Rik from Arneson
 

I believe the beware thread about him is gone but he did rip off a ton of people, the wrong people . and he got a visit from the feds to whom he lied to about ripping people off .
Lying to the feds.. they don`t like that . Now he`s in even more trouble.
Twin Disc also send out cease and desist letters concerning the Arneson name.
Do not send this guy any money , you will not see it again.


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Thanks for the update. So sad though.

good, he needs to be locked up for all the lies he told

Will twin disc be manufacturing and selling the lines he was attempting to make and sell?

That would be nice if they could take that over.

people like this is why i had such a hard time selling my last car without title in hand... (I planned to have the buyer take the car and could use it for the 2 weeks until I got the title (and signed it to them) once they paid me) (done that a dozen times selling cars).

I never ripped anyone off in my life, and people like this make things 100x harder for everyone else. infuriating.

just have them give you a deposit that equals the payoff and let them hold onto the rest until you get the title, then when they hand you the rest of the cash, they drive away in a car with the title.

No

He was still in operation earlier this year I know of (2) twin kits that were delivered .

He has always been nice and helpful to me ??

I sent Arneson an email to get a quote,I got an email back with a quote.This was only a few weeks ago.
I wonder who it was from

as far as i know rik was making the asd 7 with the trans in an extension box where as the asd 8 the trans was inside the boat the 7 was supposed to retro fit a bravo without moving the engine forward..... this is a disgrace to howard who was a true gentleman and was good for the sport

It's too bad, he was always good to me with parts and advise.

looks like he pled out. i still wouldnt spend anything on him.. we have seen this before with other parts shops and manufacturers on here.

This thread??? https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/...ed-help-5.html

Ok thanks

Order received
 

I ordered a pair of asd7m compete kits and just got them delivered January 2022. Rik has been great throughout the hole process and answered all my questions. Also helped me as a middleman when I bought props at no charge. The delivery time is long right now but we all know that everyone has delivery problems look at Merc outboards for example.

He is still helping me now though the rigging process and all is good.

In my opinion you don’t have to think twice about contact Rik for a deal he is real stand up and helpful.

just saying, if someone is interested in my real life experience from my affairs with him in present time.

//Peter

Rik has done me right too, no complaints.

I’ve talked with Rik probably 4-5 times in the past couple months. Ordered some parts, which I received right away, and have been in contact about the next batch of chain/sprockets.

He’s always been able to help me out, and if he didn’t have the parts, he didn’t have the parts. No shady business with me.

My experience with Rik has always been top notch with supplying parts, service, and advice for the last 15 or more years.

Steve Hixson

Just got my U-joints from Rik, just as promised. Been doing biz with him for 30 years. Always honest & VERY helpful
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Rik has always been great do deal with and do business with. Great guy and has always been available when need him even with questions and end up chatting for about an hour every time I speak with him.