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Overton's magazine for the trojan and boat life?

Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 10:25 pm
by jefflaw35
I like it but does anyone have experience with this group? low quality? same warehouse pull as others? same stuff every one else has? prices look good on some things. brands are hit and miss. Anyone buy here?

Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 7:11 am
by Skargo
Do you have a link?

Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 7:23 am
by alexander38

Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 7:40 am
by Skargo
alexander38 wrote:here's one...

http://www.overtons.com/
I'm aware of Overtons, but don't see anything there related to Trojan? :?:

Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 8:14 am
by alexander38
think Jeff is just looking for input for boat part suppliers in general..not just Trojan brand name parts.... :wink:

Jeff most suppliers sell the same parts, some charge more for some things than others for different things...shop for the part you want and compare the $ than want for it and look for reviews on them, I've never ordered from these guys but know some guys that have cuddy's and a pontoon that have and they're pleased with them.

Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 8:16 am
by Stripermann2
I see Overton's as a boating accessories outlet. Small boating, runabouts, ski boats, etc...

I have been receiving their catalogs for years but found them of no use to me. Their prices aren't great and they don't have anything along the type of boating I do or my boating needs. And, they certainly aren't Trojan Yacht related or specific. :wink:

Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 8:59 am
by g36
i've ordered from them before and have been pleased with the products. most everything is available somewhere else. and they are not the best in pricing,(i search multiple places for everything always looking for the best price) the times i have purchased from them they did have the best price on the product and had free shipping. they collect sales tax on tennessee purchases so they are one of the last places i look for stuff. i will research stuff to death cause i always think can do better. it drives me crazy but i cant help it.

Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 10:47 am
by jefflaw35
sorry guys poor choice of words on subject. i was just meaning for boating stuff in general, nick nacks you may use on the trojan or peir. catalog was pretty big

Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 4:38 pm
by alexander38
try this place..

http://www.defender.com/

http://greatlakesskipper.com/

bought from both and happy

Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 6:11 pm
by jefflaw35
thanks!

Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 6:40 pm
by DOUGNASH
alexander38 wrote:try this place..

http://www.defender.com/

http://greatlakesskipper.com/

bought from both and happy

I like Defender

Fast service and no sales tax

Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 7:03 pm
by Stripermann2
DOUGNASH wrote:
alexander38 wrote:try this place..

http://www.defender.com/

http://greatlakesskipper.com/

bought from both and happy

I like Defender

Fast service and no sales tax
+ 1 :D

Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 7:55 pm
by Commissionpoint
+1 what Jamie said about O'tons being kinda a clearinghouse/sale place. Not necessarily the number one 'go to' place, but often selling quality stuff at a discount through sales and direct mailing flyers, etc.

+1 Defender

Also don't forget Fisheries Supply.
http://www.fisheriessupply.com/

* Not reppin' or werkin' for any of those places....

Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 8:19 pm
by jefflaw35
Cool I'm adding all these places to my library. I just hate hours of research to save 3$ then more hours typing in my card number and making list. Feel like I'm building motorcycles again. I need stuff like hatch doors, fuel caps. Yada yada. They have large tubes off of 5200-4200 for 15-20$ that is a lot cheaper than west marine. I like defender, I have ordered a couple times already. Thanks again guys

Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 8:44 pm
by Commissionpoint
Ok. What do you need for the boat?

I need some Weber DGV mains, some Bosch CIS injectors, a Bosch S6(x..) series starter, and some Mercedes 200d injectors.

Wanna make a trade? ;)