Matt M:
I've also bought several things from them in the past when the local shops didn't have them in stock, certainly they were great when I used them. Lately though when I've needed something oddball I couldn't get locally I've purchased through https://www.mariner-sails.com/ also based in texas oddly enough, so far so good in my dealings with them.
Tinker:
Thanks, Matt. Other than one Hobie dealer, there aren't any kayak retailers anywhere nearby and ACK was my go-to vendor. Three kayaks and several big totes of parts. Now I know about another online vendor, just in case. Appreciate it.
[WR]:
Right now, the group that picked up the pieces still have a lot of Hobie miscellaneous parts listed. I actually spent a few minutes looking through inventory and discovered they also have a very few kayaks , too.
But if you need pins, ruddrers hardware kits etc, take,the time to look.
Not shilling for them, just stating what I saw.
Wow, that's a really sad but not unusual story. Looks like a slew of bad decisions and a vulture capitalist take over did them in.
Will have to take a look, see if KayakCity is still in business.