berny Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 Gees I've had a gut full of Bias and Whitworths. Any other retail outlets where I can get some blocks etc? Man I miss The Boatshop. Berny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooD Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 I was going to sugest Chris Dean @ sailing supplies, http://www.sailingsupplies.com.au/ but something has goen south there!! I tend to support my local boat shop where I can, even if they are more expensive, I would hate for them to go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildtoy Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 Boat rite a Taren Point is where I get my gear from. Deffinately not as big as bias or whitworths but they will bend over backwards to get something for you. Might be a bit far for you Berny. William nswmossie.com 1635 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tar00na Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 Hey there why dont you try pridemarine.com in canada When I had my 26 footer I bought a bit of gear from them and the service was pretty good. The Canadian dollars is almost $ for $ for AUST. They are some times a bit slow in posting but the prices are good. They sell Harkin gear at about 30% less than here in Aus. Les Originally posted by berny: Gees I've had a gut full of Bias and Whitworths. Any other retail outlets where I can get some blocks etc? Man I miss The Boatshop. Berny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmatelot Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 Hi Berny Why not do what many other sailors do. Contact the Brisbane Catamaran Centre, Ph 07 32714944, they stock all kinds, makes, sizes, shapes, colours, prices of almost any thing any sailor requires, usually overnight delivery if required ,Eftpos available. pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildtoy Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 Pete, Does Brissy Cat centre have an email address or website. William nswmossie.com 1635 jive 1691 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmatelot Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 Hi William, I just type "Brisbane Catamaran Centre" in the Google search,and I get them. pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loose Change Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 Originally posted by xmatelot: Hi William, I just type "Brisbane Catamaran Centre" in the Google search,and I get them. pete g'day Pete, I thought that by the amount of plugs you give them that you must have big shares in BCC. Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmatelot Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Hi Harry, "If only". Honestly though, At least ,they are still one of the very few manufacturers that are still here, building boats, and stocking parts,and looking after their customers, new and old. pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mal gray Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Gee, I wonder who the other one is?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmatelot Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Must be you!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleverNickname Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 I recently took my Nacra 4.5 into BCC for a mast repair. A guy named Pete did a pretty good job. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warbird Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Dollar is great against US at the moment so buy Harken on the net....they send at a reasonable price and will put several things into one package. Originally posted by berny: Gees I've had a gut full of Bias and Whitworths. Any other retail outlets where I can get some blocks etc? Man I miss The Boatshop. Berny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loose Change Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 yup, got to agree with you there Warbird, I buy so much stuff overseas now over the net, mainly because like Berny I too have had a gut full of bad service and lousy promises. ... Oh, and absurdly high pricing. Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berny Posted July 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 When The Boat Shop in Gladesville was operating, it was absolutely the best sailboat chandler I've ever had the pleasure of dealing with. Best range, almost anything you needed was 'IN STOCK' at best prices with the best service and just bloody good ppl to deal with all ways round. Bias and Whitworths by comparison are bloody hopeless. Their websites suck and none of the ppl they employ know jack about sailboat stuff, or anything else mush either. Bias wants to charge me $15 freight from the supplier or their own bloody warehouse, for just about everything I want including the pintles I bought recently, and some Ronstan blocks I need and can you believe it even sailing boots. Will I use them? Not while ever my arse points down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmatelot Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 Hi Berny, I hear that you may be moving to the Northern Rivers area, if thatis so, why not try BCC? pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryK1200LT Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 I've brought all my stuff for my Nacra and Maricat through BCC, including all my repair items, safety gear and wetsuits etc. I admit I don't generally shop around, and as yet I've never brought anything from BCC and later thought the item was over priced for what it was, or seen the same item significantly cheaper elsewhere. The other thing I find with BCC is that their service and knowledge is great. I don't always know the correct name of the "thing" I need, and they have no trouble working it out, even over the phone. Try doing that with the staff at Bias or Whitworths (LOL). Cheers Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Dean Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Just so you all know I have wound down SA Sailing supplies. I do however still sell Harken Fittings. You can contact me at: sailing@actionpics.biz or ph: 0416 299 602 Regards Chris Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TornadoSport260 Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Anyone know an Australian stockist of: Rooster 'Polilite' 6mm (all i can find are laser suppliers but they all precut to laser mainsheet size) Maffioli Swiftcord or New Swift 2-4mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warbird Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 I have just ordered a Harken airblock mainsheet set and xtras on line. I am saving 35% or more. I don't buy Ronstan here unless I have to. They are crazy prices and the main supplier of Ronny in Whangarei has just gone to Harken because he is sick of Ronny and their prices. Ronstan have enjoyed a period of popularity that is at a tipping point I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeDean Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 Noticing a wide variety of on-line prices for Harken blocks - so it pays to shop around. I have found following range of prices for a 2630 (57mm, ratchamatic, triple with cam and becket) Catsailor.net USD 231.30 Harken website USD 227.00 Mauri USD 192.90 Sailnet.com USD 177.06 marine.com USD 177.06 I havent checked out freight differences for each of these, so not sure of the net cost to an Australian address. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsailor.net Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 People who buy from overseas are so shortsighted - Don't forget that when you order from the US site -- Think IF Customs get hold of the parcel you will have to pay 1. clearance charges 2. GST on the Australian Dollar Amount 3. Freight 4. Most Freight does not cover insurance to Aust so add a bit here + You will almost certainly NOT have a warranty in Australia and if you order the wrong thing or it breaks or does not turn up - you are stuffed !! And if you keep buying from overseas when the Aussie goes back down (and it will - I remember only a couple of years ago it was .48c its now .87 and has not been here in 18 years) you will have no one left in Australia selling parts. Don't forget it is the businesses in Australia that support Australian sailing. The likes of marine.com and sail.net will not be at your local regattas. Also remember that stores in the US have a population of 260 Million to sell to. Australia has a population of 23 Million - The costs of keeping all this stock available just so that the sailor can phone up and expect to have the part delivered before the weekend costs money. [This message has been edited by catsailor.net (edited 19 July 2007).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooD Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 I brought 4 harken 2.25in ratchet with cleat and becket singles from usa for $30 usd each. same block locally was $175aud each. including freight the 4 come to $225. sometimes you get a bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_taipan117 Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 I don't want to be pedantic, but the population of Australia according to the ABS population clock website was 20,017,070 as of 1515 20/7. [about 10 million too many in my opinion]. And the population of the USA was 302,388,035 (about 150 million too many] according to their equivalent population clock. But I undertand your point of view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehugger Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 The population of australia just clicked over 21 mil just a week ago, to be even more pedantic. Let's support our own I say. That was one of the things I fought for anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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