Marquises 56: Rudder bearing for 2001 FP Marquises 56

[Catvictoria]

Hello all. I'm new to this forum and am in need of some help. I have a 2001 FP 56' Marquises in St. Thomas. I need to replace the lower rudder bushings. I tried to get info on the proper bearing from FP but they responded that "they don't keep info on those old boats"!!!! Old boat, it's only a 2001! Heck, Chris Craft has records on every boat going back to 1921. They can even provide you with the what color the upholstery that was installed!
Oh well, it a new age and I'm still sitting here without the information that I need.
If any body can help me with size and source, I'd greatly appriciate it.
Thanks for listening to my rant!🙄
All the best,
Wayne

[DotDun]

Originally Posted by Catvictoria

Hello all. I'm new to this forum and am in need of some help. I have a 2001 FP 56' Marquises in St. Thomas. I need to replace the lower rudder bushings. I tried to get info on the proper bearing from FP but they responded that "they don't keep info on those old boats"!!!! Old boat, it's only a 2001! Heck, Chris Craft has records on every boat going back to 1921. They can even provide you with the what color the upholstery that was installed!
Oh well, it a new age and I'm still sitting here without the information that I need.
If any body can help me with size and source, I'd greatly appriciate it.
Thanks for listening to my rant!��
All the best,
Wayne

MARQUISES - International Boat Spares

fwiw, FP responds to my questions on my 2003. I wonder if you got someone having a bad day.

[Catvictoria]

Boy, that's good to know! Could be as you said that the person that received my email didn't get their coffee break that day. How did you contact them? The link to the bearings was very nice. Do you know if there is a source in the states for these units? I'm hauling on Friday in Puerto Rico and coming from Europe might take too long to get to me.
Thank you very much for your help. Which model FP do you have?

Wayne

[captainjay]

Originally Posted by Catvictoria

Boy, that's good to know! Could be as you said that the person that received my email didn't get their coffee break that day. How did you contact them? The link to the bearings was very nice. Do you know if there is a source in the states for these units? I'm hauling on Friday in Puerto Rico and coming from Europe might take too long to get to me.
Thank you very much for your help. Which model FP do you have?

Wayne

I would get on the phone and have them Fed exed as soon as possible. Get all four complete to be safe.

[DotDun]

Originally Posted by Catvictoria

Boy, that's good to know! Could be as you said that the person that received my email didn't get their coffee break that day. How did you contact them? The link to the bearings was very nice. Do you know if there is a source in the states for these units? I'm hauling on Friday in Puerto Rico and coming from Europe might take too long to get to me.
Thank you very much for your help. Which model FP do you have?

Wayne

I bought in the EU....there is a link to a US company on this post:

http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...ml#post1505600