Rite-Hite Jackplate Parts ?

[fishinwrench]

I need a replacement part for a Rite Hite jackplate, not sure what "they" call it but here's a pic of the broken item. (CMC calls it a thrust bushing)

I emailed the factory and have gotten no reply. Tried calling and the "perrson" I spoke to was not helpful at all. Their site doesn't have a dealer locator, and none of the other shops around here have a clue as to how to obtain one.

If anyone knows of a Rite-Hite dealer (other than BPS or Cabela's) that will assist in locating a replacement bushing, please point me to'em.

Thanks, Wrench

[eric1978]

I've got a piece of string and some belly button lint. That work for ya?

[fishinwrench]

I've got a piece of string and some belly button lint. That work for ya?

Hell yeah, as long as you'll warranty it and CMA if it causes my customer to run his boat into a bluff.

Actually you're being more helpful than the chick from the factory.

[DChance]

Wrench, best I can do is tell you that at the Boondocks flea market at Pomme (right across from White's Marine on 64B) has a 6inch Rite Hite in there for sale for $150......may be able to talk him down.

[fishinwrench]

Thanks DC, I had a replacement part made at a machine shop. It cost out the nose for no more than it was...but whaddaya gonna do ?

Rite-Hite (as a company) lost some points with me bigtime. I delt with CMC for years and I know they wouldn't have blown us off that way, not a chance.