Thru hull seacock

[Scarlett]

Sams has the original seacocks that we’re installed when the boats were new. I bought 2 - 2 1/2” valves and thru hulls. According to the guys at Sams these are better quality than the Groco valves for about the same price. The seacock was about $800.00. Not sure why I need this quality considering my original ones lasted 50 years and I won’t be around for another 50 years but what the heck quality is always a good way to go.

 

[SEVEN]

I like your style. Only the best.

 

[rwaldrop13]

I get the part about paying for quality. However, please be aware of price shopping. I needed a new raw water strainer, and Sams was out of the question for the one I wanted - Same as the 3 already in the generator room. I found it on Amazon at the time for about $150, its gone up to $208. But again, this was same strainer that was on my existing AC intakes and generator raw water intake.

Amazon.com: GROSS MECH. LABORATORIES Groco 3/4 in. Raw Water Strainer ARG-750-S : Tools & Home Improvement

 

[Boatsb]

I get the part about paying for quality. However, please be aware of price shopping. I needed a new raw water strainer, and Sams was out of the question for the one I wanted - Same as the 3 already in the generator room. I found it on Amazon at the time for about $150, its gone up to $208. But again, this was same strainer that was on my existing AC intakes and generator raw water intake.

Amazon.com: GROSS MECH. LABORATORIES Groco 3/4 in. Raw Water Strainer ARG-750-S : Tools & Home Improvement

Keep going to Amazon to save a buck. Sam's doesn't need to support you either. Amazon will be there for technical questions and install support.

 

[SKYCHENEY]

I get the part about paying for quality. However, please be aware of price shopping. I needed a new raw water strainer, and Sams was out of the question for the one I wanted - Same as the 3 already in the generator room. I found it on Amazon at the time for about $150, its gone up to $208. But again, this was same strainer that was on my existing AC intakes and generator raw water intake.

Amazon.com: GROSS MECH. LABORATORIES Groco 3/4 in. Raw Water Strainer ARG-750-S : Tools & Home Improvement

And if we all buy from Amazon, the only place left to buy anything will be Amazon. Sam's provides this site and almost everything we need to maintain and repair these old boats. Please buy from them whenever possible so we don't lose this great resource.

 

[rwaldrop13]

And if we all buy from Amazon, the only place left to buy anything will be Amazon. Sam's provides this site and almost everything we need to maintain and repair these old boats. Please buy from them whenever possible so we don't lose this great resource.

And if affordability is a factor I will go with the lowest price. Don't call me out for not having a bottomless wallet.

 

[SKYCHENEY]

Didn't mean to call you out specifically. Just making a point that once all competition is driven out, you end up with higher prices and less customer service.