Where can you get replacement hatch covers? Lost one today on I95!!??!?!?!?!?!?
Thanks
At your dealer
be prepared for sticker shock. You can check ebay as well
still need help
– Last Updated: Aug-18-05 9:08 AM EST –
Not having much luck getting the hatch cover thru my local dealer---he says he has to place a $200 order and at this time of the year he won't do that. Anyone have any extremely helpful dealers to recommend to me?? Thanks
(Need bow hatch cover for a 2003 Perception Carolina 14.5)
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to go directly to the manufacture. Ive taken a look at several manufacture websites and some of them have a customer service link.
Good Luck,
Mark
tried that
I did call the manufacturer—they gave me the part number and said I had to order thru a dealer! I’m afraid I’m getting the run-around!
You need a new dealer!
When I went into Carl and John’s in Madison to order hatch covers for a Riot they took them off a new boat in the showroom and then ordered new ones from Riot http://www.paddlin.com/ I don’t think they handle Perception, but Rutabagas in Madison does and I have seen random hatch covers in their showroom. http://www.rutabaga.com/ Offshore Marine in Vernon Hills IL has Perception boats and I have purchased a lot of parts and accessories from them that I have not seen stocked elsewhere. http://www.offshore-chicago.com/ Bay Shore Outdoor Store in Sister Bay, WI also handles Perception boats. http://www.kayakdoorcounty.com/bayshorestore.htm All have rentals and if you lost the cover I’m sure someone else already lost a cover while renting. Good Luck.
I forgot about Ralph
I forgot about the Granddaddy of them all. Chicagoland Canoe Base. http://www.chicagolandcanoebase.com/
They broke their website yesterday, but they have an entire store (attic, shop, …) full of parts.
Thanks
– Last Updated: Aug-18-05 10:53 AM EST –
I'll keep trying. Unfortunately, I do not live near Chicago.
Try the internet
Local “dealer” won’t help with your problem?
First, I wil NEVER EVER buy anything from them because of their poor customer relations.
Next, you might try the internet dealers.
Run a seach for dealers selling your boat make (location is really not an issue
any state in the lower 48 from Washington to Florida.)
Harvest customer service e-mail addys (and phone numbers) from the web sites.
Write a nice note explaining your problem and ask if they can help you out
Send the mail to each addy you found.
I suggest you don’t forget the follow up. If several reply, decide on which one you want to use and send a thank you note to the others who took the time to reply.
This method has solved several of my gear problems in the past.
Alabama Small Boats
– Last Updated: Aug-18-05 2:38 PM EST –
Call (205) 424-3694 or (800) 874-5272
http://www.alsmallboats.com/
Birmingham Alabama......
Scratch that below...they ordered it...$24.00 retail, it will be in next Monday, and for a small charge will mail it to you...tell them I called and ordered it foryou...my name is John.
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They are checking with Perception and WILL order it for you...
Any problems, post here and we will make arrangements. If I have to drive down, pick it up, and mail it to you......
Thanks
Thanks for your help. I just got a call from Jersey Paddler before I checked my e-mail and they were able to order it for me and ship it directly to me. I appreciate you ordering it for me—too bad I didn’t check here before they called. Thanks again!
No Problem…
I now have a hatch cover for anyone who needs it…Keep this thread in mind if anyone you all out there know needs a bow hatch cover…(P.S…this is REALLY okay…I paddle a 14.5 Carolina…so I have a mismatched spare [mine is a 2004])
willing to give it up to anyone who needs it tho…
ok
Just in case something happens to the one that had been ordered for me, I will keep this information. You never know what is going to happen!
Still need it
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To SuperTroll---do you still have this hatch cover. The dealer ordered one for me on 8/15 and I still don't have it. Dealer told me it was because of company changes with Perception. I just called Perception and was told the hatch covers are expected anyday---but I need it by 9/15. If you have it---I will buy it. Thanks