Capt. Bill

In a message dated 10/5/04 12:01:34 AM Eastern Daylight Time, trawlers-and-trawlering-request@lists.samurai.com writes: > Looking to avoid BW drop center transmission(s) offered vessel with ZF > transmissions, What are these and what is their reputation? Bob Siegel > 36'MT > sundeck "Shalom" Annapolis > > I have a ZF up dated tranny on one of my Lehmans. It's been in for 4 years or so with no problems and have run many boats with ZFs. They have a good rep. and make a good product. Capt. Bill

My experience. Spare parts are very $$$$, smaller trans (like we use :-) are more 'replace' then repair. But their service is top-top notch! Had an issue with a new one leaking. They ended up driving someone down from Seattle. 2-days, R&R the trans. Cleaned the bilge, etc. , Was very very impressed. Always 'Do not worry, we will take care of everything', and they did... -al-