Ordering parts from the States

[markcw]

Ive used with good results marine engine parts.com prices very cheap, Have just ordered some engine service spares from Keyparts UK, there filter prices for my V/P engine are the same as us prices.

 

[Richardsix]

I am really pleased, cant wait for it to warm up so I can fit it.....get on the water and find out what prop I should be running........but, there is always a but, Son wants me to sell boat and go back to a Caterham....Doh

 

[Mike k]

Cost of part was £56.59
Shipping was £25.74

Bill from parcelforce
Import VAT £15.58
Clearance fee (zero rated for VAT) £8.00
a grand total of £105.91

Same part from UK supplier £250.00

thanks thats interesting- thinking of going there for merc parts

 

[rafiki_]

I am really pleased, cant wait for it to warm up so I can fit it.....get on the water and find out what prop I should be running........but, there is always a but, Son wants me to sell boat and go back to a Caterham....Doh

Did you deal with Jack? Interesting character, and an bit of an anglophile. I have an office in Michegan with colleagues back and forth regularly, so to date I have had willing volunteers to carry to parts in the their baggage.

 

[Richardsix]

Did not speak to anyone, found it on ebay, hit the buy it now, job done!

 

[piston]

Cost of part was £56.59
Shipping was £25.74

Bill from parcelforce
Import VAT £15.58
Clearance fee (zero rated for VAT) £8.00
a grand total of £105.91

Same part from UK supplier £250.00

Out of interest, what is the tacho that you've bought?

 

[Richardsix]

The tacho is a Faria one with system check lights for an Evinrude E-tec.