Parts, oil, etc.......iboats vs suncoast marine?

[SamiGuy]

Subject kinda says it all.....iboats or suncoast marine for parts, oil, etc.? Looking for experience, value, etc.
Thanks for your help!!!
Sami

[Bamaman]

What kind of parts are you talking about? If it's just maintenance items, I buy them locally at Walmart or online. The national auto parts stores are very, very expensive on oil filters and oil--despite their big sales.

There's no magic in marine 4 stroke oils, and I buy Mobil 1 EP much cheaper than Yamahalube. Its quality is top notch. And my Yamaha F150 uses the same oil filter as a 2.0 Ford Focus engine. For a inline fuel filter, I go to Amazon.com--and the service and price is incredibly low.

That said, I've only used IBoats.com for parts, and had no issues at all.

[SamiGuy]

Thanks Bamaman! I am talking OEM stuff like fuel filter/separator, gaskets and like Yamalube Ring-Free. I choose to stay with the specific outboard oils, especially since I am still in warranty. Stuff like oil filter, yep, Fram from WallyWorld. Was looking for vendor preference rather than product specific. Appreciate it !!!! Any others??
Sami

[ralph]

Check Sims Yamaha out. I think there pricing is very competitive and their service is top notch.

http://www.simyamaha.com/default.asp