New to forums / need help / restoring tips

mutefruit

Recruit
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Apr 23, 2008
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Hello everyone I finally took the step and registered here on the site. My question is this. Where can I find spare parts for boats for instance I have a VIP I am trying to restore I am new to boating and It is missing parts like winshield, seat covers and some wireing. Also where is a good place to purchase rebuilt engines it seems like everyone wants a fortune for them. should I attempt to di it myself or buy a rebuilt one. Thanks in advance for all the advice and tips.
 

jcsercsa

Captain
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May 21, 2007
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Re: New to forums / need help / restoring tips

Hi and welcome .

What kind of boat and year is it ??
 

marine4003

Lieutenant Junior Grade
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Feb 3, 2008
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Re: New to forums / need help / restoring tips

Fruit,
Time to get busy with your computer, look at the bottom of the open page..theres a club for VIP boats,Google VIP, Contact VIP and ask for parts dealers,call Lanier Marine Liquidators in Georga,theres a ton of info on VIP,just gotta look.
 

fixb52s

Chief Petty Officer
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May 14, 2004
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Re: New to forums / need help / restoring tips

Did VIP recover? The last I knew, they went bankrupt and shut the doors down. It looks like their website is back up.

If they are up and running, contact them. When I lived in Louisiana, I knew a few pople who worked there, and they would ALWAYS help owners of the older boats.​
 
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