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08-12-2009, 10:10 PM

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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.

08-12-2009, 11:04 PM

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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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I would like to know if Mel Riggs (Riggs Marine Service) stocks TRS & Or TR3 Mercruiser Stern Drives. Or knows who may sell them.

08-13-2009, 10:31 AM

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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

08-13-2009, 10:39 AM

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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

08-13-2009, 04:35 PM

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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

Ditto on that BIG Daddy & MEL is the Chit , great guy,great family to do business with .....