cougarcruiser wrote:
Cap'n Morgan wrote:
cougarcruiser wrote:
Specifically, I am talking about oil filters, fuel filters, and sierras synthetic oil.
Really. this thread does not have a possibility of getting a definative answer. The filter's, oil etc that came on your boat when new, were approved as OEM by the maunfacturer. Obviously good enough to buy and use the same again. I suspect that with the type vehicles you own, house in the area you live, your boat bought new, and working for Bill, saving a buck or two with aftermarket brands is not an issue. Do you have your Lexus serviced at Clem's corner fillin' station? If you were to buy macoroni and cheese, would you buy Safeway brand or Kraft ?
Ultimately, it's your money, your boat, and your decision.
Good analogies Cap'n.... and all very valid. Between oil, oil filters, and fuel filters - the price difference is roughly 30-40 bucks. Not a big deal at all. Sierra parts are ready available at Fisheries Supply (a major distributor which I'd be surprised if you haven't heard of). They do not stock Volvo maintenance parts. It's either ordering online, or from Winnisquam, or going to a specific Volvo Mechanic/boat yard around here.
Fisheries is the easiest for me - hence the question. As for your other questions... yes, both Lexus' are serviced at the dealer, and we prefer Kraft over the Safeway brand in the case of Macaroni. However, I do buy Safeway brand tonic water which is half the price of the 'name brand' as I mix it in with grey goose vodka. So, I suppose, I am known to be a bit frugal here and there.
I would agree with cap'n
You didnt buy a four winns to put bayliner parts on it!!!
As some of posts have already mentioned, you got to know what your buying, some aftermarket could be crap, or could far exceed OEM.
I purchased a used FW this last go around, so ya, I have used both VP and Sierra.... Our last FW I bought new and only used OE parts, come time for sale, buyer could appreciate a clean, stock, very well maintained boat. Which we got 30% over high NADA for it.
BTW, I have never heard of 'Fisheries Supply', but I also live in a Desert.
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