Pengalanty wrote: > --- In [email protected], "Neil > Arlidge" <ne...@...> wrote: >> >> Bruce Napier wrote: >>> On 26 Nov 2009, at 19:11, Neil Arlidge wrote: >>> >>>> BW acting like the "Big Bad Wolf". >>>> All friends with the narrowboaters when they need support (the only >>>> help >>>> they will get wiil be from the boaters) >>>> Then fleecing them behind their backs. >>>> Deja Vu? >>> >>> >>> Thanks Neil - all I have to do now is worry about Haywood's latest >>> enigmatic remarks. >>> >>> Oh, and the thought of Robin Evans dressed up as my grandmother. >>> >>> I can see me waking screaming the night. >>> >>> Oh no, even worse: *Sally Ash* dressed up as my grandmother. >>> >>> Aaaah..... >> >> Perhaps there should be a re-enactment of this at the next >> GiG...lets hope we can laff about it.... >> >> Sorry, I am feeling a bit enigmatic / flippant / obtuse at the >> moment, probably because I have started to shell out the first of >> big wedge for Maurice A. I now own 50% of the Branson design rights >> and plans (as Graham laffed, I own the ar$e end) and some Dutch >> Lloyds Grade A plate, shot blasted to EN somethingorother and >> painted with somethingorother red oxide colour. >> Tomorrow it looks like I have to do my own negociations with Beta >> for the Beta75engine / Genset7....or get lumbered with Graham's >> preferred Barrus Shire 70 / Mase6.5. >> I shall come out with some bullshit, that I am now agent for the >> design and would Beta like the engine beds set to take their engine >> and generator. >> We have nearly signed up another Brit of Irish descent for a >> sailaway. >> Ho hum, I thought about doing a blog, but it would be too much of a >> comedy. -- >> Neil Arlidge >> Slightly Dutch Barge Maurice A / N Beer Less >> TNC http://www.tuesdaynightclub.co.uk/tour.html >> > ######## > Yes Neil, > > I too would prefer to fit a BETA engine. Not only is it reputed to be > the BEST modern engine on the canals these days BUT BETA MARINE give > the *FINEST* (Yes I really do mean this) after sales service I have > ever come across. > > When any query, problem or advice is required, one only has to get in > touch with BETA, with your particular engine number and they click on > your engine computer data. Usually, they can advise there and then > on the phone! > > I got in touch ## FOUR YEARS ## after purchasing my engine from them, > (Well out of warrantee), explaining that I wanted another air intake > filter holder box. > > I was asked why? I said the metal had fractured and it had broken. > The person I spoke to, said this should not have happened. I will > send you a new one F.O.C. Now how's that for excellent service? A > new one arrived within a couple of days, complete with a new paper > filter inside! > > When I made enquiries with Barrus (Shire engines), I was dealt with > in a very off handed manner. One enquiry was answered: No, that's > the way we do it. Take it or leave it! We won't accommodate you. > > I wanted a different domestic alternator fitted. Now, that doesn't > ferment confidence does it? > > BETA on the other hand said, Yes, that's OK. Do you want us to > source your paticular alternator, or do you want to supply and we > will fit it for you. > > By the way, 6 years ago, I obtained a 27.5% Self-Build discount from > BETA. A collegue of mine recently obtained a 30% discount for a > replacement engine for his yacht. I suggest you go and talk to them. > > There, that's my pennyworth and my personal experience. > > Regards, ~Allan~ nb.Pengalanty
Yes, I have always had excellent service with them with Earnest's BV1903/Beta 43. Adrain the stores techy bloke always remembers me, even after having not talked to me for years. Poor Adrian always sounded so peed off, a bit like Marvin the paranoid android, he seems to have cheered up now that they finally managed to move to their smart new premises. Adrian helped me sort out the initial design problem they had with the wraped multi v belt and idler with the Travelpower instalation...the idler (which kept ceasing) was not necessary! One thing with the Barrus, is that I do want the spec supplied as standard with the Shire 70 and this comes supplied with deluxe panel, braided exhaust coupling, hospital cylincer and Iso thingy flexi fuel lines. Interesting about the amount of discount, because last time I spoke with Andrew in sales he seemed keen to get the sale..and possibly a good few more for Riversdale. -- Neil Arlidge N Beer Less TNC http://www.tuesdaynightclub.co.uk/tour.html
