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08-12-2009, 11:10 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
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TRS OR TR3 Stern Drives
I would like to know if Mel Riggs (Riggs Marine Service) stocks TRS & Or TR3 Mercruiser Stern Drives. Or knows who may sell them.
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08-13-2009, 12:04 AM
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Mr Vinyl
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Huntley IL./ Burnt Store Marina,Charlotte Harbor FL.
Posts: 1,014
1974 Magnum Maltese,1973-29'9",5 built only one left,1973-25' Magnum Sport ,1974-21'Signa/Formula,1995-31 Spirit, Designed by Roger Munn 9,Built It Is A 31' Magnum
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TRS Drives
If he does't he will know who does....920-872-2728.
I have two transmissions,one like brand new,the other I have never open it up and two gimbals that need work. I kept them around for parts. Bud
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Originally Posted by ecmorin
I would like to know if Mel Riggs (Riggs Marine Service) stocks TRS & Or TR3 Mercruiser Stern Drives. Or knows who may sell them.
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08-13-2009, 11:31 AM
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Gold Member
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 36
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Have known Mel for nearly 40 years, Was recently in Fond du Lac and visited him,,,,,,, Sammy James, John Bakos, and Mel have all committed to coming to OFF party in Jupiter Fl. on Oct 23-24,,,, They are all a real piece of work,,,,,,,,,,Everyone is invited,,,,,, and besides where else could you meet and party with these characters,,,,,,,,Go Fish
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08-13-2009, 11:39 AM
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Gold Member
Gold Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 36
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Am certainly to old for this puter stuff,,,, but also want to mention, Mels driver supreme Odell Lewis, Brownie and a host of overall great guys will also be their, Everyone is just special,,,,,,,,,,,, Realize its a bit of a drive for many people,,,,,,,,, But October in S. Fl isn't bad,,,,,,,,, Thanks
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08-13-2009, 05:35 PM
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Banned
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Frankfort,ill
Posts: 12,880
40 SKATER
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Originally Posted by mr vinyl
Mel Riggs is the most knowledge person around these parts...he can find you parts and engines that others can't.As the story goes he was Fired by Carl Kiekhaefer numerous times but Carl just kept bring him back.
They are all family up there the 3 boys due the work and and Mel solves problems and loves to talk about boats.He worked on my Maltese with twin 650's, and will be putting in brand new 383's in the old Gentry Race boat..told you he can find things that no one can ...He is the best and is located in Eldorado WI.Bud
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Ditto on that BIG Daddy & MEL is the Chit , great guy,great family to do business with ..... 
Last edited by RunninHotRacing163.1; 08-13-2009 at 05:38 PM.
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08-18-2009, 12:09 PM
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Gold Member
Gold Member
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Ocean City, MD
Posts: 1,020
28 Cigarette SS, 20 Cigarette
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Mel
I bought two new drives and some other parts from Mel. He is an absolute gentleman and great to deal with.
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Thanks, Barry
"It's better to burn out than fade away!"
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08-18-2009, 12:17 PM
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nothern offshore
Platinum Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: ft. myers, fl.
Posts: 1,434
20 mako 25 contender 30 spectre
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offshore performance specialties ft. myers fl. has trs stuff.
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08-18-2009, 02:17 PM
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"Saccenti Built"
Platinum Member
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Brookfield, WI
Posts: 436
94 Apache Warrior
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Mel and his family are great. This is where my Apache goes for any motor / drive issues. HIGHLY recommend them...LT
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08-18-2009, 10:05 PM
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Offshoreonly Advertiser
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Pompano Beach FL, USA
Posts: 1,577
1972 Cigarette 36 race
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Mel is the real deal.
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08-18-2009, 10:50 PM
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Where's the Beer?
Platinum Member
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Cleveland, OH -->W/Extended stay in JohnsonCreek, WI
Posts: 3,039
Cigarette, 38 TOPGUN & 21 Apache Scout
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Little Tommy
Mel and his family are great. This is where my Apache goes for any motor / drive issues. HIGHLY recommend them...LT
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When we going to head up there so you can show me around? 
Jr.
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