom paint"? Answer: For 30 yrs. I always have thinned ablative bottom paint but by no more than 10%. Not only that but I love to paint when the temp. is between 25 and 40 degrees. The paint flows better because solvents don't evaporate out so fast however drying times become much longer. This means you use less paint and here in Ohio "it aint goin nowhere soon." Thin with Mineral spirits.  I use Woolsey bottom paints as of the last 6 years, available at www.marinediscounters.com .  Before that I was using the Petitt unipoxy and Trinadad ablative bottom paints.  Petitt now makes our Woolsey brand for us so one can save substantial money by using the Woolsey paints.  Drop by www.marinediscounters.com to find all your bottom paints including Interlux products and VC17 at the lowest prices.

Try Woolsey Antifouling Bottom Paint

  Introducing Woolsey ablative antifouling bottom paint.  Woolsey is Marinediscounters and http://www.marinediscounters.com/ private label paint.  Manufactured for us by Pettit paints.  Woolsey "Ablative Plus" is a 33.6% copperous oxide ablative antifouling boat bottom paint (perfect for multiseason fresh water use).  No sanding needed when overcoating.  Is compatable with most ablative bottom paints.  Compares to EpoxyCop Ablative, Fiberglass Bottomkote ACT, Super-B Ablative, Ultima SSA,CPP Plus at a fraction of the cost.  As of this writing Woolsey Ablative Plus is available at http://www.marinediscounters.com/ for 89.97 per gallon.  Available in black,blue,green and red gallons.  Only black in quarts.  More copperous oxide paints are available in our Woolsey brand as well for our salt water customers.  Call Marinediscounters at 419-625-0605 with your questions or for quantity discounts.

Wix oil and fuel filters at HUGE savings.

  http://www.marinediscounters.com/ is proud to offer Wix filters at HUGE savings.  Call 419-625-0605 or choose your filter in the "Filters" catagory.  You will be interested in our prices on water pump impellers as well.

Sea Hawk or Interlux barrier coat?

  At http://www.marinediscounters.com/ Sea Hawks "Tough Stuff"  and Interlux's "2000E" barrier coats are available at great prices.  Which should you use?
  They both do a great job in my extensive experience.
  I, however, prefer Sea Hawks "Tough Stuff".
  Here is why;  While Interlux makes a decent product, the job will cost double in materials alone.  The "Tough Stuff" is a much higher build product, meaning less coats.  The "Tough Stuff" costs 168.97 a kit at http://www.marinediscounters.com/ and is a gallon of part a and a gallon of hardener.  This yields two gallons of barrier coat.  In contrast the Interlux product is 3/4 gallon of part a and 1 qt. of hardener yielding only 1 gallon of barrier coat yet costing the same.
  The "Tough Stuff" is a higher build product and gives you more material for your money.  Be sure to try the Sea Hawk paints as well.  They are available at substantial savings over Interlux at http://www.marinediscounters.com/ by calling 419-625-0605.

What type of anodes should I use on my boat?

  The reason for anodes on a boats hull, outdrive or running gear is to slow damage to gear due to electrolysis.  In fresh water you should use magnesium (or aluminum if magnesium is unavailable).  Zinc is used in salt water.  Aluminum in used in brackish water. 
  The reasoning is simple.  Salt water conducts electricity better than fresh water so a harder "sacrificial anode" metal is used.  Zinc is softer than your inboard boats rudders, propeller shafts and propellers thus drawing the electrolysis so as not to damage more expensive parts. 
  Fresh water does not conduct as well so a softer metal is used (preferably magnesium).  Aluminum is in between the two on the hardness scale so is used in brackish water.
  This is simple enough.  What most don't take into consideration is that there is more salt water around the U.S.A. than fresh water.  When a boat is built, the manufacturer doesn't know where the boat is being shipped to.  The default anode is zinc. 
  Now, if a person takes this boat to fresh water, the anodes will not due there job properly.
  Be sure to KNOW what anodes are on your boat and replace them every few years as they will get deteriorated and loose there ground, thus efficiency.
  Anodes are less expensive than outdrives or propellers especially when purchased at www.marinediscounters.com.
  Any person reading this will recieve free shipping on a 100.00 purchase of anodes by calling 419-625-0605 and mentioning www.marinediscounters.com

What Model Vacuflush Toilet Do I Have?

