Stoddarts of Oban

[Silkie]

An unabashed plug for Stoddarts of Oban.

Maybe I've just been lucky but in my experience businesses tend to make their own luck in much the same way that people do. I once went in seeking a prop for an outboard well into the latter half of it's second decade and without measurable pause for thought Jimmy plucked the correct part from a slightly dusty upper shelf. Anodes, kill switches and best quality two-stroke oil are also always available with a smile and a joke.

On Friday they sorted the recently-much-abused and venerable Yamaha (after I walked in unannounced with it tucked under my arm) for a relatively reasonable sum - it is for a boat after all.

The only time they haven't been able to satisfy my needs (a UNC nut) they directed me to a man not 50 yards distant who not only had one but wouldn't take any money for it.

Also you meet a nicer class of customer there. Hi Chris & Ruth.

[No connection except as a very happy customer.]

[wully]

Some days they are good, some days they aren't ........