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01-25-2018, 07:35 PM
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City: Cowiche, WA
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Oil prices - it pays to shop
Changing our oil tomorrow so I went shopping for 30 wt and found a huge range. WestMarine was $27/gallon, Fisheries Supply was $22, locally through Coastal Farm and Supply $12.99, another Tractor supply was $13.25 and Costco stopped carrying 30 wt in my area. Saved a bunch by checking with Tractor supply businesses.
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01-25-2018, 08:00 PM
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City: Quebec
Vessel Name: Bleuvet
Vessel Model: Custom Built
Join Date: Jan 2016
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Canadian tire heavy duty 30 21.99 for 5l so 16.65/gal. It is rebranded shell. I found cheaper in 20l bucket in walmart but never tried it asnot sure about where it come from.
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01-25-2018, 08:07 PM
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City: Fort Myers, FL... Summers in the Great Lakes
Vessel Name: Slow Hand
Vessel Model: Cherubini Independence 45
Join Date: Dec 2010
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Shell Rotella T 30 wt was just under $14 a gallon at Walmart if memory serves me right.
Ted
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01-25-2018, 09:56 PM
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City: Au Gres, MI
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We live out in the sticks so Amazon prime works for my oil supply. Besides our dog loves it when we get deliveries since he gets a treat from the drivers.
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01-26-2018, 08:32 AM
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City: Southern Maine
Vessel Model: Prairie 36 Coastal Cruiser
Join Date: Dec 2012
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Call around. I found Rotilla in the 5-Gallon bucket even cheaper at one of the auto parts places (Pep Boys, Autozone, etc.; forget which one) than at WalMart and even the local fishermen's supply place.
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01-26-2018, 08:57 AM
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City: Washington
Join Date: Nov 2017
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I've seen the same Rotella oil that Walmart sells for $13.99 at a marina "ship's store" for $38.99. And yes, it's about $10 more at West Marine than at Walmart although you could ask for a price match.
When I set out on a cruise, I carry my oil and filters with me for however many changes I think I will need.
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01-26-2018, 09:03 AM
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City: Kitimat, North Coast BC
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I live at roads end in a small town and purchase oil (and other things like impellers) at the only Yanmar dealer in town, despite the extra cost. He's also been a great source of information, and you never know, I may need his services one day so being known to him and being on his good side seems like a smart idea!
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01-26-2018, 09:11 AM
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City: Concrete Washington State
Vessel Name: Willy
Vessel Model: Willard Nomad 30'
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Murray,
Don’t need to be in a small town to make that work.
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North Western Washington State USA
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01-26-2018, 09:36 AM
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City: Fort Myers, FL... Summers in the Great Lakes
Vessel Name: Slow Hand
Vessel Model: Cherubini Independence 45
Join Date: Dec 2010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MurrayM
I live at roads end in a small town and purchase oil (and other things like impellers) at the only Yanmar dealer in town, despite the extra cost. He's also been a great source of information, and you never know, I may need his services one day so being known to him and being on his good side seems like a smart idea!
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My John Deere is just running out of warranty. My local dealer knows me on sight, smiles as he knows he's about to get a check. Oil, filters, impellers and a couple boat units worth of cruising spares has him always eager to answer questions and help, even when I'm a couple thousand miles away.
Ted
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Blog: mvslowhand.com
I'm tired of fast moves, I've got a slow groove, on my mind.....
I want to spend some time, Not come and go in a heated rush.....
"Slow Hand" by The Pointer Sisters
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01-26-2018, 09:45 AM
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City: Port Townsend, WA
Vessel Name: Traveler
Vessel Model: Cheoy Lee 46 LRC
Join Date: Nov 2011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MurrayM
I live at roads end in a small town and purchase oil (and other things like impellers) at the only Yanmar dealer in town, despite the extra cost. He's also been a great source of information, and you never know, I may need his services one day so being known to him and being on his good side seems like a smart idea!
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01-26-2018, 09:51 AM
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City: Gig Harbor
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Join Date: May 2015
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It certainly pays to shop around. I won’t do business at Walmart simply because I don’t like their business practices. I don’t mind buying marine supplies from my local chandlery, even if I am paying a bit more. It keeps them in business and they provide service.
For things like engine parts or oil, I will shop around. However I will usually end up buying them at a local auto parts store. It may not be the cheapest but it is convenient and supports a local business. Surprisingly, I can usually find a sale at the parts store that makes it about as cheap as I could find most places.
Not that I mind buying online. I buy my anodes online as I can get just what I need and a decent price and it is much more convenient.
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