  This is a common question.  Sealand does seem to make things more complicated than they should be sometimes.  ALL vacuflush marine toilets have sticker under the decorative base surround that indicates the model and serial number.
  Following is a guideline for you to use:  800 series toilets were followed by the 1000 series toilets which were followed by the current(hybrid) 5000 series toilet.  There is also a compact series of toilets, the 100 series.  There is a 500 series which is larger(house hold bowl).  If you think of vacuflush toilets this way they are simple to figure out.  Even better, the 800 and 1000 series are no longer available(although parts are).  The vacuflush toilet is a base assembly(part of the model description) and a bowl(the other part of the model description).
  No matter what model there designations to what type of discharge the toilet has.  For example: In an 848 model toilet the 8 denotes bowl style.  The 48 denotes above floor discharge to the rear of the toilet.  A 1006 would be a 1000 series bowl with 06 denoting below floor discharge and a short base.  Bellow is a chart to follow.
848=800 series bowl above floor, rear discharge base
847=800 series bowl above floor, left discharge base
849=800 series bowl above floor, right discharge base
806=800 series bowl below floor discharge short base
808=800 series bowl below floor discharge tall base

As you see 48 always denotes above floor rear discharge, 06 denotes short toilet below floor discharge, etc.  So no matter what model toilet you have, if you can understand the base design, the bowl is just a different shape.
  Be advised ALL 500,800,1000 bases are the same and use ALL the same parts.  ALL 100 series toilets use the same parts.  The 5000 series is a hybrid of the 1000 and 100 series vacuflush toilet.  The only parts kit in the base that is different, however, is the ball and shaft kit(5000 series takes same as 100 series spring cartridge has black end).  ALL VACUFLUSH BOWL SEALS FOR MARINE APPLICATION ARE THE SAME!!!!!!!! 
  Complete vacuflush toilet bases as well as all vacuflush parts are available at great prices at http://www.marinediscounters.com/ .  You may also feel free to call at 419-625-0605 or email me at boatdoc@marinediscounters.com with your questions or to order parts.

Rebuild or Replace My Vacuflush Marine Toilet

Should I rebuild or replace my old Sealand Vacuflush Marine toilet?  This is a question I get alot, after all vacuflush toilets are expensive.  My best advise to a customer who, perhaps, has a 800 series vacuflush toilet made back in the 1980's is to replace the base. 

What happens is, I get called out for an older toilet that leaks vacuum, water, sewage or all of the above.  If I put a bowl seal and ball and shaft kit in an older toilet then add labor, you are at 3/4 the price of a brand new base assembly.  Another problem that most don't realize is that, after a plastic Vacuflush toilet base has the porcelain bowl clamped to it for a period of time it takes that shape and probably won't revert back.  After, say, 15 years of being in a position, then disassembled, parts replaced and reassembled, the base probably will not go back to the exact shape around the bowl.  You will have spent money on parts, labor and had headaches.  After all this, the problem has very a good chance of still existing or even getting worse.  I've been through this so many times in my business that I can't guarantee the fix on 20 yr or older toilets.

Go to www.marinediscounters.com and go to the VACUFLUSH catagory.  You will find the base assemblies for your vacuflush marine toilet there for sale at great pricing.  Your existing toilet will have a sticker on the base(behind the decorative base surround).  This sticker will have the model and serial number of your toilet.  ALL VAUFLUSH TOILET BASES 500 SERIES, 800 SERIES, 1000 SERIES,  5000 SERIES USE THE SAME BASE.   The screw holes as well as all other components are identical (except the 5000 series takes a different flush ball and spring cartridge as well as vacuum break). 

To replace the base simply disconnect the discharge hose and fresh water hose.  Then unbolt from the floor.  Now just remove the bowl by removing the large hose clamp around the base of the bowl.  To reassemble, simply set you new base on the floor, set the bowl on top(make sure the flush ball is centered in bowl).  Install the 2 half clamps, roll the large hose clamp over them and tighten the hose clamp.  Now reinstall your toilet.  VERY SIMPLE.  There is less labor involved to replace the vacuflush toilet base than there is to replace the bowl seal and ball and shaft kit.  As always, feel free to call me at 419-625-0605 or email me at boatdoc@marinediscounters.com for free technical assistance or to order parts.  Thank you for making www.marinediscounters.com your vacuflush parts source.

WIX Brand Oil, Fuel & Air Filters

http://www.marinediscounters.com/ now offers a full line of high quality WIX oil,fuel and air filters.  I have done my homework and believe http://www.marinediscounters.com/ is offering the lowest price on Wix marine filters.  There are so many filters available that I have them listed on the web site by price and part number.  Simply thumb through the Wix filters prices until you find your part number in the drop box on http://www.marinediscounters.com/ and the price is shown(as well as all other part numbers in that price range). 

Weather you need Wix filters for Catapiller, Cummins, Detroit Diesel, Yanmar, Westerbeke, Volvo, Man Diesel or whatever, we will save you money.  Wix filters for gas Mercruiser, Crusader, Chrysler, Volvo, Chris Craft, OMC, Onan, Kohler, Weaterbeke any many more.

It gets even better, If you buy by the case(12) you will save an additional 10% or recive FREE SHIPPING!!!!  Call for this great deal on quantities of high quality Wix filters.

Any questions please call 419-625-0605.
HAPPY BOATING

Genuine Mercruiser Quicksilver Parts

Hello everyone, I am Proud to inform you that , THANKS TO YOU, http://www.marinediscounters.com/ has had a record year.  We continue to expand our product offerings with Genuine Mercury and Mercruiser parts and lubricants.  I am dedicated to bringing you all the marine parts and accesories possible at the lowest possible prices.  Check out http://www.marinediscounters.com/ for Mercruiser Quicksilver 25w40 oil as well as Synthetic oil.  Quicksilver Personal watercraft, outboard & quicksilver D.F.I. oils as well as Mercruiser Quicksilver gear lube.

Along the lines of Mercruiser ignition parts we offer Mercruiser ignition sensers, tilt and trim sensers and distributer cap & Rotor kits in sierra.  Sierra distributer caps are actually better quality than the Mercruiser brand as the electodes are copper(mercruiser uses aluminum).

AC Delco spark plugs, including the popular mr43t & mr43lts are available for only $2.89.  AC Delco Platinum spark plugs for as low as $7.97 ea.  ALL SPARK PLUGS RECIEVE FREE SHIPPING!!!!

As always, if the parts you are searching for have not been listed yet please feel free to call 419-625-0605.  All calls that mention the website http://www.marinediscounters.com/ or this blog enjoy the low 25% markup from my cost(we do not mark from top down, rather from cost up) on anything you may need.

Marinediscounters New Brick & Morter Location

First allow me thank the hundreds of you who have called asking for advise(and subsequently buying parts).  It is great to talk to actual people and get to know some of you.  In March of 2010 I opened my retail store "Marine Discounters" at 1027 1st street here in Sandusky, Ohio.  The store is a huge hit.  We stock everything for maintaining your vessel and keeping those engines running smoothly.  In the last few days we took on Wix filters.  I believe you will find my pricing VERY competitive.  Filters for Onan, Kohler, Westerbeke, Yanmar, Detroit Disiel, Cummins, Volvo, Catapiller are matched with high quality Wolfs Head motor oils as well Rotella T.  We stock wix filters for gas engines as well, however the Sierra line is as good and even more competitively priced.  I've learned that windshield wiper blades and inserts by Anco are almost impossible to find(at least around here).  We have it all.  Our Seachoice house line of products consists of high quality products, manufactured by such nationally known company's as Johnson pump, Taylor Made, and Perko.  Looking for dock lines?  Be sure to call 419-625-0605.  Our double braided lines are literally half price of many of our competitors.  In need of bulk stainless steel fasteners?  Once again, we are blowing the competition away.  If in northern Ohio, between Cleveland and Toledo be sure to stop in and say "Hi". 

Kanberra Gel Great For Storage & Air Conditioning Duct

We recently took on a distributorship for Kanberra Gel here at www.marinediscounters.com.  Many of you have trusted me for years with your mechanical and Vacuflush questions.  Allow me too recommend Kanberra gel for your boat/yachts storage and air conditioning systems.  This product does an excellent job of eliminating mold, mildew, bacteria and many common viruses.  I have customers putting the containers in the head to eliminate sanitation line odors as well as that rotten egg smell(that by the way comes from red pop being put in the fresh water tank during winterizing).  This product is based with all natural Tea Tree Oils.  Simply set a container on the galley table, dresser, in a closet, etc.  The enzymes will dissipate through the space and eliminate mold and mildew spores as well as bacteria on a molecular level.  The canister will empty to about a pea size in a few weeks however the affects will last for up to 3 months.  Place the container in the air conditioning systems return air stream and allow the enzymes to permeate through the duct work eliminating mold, mildew, bacteria as well dust mites.  A very mild pleasant aroma ensues.  www.marinediscounters carries the 2 oz. size good for head and closet spaces.  The 4 oz. is good for boats 20 ft. and under.  The 4 oz. is good for boats 40 ft. and under and boats over 40 ft. will uses multiple containers.  For the discerning yachtsman scoop out the product and place in a container in light sconces, etc.  For more details check there web site at www.kanberragel.com then come back to www.marinediscounters.com for your usual best prices. 
  This is just one of many new product offerings coming soon.  As always, only the best quality, proven products will get my personal endorsement.
  Be sure to call and ask about the high quality air conditioning filters and coil cleaners you will see at www.kanberragel.com

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